Hyundai has filed trademarks for the N74 and N Vision 74 names in the United States and Canada, potentially signaling that the automaker still has plans for its hydrogen-powered supercar concept. The trademarks arrive four years after Hyundai revealed the N Vision 74 and RN22e concepts.
The RN22e has since evolved into the production Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, while the more powerful Giugiaro-designed N Vision 74 has continued to generate interest as Hyundai explores its proposed hydrogen fuel cell hybrid powertrain.
Hyundai Files N74 Trademarks
First discovered by CarBuzz, the trademark applications were filed in both the United States and Canada. They cover the names “Hyundai N (Hybrid Hydrogen) Vision 74” and “Hyundai N74.”
The N74 name is likely to be used for a production version of the concept. It references the Hyundai Pony Coupe concept from 1974, whose design inspired the N Vision 74.
The proposed powertrain for the N Vision 74 is considerably more advanced than the original concept’s design heritage, combining a 679-horsepower rear-drive hydrogen fuel cell hybrid powertrain.
The concept combines high power with Hyundai’s focus on making electric vehicles exciting to drive. Its distinctive design also sets it apart from other vehicles currently on the road.
Could Hyundai Build a Production N74?
One possibility is that Hyundai is preparing a limited production run of the N Vision 74. Earlier reports suggested the automaker planned to produce 200 units in early 2026, although that has not happened yet.
Those plans could have been delayed, potentially leaving Hyundai on course to offer a limited-edition N74 before the end of 2026. A limited production run would provide exclusivity, while the involvement of a decorated designer could also support the project’s appeal.
Hyundai Could Take a Different Powertrain Path
A second possibility is that Hyundai filed the trademarks while considering alternatives to the original hydrogen powertrain. The automaker could potentially use the N Vision 74’s styling for a pure EV or combine the design with a more conventional combustion hybrid.
Another possibility would be to eliminate electrification altogether. While that could be more profitable, it would also be the least consistent with Hyundai’s tendency to push the envelope. The N74 name, however, could work with any of those powertrain approaches.
Trademarks Could Protect a Future N74
A third possibility is that Hyundai is simply protecting the N74 trademarks in two important markets without having immediate production plans.
The N Vision 74’s retro-futuristic styling is not directly associated with another Hyundai product, giving the automaker the option of retaining the design for years and making relatively light changes, such as revised lighting, to give it a more contemporary or futuristic appearance.
The design also draws on Giorgetto Giugiaro’s wedge shape, which could allow Hyundai to preserve the concept’s styling identity well into the future.
For now, the trademark filings provide another indication that the N Vision 74 remains part of Hyundai’s plans, although the company’s specific intentions for the N74 have not been established.
