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What's New for 2025?
The Elantra N-Line carries over unchanged this year.
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"Don't give us that look. If the Civic Si belongs here then so does the Elantra N Line, which has actually out-accelerated the Si in some third-party tests. The Honda wins on resale value, of course, but does it win anywhere else? That's not an easy question."—Ranked #7 out of 7 Sport Compact Cars
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. There's only one standalone version of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N Line, and here it is, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The Elantra N Line — not to be confused with the full-send Elantra N — is the medium-hot Elantra, designed to do battle with the Honda Civic Si and sporting a similar turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Unlike the manual-only Honda, the Elantra N Line only comes with an automatic (technically a dual-clutch automated manual).
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