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Hyundai confirms radical new car in the works

Hyundai looks set to branch out from its relatively tame lineup of passenger cars and SUVs with a new mid-engined model.

Jordan Mulach by Jordan Mulach
15 October 2025
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Mainstream brands don’t often decide to stray from the well-trodden path, but it appears Hyundai might do just that after it confirmed a mid-engined powertrain and platform is under development.

In a video uploaded to YouTube by the Hyundai Motor Group, Daehee Kim, a researcher from the carmaker’s engine design team, announced a mid-rear (MR) engine layout is in development, marking a first for the brand.

“We’re currently developing the MR engine. The MR engine is a completely new engine, and its design and configuration is quite different from any other engine,” Kim said.

“It’s a high-speed, high-performance engine, so we’re facing a lot of challenges. However, we are gradually establishing a direction with our seniors (researchers/engineers).

“Our team’s goal is to develop an engine that meets the performance requirements of the market, and mass produce it without problems. This requires a disciplined approach to not overlooking even the smallest details.”

Kim stopped short of providing any details about the engine itself, though it’s expected to be a turbocharged petrol unit, given the aforementioned performance demands.

Hyundai has never produced a mid-engined road car, however it built a series of ‘Racing Midship’ (RM) concepts between 2014 and 2019 which featured mid-engines and rear-wheel drive, based around the Veloster.

Though it’s not yet clear what the mid-engined Hyundai will take shape as, it could offer the brand a competitor to the upcoming and reborn Toyota MR2, set to be one of the few ‘affordable’ models on sale.

Jordan Mulach

Jordan Mulach

Motoring Editor
Jordan Mulach is an Australian motoring journalist with a background in motorsport reporting. Now a leading automotive news writer, he combines industry expertise with a passion for cars, sim racing, and all things motoring.

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