It might seem as if Hyundai’s N division is incapable of manufacturing a nasty automobile and that’s particularly evident with the brand new 2022 Elantra N.

Like most different fashions from its N efficiency division, Hyundai’s Elantra N is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. On this mannequin it’s good for 276 hp and 289 lb-ft (391 Nm) of torque and consists of an ‘N Grin Shift’ mode that will increase energy to 286 hp for as much as 20 seconds at a time, making the automobile much more thrilling to drive in a straight line.

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Like different N fashions, the Elantra N actually shines once you begin to throw it by means of some corners, as Throttle Home found when testing it out alongside some mountain roads close to Los Angeles.

Placing the ability to the pavement in a front-wheel drive automobile with this a lot energy isn’t simple so Hyundai has fitted an digital limited-slip differential. It has additionally outfitted the Elantra N with its Built-in Drive Axle (IDA) that mixes the wheel bearing, driveshaft, and axle right into a single unit that saves somewhat little bit of unsprung weight.

Throttle Home is especially impressed with the steering of the Elantra N. Relying on the driving mode, the load of the steering adjustments however importantly, when pushed in N mode, you may simply really feel the load switch by means of the steering wheel. Place extra weight on the entrance finish and the steering will really feel heavier, permitting you to position it exactly on the highway.