--- title: "More High-Performance Hyundai N Models Are Officially in the Pipeline, Product Boss Says" description: "If you're a fan of Hyundai's performance cars—or just fun cars in general—then we've got some good news for you: More are on the way. Hyundai's Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy, confirmed as much…" date: "2026-02-02" modified: "2026-02-02" authors: - name: "Byron Hurd" job_title: "Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/byron-hurd" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/more-high-performance-hyundai-n-models-are-officially-in-the-pipeline-product-boss-says" categories: - "Hyundai News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Hyundai" - "sports car" --- # More High-Performance Hyundai N Models Are Officially in the Pipeline, Product Boss Says ![Hyundai Ioniq 6 N]() *\Joel Feder\* If you're a fan of Hyundai's performance cars—or just fun cars in general—then we've got some good news for you: More are on the way. Hyundai's Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy, confirmed as much with *The Drive* in a one-on-one interview. "We are expanding N. You will have more N models in three, four years," Boyle told us. " I won't say which ones." She wasn't kidding. We pressed for more, but despite our best efforts, Boyle wasn't forthcoming with any helpful hints. She did indirectly acknowledge the division between potential XRT and N models, but dodged our attempts to elicit a commitment on any of them—or whether they'd be electric or gasoline. ![]() ![]() *www.thedrive.com* ![]() So far, Hyundai has allowed its N division to dabble in a little bit of everything, from [compact sedans]() and (weird but also hilariously fun) "four"-door [hatchbacks]() to a [front-wheel drive crossover]() and a pair of [stupidly quick]() and [surprisingly agile]() EVs. While she didn't explicitly rule anything out, she did imply that Hyundai won't necessarily try to force an N model when it doesn't suit the car's character. "We will only expand it on the things that it make sense on," Boyle told us. Put another way, don't expect an Ioniq 9 N. Even its sportier cousin, the Kia EV9, gets a somewhat [watered-down GT version](). An XRT is probably more likely, but that's a subject for another time. *Got a news tip? Let us know at tips@thedrive.com!* ## Author Byron is an editor at The Drive with a keen eye for infrastructure, sales and regulatory stories. He brings a light, punchy style to all of his content, believing that there's plenty out there to be laughed at—himself included. Born and raised in Maryland but now based just a stone's throw from Detroit, Byron is an auto enthusiast and generalist who enjoys building and tinkering with things of all kinds, from cars, computers and digital cityscapes, to the new garage that will soon house his fleet (a CT4-V Blackwing, a JK Wrangler and an NA Miata). Inspired by an early love of rollercoasters, Byron quickly caught the high-performance driving itch. He's been tracking and auto-crossing his cars since 2007. In his downtime, Byron enjoys reading, playing city builders, and studying the history of the Motor City. ### Author social links [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()