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The on-again, off-again production version of the Hyundai N Vision 74 concept car is a step closer to showrooms, with a trademark filing potentially revealing its name.
A production version of the hydrogen-powered Hyundai N Vision 74 concept car could soon be a reality.
Just four months after a high-ranking Hyundai executive suggested the N Vision 74 “could come into production,” a new clue has emerged suggesting the high-performance coupe may be on the way.
Drive has unearthed a trademark filing for ‘Hyundai N74’, with the word ‘vision’ – normally given to concept cars from the South Korean manufacturer – noticeably dropped.
While the N Vision 74 used a hydrogen fuel-cell to power a 62.4kWh battery pack and two electric motors mounted on the rear axle – producing 500kW and 900Nm – it’s not clear whether a production ‘N74’ would be powered by hydrogen, electricity, or petrol.
There have been some suggestions the production version of the N Vision 74 could be based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform – the same electric architecture underpinning the Hyundai’s high-performance Ioniq 5 N as well as the Kia EV6 GT.
Speaking to UK publication Top Gear in May 2023, Hyundai’s Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke said the concept could “absolutely” become a production car.
“We are serious about this. This could come into production. We have the platform – it’s a motorsport platform,” Mr Donckerwolke said at the time.
“I hate show business. I hate doing show cars and then… nothing.”
Mr Donckerwolke also suggested the prospect of the N Vision 74 becoming a reality had support from Hyundai’s top brass.
“It’s always good when the management is telling you [to do it],” he said.
“There is nothing unfeasible about this car. It’s pure. We’re hoping and we’re working and it’s only a matter of the right constellation.”
While unconfirmed reports hinted that the model could be named the Pony – a tribute to Hyundai’s first production car – the latest trademark filing suggests it may now adopt the ‘N74’ name, paying homage to its inspiration, the Hyundai Pony Coupe concept from 1974 – which was penned by iconic car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.
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