Hyundai RM20 N 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.

After showing it’s serious about legitimate performance cars with the visceral Veloster N, Hyundai is looking to make the leap from hot hatches to mid-engine sports cars with the Hyundai RM20 N. And while we still have a lot to learn, our brief encounter with a mid-engine prototype showed us the Korean automaker isn’t just blowing tire smoke into our tailpipes.

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The production model will no doubt be more civil to drive and may make less horsepower than the prototype’s claimed 390 ponies, but it should boast an impressive power-to-weight ratio that could help its performance rival mid-engine stars like the Chevy C8, Corvette and Porsche 718 Cayman . We’ll keep our ear to the ground as we wait for Hyundai to reveal more details, but here’s what we know so far.

What’s new ?

Although Hyundai has confirmed it is developing a mid-engine sports car for production, we have very little concrete information about the final product. We assume the RM20 N (as we’re now calling it) will be a less extreme version of the RM19 concept car that debuted at the 2019 LA Auto Show. Hyundai has told us the production model is still a few years away.

Engine, transmission and performance

One of the few things we can say for sure about Hyundai’s upcoming sports car is that its engine will be mounted in the middle of the car. Other than that, we can only use a combination of speculation and our recent experience with the mid-engine RM19 prototype to discuss its potential powertrain and performance. While the car we drove was based on a standard front-wheel-drive Veloster, it featured a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that sat above the rear axle and produced a respectable 390 horsepower. It paired with a six-speed manual transmission to drive the rear wheels, not the front. We expect the RM20 N to have fewer horses in production to make it easier to control. It’s more likely that Hyundai’s mid-engine will have around 325 to 350 horsepower, routing it through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. Combined with a low curb weight, the RM20 N could deliver a phenomenal driving experience and performance that could even compete with more expensive mid-engine alternatives such as the Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

Neither the EPA nor Hyundai have released information on how fuel-efficient the upcoming Hyundai RM20 N will be in the city or on the highway. Once its fuel economy ratings are announced and we have a chance to test the mid-engine sports car on our 200-mile highway route, we’ll be able to evaluate its real-world mpg. For more information on the RM20 N’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, comfort and cargo

We’re completely in the dark when it comes to guessing what the interior of the first mid-engine Hyundai will look like. While it could be inspired by the current Veloster, we expect the Korean company to make the interior of the Hyundai RM20 N unique. It will likely be a two-seater with average passenger space. As long as the cabin is more visible and less claustrophobic than the Supra’s, we should be happy. The Hyundai should have a variety of standard and optional features that may include ambient interior lighting, a head-up display, heated and ventilated seats, wireless charging, and more. We don’t expect the mid-engine sports car to be particularly spacious, but it should have handy storage compartments and a small trunk under the hood that can accommodate the odd carry-on suitcase.

Infotainment and connectivity

The Hyundai RM20 N will likely have a standard touchscreen infotainment system loaded with desirable features. We expect Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to be included in every model. While Hyundai’s systems benefit from physical buttons and knobs, their interfaces are generally generic. However, if the mid-engine sports car is to compete with alternatives like the Supra and Cayman, it will likely offer a powerful premium audio system and other upscale options.

Safety and driver assistance functions

While the regular Veloster N avoids all common driver-assist technologies, the mid-engine model may be available with some additional equipment such as adaptive cruise control and parking sensors. For more information on the RM20 N’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Warranty and maintenance coverage

Hyundai has one of the best warranty plans in the industry thanks to its long powertrain protection. The brand also offers one of the longest free maintenance periods.

Hyundai RM20 N Price

We’ve heard that the Hyundai RM20 N could wear either a Hyundai or a Genesis badge. While the latter might make more business sense, we think it’s more likely that the mid-engine sports car will be sold as a €40,000 Hyundai rather than a €70,000 Genesis. That would put the RM20 N in a price bracket and league of its own, reducing the inevitable scrutiny that comes with directly challenging the Corvettes and Porsches of the world.