You can pump racing pathos into just about any letter of our alphabet, but Hyundai will convince you that there\u2019s nothing more special than the letter \u201cN.\u201d All Hyundai N vehicles are designed at the Namyang R&D Center in South Korea, and perfected around the 154 corners of the esteemed N\u00fcrburgring track in Germany. This rigorous testing and perfecting process brings the N brand lineup into a league of its own. In the US and Canada, Hyundai turned up the volume on the Elantra sedan, Kona SUV, and Veloster hatchback, and in the UK, you can find the i20, i30, and i30 fastback in N form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roster of N cars may not have the repetitional cache of well-known athletes like the Civic Type R<\/a>, VW Golf, or Subaru WRX, but Hyundai is just beginning to write their own chapter in motorsports history. The spiked Elantra, Kona, and Veloster share a turbocharged V4 engine with 275 hp and make the sprint to 60 mph seconds faster than their traditional counterparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even more exciting, the Veloster and Elantra come standard with a manual gearbox, and all three models boast a dual-clutch automatic offering which enables ultra-quick shifting and better fuel economy. These transmission options are rarities, especially among non-luxury performance cars, and are not offered by competitors like the Civic Type R, Subaru WRX, Camry TRD, or the future GR Corolla. All Hyundai N cars also come standard with Hyundai\u2019s SmartSense technology suite featuring lane centering assist and forward collision avoidance, instilling confidence to the driver whether on a twisty mountain road or within the urban jungle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hyundai N aims to make motorsports-inspired performance vehicles accessible to everyone, first starting with gasoline powered beasts. With gas engines, N cars are more economical to produce and are more quickly adopted by driving enthusiasts (save the manuals!). Plus, the max power and acceleration stats merely scratch the surface of these cars\u2019 capabilities. Each N model is equipped with specially constructed high-performance Pirelli tires, a dynamic front axle, customizable exhaust notes, and five driving modes labeled as the \u201cGrin\u201d system. The most advanced mode, N Custom, will take the vehicle into overdrive. Cue the \u201cStar Power\u201d theme song from Mario Kart. For 20 seconds, the car maximizes its acceleration, torque, horsepower, and of course the exhaust sound, all of which Hyundai ensures will make you grin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those drivers looking for a lite version of the N experience, Hyundai offers the N-Line trim on most of their traditional vehicles, like Ian\u2019s upgraded Kona. This trim differentiates from N vehicles in that the trim introduces aggressive visual cues and peppier acceleration without actually changing the driving mechanics. Although N-Line cars are a more common sighting, Hyundai is mainly investing its resources into perfecting and expanding the N brand\u2019s global presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It won\u2019t be long before Hyundai electrifies their N cars. Hyundai\u2019s R&D arm, aptly named the Rolling Lab, has teased a full lineup of electric N cars and the world\u2019s first hydrogen hybrid, the N Vision 74<\/a>. This DeLorean look-alike has two electric motors and a hydrogen fuel tank that outputs 670 hp and 373 miles of range. If successfully mass produced, the N Vision 74 could completely disrupt the motorsports universe as the first viable hydrogen fuel cell competitor. But first, Hyundai will begin with N versions of its Ioniq 5 hatchback<\/a> and soon-to-be-released Ioniq 6 coupe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hyundai clearly isn\u2019t afraid to shake up the status quo, especially not without a little flare. As evidenced by the Ioniq 5 and 6, Hyundai is going full retro. We\u2019re talking full eye candy. The 5 showcases pixelated taillights, razor sharp body lines, and a boxy, aggressive stance that resembles the Lancia Delta if it was redesigned for Grand Theft Auto. By contrast, the 6 flaunts a smooth, aerodynamic coupe frame that pays homage to what concept car designers of the early 1900s thought cars of the \u201cfuture\u201d would look like (if they weren\u2019t flying by now). The proposed Ioniq 5 N and 6 N will only be beefier, zippier versions of their traditional counterparts. Taking advantage of this distinctive styling and its standardized electric platform, we can expect Hyundai N to weave an electrified legacy for future value-based performance brands to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though it will be tough to compete with enthusiasts\u2019 favorite hot hatchbacks, Hyundai\u2019s N carves a new path for tuner cars to be produced as part of a fleet of wild performance vehicles. Whereas road warriors like those featured on Tokyo Drift are modified by the individual driver, Hyundai N packages up the best the brand has to offer and delivers an enjoyable final product that you have to drive to believe. Hyundai N cars are just hitting the streets, making them a rare find you don\u2019t want to sleep on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ePF2GcpMRCSMa-KrUJ0f-g-1024x512.jpg\")
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