Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

The brief called for a high-performance EV that revolutionised the genre by delivering a more involving and immersive driving experience than other performance electric vehicles. IONIQ 5 N had to retain the comfort and practicality of the standard IONIQ 5 while bringing an incredibly broad skill set ranging from fun road car to potent racetrack vehicle. It had to advance the user experience through the application of innovative performance and EV technologies, at a lower price than other high-performance EV alternatives. IONIQ 5 N also had to drive EV uptake by providing a halo model that showcases Hyundai’s technological capabilities.

IONIQ 5 N bullseyes the brief through innovations such as N Active Sound+ and N e-Shift to viscerally involve the driver like no other EV before. IONIQ 5 N is intuitive, quiet and comfortable, with the benefit of selectable drive modes and electronically controlled suspension, and advances the UX through tech such as Bluelink with Over-The-Air update capability and Highway Driving Assist 2. The $111,000 (MLP) IONIQ 5 N delivers similar performance to the circa-$300K Porsche Taycan Turbo and stands as a beacon of good design, and of Hyundai’s high-performance expertise.

IONIQ 5 N makes a substantial impact in the high-performance market by making EV driving more fun with an array of innovative technologies. These include engaging aural feedback from N Active Sound, simulated gear-shift feel using N e-Shift, expert drifting assistance from N Drift Optimiser, and maximum standing-start performance via N Launch Control. N Road Sense prompts the driver to activate N Mode when the forward camera detects a twisty road, N Torque Distribution brings front-rear torque bias adjustment, N Pedal allows one-pedal track driving, N Grin Boost unlocks maximum performance, and N Race optimises performance/battery consumption on the racetrack.

Other Key Features: IONIQ 5 N is offered in a highly equipped variant with optional Vision Roof and matte paint. The dual-motor AWD powertrain produces up to 448kW and 740Nm drawing from an 84.0kWh battery, which provides a range of 448km (WLTP), and can be charged from 0-80 percent in 18min. Driving hardware includes: • Electronically Controlled Suspension • 21-inch forged wheels/275/35 Pirelli P-Zero HN tyres • Electronic Limited Slip Differential Driver-involvement technologies include: • N e-shift • N Active Sound + • N Drift Optimiser w/ Torque Kick Drift • N Grin Boost IONIQ 5 N has 6 airbags and SmartSense active safety technologies, including: • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 • Highway Driving Assist 2 • Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance-Assist • Blind-Spot View Monitor • High Beam Assist • Lane Keeping Assist • Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist • Rear Occupant Warning • Remote Smart Parking Assist • Safe Exit Assist Exterior highlights include: • N styling with luminous orange inserts • LED headlights, taillights, indicators & reverse lights • Power flush-type door handles • Power tailgate Interior highlights include: • 12.3-inch cluster & multimedia displays • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto • Head-Up Display • Bluelink connected car services • Over-The-Air software updates • Wireless phone charger • BOSE premium audio • Alcantara/leather upholstery • N light front seats with heating & ventilation • Heat-pump heating • Digital rear view mirror (ECM) • Shift-By-Wire (column) • Vehicle to Load (inside)