[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/why-hyundais-n-beats-toyotas-gr\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/why-hyundais-n-beats-toyotas-gr\/","headline":"Why Hyundai’s N Beats Toyota’s GR","name":"Why Hyundai’s N Beats Toyota’s GR","description":"Hyundai\u2019s N Performance is better than Toyota\u2019s overpriced GR series. What do you think? Hyundai vs Toyota GR? The Toyota\u2019s GR series is absolutely killing it at the moment. The GR Yaris became the talk of the town when it was released back in 2020, earning praise as a true rally car for the road. Now, the GR Corolla is making waves across all channels and receiving equally-high praise. It would seem that these Gazoo Racing Toyotas can do no […]","datePublished":"2022-05-04","dateModified":"2024-07-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Hyundais-N-Beats-Toyotas-GR-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Why-Hyundais-N-Beats-Toyotas-GR-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/why-hyundais-n-beats-toyotas-gr\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Toyota"],"wordCount":543,"keywords":["hyundai","i20","Toyota GR Yaris"],"articleBody":"Hyundai\u2019s N Performance is better than Toyota\u2019s overpriced GR series. What do you think?Hyundai vs Toyota GR? The Toyota\u2019s GR series is absolutely killing it at the moment. The GR Yaris became the talk of the town when it was released back in 2020, earning praise as a true rally car for the road.Now, the GR Corolla is making waves across all channels and receiving equally-high praise. It would seem that these Gazoo Racing Toyotas can do no wrong.On the other hand, we have Hyundai\u2019s N division – a lesser-known subbrand that is similar to Toyota\u2019s GR series in the fact that both produce souped-up versions of these otherwise sensible cars.Unfortunately, Hyundai\u2019s N cars haven\u2019t been able to garner the same kind of viral attention as the GR cars and that is a great tragedy.Now, fortunately, it looks like things could be changing as the latest Hyundai i20 N is getting rave reviews and conversation about current hot hatches is turned to this sleeper hit.So why is Hyundai\u2019s N division arguable better than Toyota\u2019s GR series? Well, first of all, the N cars are less extortionate.Toyota is really trying to upsell their GR cars based on the reputation of rally racing pedigree but not everyone can be persuaded that a two-door hot hatch is worth \u00a331,000 because Tommi M\u00e4kinen touched it.Sure, the GR Yaris may be tuned like an actual rally car but we need to ask ourselves, as enthusiasts, is that really what you want?Perhaps the ultra-wealthy can afford to own cars that are as close to Formula One cars as legally possible but there\u2019s a name for those cars. Track cars.What good is an everyday hot hatch that is tuned to the absolute limit in order to feel like an actual rally car?The GR Yaris is left as an overpowered, hard-to-control pocket rocket. It\u2019s very cool to own one and brag to your friends about all the technical details of its tuning but as soon as it comes to putting foot to pedal, you\u2019ll likely find such owners in a ditch at the side of a B road.It would seem more of these cars are being crashed than not.Hyundai\u2019s i20 N is just \u00a36k more than the standard version, bringing the total to \u00a325,250. The GR Yaris is \u00a310k more than the standard Yaris. Hyundai\u2019s little 4-door hatchback grants you extra space, extra doors and a fantastic design featuring a rear wing, diffuser and front splitter. Launch control, a fantastic sounding exhaust, more driving modes and settings you can shake a stick at and even built-in lap time counters for various race circuits. All of this can be enjoyed whilst riding on suspension that won\u2019t give you back problems and a power delivery that is manageable.But hey, some people like the \u2018exclusivity\u2019 of the GR brand, the allure of a rally pedigree and a price tag that makes the car seem like it\u2019s worth more than it actually is. Let us know which you prefer, in the comments.If you enjoyed this, you may also like: \u2018Smart ForTwo Crossblade: Weird Car of The Month\u2019"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Why Hyundai’s N Beats Toyota’s GR","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/why-hyundais-n-beats-toyotas-gr\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]