A Week With: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Line

Long in the past and much away in one other automotive market of a distinct period, flashy, sporty coupes and sedans have been the automobiles everybody appeared to wish to personal, even sharing if needed. There have been minivans and pickup vans round again then too, however the flashy automobiles bought all the eye.

Of course, the world, because it all the time does, has modified, the EVs, costly pickup vans and SUVs dominate the headlines within the automotive world as we speak. 

But despite the fact that they’re bit more durable to seek out, flashy automobiles haven’t disappeared as evidenced by the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Line.

Overview

Hyundai expanded its sporty N Line to incorporate the Elantra for the 2022 mannequin 12 months. The N Line, which honors the sporty coupes and sedans that captured a lot consideration earlier than and after the flip of the century, affords a clear, highly effective bundle fairly able to delighting the followers of automobiles with highly effective engines and racing spirit. 

The Elantra N Line has an explosive character that makes it something however a utility car.

Exterior

The N Line begins with the Elantra’s fundamental silhouette, which suggests it begins with a smooth profile. But the automobile’s exterior look has been amplified by a sharply outlined rear wing that comes out from the sloping rear window. 

In addition, the entrance of the N Line additionally has been sharply outlined with a particular grille and well-defined air intakes and neatly recessed headlamps, which, coupled with the sloping hood, give the entrance an aggressive look.

At the rear, a vivid mild bar provides character to the general design and on the corners the 18-inch wheels have been given a singular design with a pointy edge so as to add to the distinctive taste of the N Line exterior, which is bolstered by the particular badging.

Interior

The inside of the 2022 Elantra N Line encompasses a set of racing-type seats for the motive force and passenger, which go a great distance in direction of defining the cabin. The seats are fashionable and cozy in addition to providing the additional assist historically constructed into racing seats. The racing aptitude additionally reveals with metallic foot plates and pedals, which have change into a signature of sporty fashions. 

In addition, the form of the cockpit’s instrument panel and middle stack are centered on the motive force with the controls very simple to succeed in since total design is compact in addition to clear and easy. The inside additionally appears to be like a contact extra luxurious than the ultimate value of the automobile suggests as a result of the standard and software of the supplies used to furnish the cabin, which features a leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for the leisure system and cruise management.

Powertrain

The new Elantra N Line is supplied with 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine with double overhead cams and a 6-speed guide transmission. A 7-speed computerized transmission additionally is on the market. The powertrain of the N Line mannequin I drove produced 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the Elantra N Line a mixed score of 28 mpg, together with 25 mpg in metropolis driving and 34 mpg on the freeway.

Safety and Technology

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Line is supplied with a number of airbags to guard each the front- and rear-seats from frontal, side-impact, or head on crashes. It can also be geared up with blind-spot detection, lane-departure warning, routinely adjusting headlights in addition to stability and traction management and four-wheel ABS. 

It additionally is supplied with satellite tv for pc radio, a number of UBS ports and Bluetooth plus an AM/FM Radio managed from the middle stack display screen, which additionally has turn-by-turn navigation in addition to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 

Driving Impressions

The coronary heart of the 2022 Elantra N Line I drove was the guide transmission. I believed the shift lever was a bit stiff, however I quickly bought used to it and located it simple to maneuver via all six gears whereas working errands. There can also be a immediate within the instrument cluster, suggesting when to shift. But the 1.6-liter, in-line 4-cylinder engine put out loads of energy and torque. 

The Elantra suggestions the scales at simply over 3,000 kilos so it has a superb power-to-weight ratio. The automobile can also be properly balanced with glorious steering and strong brakes and has an excellent street really feel because of the impartial rear-suspension.

2022 Hyundai Elantra N Line Specifications

Wrap Up

For anybody in search of a sporty automobile that’s enjoyable to drive and doesn’t price and arm and a leg, the Hyundai Elantra N Line is properly price a glance. 

The automobile was developed and constructed underneath the watchful eye of Albert Biermann, a prime engineer Hyundai employed away from BMW and the end result was a well-balanced car that really delivers on the promise behind the N Line badge despite the fact that it may not be as sensible as a compact cross over car with its upright silhouette and inside designed for carry individuals and stuff.

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