Hyundai to launch multiple N Line models in India

N Line launches: Hyundai Motor Company's retail sales of N Line models, focused on performance-enhancing elements, in India are slowly witnessing an uptick, according to an Auto Car India report. 

South-Korean brand introduced N Line range in India with i20 in 2021, and launched second product in its line-up, Venue N Line, in 2022. 

combined sales for both models have recorded over 10,000 units in 2023, says Hyundai, citing an Auto Car India report. 

automotive major is now looking to d more models to its India N Line portfolio, it said. 

Tarun Garg, COO, Hyundai India, said, “re will be more N Line products that we will launch in India very soon and we are expecting sales to reach 15,000-20,000 units in next few years."

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While Hyundai has not stated which N Line model will be next, report confirms that  auto-major will be cashing in furr on popular Creta SUV, set to see an N Line version in later half of 2024.

Creta N Line will be based on Creta facelift that will go on sale in coming days.

Creta N Line design 

Creta facelift was recently teased ahe of its global debut and going by styling tweaks current N Line models have set over ir standard siblings expectations of a similar look from Creta N Line. 

Tweaks are expected to impact front bumper, grille and front chin with N Line-specific red accents clubbed with gloss black and faux-brushed aluminium bits. 

upcoming model will also get a unique alloy wheel design, side skirts, N Line bges on sides and styling tweaks to rear bumper as well. 

Interior-wise, vehicle might come with an all-black interior me, N Line specific gear lever and a steering wheel with red stitching.

Hyundai Creta N Line expected powertrain

With Creta facelift set to get three engine options with new 1.5-litre, 160hp, turbo-petrol joining line-up, replacing erstwhile 1.4-litre engine, N Line version of Creta would likely have same engine option combined with  7-speed DCT gearbox, report said. 

Expectations for Hyundai to d a sportier suspension setup, sounding exhaust and slight changes to steering dynamics as with or N Line models are all also on a high. 

Hyundai SUV launches in 2023

first mega launch from Hyundai this year will be Creta facelift, followed by Creta N Line, and  Alcazar.