Let’s check out the interior of the Hyundai Elantra N

The Hyundai Elantra N entered the local market at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show after its official global debut back in 2021. 

As it is right now, the internal combustion option in Hyundai Cars Philippines Incorporated’s duo of N models is a potent offering for clients wanting a peppy but five-seater sedan. 

For reference, its turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine can generate up to 276 horsepower and 391 Newton-meters of torque. It also comes with an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox with paddle shifters, an electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD), and an electronically controlled suspension system - among others. 

Couple the aforementioned with a sharp and impactful exterior design, and what you get is an eye-catching sedan with enough muscles and agility for the race track. 

All of the qualities of the Elantra N mentioned above sound exciting, but what kind of interior features does the high-performance sedan have? Let’s find out here. 

Cockpit fit for a racer

With the Elantra N touted as an athletic ride, it received an appropriately styled cockpit filled with gadgets any driving enthusiast would want. 

For starters, its leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel bear a set of well-arranged controls for the model’s many driver-assist features, its audio system, and voice recognition feature. 

Also positioned behind the wheel are a pair of large paddle shifters clad in a silver-metallic finish. At the fore of the wheel, meanwhile, are the car’s N mode and N Grin Shift (NGS) buttons. 

For the unfamiliar, the N Mode, per its name, is a highly customizable drive mode that can drastically alter how the vehicle drives. Via the central touchscreen, a user can save an N mode preset setting to tweak the vehicle’s suspension, steering, transmission, e-LSD, engine output, and exhaust sound. 

Other drive modes, which are selectable from another button on the car’s center console, include sport, normal, and economy. 

The NGS button, which stands out as it is colored in red, will temporarily boost the vehicle’s output up to the maximum.

As expected, the other control surfaces inside the vehicle are well-arranged to be within easy reach of the driver. 

Other driving-related features inside the Elantra N include the following: 

• Sport pedals
• 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster
• Push-to-start button
• Electrochromic rearview mirror
• Hand-operated manual parking brake
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Ventilated driver’s seat

The leather-clad seats of the sporty Hyundai also come with significant bolstering to help keep occupants in place during spirited driving. Plus, finding one’s preferred position behind the wheel is made easier thanks to a power-adjustable driver’s seat. 

Loads of technologies

While the Elantra N looks race-ready inside and out, it was also given plenty of technologies for entertainment and safety. 

Concerning its central infotainment unit, it sports a sizable 10.25-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Sound from the infotainment’s music player, meanwhile, is fed to the cabin by an eight-piece Bose speaker system. 

Occupants of the Elantra N who are bringing along gadgets will likewise appreciate the USB ports inside the car, with two for the front and two for the rear cabin. Plus, one can do away with messy cables thanks to the vehicle’s wireless smartphone charging pad. 

The driver of the Elantra N, on the other hand, has access to a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster. The said cluster is quite colorful and capable of clearly displaying various crucial driving information appropriate to the car's current drive mode. 

Like many modern cars, the said model comes with dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, anti-lock braking, hill-start assist, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring, a 360-degree view monitor, and an engine immobilizer.

The aforementioned features are further reinforced by the following advanced driver-assist features: 

• Forward collision avoidance assist
• Lane following assist
• Lane-keeping assist
• Blind spot collision avoidance assist
• Parking distance warning
• Manual speed limit assist
• Rear occupant alert

A practical sporty car

Besides having the potential of being a track car, the Elantra N can also function as a practical daily driver. 

For starters, it comes with a decently roomy rear bench seat that can accommodate up to three average-sized adults. 

Moreover, the Hyundai sedan has a trunk that can swallow up to 396 liters of cargo. The kind of space is more than enough for groceries or several travel bags. 

If the aforementioned weren’t enough, the vehicle also has loads of cubby storage holes spread around its cabin. It has seat back pockets, a console box, two front cabin cupholders, and door-mounted bottle holders - among others. 

Final thoughts

With its suggested retail price of P2.738 million, the Hyundai Elantra N’s interior offers its buyers a driver-oriented cockpit and a lot of tech. It even has a reasonably spacious rear cabin and trunk, qualifying the vehicle as a fun-to-drive speedster that is also practical. 

Sounds great, but prospective buyers of the Hyundai model should give it a test drive first. Doing so, after all, will result in a more informed buying decision in the end. 

Hyundai Elantra N specs

Model	Hyundai Elantra N
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,675x1,825x1,415
Wheelbase (mm)	2,720
Ground clearance (mm)	135
Wheel size	19-inch
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather
Amenities	Push-to-start button Electrochromic rearview mirror Hand-operated manual parking brake Rain-sensing wipers Ventilated driver’s seat Power-adjustable driver’s seat Power-folding side mirrors Sunroof Dual-zone automatic climate control system Wireless charger USB ports Eight-piece Bose sound system
Instrument cluster	10.25-inch digital gauge cluster
Infotainment system	10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Seating capacity	5
Cargo capacity	396 liters
Powertrain
Engine	2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 GDI
Fuel type	Gasoline
Transmission	Eight-speed dual-clutch
Horsepower	276
Torque	392 Nm
Brakes	Front and rear discs
Technologies
ADAS	Forward collision avoidance assist Lane following assist Lane-keeping assist Blind spot collision avoidance assist Parking distance warning Manual speed limit assist Rear occupant alert
Safety	Dual front airbags Side airbags Curtain airbags Anti-lock braking Hill-start assist Electronic stability control Tire pressure monitoring 360-degree view monitor
Security	Car alarm Engine immobilizer
Price	P2.738 million

 

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