Hyundai Motor Takes Sport Utility Performance to the 'N'th Degree with the All-New KONA N, a 'True Hot SUV'

- The all-new KONA N is the latest addition to high-performance N Brand and its first 'True Hot SUV' possessing racetrack capability and the versatility of a utility vehicle

- Hyundai Motor is expanding the N and N Line lineup to 18 models through 2022

- Hyundai Motor looks to build upon its success with N brand in e-performance possibly with BEV and hydrogen fuel cell powertrains

- Hyundai N also announced its new brand claim 'Never just drive'

SEOUL,South Korea,April 27,2021 --Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled the all-new KONA N as well as its high-performance philosophy and ambition for sustainable driving fun at Hyundai N Day,a digital showcase dedicated to introducing Hyundai's N Brand.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8889051-hyundai-motor-kona-n-sport-utility/

KONA N is not only the latest addition to Hyundai's growing high-performance N lineup but is also the first N model with an SUV body style. It offers a winning combination of versatility,spirited acceleration,agility and racetrack readiness.

Through the showcase,the company also shared N brand's high-performance philosophy and introduced a new brand claim while also hinting at future N models in the pipeline. Hyundai also highlighted its commitment to sustainable e-performance,giving a glimpse of the future direction for motorsport initiatives and how it will serve as a basis for upcoming N models.

"We are thrilled to sharethe mindset,spirit and vision of the N brand to be a leader in the high-performance category powered by traditional internal combustion engines as well as our proven industry-leading battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicle technologies,"said Thomas Schemera,Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Division at Hyundai Motor Company. "Our continuously growing and more balanced N portfolio will open new high-performance options,delivering the 'grin factor' no matter what the propulsion technology or body type may be."

Powerful,agile performance

With technology inspired by motorsports,the N brand excels at delivering driving enthusiasm by providing racetrack capabilities and 'corner rascal' ride and handling in everyday sports cars. The all-new KONA N SUV unveiled at Hyundai N Day is no exception.

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http://worldwide.hyundai.com,http://globalpr.hyundai.com or http://hyundai-n.com.