Hyundai priced the 2026 Elantra N at $35,300. That is the starting MSRP on hyundaiusa.com and the compare-specs page. Freight, tax, title, and license are extra. The factory book still lists a standard 6-speed manual. The optional gearbox is an N 8-speed wet dual-clutch with paddle shifters.
Standard 6-speed. Optional wet DCT.
This is the clutch graf, and Hyundai kept the third pedal. The official Elantra N FAQ answers the transmission question straight: the car “comes with a standard, 6-speed manual transmission,” and “an N 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with paddle shifters is available if you desire an automatic transmission.” Specs confirm the same split — 6-speed manual standard, N 8-speed wet DCT available. N Grin Shift is DCT-only. If you want three pedals in a compact sport sedan, this is still in the book — same clutch-kept lane as the 2026 Civic Type R and 2026 Integra Type S, not the dual-clutch-only story of the 2026 Golf GTI.
276 hp. 289 lb-ft. FWD. Turbo four.
Hyundai’s 2026 Elantra N specs put a 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder at 276 horsepower (5,500–6,000 rpm) and 289 pound-feet of torque (2,100–4,700 rpm). Premium fuel is required for that rated peak. Power goes to the front wheels through either gearbox. Standard kit includes the N Corner Carving Differential (e-LSD), Electronically Controlled Suspension, Launch Control, Variable Exhaust Valve System, 19-inch forged alloys on 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires, and high-performance brakes. EPA estimates are 21/29/24 city/highway/combined for the 6-speed manual and 20/27/23 for the wet DCT. Curb weight is listed at 3,186 pounds (manual) / 3,296 pounds (DCT).
Official sources: Hyundai USA 2026 Elantra N and 2026 Elantra N features & specs. Gallery/CDN photography from hyundaiusa.com Scene7 assets. Last year’s Autogonzo note on the same sedan: 2025 Elantra N at $34,350. Also in the clutch lane: 2026 GR Corolla.
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