{"id":245982,"date":"2023-11-22T08:48:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T08:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=245982"},"modified":"2023-11-22T08:48:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T08:48:59","slug":"hyundai-wants-to-put-a-bigger-engine-in-the-elantra-n","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/hyundai-wants-to-put-a-bigger-engine-in-the-elantra-n\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyundai Wants To Put A Bigger Engine In The Elantra N"},"content":{"rendered":"
Hyundai introduced the 2024 Elantra N in the United States yesterday, but plans are already in motion for the next generation of the high-performance sedan. A new gasoline-fueled N version was originally announced nearly a year ago by the Executive Technical Advisor who has now shed some light about the sporty saloon. In an interview with Australian magazine CarExpert<\/em>, Albert Biermann all but confirmed the next-gen car will get a bigger engine.<\/p>\n “Before I left Namyang, I made sure the Elantra can go on with the 2.5 turbo. It fits in there and everything. Australia is safe, the U.S. is safe, but someone needs to make a decision, right? And markets other than Australia, forget them. They’re all dreaming of the EV cloud, EV heaven, they don’t care for combustion cars.”<\/p>\n The part about leaving Namyang refers to his previous position as Executive Vice President and Head of Vehicle Testing & High-Performance Development. After spending 31 years at BMW, Albert Biermann joined Hyundai in April 2015, and three years later, he was named President and Head of R&D division at the Hyundai Motor Group. He played a key role in the creation of the N division before retiring as head of R&D in late 2021. Since then, he has served as Executive Technical Advisor, based in Europe.<\/p>\n Today’s Elantra N uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine producing 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque. That bigger 2.5-liter unit makes 290 hp and 311 lb-ft in the Sonata N Line while the 2024 Genesis G70 has 300 hp on tap and the same amount of torque.<\/p>\n For the 2024MY, Hyundai is giving the Elantra N a nip and tuck with a restyled grille, new bumpers, updated headlights, and a different rear diffuser. In addition, the compact sports sedan has 19-inch forged wheels that shave off 33 pounds and come wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires. The new model year brings a reinforced engine-mount membrane to diminish vibrations.<\/p>\n Additional updates include revised software for the power steering and a rear-suspension insulator that uses urethane rather than rubber to improve damping. Hyundai also changed the tire pressure, installed a new, low-friction universal joint, and tweaked the gearbox for a more direct feeling. The Elantra N continues to be offered with a six-speed manual or an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic.<\/p>\n The 2024 Hyundai Elantra N will reach dealers in January. Pricing has yet to be announced but the outgoing model retailed from $32,900.<\/p>\n
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