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Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition

Made to feel the adrenaline of a race car every day. The 2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition arrives as the embodiment of Hyundai's victorious legacy in motorsport, bringing the indomitable spirit of the TCR (Touring Car Racing) tracks to the streets. Inspired by the race car that dominated world championships, this high-performance sedan combines cutting-edge technology, aggressive design, and an electrifying driving experience that promises to win the hearts of 'N-thusiasts' – those passionate about Hyundai's N performance division.

The compact sedan Hyundai Elantra received a “cracked” N version in 2021, presented almost simultaneously with the racing model, the Elantra N TCR, prepared for various touring championships. Since participation in races is a great advertisement for road cars, a special version of the sports sedan – legal for road use, called the Elantra N TCR Edition, was announced in 2024.

The interior of the special edition Hyundai Elantra N TCR is abundantly decorated with Alcantara, which is used for the seat inserts, as well as for the gearshift and brake levers. Alcantara also covers the steering wheel with a zero position mark and the armrest. In addition to the mark on the steering wheel, the recognizable blue shade is also found on the seat belts, door sills and other small details.

After the Elantra N TCR Edition debuted in the domestic Korean market last year, it is now offered in the US at a very attractive price. The main difference between the special edition of the Elantra N TCR and the regular N-versions is the huge carbon fiber rear wing, which is finely tuned and similar to the aerodynamic element on the racing models. However, a closer look shows that there are differences on the wing.

Another feature of the special edition are lightweight 19-inch forged wheels. Interestingly, the rims for the Korean market are painted white, while in the US they are “darkened”. Up front, four-piston monobloc brakes are installed, paired with two-piece discs. The N TCR Edition version is available exclusively in the Performance Blue exterior color, recognizable for the Hyundai N division.

The special edition of the TCR inherited the powertrain from the standard Elantra N, without any modifications. In the “nose” is the same 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that produces 280 hp and 392 Nm. Two transmissions are available: the 6-speed manual is equipped with a system that automatically increases the crankshaft speed during downshifts to avoid jerks, while the 8-speed N-DCT automatic has “rocker” paddles on the steering wheel and three operating modes.

These are the standard N Power Shift, the track-focused N Track Sense Shift and the most extreme N Green Shift. Front-wheel drive is supplemented by an electronically controlled limited-slip differential. The automatic version comes with Launch Control for maximum performance at takeoff: with it, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (0-96 km/h) takes 5.3 seconds.

In the US, the Hyundai Elantra N TCR special edition costs from $ 39,250 (€ 33,375) for the manual transmission version. The model with a dual-clutch automatic transmission starts at $ 40,750 (€ 34,650).

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