The Hyundai Elantra Discounted by Nearly 80 Million Dong at Dealerships: The N-Line Trim Now Under 700 Million Dong, Taking on the Civic RS with a Price Tag Lower Than the Rival’s Base Model

Hyundai Elantra Discounted by Nearly 80 Million VND at Dealerships

The Hyundai Elantra is one of the models that dealers have been aggressively clearing out recently. This is partly due to a small number of vehicles produced in 2023 still being in stock at some dealerships.

A dealership in Nghe An Province is offering the Hyundai Elantra N-Line (the highest trim level) at a discounted price of 692 million VND, a reduction of 77 million VND from the listed price of 769 million VND. This discount is equivalent to the amount needed to pay the registration fee for this car in provinces with a 10% tax rate.

After the discount, the effective price of the Elantra’s highest trim is now cheaper than the listed price of the Honda Civic base model (from 730 million VND) or equivalent to the mid-range Toyota Corolla Altis (765 million VND, excluding special colors). Meanwhile, the Elantra N-Line competes with the Civic RS (870 million VND)

It’s not just the N-Line that’s being cleared out; dealerships are also trying to sell the standard Elantra models with 2023 VINs. For example, a dealership in Da Nang has advertised this version for 534 million VND, equivalent to the “smaller sibling” Accent High-end model (529 million VND), a discount of 65 million VND from the manufacturer’s listed price.

What Does the Hyundai Elantra N-Line Offer?

Introduced in Vietnam in October 2022, the Hyundai Elantra on sale in Vietnam belongs to the new generation that has been completely transformed, looking modern and more dynamic. The large polygonal grille with a gemstone-inspired design, swept-back headlights with two-sided creases, and sleek LED daytime running lights integrated into the grille all contribute to its aesthetic appeal. The body is accentuated by prominent character lines and sporty two-tone alloy wheels. 

As the sports variant, the Hyundai Elantra N-Line features a unique body kit with highlights including the “N Line” logo on the grille, side skirt garnish, black side mirrors, a rear spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, and 18-inch alloy wheels, the largest in the Elantra range.

The interior of the N-Line also has distinct features, including a black and red theme with “N Line” logos throughout, race-inspired seats, and a steering wheel with paddle shifters. Otherwise, the overall interior is similar to the standard model, featuring a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster (a 4.2-inch cluster in the base model), a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a six-speaker audio system, and dual-zone automatic climate control…

Of course, the Hyundai Elantra N-Line also boasts the most powerful engine in the range. It’s equipped with a 1.6L T-GDi engine that produces 204 horsepower and 264.8 Nm of torque. This is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. According to Hyundai, the N-Line can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 7.7 seconds.

In terms of safety features, the Elantra N-Line is similar to the two lower trim levels, the Special and High-end versions. Some notable features include six airbags, ABS with EBD and BA, ESC, VSM, an immobilizer, HAC, PAS with eight sensors for front and rear parking assistance, a tire pressure monitoring system, and a rear passenger reminder.

The Hyundai Elantra typically trails the Mazda3 and Kia K3 in terms of sales within its segment. With the Toyota Corolla Altis showing signs of decline, the Korean car primarily competes with the Honda Civic, as the sales gap between them is not significant. In the first six months of the year, Elantra sold 811 units, while the Civic sold 786 units. With a gap of only 25 cars, the Civic could overtake the Elantra at any time.