2026 Hyundai Elantra N

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4.4
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Kerry D.
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
04/22/2026
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2026 Elantra N

Great car, very fun to drive. The few things Hyundai should do is remove the octane learn feature or update it so it doesn't take as long to octane learn and give it more power. Bigger front brakes would also help, not saying the brakes are bad. Delete the sunroof on the DCT.
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Frank 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
04/17/2026
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Nnteresting Cyber Goose

Elantra N is definitely amazing for its price and almost gets a perfect score from me. Just minor things that should be standard for the price point rear air vents and adaptive cruise control. I would LOVE LOVE to have the ability to get blue seat belts. I wouldn’t mind paying a hair bit more for these features. Also the older models have the pops and bangs. Sad to see the sound go down considering this is what the car is known for. Overall 5 stars!! A ton of smiles per miles
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Robert M.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/14/2026

Spinning the Block

I truly love my ‘26 Elantra N. Hyundai did an amazing job with this platform. It’s my 2nd one. I previously had a’23 Elantra N. I upgraded back in November ‘25. Better handling with the ‘26.
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Robert 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
04/14/2026
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My Second Elantra N I literally spun the Block on it!

So this is my 2nd Elantra N. I also had a ‘23 Elantra N. I got it again because Hyundai upgraded the suspension/ride. It was a definite improvement. I really purchased it again because you can’t BEAT what you get out of this car for 35k. I did have a transmission replacement at 45k in the ‘23 but I was COMPLETELY taken care of!!
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Jeffrey 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
04/14/2026
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2026 Hyundai Elantra N

The Elantra N has been a blast to drive. Transmissions and engine feel strong and ready for more throttle. No complaints!! I’m happy I made the choice to purchase this vehicle. Thank you Hyundai for making a sporty sedan!
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Nicholas 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
04/14/2026
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Little but mighty

This is by far the best car I have ever owned. It would have been 5 stars but the exhaust sound is very disappointing.
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CHRISTOPHER K.
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
04/13/2026
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Elantra N

The Elantra N is a legit sports car & very fun to drive. From the adaptive exhaust note to the adaptive suspension to the sport bucket seats this vehicle is all around a great car. Looks awesome too. This is my second Elantra N & I’d choose this model for a third time. Very pleased with this product.
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Alfonso 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
04/10/2026
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This car is amazing, love the style and interior Very reliable andfunu

Fun and awesome
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James W.
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
04/07/2026
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Love this car!

There is no better description than the title...this car is just fun. It is fast, shifts smoothly, hugs turns, sounds good, and looks even better. Granted, it guzzles premium gas and you feel the road bumps, but this car was designed to be fast. Run it on a track or wait for a good stretch of open road or a curvy mountain climb. I'm in my 70's and this car makes me smile.
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Nathan S.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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04/07/2026
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2026 Elantra N

excellent performance and handling extremely fun to drive aggressive styling
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JESSE P.
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
04/01/2026
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2 cons

Small tank need to refill constantly. Not octance learned and unlearns so easily. Just give me full power from the start
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Mary L.
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
03/22/2026
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2026 Elantra N

This is a nice looking vehicle inside and out.
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Aidan F.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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03/16/2026
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Problem after problem

Ever since I took delivery from Go Hyundai in Renton it was a terrible experience. I got the vehicle with a damaged door trim and factory wrapping stuck exposed. Just under 3k miles I started having issues with my engine and components with it. It is currently at Go Hyundai Renton again because my vehicle stalled whenever I turned the steering wheel almost causing an accident and me getting gravely injured. I would never recommend anyone to buy a Hyundai
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/17/2026 09:31 AM

Hey Aidan, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Allow us to take a further look at your vehicle's concerns. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. Thank you ^cc. 


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Adam B.
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
03/09/2026
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The resplendent performance of the “N”

This car earned everything it deserves. Competing with track kings like the Civic Type R speaks volumes and volumes for this car. It’s exciting because of its value at its price point is phenomenal. Could it use a larger capacity gas tank? Yes. Could it benefit from lighter weight materials on its hood and roof, yeah, but coming from a 2023 Subaru BRZ, this sedan only lost out on not being RWD…handling, power, slightly better sound system, and utility for hauling extra family/friends ALL gains!!! And arguably has the best sounding 4-cylinder produced for the road; stock burbles and cracks and pops on decel! What a great vehicle. Worth every cent.
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Luis R.
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
02/20/2026
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Near Perfect

Honestly this car is nearly perfect. The good things have to be mentioned first the price. Incredibly well priced for what it offers. The build quality so far is very impressive the seats are amazing the materials make it seem like a much higher priced car. The infotainment could be bigger like the one found on my Ioniq 5 get rid of the weird grab handle plz for the passenger if anything I would critic the center console just revamp it like you did with the Ioniq. Then the lights why in 2026 are you still using incandescent bulbs pay attention to details like the turn signals and the reverse lights on the car and the third brake light make that an led make all the lights on the whole car Leds plz come on Hyundai. And lastly the insane wheel hop. And of course the foglights why didnt the car come with foglights come on!?
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