---
title: "The 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line Shows Off Its Faster Look"
description: "Sedans have got to be interesting to survive these days. Seems like Hyundai's on the right track."
date: "2020-09-22"
modified: "2020-09-22"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Tsui"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-tsui"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/36602/the-2021-hyundai-sonata-n-line-will-only-make-you-look-faster"
categories:
  - "Hyundai News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "Hyundai"
  - "sedan"
  - "Sonata"
---

# The 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line Shows Off Its Faster Look

![](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-td/content/2020/09/42969-2021SonataNLine.jpg>)
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While companies like [Ford](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/20415/ford-sedans-are-dead-in-the-u-s>) and [Chevy](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/29208/general-motors-to-axe-chevrolet-malibu-in-2024-replace-with-ev-report>) move away from sedans in favor of trucks, SUVs, and crossovers, we've got to give credit to Hyundai and sister-company Kia for sticking to the low-riding, three-box format. Joining the Kia Stinger, K900, and [K5](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/35153/what-do-you-want-to-know-about-the-2021-kia-k5-gt-line-and-ex>) as the newest member of the Cool Korean Sedans Crew is the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line.

The N Line isn't a "real" N, but with suspension upgrades, a 290-horsepower turbo-four, and a dual-clutch transmission, it's way more interesting than your high school buddy's Sonata. It adds a sportier-looking front fascia with three extra intake slots, side skirts, 19-inch wheels, a slightly more aggro rear diffuser, dual-twin exhaust tips, and, of course, N Line badging. On the inside, the sport-leaning Sonata features dark chrome trim, red stitching, and sportier seats.

![message-editor%2F1600738463945-42954-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738463945-42954-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738470255-42958-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738470255-42958-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738476371-42946-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738476371-42946-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738481046-42947-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738481046-42947-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738491869-42966-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738491869-42966-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738501200-42967-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738501200-42967-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

"The 2021 Sonata N Line will attract more customers to both the rock-solid Sonata lineup and our increasingly popular N Line sub-brand. Sonata N Line will appeal to customers who desire sporty styling in a sedan package," said Hyundai design head SangYup Lee in a press release.

Essentially what we have here is Korea's answer to the [Toyota Camry TRD](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/33860/2020-toyota-camry-trd-versus-pikes-peak-the-best-handling-camry-ever-needs-more-fire>). While we don't doubt that there's a market for mid-size family sedans that are more sporty than sport, we can't help but wish Hyundai would build a full-on, baby blue, crackling-exhaust Sonata N for its next cool four-door.

![message-editor%2F1600738518747-42971-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738518747-42971-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738525807-42968-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738525807-42968-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738531669-42892-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738531669-42892-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738536263-42943-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738536263-42943-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738555306-43210-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738555306-43210-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

![message-editor%2F1600738549390-43209-2021sonatanline.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1600738549390-43209-2021sonatanline.jpg>)
*Hyundai*

***Correction: Tuesday, September 22, 4:50pm ET:** A previous version of this story incorrectly described the performance upgrades of the Sonata N Line. The headline and relevant text have been updated.* The Drive *regrets the error.*

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## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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