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2026 Hyundai Elantra N

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ARTURO C.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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08/14/2026
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Best bang for dollar

Engaging and raw drive feel
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Jesus V.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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08/06/2026
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First performance car

This car is a lot of fun compact into one. I would say that it’s better for your bug than you would with the other counterpart which would be the Honda type R. Share the octane learning is a little annoying to engage but after you get a octane learned that the car is definitely a different type of vehicle once it’s octane learned and I love every minute of it and always will. Those are my two cents.
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Christopher P.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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08/05/2026
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Perfectly sport daily driver

Really good daily driver with a quirky sporty side, N mode is a blast and perfect for the drive home from work. Surprisingly capable in the twisties on the stock set up.
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Don W.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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08/03/2026
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Great smiles per mile!

Great handling, power, and sounds. Just a fun car to drive. Makes me smile when I'm behind the wheel.
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Nicholas R.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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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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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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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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TAYLOR A.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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07/23/2026
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Great car for the price!

Coming from a Subaru STI, the only thing I miss from it is the AWD. Otherwise I have no regrets of getting rid of the STI for the Elantra N. This car is a major upgrade in technology and convenience. The interior is super nicely designed and the exterior is eye catchy and bold. The vehicle sounds great from the factory without the need to spend money on modifying the exhaust like I did to the Subaru. I have had a few small issues with the vehicle but nothing major and all were addressed quickly. (window trim piece needed adjusting and there was an issue with the wiring to my front sensors in the bumper which was rodent damage as rodents love the insulation they use on the wiring.) I don't think you can beat the bang for your buck you get with the Elantra N especially when comparing it to anything similar in its segment. at $10,000 cheaper than a Type R, you really cant beat it. only things I can think of that would bring it up a notch would be adding heated steering wheel, cooled seats, power driver seat and the option for a sunroof on the manual version. I have owned 2! One was a certified preowned gray 2025 with 3,000 on it and I since upgraded to a new 2026 performance blue which was the original color I wanted. My boyfriend took over the 2025 I purchased and has been enjoying it after also driving Subarus for the last 7 years. Overall fun car!
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Steven B.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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07/21/2026
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Blue angel

It’s a good car.
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Wilburt D.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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07/17/2026
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Most bang for your buck

The cars great so far and fun to drive with some minor quirks. In the end I love it but if I start having problems then this all changes.
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Ryan E.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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07/15/2026
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Elantra N 6sp review

Overall the vehicle is awesome. There are a number of refinements over the previous gen that are well welcomed, it's definitely faster (better response) than the previous gen as well. The transmission feels really solid and the shifts are very smooth. The seats are very comfortable for both daily work commutes and also track day festivities. Overall for the price this car is pretty much unmatched for a "do all" vehicle where one can drive to work, pick up the misses and head to the track all in the same day.
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Kristian E.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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07/09/2026
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Annoyances

Octane learning makes no sense. If my car is sold as 289 ft/torque and 276 hp thats what it should be. I shouldn't find out after. Not being able to turn off the "Consider Taking a Break" alarm and dashboard flashing to a professional truck driver is a kick in the face. KIA you take simply toggle it off.
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Erik L.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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07/05/2026
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such a fun car

I came from a Genesis coupe, wanted something somewhere similar to it, and except for the FWD of the Elantra N, it's leaps and bounds better.
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Karin 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
07/03/2026
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Fun to drive

Makes me feel like a teenager! Love driving this N.
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Robert F.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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06/17/2026
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Fun, sporty and economical rolling into one great to drive car

The Elantra N borders on being a great car with only a few missing appointments holding it back. Plenty of power for practical sports car driving, great handling capabilities and excellent brakes. The N has plenty of interior room and great visual controls and sport seats. Only missing a sun roof, cooled and power seats and seat memory and it would equal anything my previously owned BMW M2, Audi TT or Porsche Boxster delivered, for nearly half the money - nearly incredible!
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Quintin S.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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06/16/2026
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great car for the price

fun, sporty, turbo!
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Coral Y.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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06/09/2026
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Drivetrain failure at 187 miles. Lemon buyback nightmare.

Complete drivetrain failure on the live freeway under 200 miles. The vehicle is a total lemon. Hyundai has left me waiting for 4 weeks without a resolution and is actively refusing to pay out for permanent paint protection investments made right after purchase. They do not stand behind their product or make the consumer whole after putting them in a dangerous situation. Avoid this manufacturer.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 06/10/2026 07:21 AM

Hey CORAL, Thank you for reaching out to us. We were able to verify that your case is currently under review by our corporate investigation team. We would like to encourage you to continue working with your case manager regarding your inquiry. Thank you. ^cc  
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Troy Z.
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
06/08/2026
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N Tense

Outstanding!!!! Power and performance with comfort!!!!!!
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Tammy D.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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06/02/2026
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car review

Happy with my car but they have never fixed the issue with the error I get every day for Valet mode. Tickets have been made but there is no follow up
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Rumen I.
2026 Hyundai Elantra N
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05/28/2026
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Immensely fun to drive wish the interior was a bit nicer.

The driving experience is probably the best I’ve ever had. The handling, performance, engine, and exhaust note make this car incredibly fun to drive. I love cruising around town in N mode just listening to the engine and exhaust. However, the experience has been somewhat spoiled by persistent squeaks and rattles throughout the interior. I’m not sure if my Elantra N is particularly bad, but the noises started only two weeks after I bought it new. I know some people will say it’s based on a cheap compact car, so a cheaper-feeling interior is to be expected, but my brother’s base 2021 Mazda3, which cost around $21,000 new, has a noticeably nicer interior in terms of material quality and has virtually no squeaks or rattles outside of large bumps or rough roads. I’d expect better from a base Elantra, let alone from one that costs nearly twice as much. The seats and steering wheel in the N are excellent, but the constant interior noises have made the ownership experience less enjoyable than I hoped it would be.
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