Hyundai N in the US: Veloster N, Kona N, Elantra N and IONIQ 5 N

Hyundai N in the US (2019–present) history

Hyundai unveiled its high-performance N brand at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The first N model for the US, the Veloster N, debuted at the Detroit auto show in January 2018; Hyundai said it was developed at its Namyang R&D center, honed at its Nürburgring test center and built in Ulsan, Korea.

The 2019 Veloster N came only with a six-speed manual, from $26,900, or $29,000 with the Performance Package, both before $885 destination. An eight-speed dual-clutch followed, and EPA lists the Veloster N through 2022.

The Kona N (2022–2023) and Elantra N (from 2022) carried a 276-hp version of the 2.0L turbo. The all-electric IONIQ 5 N joined for 2025 at $66,100 before $1,475 freight.[1],[4],[5],[7],[9],[10],[13],[14]

Years and production numbers

Generations and key variants

Engine and drivetrain facts

• The 2019 Veloster N's 2.0L turbo made 250 hp, or 275 hp with the Performance Package, and 260 lb-ft of torque in both versions.
• Hyundai's 2022 Kona and 2026 Elantra specifications rate the N's 2.0L turbo at 276 hp at 5,500–6,000 rpm and 289 lb-ft.
• The IONIQ 5 N uses front and rear electric motors (166 kW + 282 kW) on an 84.0 kWh battery. Hyundai's 2026 specifications list 601 hp, or 641 hp and 568 lb-ft with N Grin Boost.

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What changed over the years

1. 2015N brand unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
2. January 2018Veloster N revealed in Detroit as the first US-market N model.
3. November 20182019 Veloster N priced from $26,900, manual only.
4. 2020Veloster N with an 8-speed DCT unveiled; EPA lists the DCT from 2021.
5. 2022 model yearKona N and Elantra N arrive with a 276-hp 2.0L turbo.
6. 2023IONIQ 5 N introduced at Goodwood. The 2023 Kona N is the last; EPA lists no Veloster N after 2022.
7. 2025 model yearIONIQ 5 N on sale from $66,100.

Sources:[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[10],[13],[15],[17],[19],[20]

What to check before you buy one

• On a 2019–2022 Veloster N, confirm whether it has the Performance Package (275 hp, electronic limited-slip differential, 19-inch wheels) and which transmission it has: 2019–2020 cars were manual-only, per Hyundai and EPA.
• Kona N and Elantra N share the 276-hp 2.0L turbo; the Kona N was DCT-only and front-wheel drive, while the Elantra N offers a manual.
• N cars are often tracked. Check service records and run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for open campaigns.

Model-specific problems by generation are tracked on our Hyundai Veloster known issues page. Engine guides: E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) engine guide.

Hyundai N in the US (2019–present) prices and values

Mileage: across 1,465 used Hyundai Veloster listings in our November 2026 study (all model years), the median odometer reading was 100,806 miles and 0.4% showed 200,000 miles or more. See how long a Hyundai Veloster lasts.

How to verify a Hyundai N in the US (2019–present)'s factory options

A Hyundai's model, engine and drivetrain are fixed at the factory. CarWhere decodes the 17-character VIN and, where licensed factory build data exists, lists the equipment the car was built with. It does not promise a complete option list for every VIN.