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2026 Hyundai Elantra N

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Angel M.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/14/2026
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Great Car

Amazing car love it very fun to drive awesome daily driver my only issue with the car is octane learning total trash and I can’t tune it bc I’ll lose my warranty that’s why only 4 star lose the octane leaning and the car will be perfect
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James N.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/14/2026
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Elantra Purpose

Very satisfied
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Steven P.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/11/2026
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Looking for fun?

If you’re looking for something fun and reliable to drive this is the car for you!
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Stephen C.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
09/09/2026
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Great Car, Great Handling, Octane Learning Leaves it Underpowered

Pros: Great value for the price. The Michelin 4S tires make the car handle exceptionally well, and the exhaust in N mode is genuinely addictive. There’s plenty of space in the back and the trunk, though the cross‑strut makes loading larger items—like my full‑size mountain bike—a bit awkward (it can be removed). Comfort is solid, the shocks are adjustable, and N mode is absolutely the way to drive it. Southern California roads are smooth enough that the stiff suspension isn’t an issue. Safety features and lane‑change alerts work well without trying to wrestle the wheel from you. Overall, it’s fun, engaging, and still practical. Cons: The car feels underpowered because the octane‑learning system never seems to work. Nearly 2,000 miles of premium fuel and it still hasn’t switched into its higher‑performance calibration, which makes the advertised numbers feel misleading. The only other annoyance is the black wheels—two noticeable chips already, in strange spot, suggesting the paint isn’t very durable.
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Camden D.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/07/2026
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Excellent Daily Driver

The car has driven like a dream. Depending on how you drive I can get a reliable 30-34 mpg on the highway while also having the ability to speed up and zip at any time. A true dream car for under $40k.
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Gabriel M.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/04/2026
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Great car but has some issues

The car itself is fantastic and feels good but there are a few glaring issues that I have noticed. For starters third gear and sometimes others is very notchy when upshifting at times. The next issue is the actuator makes a honking sound when driving at random . The last thing is when it rains the undercarriage rusts heavily and when I put it in gear it has to be gassed and I feel the car snap out of the rust. That doesn’t sound good.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 09/08/2026 11:33 AM

Hello Gabriel,

Thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Elantra N. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns after the dealership visit, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you, ^cc. 
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Alexis S.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/04/2026
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Elantra N

I love my N overall. The only things I wish I could change are making the passenger window automatic like the drivers, I didn't realize how much that was an inconvenience until losing the option. I wish the gas tank was a little bit bigger, it makes keeping my shell rewards hard, you are required to use at least 10 gallons for the purchase count and with putting in premium gas, I lose 2 stars every fill up. The last thing is the car never stops pulling in air from the outside. Why? I have never had a vehicle do this before. Besides those three things, I absolutely love my N. Its fast, and it handles amazing!
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Hirvim R.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
09/03/2026
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Fun and bored

Siuuu jajajaja
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 09/04/2026 06:43 AM

Hello Hirvim,

Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking to improve our customer experience and appreciate any input from our customers. ^cc
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Axel N.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/03/2026
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TCR

This car is so much fun to drive. Ive driven sports cars all my life and this is my first sedan and it still holds its place. Its practical and I can still track it on the weekends
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ANDREW S.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
09/03/2026
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2026 Elantra N mauel transmission

Fun to drive. Excellent cornering capability. Can be great on fuel if you want to drive it like that.
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MICHAEL I.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/31/2026
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my second Elantra N

Octane learning is a joke
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Christopher N.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/26/2026
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Never thought I would buy a Hyundai

The Hyundai Veloster N caught my attention when it came out years ago. When the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N launched, I was interested but the front end wasn't too aesthetically pleasing. The facelifted version looks much nicer and I decided to pull the trigger on the 2026 version before manual transmission inevitably disappear (Hyundai please keep making cars with manual transmissions).
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REMINGTON M.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/24/2026
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Excellent Car

The Elantra N is a perfect car for someone who wants something sporty and looks expensive but do not want to spend 60K. It looks and drives great!
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TYLER D.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/22/2026
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36000 dollar weapon

Elantra N feels like the last gasp of a dying thing, So many enthusiast products these days are overpriced or missing the plot completely.. GR corolla is expensive and laden with saftey restrictions Golf R is expensive and has a nearly unusable interior Civic Type R is a high performance front drive sedan and Honda decides to delete the handbrake... The Magic of Elantra N is it just provides everything to you in a normal and usable way it never frustrates me in operation, it feels every bit raw and direct as something like Honda Civic Type-R and it achieves it at a MUCH better price point. If Hyundai can believer this surely VW/Honda/Toyota and the like can too.
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Rodoflo G.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/21/2026
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Simply put, amazing

Having driven various cars of its class, this car has genuinely been a fun experience to own, it’s fun to drive going recently from a challenger to this, it’s like a toy to drive and in every good way possible, responsive in its steering and really quick, for a daily vehicle its perfect and you can still get rowdy while being faster than most cars on the street. This car punches above its class.
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John S.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/15/2026
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Keyless needs help

Overall vehicle is great, looks, performance and handling. Just need help with keyless and wireless charging, it takes so long to get a connection if any and charging a phone is next impossible.
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Arturo C.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
08/14/2026
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Best bang for dollar

Engaging and raw drive feel
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Nicholas R.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/28/2026
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Great car, wish it had 300 hp and please don’t get rid of the manuals

Title says it all. Hyundai actually made the perfect car enthusiast car and I’d hate to see that go away in the next generation of Elantra N’s. You all are hitting a niche market that is dying and it’s bringing Hyundai such good rep. I love the way the new Elantra looks just very afraid the six speed manual will be done away with.
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Jonathan C.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/25/2026
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Fun sporty commuter

Fast fun and well made
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Rocky C.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/24/2026
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A solid car overall.

This is probably one of the best bang-for-your-buck sports car you can get nowadays. Great handling car with enough power to surprise you every time you want to have a little fun.
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