Hyundai Says Upcoming Sonata N Line Will Make at Least 275 HP

After Hyundai revealed the redesigned 2020 Sonata, it received both praise and criticism for the car’s bold styling. But unlike with its predecessor, few (if any) people were ambivalent about the design. Whether you love it or hate it, the new Sonata is guaranteed to stand out on the road. Now, Hyundai’s announced plans to give it an engine option that’s just as exciting as its design.

Speaking at the New York auto show today, Brian Smith, Hyundai Motor America’s chief operating officer, revealed that a hybrid model would join the Sonata lineup in the spring of 2020. He then followed that up with much more interesting news. Soon after the Sonata Hybrid goes on sale, Hyundai will introduce the Sonata N Line, a car he called “a high-performance, turbocharged Sonata.” Even better, Smith promised the Sonata would make “over 275 hp.”

Without more details, it’s hard to say just how sporty the Sonata N Line will be. On the Elantra GT, the N Line is mostly an appearance package that offers improved aerodynamics, as well as retuned steering and suspension. The engine still makes the same 201 hp that the Elantra GT Sport made before it was discontinued, but it does offer a healthy increase in power compared to the 161-hp stamdard Elantra GT.

Presumably, the Sonata N Line will offer sportier handling and more power, but don’t expect it to be nearly as sporty or stiff as the Hyundai Veloster N. Considering it will still be a front-wheel-drive family sedan, that may not be a bad thing.

Source: Hyundai

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