Amid increasingly stringent emissions regulations and higher taxes on cars with large-displacement engines, the future doesn't look good for combustion-powered performance vehicles. Hyundai just killed the i20 N and i30 N in Europe where automakers face the toughest legislation anywhere. However, not all hope is lost for a fun car with an internal combustion engine.
Speaking with Australian magazine Drive, Hyundai's current Executive Technical Advisor and former R&D boss said a hybrid powertrain is an opportunity worth exploring. Albert Biermann—who was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the N division—confirmed more potent hybrid setups are being developed. Not just for the Hyundai brand, but also for the luxury-oriented Genesis marque. As a reminder, the Hyundai Motor Group also owns about a third of Kia.
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