Ride along in 2023 Hyundai Elantra N Sport Compact

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Hyundai’s N Division is just over a decade old, but it’s already helping once-thriving segments. Once upon a time, the world was flooded with sporty compacts from automakers across the board, from Ford’s Focus and Fiesta hot hatchbacks to the Nissan Sentra SE-R, and everything in between.

Despite the sport compact herd thinning out, the folks at Hyundai jumped into the fray with a hopped-up Elantra. Dubbed the Elantra N, this sedan packs a 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 under the hood that sends 276 hp to the front wheels by way of a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic.

On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren hops behind the wheel of the 2023 Hyundai Elantra N and puts it through its paces. Wren takes you on a guided tour of the Elantra N, highlights some of his favorite features, and takes you on a live drive review.

Adding to the mix, Wren chats with Autoweek’s Emmet White, who experienced the DCT variant of the Elantra N. The pair share their experiences, compare the Elantra N to the competition, and then break down what makes the Elantra N special.

Tune in below, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are played.