Hyundai N Performance Brand Mimics M Branding?

Jason · 12-10-2013, 02:35 PM

BIMMERPOST NEWS

Hyundai's N Performance Brand Mimics M Branding?

99
COMMENTS

Hyundai has just announced its i20 World Rally Championship car, which wears a never before seen "N" graphic. That N signifies Hyundai's newly launched performance sub-brand for their production and racing cars.

Not only does N sound like M, but the color scheme is also curiously similar to the BMW M tri-colors.

Did Hyundai choose this letter simply because it's positioned close to or sounds similar to M? Hyundai says that "N" stands for the Namyang R&D center which developed the i20 rally car and will be responsible for future N branded production cars.

via Jalopnik

Name: i20.jpg
Views: 13655
Size: 75.8 KB

Name: bmw-m-hyundai-n.jpg
Views: 13596
Size: 58.5 KB

yousefnjr · 12-10-2013, 04:40 PM

May be closer to Motorsport than the 2er Active Tourer which will undoubtedly wear the real //M badge on a few fenders

KingOfJericho · 12-10-2013, 05:22 PM

Good luck trying to prove that one in court.

Teemo Panda · 12-10-2013, 05:36 PM

What a wannabe =_=

mntbiker · 12-10-2013, 05:37 PM

samsung, is that you?

ykkrox · 12-10-2013, 05:38 PM

At least "N" is after "M"

puma1552 · 12-10-2013, 05:38 PM

This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The logos look nothing alike, and what a sin to use a letter that sounds similar and comes next in the alphabet!

Honestly, is this front page news worthy? This isn't even worth a passing mention.

B///MWGuy · 12-10-2013, 05:39 PM

M has many potential meanings like Motorsports.
N is terrible terrible idea.
It just doesn't sound right.

ORIGIN M. · 12-10-2013, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

Hyundai has just announced its i20 World Rally Championship car, which wears a never before seen "N" graphic. That N signifies Hyundai's newly launched performance sub-brand for their production and racing cars.

Not only does N sound like M, but the color scheme is also curiously similar to the BMW M tri-colors.

Did Hyundai choose this letter simply because it's positioned close to or sounds similar to M? Hyundai says that "N" stands for the Namyang R&D center which developed the i20 rally car and will be responsible for future N branded production cars.

via Jalopnik

Attachment 950626

Attachment 950627

Nah Nismo maybe

Sometimes being slightly emulated is the highest form of flattery

tmdals0213 · 12-10-2013, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puma1552

This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The logos look nothing alike, and what a sin to use a letter that sounds similar and comes next in the alphabet!

Honestly, is this front page news worthy? This isn't even worth a passing mention.

+1

don't fabricate it to something that's not even possible.

325rider · 12-10-2013, 06:00 PM

At least it won't be on every production model they have. or will it

I rate.

psuibmw · 12-10-2013, 06:07 PM

Next we'll see the Hyundai J brand

ZooMMM · 12-10-2013, 06:09 PM

Cry foul when they come up with N3 model. Lol.

jlstyle · 12-10-2013, 06:09 PM

Oh snap... sounds little cheesy... AND I'm korean...

elratrero69 · 12-10-2013, 06:15 PM

Not only them but alot of companys are copying from the best nowadays to try and sell theres

clbmw · 12-10-2013, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yousefnjr

May be closer to Motorsport than the 2er Active Tourer which will undoubtedly wear the real //M badge on a few fenders

Haha fair point, Hyundai Notosport Division probably will be.

Taran.J · 12-10-2013, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyun89

M has many potential meanings like Motorsports.
N is terrible terrible idea.
It just doesn't sound right.

BMW N motors bro they're a brilliant idea

Sharp_Cai · 12-10-2013, 06:19 PM

That's not something new for them. They have been copying the designs from other lexury car brands.

