History Car 2020s

Hyundai i20 N Rally1 (2022–2026)

Overview

Hyundai Motorsport entered the new top class with the i20 N Rally1 in 2022, following the preceding i20 Coupe World Rally Car era.

Technical Specs & Innovations

  • Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged inline-four; common hybrid system in 2022–2024, deleted for 2025
  • Drivetrain and Layout: Four-wheel drive; front-engined hatchback
  • Category: Rally1

🏆 Competitive Highlights

Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe won Hyundai's first WRC drivers' and co-drivers' titles in 2024. Ott Tänak recorded the spectacular 0.2-second victory over Ogier in Sardinia the same year.

Driving Characteristics

A purpose-built top-class car for changing grip conditions, with high-speed stability and tyre management important on rough gravel. The non-hybrid version is lighter than its predecessor.


Legacy & Cultural Impact

The i20 N Rally1 delivered Hyundai's first drivers' championship and kept the Korean manufacturer in the title battle throughout the Rally1 era.

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