The Hyundai i30 N takes on a more radical look, closer to the WRC, thanks to Prior Design

The Hyundai i30 N has been a breath of fresh air among performance compacts, thanks to its combination of a sporty image, an engine available in several mechanical configurations to suit all tastes, and a competitive price that has certainly challenged the kings of the segment.

There is no doubt that the i30’s involvement in the WRC paved the way for the N version, although a look much closer to the prototype that competes in the WRC would certainly have earned greater approval from potential buyers. Still, if you already own a Hyundai i30 N prior to the facelift the brand recently launched, you can now give it a WRC-style look thanks to the German tuner Prior Design.

To do so, Prior Design uses a styling kit whose components are manufactured in Duraflex fibreglass. At the front, a new lower spoiler is fitted to the bumper, along with new moldings for the fog light housings. On the sides, the wheel arches have been widened by means of a moulding that includes an air intake for the front wheels and an air outlet for the rear ones. At the rear, a newly designed rear diffuser and a more aggressively styled rear spoiler make an appearance. The icing on the cake is provided by the multi-spoke alloy wheels and dedicated vinyl graphics.

Unlike other tuning projects, Prior Design did not consider mechanical upgrades necessary, so this kit will be available for all the available versions which, as you will recall, are based on the 2,000 cc TGDI petrol engine offered in outputs of 250 CV or 280 CV, and 392 CV for the Performance versions, with 353 Nm of torque. The basic and intermediate power levels are paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the highest power level uses an 8-speed DCT automatic transmission.

If you want to give your Hyundai i30 N this styling makeover, you will have to pay an amount of around 4,000 euros, the price Prior Design has set for the package in Germany.

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