Hyundai Tucson N Is Reportedly In The Works With A 300-hp Hybrid Powertrain

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Hyundai's N Division has shaken up nan capacity car world since it introduced nan spicy Veloster N successful 2019, and its early is looking bright. The N Division is responsible for 1 of nan astir engaging and breathtaking EVs we person yet to spot successful nan Ioniq 5 N, and nan Ioniq 6 N is nan adjacent N model, but news conscionable dropped that nan next-generation Tucson whitethorn besides beryllium touched by nan N angels pinch a 300-horsepower hybrid powertrain.

The news that Hyundai's N Division could beryllium readying a due Tucson N is huge, fixed that nan Tucson is nan brand's champion trading exemplary by far. The brand's different N models are much niche than a capacity compact crossover is, since nan Elantra N is only sold arsenic a sedan, and nan Ioniq 5 N is an EV. Producing a decently performance-oriented hybrid crossover mightiness conscionable beryllium nan division's aureate ticket.

As a refresher, Hyundai's N Division was spearheaded by Albert Biermann, nan erstwhile caput of BMW's M section who is responsible for nan E39 BMW M5, nan E46 BMW M3, and nan skunkworks BMW 1 Series M. He retired successful 2021, but he remains an executive method advisor to Hyundai's capacity division.

Vice president of Hyundai's N Management Group Joon Park told Auto Express UK that nan N Division will not restrict itself to EVs, but will besides see a bid of lighter hybrid cars including nan Tucson N. He said, "We're not limiting ourselves to EVs. We will spell further pinch nan ICE-based cars arsenic well; this is not nan extremity of our journey. I cannot show you precisely – but lighter, much agile, nimble, and exciting. These are nan cardinal elements that we are heading to."

Park besides said that Hyundai will proceed pinch different hybrid powertrain strategies, 1 for efficiency, and 1 for neutral efficiency, and if an N car has a hybrid system, it will beryllium focused much connected power. He said, " If we tin make a smaller exemplary pinch a less-weighted battery, past it tin beryllium better.'

The 300-horsepower Tucson N hybrid whitethorn extremity up receiving a caller type of Hyundai's existent 1.6-liter I4 hybrid electrical powertrain, and if Hyundai's different N models are immoderate indication, it'll beryllium a crippled changer successful nan compact crossover space. The yet-to-be-revealed 2027 Hyundai Tucson has been caught successful pre-production camouflage, but its creation hasn't officially been revealed arsenic of yet. We will support you posted pinch immoderate updates we find.