Hyundai Elantra N Monochrome Looks Sleek but Isn’t for America

Classic gems, tasteful customs, legendary supercars - for Silvian, they're all fair game. He's been in love with cars and motorcycles for as long as he can remember, so it made perfect sense to eventually turn that passion into a full-time writing career. Around six years and more than 3,000 articles later, he is still going strong and doesn't plan on hitting the brakes anytime soon. The Hyundai Elantra N is an absolute blast, as evidenced by all the praise it’s been getting since it first arrived as a 2022 model. It carries a two-liter turbocharged inline-four with 276 horsepower and 289 pound-feet of torque, all sent to the front wheels by way of a six-speed manual gearbox or an eight-speed DCT. And although it isn’t the first car to prove that FWD can be a ton of fun, it most certainly does a great job at reiterating that point. Stylistically, it makes a bold statement with its red highlighting and wing-type rear spoiler, so as to let everyone know they’re not looking at a regular Elantra. But what if you wanted something a bit more understated?

Hyundai N models are known for their aggressive body kits and sporty stance, but not everyone likes the attention. For buyers who prefer a more restrained appearance without losing any of the performance and handling of the Elantra N, Hyundai has introduced a new Monochrome edition with stealthy looks. The automaker has already introduced a new generation of the Elantra (Avante) in Korea, but the N version is still based on the previous generation model. This makes the Monochrome edition something like a farewell special, with a new Elantra N expected to arrive in 2027. The performance sedan does without the signature red accents on the N-specific aero kit, swapping them with body-colored trim. It also gains a new set of forged alloy wheels finished in black, with matching brake calipers. The front bumper gains more black trim between the intakes, reducing visual complexity. In the same context, the color palette of the special edition is limited to two options — Abyss Black Pearl, and Performance Blue.

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The full-sized Range Rover still looks very fresh in our eyes, but Land Rover is preparing a minor facelift for it, and new spy shots provide us with our most detailed look at the SUV to date. While it doesn't rock the design boat, we're sure customers will appreciate the small changes. It's almost been exactly five years since the current, fifth-generation Range Rover was unveiled, so it is due for a refresh. Unlike previous prototypes, this one snapped at the Nürburgring is free of any black plastic cladding across the front, revealing its grille and bumper for the first time. Unless you're a die-hard Range Rover aficionado, you probably won't notice any changes, but they are there.

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and even dabbles in motorcycling. Joel has shared his experiences in the car world not just in text, but also on podcasts and web videos.