Overview
Hyundai Motorsport built the first-generation i20 WRC from a clean programme launched in late 2012. The car competed in 2014 and 2015 before the New Generation i20 replaced it.
History
Car
2010s
Hyundai i20 WRC (2014–2015)
Technical Specs & Innovations
- Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged inline-four
- Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive
- Layout: Front-engine five-door hatchback
- Category: World Rally Car
🏆 Competitive Highlights
Neuville and Gilsoul took Hyundai's first podium in Mexico in 2014 and won Rally Germany, where Dani Sordo and Marc Martí completed a team one-two. The 2015 season brought further podiums but no victory.
Driving Characteristics
The 2014–2015 Hyundai i20 WRC marked the beginning of Hyundai’s modern rally era, establishing the foundation for the later 2016–2019 model that would contend for championships. It represented a determined comeback and showed that Hyundai Motorsport was serious about fighting at the front of the WRC.
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