At this year's Chengdu International Auto Show, new energy vehicles dominated the market, while fuel vehicles were gradually left out. But in the gradient green, Brother Jiang saw a very ordinary, yet very special fuel model: the new Hyundai Elantra N.
The new model will be introduced to the domestic automobile market within the year, with a pre-sale price of 259,800 yuan, and the optional Sport Package will have a pre-sale price of 278,800 yuan. At this juncture of the popularization of new energy, what is the purpose of Hyundai Motor introducing such a small steel cannon? What will be the result? Let’s talk about it today.
Don’t think of taxis when you hear Elantra (Inquiry | Pictures | Parameters). The new Elantra N has basically nothing to do with the 100,000 yuan Elantra. In terms of appearance design, the new Elantra N has a lower profile, creating a fierce image through the flat front face. The N word is like the red logo of the Honda Civic Type R, which plays a finishing touch. The interior of the new Elantra N lamp cavity has strengthened its sporty genes, and the blackened design looks sharper.
The new Elantra N is equipped with 245/35 R19 Michelin PS4S tires, which focus on sports performance. The huge brake disc is equipped with red floating brake calipers. It is said that for extra money, you can also choose high-end equipment. Red and black contrasting paint is added to the bottom of the car body to further enhance the sporty attributes of the model.
The fixed spoiler at the rear of the car, the exaggerated rear diffuser below, and the N-series exclusive bilateral dual-exhaust exhaust make it obvious at a glance that the Elantra N is unusual.
In terms of interior, the new Elantra N adopts a family-style design layout. The large dual-screen display is exquisitely crafted, and more physical buttons are retained in the car, making it more practical. The steering wheel is wrapped with a thick layer of soft material, which looks good to the touch. The red NGS button is like adrenaline, which can increase the vehicle's power output and explosive power in a short period of time. The interior of the car also uses a lot of double-stitching design, which looks much better than the regular version of the Elantra.
As a performance car, power adjustment is the top priority of the new Elantra N. It is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 206kW and a peak torque of 392N·m, which is slightly inferior to the 221kW and 420N·m of the Honda Civic Type R, but the gap is not big.
The new Elantra N is equipped with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. Don’t underestimate it just because it is a DCT gearbox. This gearbox is called the “Korean version of PDK” and has clean shifting speeds and smoothness. The driving experience has conquered many drivers.
As a front-wheel drive small steel cannon, the new Elantra N uses e-LSD (front axle electronically controlled limited slip differential) to improve the vehicle's cornering performance. This configuration has also been long-awaited by domestic Golf GTI owners. Inaccessible configuration. e-LSD can reduce the slippage of the vehicle's inside tire on curves and improve the power of the outside tire. It is precisely because of the existence of e-LSD that the new Elantra N can give many straight-line kings a taste of exhaust gas. Sometimes, the real test of a performance car is not straight-line acceleration, but cornering adjustment.
Having said so much, we still have to talk about the market prospects of the new Elantra N. To be honest, based on strength alone, the new Elantra N can basically sell for less than 300,000 yuan, and it has no rivals in the fuel vehicle market. The Honda Civic Type R, which can really stabilize the new Elantra N, costs as much as 420,000 yuan for the mid-range version. Moreover, when it was first launched, the Civic Type R had to cost tens of thousands more. The price of the new Elantra N is obviously less than 300,000 yuan. good smell.
But as the saying goes, the aroma of wine is also afraid of the depth of the alley. Looking at the domestic automobile market, the new Elantra N will face several challenges if it wants to make its debut. First of all, most people don’t understand the performance car market, and some people will even compare the new Elantra N with domestically produced cars in terms of parameters, acceleration, and cost performance. Secondly, knowledgeable people may not like the brand style of the new Elantra N. In China, The Elantra N is far from reaching the height of "faith" of the Civic Type R, and the Elantra N lacks loyal supporters; finally, in the era of electrification, the acceleration and adjustment of new energy vehicles have improved across stages, and the "steel cannon" of the Elantra N "The attributes appear to be somewhat weakened.
Of course, Hyundai's purpose of introducing the new Elantra N is also obvious. In an era when Korean cars are gradually declining, the new Elantra N is like a shot in the arm, injected into the automobile market. This will improve the brand image and consumer awareness. can help. However, it is undeniable that today is different from the past. In an era when fuel vehicles are gradually declining, the new Elantra N seems to be a bit untimely. What do you think of the new Elantra N? Welcome to leave a message below to share your views.
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