It’s the end of the road for the Korean hot hatch duo as the Hyundai I30N and I20N are axed to make way for electric performance cars.
Yet more vehicles have been given the chop as production of the performance-orientated hatchback duo of the Hyundai I30N and I20N will come to an end in February 2024.
In an official statement, Hyundai said: ‘Production of the ICE N models has ceased for the European market starting from February, in line with our commitment to offering a zero-tailpipe-emission line-up to our customers by 2035 and to operating 100 per cent carbon neutrally by 2045. Going forward in Europe, Hyundai is developing Hyundai N as a pioneer of high-performance EVs. Our customers will benefit from technological developments that will make EVs even more attractive in the future.’
We’re hoping other markets like Australia will keep interest in these two fun cars alive, but we’re not holding out much hope. Pity, as the Hyundai I30N was a thoroughly entertaining product.
The Hyundai I30N was a genuine rival to the traditional hot hatches like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Ford Focus ST and Renault Megane RS. Both the Focus and Megane have already been cancelled, leaving the iconic Golf GTI to have the market nearly all to itself.
The I20N sadly never came to South Africa, but we reckon it would have been a great rival to the Volkswagen Polo GTI. It packed 150 kW and 275 Nm from a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine, and power reached the front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.
As a reminder, the Hyundai Kona N has already bowed out of SA, but there are still a few units of the I30N floating around dealerships.
Read a review of the Hyundai I30N here
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