Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.An investor presentation has revealed that Hyundai has plans to massively expand its N performance sub-brand through 2030, with seven new models across four technical layouts and 100,000 sales per year as the target. Hyundai N only sold roughly 20,000 units in 2025, but the N-Line trims of regular cars, which add sportier looks with less focus on outright performance, attracted some 161,000 sales. Therefore, Hyundai thinks there's room for growth between the top-tier N cars and the appearance-focused N-Line trims, and it's calling this gap High-Volume Performance, planning to offer "value features for daily high-performance experience[s]," with "carryover powertrains and parts [from] Hyundai N."What To Expect From Hyundai's Performance GoalsHyundaiHyundai did not provide many details beyond what we've discussed above, but the new performance vehicles will be offered globally. As noted by Auto Express, Hyundai also plans a new front-engine, rear-drive sports model. Whether this will be a supercar, a sports coupe, a convertible, or a sedan remains to be seen, but Hyundai may well be hinting at bringing the N Vision 74 concept to production, though that was initially planned to feature a hydrogen powertrain. We expect a hybrid powertrain, and Hyundai says an all-wheel-drive option will be offered, likely favoring the rear axle and potentially similar to what's found under contemporary Genesis vehicles.AdvertisementAdvertisementRelated: Hyundai's Handsome New Elantra Is Getting Wider and WilderAt the same time, Hyundai will launch new versions of hot hatches, some of which aren't sold in the U.S., like the i20N, and it plans a new high-performance entry-level SUV not unlike the Kona N. As with the rear-drive models coming, these will be hybridized. Altogether, Hyundai is expected to launch three FWD models, and possibly two more RWD and AWD cars. With seven cars planned, the remaining spots may be taken up by a small new high-performance EV and a Tucson N.Autoblog's TakeHyundaiHyundai is hard to fault, and its N models are especially exciting, with strong reputations for potent powertrains and sharp, engaging handling dynamics. Introducing pricier, more capable, RWD N models helps make the N badge look as serious as BMW M's, pushing the whole Hyundai brand into a more premium space, while Genesis models take over as pricing rises further up the ladder. Simultaneously, the new High-Volume Performance models will act as Hyundai's M Performance variants, introducing more buyers to fun cars without the premium pricing, building a love for the brand at a lower MSRP and giving the full-fat N models more room to push the performance envelope and justify their higher stickers. We look forward to seeing what Hyundai has planned between now and the end of the decade, and given how quickly the company has worked in the past, it won't be long before more concrete details, including powertrains and body styles, will be revealed.HyundaiThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.