The Korean manufacturer hoped to introduce the updated version of its current challenger in the second half of this season. However, homologation issues mean the team will target next January’s Rallye Monte-Carlo for its debut. Hyundai also revealed that the new car will be a five-door version rather than the expected three-door model. The problems are blamed on hold-ups with the production of the three-door road car. Speculation about delays were heightened earlier this week when team principal Michel Nandan told wrc.com the car’s development would not be rushed and the emphasis was on producing a competitive car for 2016. “We had hoped to introduce the new car later this season but...
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