Hyundai i20 WRC

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Originally Posted by i20WRCoupe

From what's been started by Nandan himself it was due to the homologation schedule and deadline; they just didn't have the time to wait for the 3-door Coupe considering the time needed for testing and submission to the FIA/WRC motorsport authorities.

But now that the 3-door has been out for a year, I would hope they switch over since they still have time before the homologation deadline passes and begin testing with the Coupe hatchback for the 2017 year.

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Thanks. That sounds like the most plausible option. Considering that the new i20 was originally scheduled for homologation in early 2015 it is most likely true. The 3D production has not only lower volume but started also later than the 5D. In that case I belive it was impossible to have the required number of cars in early 2015. The later delay in development could not be considered at the start of the process. All sounds reasonable to me.

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Originally Posted by Mirek

Thanks. That sounds like the most plausible option. Considering that the new i20 was originally scheduled for homologation in early 2015 it is most likely true. The 3D production has not only lower volume but started also later than the 5D. In that case I belive it was impossible to have the required number of cars in early 2015. The later delay in development could not be considered at the start of the process. All sounds reasonable to me.

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The 3-door can be homologated for 2017 if they choose to do so. Dimensions and wheelbases for all of these models (i20, Polo, Fiesta & DS3) are the exact same as their 5-door counterparts so I can't imagine them staying with the 5-door models, unless there's a reason I'm just not privy to.

The only thing I can think of is what others have already surmised: marketing (5-door models are much higher in terms of sales figures and production) or convenience line someone stated in service tents. Although, I just can't reconcile the fact that easier access outweighs the chassis rigidity of 2 less doors and subsequently, better performance, which is the goal of any motorsports teams.

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both the skoda s2000 and the r5 are 5-door cars. so is the mini.

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Originally Posted by denkimi

both the skoda s2000 and the r5 are 5-door cars. so is the mini.

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I was under the impression Skoda no longer produces 3-door Fabias (what S2000 is based on) and thus can not be homologated for WRC competition. R5 rally variants may benefit from more popular, 5-door production models as they are more easily attainable to the general population but again teams competing at the WRC level are trying to shave tenths of a second off their stage times and as such should be utilizing every available means to do that.

Hyundai mass produces 3-door i20s so why not use it?

There has never been a 3 door Fabia.

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Originally Posted by mm1

There has never been a 3 door Fabia.

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I rest my case :)

Are we going to start calling every three door hatchback a 'coupe' now?

Of course not but it's Hyundai itself who calls it as such ;)

http://www.hyundai.co.uk/new-cars/ne...tion-i20-coupe

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Originally Posted by Mirek

Of course not but it's Hyundai itself who calls it as such ;)

http://www.hyundai.co.uk/new-cars/ne...tion-i20-coupe

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It reminds me of when BMW called that hideous three door 1 series saloon a 'coupe'

French magazine, Rallyes seems to think Hyundai will also go with the 3-door version (bottom portion)...

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The headlights, bumper openings are definitely those belonging to the Coupe version of Hyundai's i20. Let's hope they know more than we do.