2025 Hyundai Elantra N Base

The Elantra N is Hyundai's hot compact sedan, the one that turns the everyday commuter into a track-day toy. It's a blast to drive, with sharp steering and a chassis that loves a back road. The ride is firm, which is the trade for how flat it corners, but it settles down on the highway. Inside, you get supportive sport seats and a digital cluster, though the rear seat is snug for adults. The Elantra N is the single trim, so you get the full performance treatment without stepping up to a pricier tier. Its 2.0L I4 makes 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque, routed through a six-speed manual with rev-matching to the front wheels, and you'll see 24 mpg combined. The electronically controlled suspension lets you dial from cushy to track-firm, and the e-LSD helps put power down hard out of corners.