HYUNDAI ELANTRA N

An exclusive review of Hyundai's feisty performance sedan!

- ABHAY VERMA

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.