The very same prototype was spotted a couple of times by our spies last month, but now Hyundai has been kind enough to remove the extra layer of camouflage. The black pieces of fabric (see below) are now gone and all that’s left is a thin body wrap to conceal the finer details of South Korea’s next hot hatch. Not only is this our best look yet at the i20 N, but we also get to hear the raspy soundtrack provided by the prototype’s engine.
It was caught at the Nürburgring (of course!) where Hyundai is currently putting the finishing touches on its answer to the likes of the VW Polo GTI and Ford Fiesta ST. That said, it probably won’t be on the same level as the new star of subcompact performance cars – the Toyota GR Yaris. From those large wheels backed by beefy brakes to the prominent roof spoiler at the back, you can easily tell this isn’t an ordinary variant of the supermini. Crank up the volume and it’s clear we’re dealing with the…
