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15.03.2017 Press release

Hyundai i30 N – Winter testing in Sweden with Thierry Neuville

  • Hyundai i30 N will be Hyundai Motor’s first high-performance car, currently at the development stage before being launched in Europe in the second half of 2017
  • Enhancing the i30 family with a third member and adding a high-performance model to provide maximum driving enjoyment for everyone
  • Hyundai Motor’s N brings together motorsport experience and high-performance road car development, with Thierry Neuville testing the car in Sweden

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Hyundai Motor is carrying out winter testing on its first high-performance model i30 N. Due to be launched across Europe in the second half of 2017, i30 N will be the third member of the i30 family.
The launch of i30 N will follow the launch of the five-door version in January and the i30 Wagon at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Hyundai Motor’s first N model will bring together motorsport experience and high-performance road car development, creating maximum driving enjoyment on the road and on the track in an accessible high-performance car package.
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i30 N Winter Testing with Thierry Neuville

During the recent winter testing in Sweden, Thierry Neuville, World Rally Championship driver of Hyundai Motorsport, tested the car on a frozen lake to get a feeling for its performance and to provide feedback to the engineers in order to further enhance the development process. His driving experience and feedback were captured on video, now released for enthusiasts to see.
So many people have been looking forward to this car, so it’s a pleasure for me to be testing it. The engineers have done a great job on the gearbox and the differential. There is good traction and good stability in the slippery testing conditions. And it’s very easy to handle. A normal driver should get a sensation similar to that of a racing car.

Thierry Neuville World Rally Championship driver of Hyundai Motorsport

Hyundai Motor is undergoing winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden to develop and tune the car’s dynamic systems. The Electronic Stability Control, the Limited Slip Differential, the steering, shock absorbers, suspension and tyres are all being tested under extreme weather conditions, with temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees Celsius.
The main target for us is to ensure driving enjoyment. Symbolising a chicane, the ‘N’ logo embodies this aspect - an agile vehicle that is fun to drive.

Alexander Eichler Head of High-Performance Vehicle Test and Development at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center

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