the new and expected Hyundai i20 N , the response of the South Korean brand to models such as the Ford Fiesta ST, can be seen during the winter tests.
Hyundai released a series of images and videos of the future i20 N in the white-coated landscapes of Arjeplog, Sweden, where we can see the brand's WRC driver, Thierry Neuville, at the controls of the future hot hatch… junior.
Not only was he able to try out the new model in the snow, Neuville was able to drive his Hyundai i20 WRC in this icy, idyllic setting, as well as the Hyundai RM19, the prototype for what is expected to be a sporty future with mid-engine rear-wheel drive — and we also had the opportunity to conduct it…
From what we can see, Hyundai's N division, led by Albert Biermann, only reveals health considering the projects in its portfolio — also promised is a Kauai N that, it seems, will be able to use the i30 N's cinematic chain.
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Returning to the i20 N, despite the official images released, these do not reveal much, nor did Hyundai come forward with any specifications. The test prototype is camouflaged and we can only see the larger wheels, as well as larger diameter front brake discs.
Rumors point to a compact hot hatch, a direct rival to the aforementioned Ford Fiesta ST, with an estimated power of around 200 hp. These could possibly be taken from the new 1.5 T-GDI that we got to know with the restyling of the i30.
The final words are from Thierry Neuville about the new machine:
Very interesting car. Very precise. Very easy to control. The engine revs well and the noise is also very interesting. I look forward to having this one to drive you in the WRC!
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