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Although we currently have the Veloster N, the Sonata N-Line and the Elantra N-Line, Hyundai has confirmed there are four more on the way, all set to debut by 2022.
The first of the four, the Elantra N, is speculated to be powered by the same 275-horsepower, turbocharged inline-four currently found in the Veloster N. As well, the model would be sold alongside the current 201-horsepower Elantra N-Line—a sort of refresh of the Elantra Sport of old.
The other upcoming model is an N-Line version of the brand-new 2022 Tucson that is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
Rated for an estimated 187 horsepower, the engine is shared across the whole Tucson lineup, save for the hybrid versions that do with a 1.6-liter turbo-four mated to an electric powerplant.
No information has been offered on the other two models to be unveiled, but our guess is that at least one of them is a full N version of the Kona, already spied testing on a few racetracks.
Currently, though, the Kona is available with either a 147-horsepower, 2.0-liter four-cylinder or a 175-horsepower, 1.6-liter, turbocharged inline-four depending on the trim you opt for.
Until they do get revealed, what do you think—or hope—those other two models will be? And how many of these N performance models will trickle over into Kia's lineup?
In the meantime, we’ll keep our fingers crossed for a real version of that April Fools Day Palisade N.
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OK, now that I've had time to read... they were developing a Kona N and now an Elantra N. I may have to risk a divorce in about 2 years
Also Inje Speedium looks like my version of heaven.
I looked at a new Veloster N - auto Tranny only and one power level now pushed it out the door close to $38,000 with all taxes. Guy said I won't find a stick shift one for a while.
Wow, the N branding got watered down really quick.
ProDarwin said:Wow, the N branding got watered down really quick.
Is it Turbo to want more out of life?
Yep - I was wondering how seriously they could be taking the N-line if they have a Tuscon in it. Unless the Tuscon N-line turned out ot be either a very capable off-road package or something absurd like the Grand Cherokee SRT8, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
Datsun310Guy said:I looked at a new Veloster N - auto Tranny only and one power level now pushed it out the door close to $38,000 with all taxes.
Ummm.... what? https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/veloster-n Come standard with a 6-spd manual. The 8-spd dual clutch is optional.
You can buy one but manuals are rare for 2021 models. Here is the cheapest one without taxes or plates.
Yeah that 2021 price bump is nuts
I want a Kona N with a six speed since the Elantra hatch is no more.
N line or not, it's nice to see that Hyundai's styling has finally come into it's own.
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