Hyundai’s N range is made up of high-performance versions aimed at customers looking for maximum fun behind the wheel, both on the road and on the track. That is to say, it is the sports sub-brand of Hyundai, with the aim of satisfying the most demanding with performance.
The Hyundai N brand has enjoyed great commercial success since its birth in 2017, the year of the launch of the i30 N, in its compact and Fastback versions. In 2020 it was the turn of the i20 N, inspired by the brand’s competition vehicle, the i20 Coupé WRC.
Compared to their brothers in the range, the N versions have been readjusted and refined in sections such as the chassis, brakes and steering, elements that provide more agile driving and greater emotion when driving them.
To test the exciting dynamics of these Hyundai cars, the Hyundai Driving Experience allows driving enthusiasts to enjoy courses from expert instructors. Participants receive theoretical and practical sessions on driving, safety and technique. They last two days and during the first day there is a theoretical session on driving dynamics.
The second day corresponds to the practical sessions, it takes place entirely on the circuit and in it driving exercises are carried out with braking exercises, drawing curves, a timed slalom circuit, lane change and dodge braking tests, change of running direction and laps in a safety car.
Three models are present in these dynamic tests, the i20 N, the i30 N and the i30 Fastback N. The first develops a maximum power of 204 hp and is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. In the case of the i30 N, power ramps up to 280bhp and stops the clock at a brilliant 5.9 seconds. They are vehicles available in the Hyundai range, with a very interesting price/product ratio.
One of the most attractive experiences of the Hyundai Driving Experience is the possibility of boarding the Hyundai N Taxi TCR as a companion of an official driver of the brand, a way of experiencing the world of racing as a co-driver. Course information is available on the web.
Hyundai’s N sub-brand also has its own vision for electrification, showcased through its RN22e and N Vision 74 concept cars. These rolling labs verify the company’s advanced technologies for application to future production models and achieve industry leadership. Zero emissions future.
The RN 22e merges IONIQ 6 and E GMP, while setting a new standard in high-performance EVs. The N Vision 74 combines EV technology with a hydrogen fuel cell system.
Apart from the models that can be tested at the Hyundai Driving Experience, Hyundai’s current range also includes the Kona N, a fun high-performance SUV, equipped with a 280 hp engine, combined with a dual-clutch DCT automatic transmission. 8 speed. The top speed is 240 km/h and it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.
