641bhp! A 3.4sec 0-62mph sprint! A drift mode! Synthesised 'shifts'! This is the new, mega-looking Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Say hello to the saviour of the hot hatch, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Or at least that’s what the Korean firm will be hoping for with its first foray into an electric version of the ‘N’ performance brand.
As befits the hot version, the body has been worked over. Hyundai claims the rear spoiler and diffusor generate downforce and don’t merely reduce lift, while the front has plenty of air scoops and vents. Overall, it’s aggressive enough to mark it out without being too in-your-face – the large rear spoiler can almost look subtle from some angles. The matt blue paint is unique to this car.
Software changes are arguably even more crucial. Hyundai has created N e-shift that mimics an eight-speed gearbox by pausing the torque delivery and interrupting the artificial sound. There’s even a fake rev counter in the dash. The official WLTP range isn’t confirmed at this stage, but with a larger 84kWh battery , it should hit 300 miles with a gentle right foot. Hyundai claims it can do two laps of the Nurburgring in one hit, which doesn’t sound like much but represents quite a feat for an electric car because of the heat build-up in the batteries.
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