Hyundai recently introduced IONIQ 5 N, the first Electric sports car of the N brand, a model that has been talked about a lot due to its technology and the performance it has to offer. This is an important new beginning for the Korean automaker because, at least in EuropeModel No they will no longer be offered with endothermic engines but only 100% electric.
Thus, the Hyundai i20 N and i30 N bid farewell to the market after the Kona N was no longer offered with the arrival of the new generation of the crossover. Thus, from now on the offer of sports models of the N brand on the Old Continent will revolve around battery-powered models, starting with the IONIQ 5 N.
According to a statement released by CarScoops, production of endothermic N models for the Old Continent it ended in February.
Production of nitrogen-burning models in the European market ceased from February in line with our commitment to offer our customers zero-emission vehicles by 2035 and 100% carbon-neutral operation by 2045.
Given the Korean brand’s offerings and European Union emissions legislation that penalizes high-performance petrol models, Hyundai’s decision isn’t too surprising. Therefore, fans of Hyundai N models will have to come to terms with the idea that the sports models will only be electric.
At this stage it will be interesting to understand what the next offerings of the N brand will be in Europe.
Source: HD Motori
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