Hyundai introduced 402-strong Version of iMax / H-1 van for Drift

The new version of the South Korean van was designated N Drift Bus. The eight-seater van boasts a 402-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, which in addition to everything is equipped with twin turbocharging.

The Hyundai N sports unit, which usually works on such high-performance hatchbacks as the i30 N and Veloster N, decided to “recharge” the 8-seater iMax van (which we know by the name H-1) - they called their project N Drift Bus. It is worth noting that this is a one of a kind car.

In order to build a powerful van, the guys from the South Korean company equipped the iMax / H-1 with a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6, which replaced the standard 2.5-liter diesel engine.

The new mechanical heart can develop up to 402 horsepower and 555 Nm of torque, which will be transmitted to the rear wheels. An unusual novelty is based on the 8-seater version of the minivan / van, which is known as the Grand Starex.

An eight-speed automatic transmission that is connected to the differential is installed as a transmission. The car also received another exhaust system, thanks to which the exhaust sound of a powerful V6 is amplified. It is also worth noting a specially designed aerodynamic body kit, electronically controlled shock absorbers and a high-performance brake system, which is hidden behind 19-inch alloy wheels.

According to representatives of Hyundai N, the modernized iMax N Drift Bus has an ideal 50:50 weight distribution, which is achieved provided that all eight seats in the cabin are occupied. There are also changes in the interior - Hyundai N logos are on the front seats and the steering wheel, and the second and third rows of seats were covered in suede and leather.

The official presentation of the Hyundai iMax N Drift Bus will take place this weekend at the Sydney Motorsport Park in Australia.

Experts have identified the most expensive car brands in 2019

The British consulting agency Interbrand has published the annual rating of "100 most expensive brands in the world." Toyota and Mercedes have retained the leading position in this list among car manufacturers.

This year, 14 automobile companies were included in the list of the most expensive brands in the world, compiled by specialists from the consulting agency Interbrand every year. Ferrari recognized the fastest growing experts, and managed to improve her position immediately by 12 points, but the Korean company KIA showed a 7 percent drop.

The title of the most expensive car brand this time again went to the Japanese Toyota, which was estimated at 56.246 billion dollars. This is five percent more than last year. In the overall ranking of companies, this is only the seventh line. The second and third places are shared by German brands Mercedes-Benz and BMW. They can boast of “assets” of 50.832 and 41.440 billion dollars, respectively. At the same time, both of them demonstrate growth. In the team ranking, they belong to 8th and 11th places


Not so long ago, our publication wrote that the igniting Hyundai and Kia engines will receive a lifetime warranty . A large series of Theta II engines failed. For all the time, hundreds of cases of fire, as well as dozens of victims due to defective units, were recorded. The company is trying to cope with a large number of claims and with a decline in reputationJapanese