2026 Hyundai Elantra N

Sports Sedan · 2.0L I4 Turbo · FWD

85/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a sports sedan is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	2.0L I4 Turbo
Horsepower	276 hp
Torque	289 lb-ft
0–60 mph	4.8 sec
Top speed	161 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	26 mpg (22 city / 31 hwy)
Range	441 miles
MSRP	$34,000
Body style	Sports Sedan

The verdict

What's good

Riotous, playful performance bargain
Pops and crackles from exhaust
Track-tuned brakes and cooling
Comfortable enough for daily use

What's not

Loud cabin on long drives
Firm ride over bumps
Wild looks won't suit everyone
Front tires scrabble for grip

The engine

2.0L I4 Turbo

2.0L Turbo I4

A boosted 2.0-litre four delivering 276 hp with a broad torque plateau and an N Grin Shift overboost button that briefly bumps output for a hot-hatch-style hit of extra punch.

The G4KH Theta II turbo powers Hyundai's N performance division, the high-performance sub-brand shaped by former BMW M chief engineer Albert Biermann and developed at Hyundai's Namyang R&D center and Nurburgring test facility.

The 'N' name nods both to Namyang, Hyundai's Korean test HQ, and to the Nurburgring Nordschleife where N cars are honed.
Hyundai's N program is underpinned by motorsport in the World Rally Championship and TCR touring car racing.
The N Grin Shift overboost momentarily raises output to around 286 hp for short bursts of extra acceleration.

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The six sub-scores behind the 85 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 5 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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