Hyundai News:Hyundai N Division To Add N Sport Models

[William Maley]

Hyundai is already selling the i30 N in Europe and has introduced the Veloster N for North America. What's next for Hyundai's sub-performance brand. Speaking with Car and Driver, Hyundai’s head of high-performance development Albert Biermann revealed that next up are models known as N Sport. This will slot between the mainstream and N models that will offer tuning “for a more sporty driving experience.” The changes will also include visual changes inside and out, along with “a different tire than what’s in the normal range.”

Biermann also revealed that N Sport could appear on any Hyundai model, regardless whether or not they have an N model.

Along with the N Sport models, N is planning a range of as yet unspecified accessories and more involvement in motorsports - something we may hear more about at the Chicago Auto Show later this week.

But is N planning any more N-ifed models? Biermann wouldn't say if there are any plans.

“First, we have to see how the marketplace reacts,” he said.

Source: Car and Driver
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[Miles Wenzel]

I wonder if they plan on keeping the Sport line. Right now, at least with the Sonata, it goes Sport, then limited. So, Sport, Limited, N Sport, N. 

Sort of like the Audi S Line. Some appearance cues from the S, without the go of the S. 

[ccap41]

47 minutes ago, Miles Wenzel said:

Sort of like the Audi S Line. Some appearance cues from the S, without the go of the S. 

Or the M Sport from BMW and AMG43's from Mercedes.. 

[Miles Wenzel]

Just now, ccap41 said:

Or the M Sport from BMW and AMG43's from Mercedes.. 

I forgot about that one! 

[David]

Guess they liked the idea of Cadillac having the V Sport edition so why not have an N Sport edition for them.

[ccap41]

Cadillac liked the idea of BMW having the M Sport package so they made the V Sport package.

[balthazar]

I like the 'N' because it's halfway to 'NO'.