The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line just debuted at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, along with the Hyundai Veloster N TCR Race Car. It comes with a 201 horsepower, 1.6-liter turbocharged-GDI engine that makes and 195 lb.-ft. torque. It comes either with a six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed DCT with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Same as the regular GT – right?
Well, not quite. The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line is all about suspension, steering and looks. According to Hyundai’s statement, “the driving experience has been further enhanced for N Line duty with new suspension and steering tuning, revised powertrain mounts and summer tires.”
Here are Hyundai’s numbers on suspension and chassis improvements:
| 2019 Elantra GT N Line | 2018 Elantra GT Sport | |
| Engine mount stiffness | + 6.3% | Same |
| Trans mount stiffness | + 24.0% | |
| “Rollrod” mount stiffness | + 37.1% | |
| Spring stiffness (F/R) | +14.3%/+21.9% | |
| Stability Bar diameter (F/R) | 23 mm / 17 mm | 24 mm / 14 mm |
| Shocks | New tuning | |
| Steering | New calibration |
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| Tires | Michelin PS4 225/40 R18 Summer (M/T only) |
Hankook 225/40/ R18 A/S |
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT Pricing:
- Base 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT (2.0-liter N/A I-4): $20,450
- 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line (1.6-liter turbo, six-speed manual): $23,300
- 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line (1.6-liter turbo, 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission): $24,400
Freight charges for the 2019 Elantra GT and Elantra GT N Line are $885.
The N Line offers a technology package which includes:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Proximity key entry with electronic push button start as standard equipment.
- Eight-inch Navigation system (AVN 5.0)
- Blue Link Connected Car System
- Ventilated seats
- Power driver’s seat with lumbar support
- Infinity Premium Audio with seven speakers including subwoofer (deletes two-stage rear cargo floor)
- Wireless charging pad (Qi)
- Smart Cruise Control with start/stop capability
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Lane Keep Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with Blue Link and HomeLink
HYUNDAI SMART SENSE: available on the N Line models:
- Smart Cruise Control with start/stop capability
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- High Beam Assist
- Lane Keep Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line replaces the “Sport” model in the lineup. N Line is part of Hyundai’s ‘N’ product portfolio including the Veloster N, i30 N and i30 Fastback N). The 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line and the 2019 Elantra GT are on sale now.
Stay tuned to TFLcar.com for more updates from the 2019 Detroit Auto Show!
