How much of a budget sports sedan is the Elantra N Line? Or is it just clever marketing?

The Hyundai Elantra N Line is a sportier, more performance focused take on the regular old Elantra. Equipped with a turbocharged engine, sport tuned suspension and more aggressive styling cues, it's a more aggressive version of the standard. It is marketed by Hyundai as an affordable entry into the sport compact segment, one in which cars like the Honda Civic Si reside. Enthusiasts argue, however, whether the N Line really delivers a sporty driving experience or if it’s more about appearance than performance. Some love its balance of daily drivability and fun factor, others will say that it doesn't live up to the true sports sedan moniker. It’s also often discussed in relation to its direct competitors and its more powerful sibling, the Elantra N.