According to Hyundai Motor Sales officials on the 9th of June, and after not receiving new orders for the i30 and Veloster in the South Korean domestic market since May, will continue sales until the inventory runs out but will discontinue both, regular Veloster 1.4 & 1.6 Turbo and i30 N-Line (which is already the only version available).
Kia XCeed, a stylish crossover based on the third generation of Europe-only Ceed hatchback, has only landed in the markets accross Europe a few months ago and we can say is a total success. Could Hyundai use the same bullet and launch a Hyundai i30X? Well the guys at Schulte Design created this rendering which I need to say is pretty sleek.
One of the questions that has been plaguing us was which car is better at the track between the two brands. Kia has had their share of successes racing their Optima and Forte under Kinetic Motrsports in Pirelli World Challenge. On the other hand, Hyundai has also delivered a fair amount winnings in their I30 N and recently their Veloster N TCR.
After a difficult running on Saturday, Sunday proved a return to form amid the mild and wet weather conditions at the Hungaroring. BRC Squadra Corse driver Gabriele Tarquini powered his i30 N TCR to victory in the third race in Hungary, netting his second win of the season.