Hyundai has released a teaser video previewing the all-new N performance i30-based hot hatch. And it confirms some interesting details. It seems Hyundai’s first-ever proper hot hatch, developed by its relatively new ‘N’ motorsport-inspired division, will be front-wheel drive. While some carmakers in this segment offer all-wheel drive – Ford […]
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Hyundai i30 N hot hatch spotted with new front end (video)
Hyundai has been spotted testing its i30 N performance hot hatch at the Nurburgring once again, this time showing more detail including a new front end. Prototypes have been spotted during development at the iconic Nordschleife for a while now, this time with less camouflage which has given away a […]
2017 Hyundai i30 previews new design, debuts Sept. 7
Hyundai is previewing the next-gen, 2017 i30, which it calls a “car for everybody”, before its public debut at the Paris motor show in September. So far only a few poorly-lit teaser images have been handed out, but according to the company the new model will showcase a more refined […]
Hyundai previews i30 N hot hatch, sounds potent (video)
The highly anticipated Hyundai N performance sub-brand is getting close to releasing it first production car, based on i30. It will come in as Hyundai’s first proper hot hatch. Set to feature a number of completely bespoke components, including a range of serious chassis and suspension upgrades, eye-popping brakes, and […]
Sporty 2016 Hyundai i30 SR Series II announced for Australia
Hyundai has released a freshened-up i30 SR hatch for the release of the Series II, complete with some added sporting pedigree. While engine output remains unchanged at 124kW/201Nm from the 2.0-litre four-cylinder GDi unit, Hyundai says it has tuned the suspension and handling quality for even more performance, but also […]
Hyundai i30 N hot hatch development progresses to Nurburgring 24hr
Hyundai has revealed that it will be bringing three cars to the Nürburgring 24 Hour endurance race, including an i30 2.0 Turbo N development vehicle. Hyundai, keen to promote its performance subdivision ‘N’, will field a 1.6-litre i30, a race-spec Veloster, as well as a development version of the upcoming […]
2017 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch prototype spotted again (video)
More evidence of Hyundai’s N performance sub-brand becoming a reality has surfaced, with spy photographers spotting a gnarly prototype i30 N on the Nurburgring once again. Hyundai’s N performance sub-brand is set to be responsible for a lineup of performance-focused models. Think of it as like Hyundai’s BMW M, or […]
Hyundai i30 N hot hatch & Genesis N sports sedan confirmed – report
Hyundai’s vice chairman of research and development at Namyang, South Korea, has confirmed there are N performance versions of the i30 and upcoming Genesis ‘G70’ sedan coming in the near future. Speaking with Auto Express, Woong-Chul Yang, vice chairman at the Namyang research and development centre, said the division is […]