Hyundai discontinues ICE-equipped N models in Europe, shifting to popular EVs

A year after the Kona N disappeared from showrooms, the acclaimed i30 N and its younger sibling, the i20 N, have been discontinued

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by chris chilton

2 hours ago

Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq 5 N was a big hit with those lucky enough to test it, and it did just as well. Because in Europe, the Drift Happy EV is currently the only full N car in Hyundai’s lineup.

The Golf GTI rival i30 N and its smaller companion the i20 N, which competed with cars like the late Ford Fiesta ST, have been discontinued as part of the Korean brand’s push towards an electric future. Ta. Both cars received positive reviews, with the i30 N in particular helping to establish his N brand and Hyundai’s credibility in the eyes of European hot hatch fans.

The i30 N was launched in 2017 with a choice of 247 hp (250 PS) and 276 hp (280 PS) turbocharged 2.0-liter engines, both connected to a 6-speed manual transmission only, but dual-clutch Until options were added that year, Hyundai set its sights on the more affordable end of the hot hatch market with the smaller i20 N. This i20 N is 1.6 and has an output of 201 horsepower (204 PS).

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“In line with our commitment to offer our customers a zero-tailpipe emissions range by 2035 and operate 100 percent carbon neutral by 2045, we will begin production of ICE N models for the European market starting in February. has been cancelled,” Hyundai told Car Scoop in a statement.

“Moving forward, Hyundai is developing the Hyundai N as a pioneer in high-performance EVs in Europe. Our customers will benefit from technological developments that will make EVs even more attractive in the future. .”

This news does not affect Hyundai’s N activities in North America, where neither the i30 nor the i20 are sold. The Kona N goes on sale in the US in his 2023 year, and the Ioniq 5 N isn’t in dealers yet, leaving the Elantra N sedan to be the only notable Hyundai available in the country.