Hyundai's Hot Sports Car: The RM20 N
A new sports car is joining the Hyundai lineup soon. Will it live up to its Porsche-competing expectations?
Written by Andrew Koole
Reviewed by Kathleen Flear
Hyundai
doesn’t get compared to luxury automakers like BMW, McLaren, and Porsche very often, but the Korean automaker is working to change that. Yes, its N collection clearly nods to a certain
German automaker’s
performance badge, but it’s a new concept that’s pushing the brand into supercar territory.2023 Hyundai RM20 N—a decade in the making
Since 2012, Hyundai has developed high-performance concepts and production sports cars under its “N” banner. Within that division, the RM project started working on a
mid-engine
model back in 2014. Four concepts later, we finally have a model with a production date.Starting with a basic four-cylinder, the RM (which stands for Racing Midship) reached peak performance in the RM19 prototype, managing 390 hp, a shocking amount from such a small engine.
Hyundai had to cool things off to adhere to emissions regulations, but the RM20 is still expected to produce over 300 hp.
Motor1
says that, coupled with its near-perfect weight ratio, will put it on par with top-trim Porsche 911s. Other high-performance Hyundais in the wings
The RM20 introduces a new era of performance capability for Hyundai, but the automaker doesn’t seem satisfied with that. It also plans to offer an electric sports car in the near future, the RM20e. The EV is expected to produce over 700 hp, like many of its high-performance rivals.
In a similar but less speed-related vein, the automaker continues to announce new additions to its electric subbrand, Ioniq. By 2024, Ioniq 5 will be joined by a 6 and 7.
The Ioniq 7 will continue the trend of electric SUVs entering the market, though it will add enough space for a third row, similar to the brand's current gas-powered Palisade.
The Ioniq 6, on the other hand, presents as a luxury sedan. Like its siblings, it’s clearly meant to level up Hyundai’s image and help turn the car brand into one synonymous with class.
Car insurance for the Hyundai RM20 N
You might think a Hyundai sports car will get you a fast car for an affordable price, but don’t expect coverage for an RM20 N to be cheap. Vehicles with sporty images tend to be coupled with high premiums.
But you can save on
car insurance
for a Hyundai RM20 N—or any other car, for that matter—by shopping with Jerry. A licensed broker that offers end-to-end support, the Jerry app gathers affordable quotes, helps you switch plans, and can even help you cancel your old policy. And to ensure you always have the lowest rate, Jerry will send you new quotes every time your policy comes up for renewal, so you’re always getting the coverage you want at the best price.
This level of service is why Jerry earned a 4.7/5 rating on the App Store and made it the top insurance app in the country.
4.7
