Hyundai Hot Hatchback

Hyundai's first full-strength performance car, and it's nailed it. Few hot hatches are this fun to drive. Hyundai's Concept Three brings hot-hatch attitude: wide, lower stance, sharp lines, and a tall tail point to daily use and weekend fun in an EV hatch.

Hot hatchbacks are a dying breed, but there are still plenty of great options if you know where to look, from brands like Audi, Hyundai, Toyota, and more. The Hyundai i30N has long been a fan-favorite among hot hatch enthusiasts, delivering a balance of power, precision, and everyday usability. With the automotive world shifting towards electrification, the 2025 Hyundai i30N facelift marks the final iteration of Hyundai's beloved performance hatch with a combustion engine.

Hyundai is gearing up for the debut of a new concept at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich that resembles a baby hot hatch in the official teasers. Called the Concept Three, it is widely expected to. The reason why Hyundai hired so many German engineers is finally here.

The first proper Korean hot hatch wearing the new N badge will be available with 271 horsepower with the Performance Package. The Ioniq 5 N, an award-winning paragon of power, performance and value, raises the hot-hatch bar to new heights. This color is un-shiny Performance Blue Matte over Black.

The IQ5N has wheel flares and other special bodywork, but it is as short-coupled and space-efficient as its non-berserker Ioniq 5 siblings. Note the cool door handles, which pop out when the car is unlocked. The 21.

Inspired by the Hyundai i20 WRC rally car, the front of Hyundai's new hot hatch is dominated by a larger air intake providing cooling for the turbo engine and brakes. With i30 N, you can choose two performance-enhancing choices when it comes to making fast and efficient shifts: the all. Hyundai's technical adviser Albert Biermann hints that a more affordable performance EV hatch than the Ioniq 5 N could be in the cards.