In a ground-breaking move that’s sure to spark excitement among speed enthusiasts, Hyundai has unveiled its highly anticipated high-performance electric variant, the IONIQ 5 N. The bold addition to Hyundai’s innovative line-up promises eco-friendly commuting and a motorsport-esque driving experience that challenges traditional perceptions of what electric cars can do.
What’s the IONIQ 5 N lowdown?
Following the footsteps of top-performance divisions like Mercedes’ AMG and BMW’s M series, Hyundai has created the premium N sport variant of its IONIQ 5 crossover SUV. The heart of the IONIQ 5 N hatch lies in its dual motors, jointly delivering a staggering 641 horsepower. This formidable powertrain nearly doubles the output of its conventional counterpart, promising acceleration and performance capabilities that align with high-performing combustion vehicles.
Hyundai projects the IONIQ 5 N to achieve an extraordinary top speed of 260km/h, an impressive feat that emphasises the limitless potential of electric power. There’s 478kW of power in Boost mode, and it hits 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds in Boost.
While specific range details remain undisclosed, the IONIQ 5 N aims to redefine the driving experience, proving that sustainability and exhilarating motorsport performance can coexist seamlessly.
A very British world premiere
The highly anticipated IONIQ 5 N made its official world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the summer of 2023. During this legendary British motor racing event, the car dazzled spectators with Hyundai’s three pillars of N performance: Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability and Everyday Sportscar. According to Hyundai, these leverage their motorsport-bred technologies and years of the South Korean marque’s electrified ‘Rolling Lab’ development.
To certify the IONIQ 5 N’s white-hot status, it was just crowned Car of the Year at the 2023 TopGear.com Awards.
When is the IONIQ 5 N arriving in Australia?
Landing in Australia in the first quarter of 2024, the IONIQ 5 N is already available for pre-order online. Be prepared to dig deep, this cool hatch is Hyundai’s most expensive model. Colourways include Performance Blue Matte, Performance Blue, Abyss Black, Cyber Gray, Ecotronic Gray, Atlas White Matte, Atlas White, Gravity Gold Matte and Soultronic Orange.
Summary
- The IONIQ 5 N is Hyundai’s premium N sport variant, akin to iconic performance divisions like Mercedes’ AMG and BMW’s M series.
- Dual motors of the IONIQ 5 N jointly deliver 641 horsepower, it has a top speed of 260km/h and 478kW of power in Boost mode, accelerating from 0-100km/h in just 3.4 seconds in Boost.
- The world premiere of the IONIQ 5 N took place at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the summer of 2023, showcasing Hyundai’s three pillars of N performance: Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability, and Everyday Sportscar.
- The IONIQ 5 N was crowned Car of the Year at the 2023 TopGear.com Awards.
- Expected to arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2024, the IONIQ 5 N is available for pre-order online and is Hyundai’s most expensive model ever.
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Sources
https://www.hyundai.news/eu/models/performance/ioniq-5-n.html
https://www.hyundai.news/eu/articles/stories/hyundai-ioniq-5-n-development-video-series.html
