Prototype testing is now well under way, including extensive assessments on a variety of road surfaces around Europe.
Among the testing locations is the famous Nordschleife circuit at the infamous Nürburgring in Germany, where Hyundai has its own technical centre.
The track and public roads around the region are among those used to evaluate performance and durability, helping to prepare what will be the third N model, after the five-door i30 N and the Veloster N.
Launched earlier this year, the i30 Fastback — the only five-door coupe in its segment, enhances the original model to bring about the heart-racing sibling - the five-door i30 N.
More information on the New i30 Fastback N will be announced later this year, closer to the time of its launch.