Hyundai’s TCR-inspired Elantra N starts at $39,250 with a manual. Limited edition adds forged wheels, bigger brakes, and a carbon wing. Buyers can choose either a six-speed manual or eight-speed DCT. A decade ago, the idea of a Hyundai Elantra that would take aim at the Honda Civic Si would’ve seemed preposterous. Today, not only is that a reality, but the Elantra N TCR is actually gunning for the Honda Civic Type R. After plenty of fanfare around the globe, the hottest Elantra is finally coming to America and it starts at just $39,250 before destination. This isn’t just an Elantra N with a big wing. It’s a truly limited-production version of Hyundai’s hot sedan that borrows heavily from the company’s touring car racing program. More importantly, it arrives with pricing that feels surprisingly reasonable considering everything Hyundai has thrown at it. Read: Prelude, Type R And CR-V Get Sporty HRC Makeovers, And Honda Didn’t Stop There The six-speed manual version starts at $39,250 before destination, while the eight-speed wet dual-clutch automatic pushes the sticker to $40,750. Add Hyundai’s $1,245 freight charge, and you’re looking at totals of $40,495 and $41,995, respectively. If dealers can manage to sell them without a markup, it’ll make this sedan a genuinely attractive product. The giant carbon fiber swan-neck wing at the rear is the most obvious upgrade, but it’s far from alone. Hyundai also adds lightweight 19-inch TCR forged alloy wheels and four-piston monoblock calipers with two-piece front rotors. Lighter wheels reduce unsprung mass and help the TCR handle better while the brakes clearly help to keep this car on the track lap after lap. Motorsport-Themed Interior Details Inside, Hyundai went all in on the race-inspired theme. The cabin gains Alcantara trim on the steering wheel, shift knob, handbrake, and center armrest. There’s also a Performance Blue center marker on the wheel, matching blue seatbelts, aluminum door sill plates, and even TCR-specific puddle lamps. Every TCR Edition will be painted in Hyundai’s familiar Performance Blue, and production will be limited. Hyundai hasn’t said exactly how many it plans to build, but exclusivity is clearly part of the appeal. The regular Elantra N was already one of the sharper, more entertaining sports sedans in its class. This TCR Edition simply turns the volume up another few clicks, adding enough race-car flavor to make it feel special without inflating the price into absurd territory. The Type R is still a better overall package, but it should be since it’s at least $7,000 more in most cases.