In 2013, Hyundai announced plans to launch N Performance, a sub-brand that will develop performance-oriented versions of the company’s existing products and handle its ambitious World Rally Championship program. Nearly four years have passed since then and the very first production model to wear the "N" badge has been spotted testing on public roads. The high-performance model is based on the third-generation i30 hatchback, which has already been launched for the 2017 model year.
Not much is officially known about the Hyundai i30 N, but certain details have surfaced the web recently via reports and statements from people working for the Korean brand. Juicy bits include the fact that it will be offered in two flavors output-wise, with a choice of two transmissions, and a handful of race-bred chassis components based on those of the i20 WRC rally car.
The performance-oriented hatchback will go on sale in the second half of 2017 as a competitor for already established offerings such as the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST. Will the i30 N have what it takes to steal customers from these popular brands? We won’t find out until it makes its official debut, but until then, let’s have a closer look at what we already know about it.
Updated 03/15/2017: Hyundai dropped a first teaser video showing the upcoming i30 N during some winter testing in Sweden. Behind the wheel was Thierry Neuville, World Rally Championship driver of Hyundai Motorsport.
Continue reading to learn more about the 2017 Hyundai i30 N.
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