Hyundai maintains development of new Rally2 car despite undecided WRC future
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 11:57 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Hyundai continues to move forward with the development of its new Rally2 vehicle, which is scheduled to begin testing soon. While the manufacturer maintains its commitment to this specific project, leadership has not reached a formal decision regarding the team's participation in the World Rally Championship beyond 2026. This uncertainty persists as the premier rallying series prepares for a transition to new technical regulations set to take effect in 2027. Participation for the upcoming season has remained a frequent point of discussion throughout the current campaign. Hyundai follows Toyota in the parallel development of a new competitive platform while the broader future of the manufacturer in the WRC remains open. The testing phase for the Rally2 model is expected to commence in the immediate future.
- •Hyundai continues development work on a new Rally2 vehicle
- •Testing for the new car is scheduled to begin soon
- •Hyundai has not confirmed participation in the WRC beyond 2026
- •The WRC is set to adopt new technical regulations in 2027
- 11:57 AMMotorsport.com — Hyundai yet to make call on WRC future as new Rally2 car development continues
"Hyundai is yet to make a decision regarding its World Rally Championship future beyond 2026, but is pressing on with development of its new Rally2 car, which will begin testing soon. The Korean marque’s participation in the WRC next year has been a hot topic this season as rallying’s top tier prepares to move to new technical regulations in 2027. Following Toyota in developing a new car ...Keep reading
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