Hyundai Will Show RN22e and N Vision 74 Concepts at Toronto Auto Show
Hyundai is coming back to the Toronto Auto Show with two colourful (and important) unveilings. Making its official global auto show debut is the R22n, a sports car prototype that pushes the E-GMP platform to its limits. And it’s easy to assume that this will become the Ioniq 6 sedan’s N model. It is powered by a twin-motor setup composed of a 160kW front motor and a 270kW rear motor. This translates to a total output of 575 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque. Both motors are fed by a 77.4 kWh battery pack.
The R22n is also fitted with what Hyundai calls e-TVTC (electronic Torque Vectoring by Twin Clutch) for optimal control, and the possibility to customize torque and power of all four wheels.
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The RN22e has its own regenerative braking system that is designed for track performance, backed by 4-Piston monoblock calipers and 400mm discs to handle the car’s weight.
Old School Meets New School with the N Vision 74 concept
Inspired by the 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe concept, the N Vision 74 brings vintage looks to the electric era. This fully functional prototype was unveiled at the Los Angeles in the fall of last year, and it gathers the latest electric powertrain technologies.
It uses a unique type of hybrid powertrain, which is a combination of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. The hydrogen fuel cell stack is mounted in the front and is paired with a 62.4kWh battery mounted in the floor. In the rear, each wheel has its own electric motor. That’s also where the hydrogen fuel tanks are mounted.
Total output sits at a staggering 500Kw – which translates to approximately 670 horsepower. The N Vision 74 can modulate the power and torque distribution between the two motors.
The setup generates a lot of heat, and recent history has taught us that temperature management is key to range and performance in EVs. Hyundai says that the N Vision 74’s battery, fuel cell, and motor cooling systems are completely independent from each other to keep temperatures in check.
What’s interesting about this concept is that the battery pack has fast-charging capabilities, which means you don’t have to fuel with hydrogen all the time. This is a key facet of the concept’s versatility for road and track use.
Both concepts will be unveiled at the Toronto Auto Show set to kick off February 16.