2023 Hyundai Elantra N Features and Specs

Read on as we share more about this fun-loving and raucous family sports sedan.

What's New for 2023?

The current seventh-generation 2023 Hyundai Elantra N was treated to a facelift in April and continues to serve as the performance model of the Elantra range.

The facelifted Elantra N now features a more similar front and rear end to the standard Elantra, along with upgrades to its safety and interior features. A new exclusive Exotic Green exterior color is also available to buyers.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

The dramatically styled cabin with its cockpit-like appearance complements the sporty character of the Elantra N. This atmosphere is further enhanced by the fitment of N Line sport bucket seats with aggressive bolsters that secure the driver and front passengers during cornering maneuvers. Race car-inspired foot pedals and N Line badges help to complete the interior's sporty look and feel.

The Elantra N's seating is finished in black leather trim and Alcantara microsuede, with the front seats being heated and the N Line badging being illuminated. The driver's comfort is taken care of with a six-way adjustable driver seat, including height adjustment. Also fitted is a four-way adjustable front passenger seat with slide and recline features, helping to ensure passenger comfort.

The N Line leather-wrapped steering wheel, adjustable with tilt and telescopic positioning, includes integrated audio and cruise controls on the wheel. Adding to the sporty aesthetic, the leather-wrapped shift knob completes the look.

Key driver convenience features include a proximity key with push button start and an all-digital dashboard. The all-digital dashboard includes a large 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster display and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display, both angled slightly towards the driver.

Additional convenience features also include:

• Dual automatic temperature control
• Power windows with driver auto-down/up
• Integrated shift light
• Remote keyless entry system with alarm
• Alloy door sill plates
• Sunroof on automatic models

With ‌99.4 cubic inches of interior volume, the Elantra N offers a roomy cabin. The rear passenger bench seat features a folding seat back with fixed center and outer headrests. The trunk volume is 14.2 cubic feet, which can easily accommodate a family's holiday luggage.

2023 Hyundai Elantra Exterior

The Elantra N, with a 107.1-inch wheelbase and a length of 184.1 inches, features a stiffer chassis. It is more rigid than the standard Elantra range due to reinforcements across the unibody construction.

A sporty-looking rear chassis brace finished in red is visible in the trunk for all to see. These upgrades mean better handling and control, the very reason the Elantra N exists.

The edgy design elevates the Elantra N above the mundane sedans seen on US roads, and key highlights on the exterior include:

• Unique N Line design front fascia
• N Line side moldings in red
• LED headlights
• LED Daytime running lights (DRL)
• Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators
• LED tail lights
• N Line rear wing spoiler
• The red-trimmed rear diffuser
• 19-inch alloys fitted with 245/35 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S summer tires
• Large bore exhaust outlets

Performance and Powertrain

Any car that professes to be a sports car must offer strong performance, and in this department, the Elantra N shines.

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra N makes use of a turbocharged 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine that produces a grin-inducing 276 horsepower at 5500 - 6000 rpm and 289 pound-feet of torque at 2100 - 4700 rpm. This impressive performance is thanks to its overboost feature, which Hyundai calls N Grin Shift (available with Eco, Normal, Sport, N and Custom modes.)

The turbocharged engine is mated with a standard 6-speed manual transmission with a rev-matching function; all this power goes to the front wheels through the standard N-corner carving differential (eLSD) drive system. An N 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters is the only option box that buyers can tick on the Elantra N.

A trick variable exhaust valve system adds to the sporty character and sounds emanating from the Elantra N.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

Performance and power mean very little without the ability to rein in the fun when things get a bit ragged out on the road. A comprehensive list of safety and driver-assistance technologies is featured on the Elantra N to help ensure that the driver and passengers are kept safely out of harm's way.

Key standard fitment safety features on the Elantra N include:

• Advanced dual front airbags (SRS) with occupant classification system (OCS)
• Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS)
• Side-curtain airbags (SRS) for front and rear passengers
• An anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
• 4-wheel disc brakes with 14.2-inch ventilated front brake rotors and 12.4-inch ventilated rear brake rotors
• Electronically controlled suspension (ECS)
• Vehicle stability management (VSM),
• Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control system (TCS)
• Brake assist (BA)
• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Energy-absorbing steering column
• Front and rear crumple zones
• Body side reinforcements
• Shift interlock system
• Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry
• Emergency trunk release

Standard driver assistance aids include:

• Hill Start assist control (HAC)
• Forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection (FCA-Ped)
• Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist (BCA)
• Rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist (RCCA)
• Lane keeping assist (LKA)
• Lane following assist (LFA)
• Driver attention warning (DAW)
• High beam assist (HBA)
• Safe exit warning (SEW)
• Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
• Parking distance warning for reversing maneuvers

Hyundai SmartSense

Hyundai SmartSense is Hyundai's network of advanced safety and technology features fitted into their vehicles that makes driving safer and easier. We all know that our roads and other road users can be unpredictable and Hyundai SmartSense aims to help drivers avoid these dangers and obstacles.

Hyundai engineers have integrated this innovative technology into their vehicles, which covers drivers' blind spots, provides steering assistance, and sounds alerts when necessary.

The system comprises sensors, cameras, alerts and alarms coupled with intelligent software to tie them all together. Hyundai SmartSense includes applications like the aforementioned lane keeping assist, smart cruise control, and driver attention warning, all designed to keep a watchful eye out for the safety of the vehicle's driver, passengers, and fellow road users.

These advanced safety systems and technologies have been incorporated into the design of the Elantra N model and work seamlessly in the background.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The 2023 Elantra N elevates the audio experience of occupants with its Bose premium audio system, complete with eight speakers, including a center channel output and subwoofer.

The 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display system includes a Bluetooth hands-free phone system with dynamic voice recognition and a Blue Link connected care and remote package valid for three years, which requires enrollment by owners.

Standard infotainment features are:

• In-dash navigation system
• Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• HD Radio
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• Wireless device charging
• Dual USB ports
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Hyundai Digital Key

Fuel Economy and MPG

The EPA ratings for the 2023 Elantra N reveal its fuel efficiency in different settings. For models equipped with the standard manual transmission, it achieves 22 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. In contrast, models fitted with the eight-speed automatic transmission show a slight decrease in efficiency, with 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway ratings. These figures reflect the Elantra N's balance between high-performance driving and fuel economy, offering a choice between transmission types based on driver preference and driving conditions.

Hyundai Elantra N Pricing and Specs

The 2023 Elantra N is available at a starting MSRP of $32,900 for models equipped with the standard six-speed manual transmission.

With such an impressive list of standard features already covered above, buyers of the Elantra N need only choose the exterior color of their car from a range of five available colors: Phantom Black, Cyber Gray, Performance Blue, White, and Intense Blue.

Buyers get to choose from the sole fitment option of an automatic transmission. The eight-speed automatic transmission equipped model starts at $ 34,400 MSRP, a premium of $1,500 for buyers going the self-shifting route.

Building your Elantra N allows buyers to add accessories, including:

• Wheel locks
• Cargo net
• Cargo tray
• First aid kit
• Rear bumper applique

Buyers may choose from two available packages: a Cargo package that includes a cargo net, cargo tray, and cargo blocks to stop objects from sliding around the trunk and the Preferred accessory package that includes cargo blocks, cargo side bins, and a first aid kit.

Get Your 2023 Hyundai Elantra N at Granite Hyundai

View the sporty and versatile 2023 Hyundai Elantra N sedan at the Granite Hyundai located in Somersworth, NH.

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