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Driven: The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Is The Most Fun You Can Have For $35,000

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Driven: The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Is The Most Fun You Can Have For $35,000

Miata is always the answer. Yeah, that seems like a funny way to start a review of the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, but hear us out. We've heralded the MX-5 Miata as the ultimate affordable sports car, superior to all others in its price point. There's just one major problem: the Miata isn't always the answer for everyone. It's small, the cabin is tight, the trunk is abysmal, and good luck taking the kids to school in it.

A two-seat sports car isn't a practical everyday driver for most people, so where else do enthusiasts go to get their thrills without breaking the bank? You could get a Volkswagen Golf GTI, but the last one we tested was nearly $40,000. The Honda Civic Si is great, but we crave a bit more power. Honda will soon unleash the next-generation Type R, but by the time dealers add their markups, it won't be affordable either.

After spending a full week with the Elantra N, we are convinced that Hyundai, more than any other automaker, understands how to build an incredible car that doesn't break the bank.

Boy-Racer Styling

The current seventh-generation Elantra is by far the most aggressively styled one yet, matching its N performance transformation. Hyundai's N Division added further aggression with a signature red lip running around the vehicle, intricate 19-inch wheels with red brake calipers, and a large rear spoiler amongst other details. Capping the design off with some bold colors like Intense Blue (pictured below) and Performance Blue (a $400 option), the Elantra N will attract plenty of attention from enthusiasts who can spot the changes over a standard Elantra.

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Author: JARED ROSENHOLTZ

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