Hyundai Accent Rally car’s econobox subcompact seems an unlikely choice as the basis for a competitive rally car. But Hyundai Motorsport cleverly optimized its modest attributes for rally stages worldwide, proving big performance potential can hide in small packages given the right preparation and skill. Let’s explore how Hyundai maximized Accent’s basic engineering into a…
Hyundai Veloster Rally car looked to the plucky Veloster coupe as an ideal candidate for rally competition. The quirky, asymmetrical three-door stood out from the crowd aesthetically on the street. But could Hyundai transform it into a force on loose surfaces against experienced rivals? The Veloster N rally car provided a resounding yes, scoring impressive…
When Hyundai rally car entered the World Rally Championship in 2014, few initially expected serious competition from the South Korean brand new to top-level rallying. But within a few short seasons, Hyundai proved doubters wrong by rapidly developing potent rally racers like the i20 WRC. Let’s look at Hyundai’s impressive growth into race-winning WRC competitors….