Nordkeyz73 · 12-10-2013, 06:21 PM

Shameless, but not unexpected lol

Chihuahua · 12-10-2013, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yousefnjr

May be closer to Motorsport than the 2er Active Tourer which will undoubtedly wear the real //M badge on a few fenders

sad, but true.

rlemek · 12-10-2013, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mntbiker

samsung, is that you?

Hahaha! My thoughts exactly!

lasovan · 12-10-2013, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mntbiker

samsung, is that you?

except for the fact Hyundai isn't making parts for BMW...

12-10-2013, 02:35 PM	#1
Jason Administrator 44016 Rep 21,327 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Hyundai N Performance Brand Mimics M Branding? BIMMERPOST NEWS Hyundai's N Performance Brand Mimics M Branding? 99 COMMENTS Tweet Hyundai has just announced its i20 World Rally Championship car, which wears a never before seen "N" graphic. That N signifies Hyundai's newly launched performance sub-brand for their production and racing cars. Not only does N sound like M, but the color scheme is also curiously similar to the BMW M tri-colors. Did Hyundai choose this letter simply because it's positioned close to or sounds similar to M? Hyundai says that "N" stands for the Namyang R&D center which developed the i20 rally car and will be responsible for future N branded production cars. via Jalopnik
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

12-10-2013, 04:40 PM	#2
yousefnjr salty cowboys fan 6995 Rep 3,718 Posts Drives: ‘06 Z4MR, ‘20 X7, ‘22 M4x Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	May be closer to Motorsport than the 2er Active Tourer which will undoubtedly wear the real //M badge on a few fenders
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 05:22 PM	#3
KingOfJericho Major General 2458 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Good luck trying to prove that one in court. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 05:36 PM	#4
Teemo Panda Bimmerpost Plasti Dip Guru 85 Rep 1,174 Posts Drives: E53, E46-M3, E70, F25-X3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Jersey (NJ) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [5.66]	What a wannabe =_= __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 05:37 PM	#5
mntbiker Captain 125 Rep 616 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	samsung, is that you?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 05:38 PM	#6
ykkrox Private 5 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 e92 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	At least "N" is after "M" __________________ 2013 BMW M3 e92 \| Space Gray
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 05:38 PM	#7
puma1552 Banned 31 Rep 380 Posts Drives: '14 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Twin Cities iTrader: (0)	This is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. The logos look nothing alike, and what a sin to use a letter that sounds similar and comes next in the alphabet! Honestly, is this front page news worthy? This isn't even worth a passing mention.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 05:39 PM	#8
B///MWGuy Lieutenant 285 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 X5 xDrive40i [0.00]	M has many potential meanings like Motorsports. N is terrible terrible idea. It just doesn't sound right.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 06:00 PM	#11
325rider Captain 40 Rep 824 Posts Drives: '11 e90 M3 6mt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Miami, Fl iTrader: (1)	At least it won't be on every production model they have. or will it I rate.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 06:07 PM	#12
psuibmw Brigadier General 3715 Rep 3,152 Posts Drives: G06/G20/F30/F15/F10/E90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMWM2 [10.00] 2022 BMW [9.63]	Next we'll see the Hyundai J brand
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 06:09 PM	#13
ZooMMM Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 271 Posts Drives: Black/black E93 M Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1)	Cry foul when they come up with N3 model. Lol.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 06:09 PM	#14
jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 364 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	Oh snap... sounds little cheesy... AND I'm korean...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 06:15 PM	#15
elratrero69 Private 1 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 07 335xi AT sedan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SI, NY iTrader: (0)	Not only them but alot of companys are copying from the best nowadays to try and sell theres __________________ 07 Bmw 335xi 07 A4 3.2 quattro
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 06:19 PM	#18
Sharp_Cai Captain 118 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X4MC Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0)	That's not something new for them. They have been copying the designs from other lexury car brands. __________________ 2022 BMW X4MC 2018 Tesla Model X 100D
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-10-2013, 06:21 PM	#19
Nordkeyz73 Lieutenant 170 Rep 576 Posts Drives: E90 328i ZSP, Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	Shameless, but not unexpected lol
	Appreciate 0 Quote