Mark Glover’s AutoGlo car reviews also can be seen in Cruisin’ News magazine published monthly out of Folsom, California.
Sacramento, California -- Hyundai introduced the seventh generation of the venerable Elantra compact sedan for the 2021 model year, but my tester was a cut above the capable four-door car.
Mine was the 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line, which translated to multiple sporty design elements and an impressively muscular power plant.
My ride looked striking in "Intense Blue" paint and riding on 18-inch all-season tires. Handsomely sculpted wheels added to the sporty look. N Line touches included sport-tuned suspension and steering.
On the fly, the Elantra was pretty much a pocket rocket. The turbocharged, 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine rated at 201 horsepower performed like a road warrior.
Accelerations off the line pressed me into my seat, and the Elantra zipped in and around freeway traffic with robust authority. Within minutes, I was making aggressive moves at high speed, feeling completely comfortable with the Elantra's road-hugging characteristics.
Very little noise penetrated the cockpit. Interior comfort was good, and volunteer passengers talked up the comparatively roomy back seats, a plus in the compact sedan segment.
From the driver's seat, controls were within easy reach, and the standard offerings surpassed what I would expect in this price range ($26,360 on my tester). Part-of-the-deal perks included heated front seats, an eight-inch high resolution touchscreen and alloy pedals. Another standard extra was a hands-free smart trunk release.
Given the N Line's pop, fuel mileage was excellent at 28 miles per gallon in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.
Another bonus: Exceptional federal safety ratings -- a maximum five stars overall.
Little wonder that the Elantra pulled down the 2021 North American Car of the Year award.
And with the N Line extras, Elantra buyers can get pretty much all they desire in a compact sedan.
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