Yeah, looks wise I like both models, but the longer trunk is appealing. I feel like the US might like this model - but sounds like we'll get the Elantra N instead, which doesn't interest me since I hate the new design.I kind of wish Hyundai would bring over the i30 Fastback. It's a cool little car especially in N form.
My guess is the N line will feature the 201hp / 195tq 1.6 turbo, dual clutch / 6 speed, bigger wheels/tires, sport suspension and styling tweaks. No LSD though.
Lack of an LSD is really disappointing.
It's a little odd, it makes it more of a Sport hatch competitor than a GTI/Si competitor. I suspect a hotter version of the Elantra will come eventually, hopefully in 5-door hatch form. No interest in the sedan.
It's be about perfect with an LSD. I think the turbo is too expensive for the base car though.
I remember back when I was going to get my hands on a 2018 Elantra Soort with DCT... that model design was very beautifulI was reading that the 2021 Hyundai Elantra new design will be shown on live stream, on March 17th. This new Hyundai, will be going up against the Civic and Corolla since Ford and Chevy have decided to go the SUV route. Notably in the article it stated that "Elantra is returning to it's sports sedan roots". I'm guessing that they're also trying to go up against the SI. Since the Elantra sport hasn't done much up against the SI. It will be interesting to see what Hyundai does. What are your thoughts on the new release?
Source: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a31368284/2021-hyundai-elantra-redesign-revealed/
Based on what? If I look at Cars.com, the cheapest one in the country is $23k, it's black, worst color for that car, and there are several low mileage 2019s asking $24-25k and they don't even have the Performance Package. There's only 10 used 2019s in the whole country. You'd have to be stupid to buy a 2019 when you can get 0% interest for 6 years and 3 years free maintenance for a 2020.
The new Elantra looks awful, hopefully they can work some matching for the N models.
You may be referring to an "S", but surely not the SE. But what you are not including are the "Packages & Options" that add onto the MSRP. Those are determined at POE (Point of Embarkation) and are a permanent marker on the price as well. They aren't like things that are added to the 2nd addendum that you see at dealerships either.
