It?s incredible to witness Hyundai?s growth in the North American auto sector. The South Korean giant recently debuted its Ioniq 5 EV and the curvaceous Ioniq 6 ?streamliner? electric sedan, both underpinned by the brand?s E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) architecture jointly developed with sister company Kia and currently in use for the stylish EV6.

In 2017, Hyundai launched its high-performance N subsidiary with the i30 N to add credibility to the humble automaker?s sporting intent. What followed is a collection of N-tuned Hyundais like the hot hatch Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N. But as the industry switches from fossil fuel to electrons, Hyundai went soul-searching and found the ideal recipe for a banging good time behind the wheel.
Setting The Stage

The result is two sports car prototypes Hyundai calls ?rolling laboratories? to test, hone, and verify the automaker?s latest advances in greener propulsions: The Hyundai RN22e and the N Vision 74. The former is a high-performance derivative of the Ioniq 6, while the latter is a retro-styled hybrid car with an advanced hydrogen fuel cell.

?N is moving forward to set new standards in sustainable high performance,? said Till Wartenberg, Vice-President of N Brand Management & Motorsport Sub-Division at Hyundai Motor Company. ?We enthusiastically start this new chapter of electrified high-performance and will pursue this goal using our creativity, engineering expertise, and competitive spirit.?

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