Hyundai Strips the Flash From the Elantra N
The 276-horsepower sports sedan drops its red accents and loud styling for forged dark wheels, carbon-fiber trim, and blacked-out Alcantara interiors.
Hyundai is launching a stripped-down, darkened version of its Elantra N sports sedan that ditches the bright paint and red accents for a muted aesthetic. The new variant, called the Elantra N Monochrome, hits South Korean dealerships later this month with confirmed rollouts planned for Canada and Australia.
U.S. availability remains unconfirmed. Hyundai stated there are “plans to expand to other global markets,” according to the company, leaving American buyers waiting on official word for a market where blacked-out trim packages routinely command premium pricing.
Buyers can order the car in Abyss Black Pearl or Performance Blue. The black finish carries the monochrome theme furthest. Forged wheels wear a dark coat. Carbon-fiber finishes replace standard materials on the rearview mirrors and rear spoiler. Exterior trim gets blacked out across the board.
Joon Park, VP and Head of N Management Group at Hyundai Motor Company, said the automaker built the car after listening to customers demanding a toned-down high-performance model. “We restrained visual emphases and focused on form, texture and material to create a monochromatic rendition of the Elantra N,” Park said.
Inside, the cabin swaps standard components for an Alcantara steering wheel with black-finished buttons. Even the NGS button—short for N Grin Shift, which triggers a temporary power boost—loses its traditional U.S.-spec red coloring for black. Dark Alcantara covers other cockpit surfaces. Blue stitching and matching blue graphics on the dual digital displays provide the only color breaks.
Mechanical specifications remain untouched. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine still produces 276 horsepower. A six-speed manual gearbox comes standard. An eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is optional. The chassis retains its rear brace, launch control, and dedicated N driving mode.
Pricing has not been announced. The standard 2026 Elantra N starts at $35,300 in the United States. If the Monochrome edition reaches American showrooms, it will likely carry a markup over that base figure.
The sub-$40,000 performance sedan segment leaves few alternatives. The 2026 Subaru WRX makes 271 hp and starts at $32,495, though it trails the automatic-equipped Elantra N in acceleration metrics. Toyota’s GR Corolla and Honda’s Civic Type R deliver higher output but start significantly above the Hyundai’s price bracket.
