These little 1.6L motors absolutely punch above their weight big time, it definetly feels equivalent to a bigger 2.0L turbo motor and it’s an absolute hoot to drive, the performance and handling is incredible. This honestly feels quicker or on par with a modern VA or VB WRX. You wouldn’t believe that it’s only a 1.6L turbo 4 under the bonnet. Sure it may be the least powerful N car and it isn’t a supercar by any means but it’s definetly one of the most fun cars and great experiences you’ll feel behind the wheel, kudos Hyundai, you’ve come a big way, these cars in 20 years time will become all time classics like the JDM’s of 20-30 years ago.
Great video, thanks. To get overboost you need to floor the throttle below 2,000rpm and then wait. I've seen 19psi with torque steer in 4th gear. Why does the fact that this engine now has CVVD never get mentioned? It's the first time variable valve dwell angle has ever been used in an engine and the engineering design is brilliant. This has so much potential once the ECU is cracked.
Hey mate, I actually bought one of these after N Fest - at no point during the performance runs did it hit overboost (no green light in the top right of dash). Makes a huge difference to the real world/roll on performance in my experience. Catch is it only activates about a third of the time which can make or break a quick dust 😂 Be cool to put some better and fatter rubber on there to help it along AND score some overboost 👌 Perhaps we can have a play at Sydney next weekend 🤘
