The future of real sports cars is in question in recent times. Everything points to the fact that in the next decade electrification will be practically mandatory to put a vehicle on the street and that endangers the character of some. To this day, hybrids and electrics are already being made with a very dynamic approach, but they still do not match the combustion ones in some aspects. Now it is revealed that the Hyundai N could survive even without electrification and that is always good news.
The Korean sports family has surprised in recent years for his enormous personality. They do not have the fastest and most effective cars in their respective segments, but copies like the Hyundai i30 N or the Kona N fall in love for other things. Its current four-cylinder engine, the 2.0 Turbo is doomed by Euro 7. The next European emission regulation is much stricter and, although it has been delayed, it will end up wiping out some current combustion mechanics.
And when it seemed that the current Hyundai N would have to electrify or die from summer 2025, the Korean firm has an ace up its sleeve. They talk about the possibility that their 2.5 Turbo four-cylinder engine can adapt to Euro 7 and meet the expectations generated by the brand’s sports cars. This mechanism has already been present in brand models such as the Hyundai Sonata or the Santa Cruz that are sold in other markets. It has even appeared in the Kia Stinger in other countries, because here in Spain right now it is only sold with the 3.3-liter V6.
The 2.5 Turbo is not an engine that has been specifically developed by Hyundai N to have a sporty behavior, that is clear. But in other models we have been able to see it with power levels of up to 304 hp and 422 Nm of torque. This means that with a correct set-up it would be ideal for the brand’s N models and would even have greater potential than the current one. It is also configured with dual clutch automatic transmission and eight speeds, in addition to being able to go in front-wheel drive cars or with all-wheel drive.
The route that this 2.5 Turbo would have in the future remains to be seen. Some sources affirm that with some tweaks it could comply with the Euro 7 regulations to continue having a presence in our country. However, Albert Biermannhead of Hyundai N for many years, said that this block not suitable for all markets world. We will see how the sports section of the Korean brand evolves and if they can survive without electrification in the coming years.
Source: Auto Motor and Sport
