Hyundai Turns Gaming Into a Real‑Life Drive

The 11th saw Hyundai unveil its new racing rig that lets players feel the speed of the N line from their living room. The set, a joint effort with LG Electronics, Sony, Logitech and Next Level Racing, plugs into the PlayStation 5 and runs on Gran Tourism 7, a popular driving game. There are two kits. The “Pro” version sports a PS5 Pro and an LG UltraFine OLED Pro screen, while the “Racer” keeps things simple with a standard PS5 and a 65‑inch LG OLED TV. Both use the Logitech G RS50 SYSTEM wheel, which pulls eight newton‑metres of torque and uses Logitech’s TRUEFORCE tech to give drivers real road feel. The accompanying RS Pedals add a sharp brake response, and the cockpit comes from Next Level Racing’s GT Elite Lite, finished with a custom Hyundai N look. A bucket seat that matches the Avante N Light Sports adds to the authenticity.The simulator isn’t just for fans. It was chosen as the official gear for the 2026 Asian Games e‑sports qualifiers in Gran Tourism 7. During a Hyundai N Festival event on the 8th, driver Kim Young‑chan won the first round and earned a spot in September’s finals. The Ioniq 5 N and Avante N also appear in the game, hinting that Hyundai will keep adding more models over time. Hyundai plans to sell a limited batch of these rigs through its N‑membership service, The Nthusiast. Prices and exact launch dates are still under wraps.