HYUNDAI GREENLIGHTS N VISION 74 PRODUCTION + OTHER HYUNDAI FUTURE PLANS! WEEKLY UPDATE

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This weekly update from Matt Maran Motoring covers significant future plans from Hyundai, with the headline being the official production greenlight for the N Vision 74 concept. While the production confirmation is exciting for enthusiasts, the powertrain remains uncertain, with the reviewer strongly advocating for a pure EV setup, potentially utilizing the Ioniq 5 N's powertrain, over a complex and impractical hydrogen hybrid system. The N Vision 74 is rumored for a 2026 release, with a limited production run, and the reviewer hopes for a more mass-market, regular coupe version. Beyond the N Vision 74, Hyundai detailed plans for 21 new EVs by 2030, including Genesis models and affordable EVs via its Casper sub-brand. The Ioniq 7 will be renamed Ioniq 9 and built in the US. Hyundai also plans to significantly increase its EV sales share by 2030 and is developing new battery technologies. A notable strategy is the introduction of extended-range EVs, functioning like range-extended hybrids, with a D-segment SUV planned for 2026, aiming for over 560 miles of total range. The update also touches on Hyundai's shift to an Android Automotive infotainment system, a move the reviewer finds disappointing due to the potential loss of driver-focused displays. Finally, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata will reintroduce the base SE trim, enhancing affordability.