Hyundai officially debuted its 2019 Elantra GT N Line for the Canadian market mid-December, ahead of introducing even more performance-tuned N Line models for hot-hatch fans here next year.

The N Line adds some sporty features to the Elantra GT that actually improve performance: larger brakes, stiffer springs, re-tuned dampers and a quicker steering rack among them.

It even has stiffer engine and trans mounts to reduce unwanted movement.

More power is on the table as well: the Elantra GT N Line gets a 1.6-litre turbo-four that makes 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. You can even get it with a six-speed manual; or a seven-speed auto with paddle shifters.

When it comes to looks, the N Line has it in spades. The front and rear fascias have been changed to more sporty-lookin’ ones with bigger air intakes a rear splitter, and the wheels are now 18 inches.

Inside the car is a leather-wrapped steering wheel, special sports seats, new gearshift knob, and a new instrument cluster. N Line badges are everywhere to make sure you don’t forget what you’re driving, and red stitching also seals the deal, letting you know this is a sporty little machine.

The 2019 Elantra GT N Line starts at $27,199 for the base model and goes up to $30,699 for the fully loaded ‘Ultimate’ model.

Hyundai hasn’t specified whether the U.S. will see N Line models any time soon, but has said the introduction of this Elantra GT will spawn other N Line vehicles in Canada, including a Kona N, an Ioniq N and a mystery mid-engine N model.