Hyundai's 'The New Avante N TCR' Wins Top Touring Car Race in Portugal

Hyundai's high-performance "The New Elantra N TCR," known domestically as "The New Avante N TCR," has secured a victory at the "2026 TCR World Tour." The race, held at the Vila Real Autódromo Internacional circuit in Portugal, saw driver Norbert Michelisz pilot the modified Avante N to the top spot in the fourth round of the prestigious touring car competition.

This win represents Hyundai's third triumph of the current season in the TCR World Tour, reinforcing its strong performance in the series. Touring cars, which are modified versions of regular passenger cars, compete in short, intense races typically lasting around 30 minutes. The TCR World Tour is considered the premier event within the TCR racing category.

In contrast, the Genesis Magma Racing Team, also under the Hyundai Motor Group umbrella, faced a less successful weekend. Competing in the fourth round of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) at the Interlagos circuit in São Paulo, Brazil, both their cars finished the race but failed to secure any championship points. The WEC event, a test of endurance for supercars, was limited to six hours, with BMW M Team taking the overall victory.

The TCR World Tour victory highlights Hyundai's commitment to motorsport and its success in developing competitive racing vehicles based on its production models. The Avante N TCR's performance underscores the capabilities of the N performance brand in a global racing context.