It seems Albert Biermann couldn’t make a bad car even if he was paid double for it. Under the hands of the German, who worked for BMW for 31 years – seven of them as the head of the M division – and was then hired to create fierce Hyundais and Kias, the foundation for Hyundai’s sporty N models was laid. The first swallow, the i30 N, which went on sale six years ago, quickly rose to the top of the fast hatchbacks in the Golf class. And not even later models have appeared more pale.
Making not only an all-electric, but also a large and even heavier machine “before”, that is, a real so-called driver’s car, was a many times more difficult task. However, the result was so good that it gives hope to people who respect classic driving pleasure that the future is not as boringly sterile as it has seemed so far.
Pilot’s Diary is a section where Äripää journalist Karl-Eduard Salumäe, who is part of the jury for the selection of the Estonian sports car of the year, introduces this year’s finalists, focusing primarily on the driving experience.
The Estonian sports car 2024 will be revealed on November 28 at an event called the Estonian Autogala, where the recipients of the Estonian car 2024 and Estonian green car 2024 titles will also be announced, as well as the winners of several special awards.
Let’s make one thing clear: the Ioniq 5 N is no hot rod (hot hatch). Or if there is, then only (very) conditionally.
Source: www.aripaev.ee
