Hyundai announce "N" performance division, nabs EX Head BMW M division engineer in the process.

[FT-1]

Hyundai could have used the i30 N Fastback as an opportunity to go all-out with the styling. For instance, that longer rear boot is ideal for placing a Civic Type-R inspired wing. Those wanting a more restrained look can opt for the regular i30 N.

 

[FT-1]

Can't afford a Hyundai i30N? No problem! Like pretty much every other car manufacturer with a performance arm these days, Hyundai is set to offer "N-Line" models, which essentially dress up conventional models with sporty styling cues. The i30 N-Line has been caught testing, but this probably isn't the final design given how the rear bumper has an empty exhaust slot.

 

[Omnis]

"Want something better than your run-of-the-mill Hyundai? Get N-line, chump."

 

[CodeRedR51]

I want Hyundai to replace the standard Elantra in the US with the fastback because reasons.

https://www.carscoops.com/2018/04/hyundai-i30-n-fastback-drops-heavy-camo-track-tests/

 

[FT-1]

Hyundai i30 N-Line (yep, they went with that name) officially revealed.

Predictable, but looks really good in my opinion. Now here's hoping the Facelift doesn't ruin things like what happened with the Elantra.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I want these seats for my Elantra Sport.

 

[CodeRedR51]

https://www.carscoops.com/2018/07/2019-hyundai-veloster-n-introduced-else-nurburgring/

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster N will enter production this September in Korea and will launch in the U.S. market during the fourth quarter of 2018. Customers will be offered the choice of four exterior colors: Ultra Black, Chalk White, Racing Red, and the N-exclusive Performance Blue...

 

[05XR8]

I know Hyundai have been around for ages, but amazing to see where they were, from the Excel to now.

 

[CodeRedR51]

https://www.carscoops.com/2018/09/2...ack-n-breaks-cover-denmark-ahead-paris-debut/

 

[kikie]

So this is not a hot hatch but a hot fast.

 

[CodeRedR51]

So my photo isn't showing for me but when I click edit to fix it, it shows up.

 

[homeforsummer]

So my photo isn't showing for me but when I click edit to fix it, it shows up.

I think GTP's been a bit odd for images today.

[evo]​

 

[CodeRedR51]

I wish they would have just replaced the current Elantra with the fastback instead of giving us the facelifted monstrosity.

 

[homeforsummer]

The slightly hunchbacked styling of the Fastback has been bothering me recently. Hyundai has obviously tried to maintain some practicality with the car, which is fair enough, but on a shorter platform and particularly a front-drive one it means the roof isn't as "fast" as it should be. The standard rear overhang is a little long too - again, fine with a more cab-backward rear-driver car, but not so great on a front-driver. So I attempted, with my very basic Photoshop skills, to enact a fix:

To me the lower rear roofline and shorter back end take a lot of visual weight off the back of the car and make it look a lot more dynamic. I don't doubt it'd reduce trunk space and rear headroom slightly, but I'm tired of absolutely everything having to be a complete all-rounder - that's not what niche vehicles are supposed to be - so sod it.

Someone on Twitter suggested it looked similar to the Mazda 323F, which I'm choosing to take as a compliment...

 

[VXR]

@homeforsummer definitely complimentary, the Lantis/323f is still a looker.

 

[TexRex]

N stands for namyang South Korea where Hyundai originally tested it's "performance oriented vehicles" before nabbing a venue at the Nurburgring.

Nonsense.


















Sorry.

 

[homeforsummer]

Hyundai i30 N-Line (yep, they went with that name) officially revealed.

Forgot to mention, but I'm in one of those at the moment:

Was an interesting comparison with the "proper" N as I switched directly from one to the other.

About 138bhp, so not much more than half the power of the N I was driving. Very much a momentum car! Doesn't sound as good either. Despite being on smaller wheels (18" rather than 19") I'd say it doesn't quite ride as well either - probably down to this having passive dampers and the N having active ones.

However, it's a good effort and I expect if a customer came to it from a conventional car in this class rather than one of the hot ones, there'd be a lot to like. Steering is pretty good, chassis feels nicely balanced, good grip, slick gearshift, and the interior doesn't feel much different from the N - it even has the same seats.

 

[AOS-]

Available in LHD for Belgium, but not North America still.

Booooo.


I like the look of the hatch's rear over this.

 

[CodeRedR51]

https://www.autoblog.com/2018/10/02/hyundai-i30-n-option-paris-motor-show/

Yet more seats that I want for my car...

 

[FT-1]

Hyundai "N" Halo car given the green light

Other than confirmation, no details have been released thus far. But then again, surely Hyundai haven't been testing a Mid-Engined, Rear wheel drive prototype for no reason...

 

[05XR8]

https://www.autoblog.com/2018/10/02/hyundai-i30-n-option-paris-motor-show/

Yet more seats that I want for my car...

Why am I just now seeing this? That's awesome.

 

[Chuck@]

I wish I could afford these wheels for my i30 N... The steering wheel and the seats would be nice too

 

[kikie]

 

[05XR8]

Now I see why people keep tagging Jordan Cox for the i30 N TCR. Cool.

 

[05XR8]

https://www.motoring.com.au/hyundai-n-plotting-awd-scorcher-117216/

“Every high-performance dual-clutch transmission is present at the R&D centre whether it’s from a supercar, down to a family car. We have access to every high-performance dual-clutch wet gearbox.”

I wonder if they really do have them all.

 

[05XR8]

Didn't realise the i30N Sportsback, is being used in the Speed Comparison at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Looks cute. I do prefer the hatch though. That TCR looks awesome.

 

[RocZX]

Hyundai N Roadster

 

[05XR8]

if done right, I wouldn't be surprised if it knocked on the door of MX-5 level of sales.

 

[c172fccc]

Hyundai N Roadster

I think it’s quite important to say that this is just a render from a guy.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I think it’s quite important to say that this is just a render from a guy.

Hopefully it's pretty obvious since that website isn't a car blog.