Hyundai N

The Hyundai N marque represents the high-performance division of cars produced by Hyundai. The "N" is in reference to The Namyang R&D Center in South Korea, where Hyundai and Kia test many of their new vehicles.[1] The first N-branded vehicle was the i30 N, which debuted for the 2017 model year.

Hyundai N
TypeDivision
IndustryAutomotive industry
Founded2016
Products
  • Performance engines and cars
  • Automotive sports accessories
ServicesResearch and development
OwnerHyundai Motor Group
ParentHyundai
Websitehyundai-n.com

History

Hyundai N debuted in December 2013 accompanied with the unveiling of Hyundai's 2014 WRC Participant vehicle, the i20 WRC concept, and the official N logo. In 2014, former head of the BMW M performance division Albert Biermann was hired as Executive Vice President. The Hyundai High-Performance Vehicle & Motorsport Division was established in 2018, with Thomas Schemera appointed as Vice President and Biermann as President.[2]

Production models

N
Model Calendar year introduced Model code

ELANTRA/AVANTE/i30 SEDAN N		 Elantra N / Avante N / i30 Sedan N 2021 CN7 N

i20 N		 i20 N 2020 BC3 N

i30 N		 i30 N / i30 Fastback N 2017 PD N

KONA N		 Kona N 2021 OS N

VELOSTER N		 Veloster N 2018 JS N

N Line

Hyundai N offers optional sports trim packages to their mainstream models, known as the N Line. N Line vehicles consist of sport upgrades that are mostly cosmetic, such as different wheels and spoilers.

  • 2020 Avante N Line
  • 2019 i10 N Line
  • 2021 i20 N Line (BI3)
  • 2020 i30 N Line
  • 2022 Kona N Line
  • 2021 Tucson N Line

Concept models

N Option Show Car
RN30

Unveiled at the Paris auto show, Hyundai presented N Option show car[3] which is equipped with 25 exterior and interior options. New exterior enhancements included a carbon hood with integrated air vents, quad mufflers and an N grille surrounded by a red character line. The concept rides on lightweight 20-inch wheels fitted with high-performance semi-slick tires and is finished in a unique matt paint.[4]

RN30

The racing concept model RN30 debuted at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. RN30 was designed from the outset as a racing concept, and it has a low stance, massive fender flares, and large front splitter powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-four making 375 hp and 333 lb-ft of torque.[5]

RM16

Project RM

In 2012, Hyundai embarked on a project called RM (Racing Midship) to develop and connect new high-performance motorsports technologies with future N models.[6] The project's latest model of this project, RM19, was unveiled during the 2019 Los Angeles auto show.[7]


The evolution of Project RM
RM14 RM15 RM16
Engine High Performance T-GDi engine 2.0 High Performance T-GDi engine 2.0

Engine + 48V electric supercharger (e-Supercharger)

Max. power 300 horsepower 300 horsepower 300 horsepower
Max. torque 39kgf•m 39kgf•m 39kgf•m

Vision GT
Vision Gran Turismo

The Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo was first presented as a commemoration of Hyundai's 50th anniversary in 2017. It is a futuristic race car powered by hydrogen fuel cells which got its inspiration from aeronautics, specifically from the testing grounds at Rogers Dry Lake (formerly Muroc Dry Lake).[8]

iMax N
iMax N

The iMax N is a concept car unveiled in 2019, based on the iMax.[9]

See also

References
  1. https://www.hyundai-n.com/en/brand/about-n.do About N: Passion For Performance by Hyundai
  2. "History of Hyundai N Brand | Hyundai N".
  3. N, Hyundai i30. "Hyundai i30 N With N Option Wings It In Paris". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  4. "Hyundai i30 N Option Concept Revealed With 25 Different Options". CarBuzz. 2018-10-03. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  5. "Hyundai RN30 Concept is a 375-HP, AWD Race-Inspired Preview of i30N". motortrend.com. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  6. America, Hyundai Motor. "Hyundai N Brand Reveals All-New RM19 Racing Midship Sports Car Prototype". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  7. "Hyundai RM19 concept will reach production when the time is right". Autoblog. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  8. "What is the Hyundai N 2025 Vision GT Concept Car?". Cocoa Hyundai. 2017-10-18. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
  9. https://www.drive.com.au/news/hyundai-imax-n-world-time-attack-drift-bus-track-tested/
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