Mid-January saw Hyundai unveil its colour scheme for the 2024 season, with the car appearing in this design during Rally Monte Carlo. However, this week’s Rally Sweden will see the vehicle sporting a slightly altered livery compared to its appearance in Monte Carlo. Hyundai unveiled the car’s new look on Tuesday morning.
The team states that the revamped livery pays homage to the manufacturer’s decade-long journey in the World Rally Championship and its partnership with Hyundai Motor Company. It also serves as a nod to the Korean manufacturer’s N brand.
Thierry Neuville secured a victory for Hyundai in the season opener. According to the team, the Belgian’s winning livery will now become a “special edition.”
Neuville, Ott Tänak, and Esapekka Lappi will drive the refreshed Hyundai i20 N Rally1 cars for the first time this coming weekend around Umeå.
“As some of our colleagues celebrate the Lunar New Year, we are also marking a fresh beginning with an all-new livery for the remainder of the FIA WRC season. The design was created to pay tribute to our close working relationship with Hyundai N and Hyundai Motor Company, and complements their celebrations of ten years in the pinnacle of rallying,” explains Cyril Abiteboul, the team principal of Hyundai.
Rally Sweden kicks off on Thursday with a shakedown in the morning and the event’s opening super special stage in the evening.
View images of the updated Hyundai below!
