Hyundai Makes Ultimate H1 With V6

David Taylor

18 Oct 2019

Hyundai Makes Ultimate H1 With V6

Meet the ultimate Hyundai H1, complete with a turbocharged V6 with over 300 kW and 500 Nm! 

Sadly, don't get your hopes up or get too excited as this is a once-off custom creation from Hyundai Australia. Dubbed the Hyundai H1 iMax N Drift Bus (H1 is the iMax Down Under), it's been extensively modified and is inspired by the N brand, 

The 2.5-litre CRDi diesel motor was ripped out and replaced with a rorty 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 with over 300 kW and 555 Nm, all of which is sent to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. A differential was also fitted. Hyundai Australia says it has 50/50 weight distribution and it'll accelerate to 100 kph in under 5 seconds.

The suspension also features electronically-controlled dampers, while the brakes have also been given an N performance upgrade. The 19-inch alloy wheels are straight from an i30 N and the vehicle gets the N Performance Blue exterior paint as well as a bodykit.

Further Reading

2019 Hyundai H1: Now with 12 Seats

Hyundai H1 (2018) Specs and Price

Hyundai H-1 2.5 VGTi 9-seater Bus (2016) Review

David Taylor

David Taylor

Having contributed to multiple motoring titles as well helping run the public relations machine of the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Dave has experience in both sides of the motoring industry. He's based in the Western Cape and is responsible for the performance testing, photography & weekly YouTube news for Cars.co.za.

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