HYUNDAI ELANTRA N
Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol Power: 276PS @ 5,500rpm Torque: 392Nm @ 2,100rpm Weight: 1,445kg Gearbox: 6-speed manual/8-speed DCT automatic Price: ₹ 27.34 lakh excluding duties
Hyundai launching the i20 N Line in India was a portrayal of the carmaker having more in its arsenal than just mass market cars. The i20 and Venue N Line have done really well, bearing testimony to Indian buyers' want for cars that are fun to drive and do not cost a bomb. And while both are just mildly sportier than the regular versions, they're also a little peek into Hyundai's N world, which includes serious artillery. I'd driven the previous generation i20 N in South Korea earlier (the full-blown N and not the N Line) which was a 200PS i20 and didn't share a lot with the regular hatchback. And boy, I was blown away. Fact is, despite being less than a decade old, Hyundai's N division has been churning out cars that hit the nail on the head in terms of driver engagement.
This story is from the January 2024 edition of TURBOCHARGED.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the January 2024 edition of TURBOCHARGED.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe
A middle ground between the GLE SUV and the manic GLE 63 AMG, does the GLE impress?
HYUNDAI EXTER
Rediscovering why the Exter is the 2024 ICOTY winner
MARUTI SUZUKI JIMNY MT
Falling in love with the Jimny's imperfections
DIRT MANIA
A promising. season one of Ceat Indian Supercross Racing League comes to a thrilling end
ADVENTURE CALLING
We sample TVS Eurogrip's new range of adventure touring tyres on a road trip in South India
TVS APACHE RTR 310
The most powerful Apache yet impresses on most fronts, except one.
MATTER AERA 5000
Almost feels like a conventional motorcycle. In a good way!
ROYAL ENFIELD SHOTGUN 650
How does the latest '650 twin' feel to ride in Indian conditions?
HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 401
A Swedish remedy to the Orange fever
HERO MAVERICK
Hero's biggest offering yet is more than just a retro-cool motorcycle