[7] It is based on the Hyundai i20 subcompact car, and was unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

The launch of the i20 marks Hyundai's return to the World Rally Championship after a ten-year absence.

[12] For 2015, Hyundai retained Thierry Neuville, Dani Sordo and Hayden Paddon.

In addition, Dutchman Kevin Abbring was the main test driver for the new Hyundai i20 WRC.

Neuville won at Italy and scored seven podiums, finishing runner-up behind Volkswagen driver Sébastien Ogier.