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We like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 here at Auto Express \u2013 so much so we awarded it our overall Car of the Year back when it launched in 2021. Now there\u2019s a hotter Ioniq 5 N version, and it\u2019s priced from \u00a365,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To this point, Hyundai\u2019s range of sporty N models consisted only of petrol models; the i20 N, i30 N and Kona N. The Ioniq 5 N is a different proposition altogether, however, with its all-electric drivetrain serving up 641bhp and 740Nm of torque.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve driven the Ioniq 5 N in prototype form already and came away pleased with the car\u2019s performance, as well as its engagement \u2013 something not many sporty EVs have managed to combine to date. Order books for the Ioniq 5 N are open now; priced from \u00a365,000 it\u2019s around \u00a33,000 more expensive than its slightly less powerful Kia EV6 GT sibling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Powered by an 84kWh battery, the Ioniq 5 N utilises a dual-motor set up to go from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds with the car\u2019s N Launch Control and boost mode engaged. The Ioniq 5 N tops out at 161mph.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To help optimise stability in the corners, Hyundai has given the Ioniq 5 N a clever e-LSD (limited-slip differential) in the rear motor, with a torque vectoring system that features 11 different settings. There\u2019s also a \u2018Drift Optimiser\u2019 which can help maintain balance in powerslides, and a \u2018Torque Kick Drift\u2019 setting that simulates an internal-combustion engined car\u2019s clutch kick to initiate the slide.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Ioniq 5 N comes well-equipped, with a heat pump, vehicle-to-load charging capacity, a wireless phone charger, powered bootlid, digital rear view mirror, remote park assist and five USB-C ports.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To help differentiate the Ioniq 5 N visually from the rest of the Ioniq 5 line up there are plenty of changes inside and out. Lightweight, forged 21-inch alloy wheels are bespoke to the N, and they\u2019re wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tyres. A 20mm drop in ride height is combined with a 50mm wider stance thanks to the redesigned wheel arches. There\u2019s also a new look to the front bumper with extra air ducts to help cool the battery, plus a lip spoiler painted red. The rear has also been tweaked with a big diffuser and a roof spoiler.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inside the Ioniq 5 N there are new bucket seats upholstered in Alcantara and leather. An N-badged steering wheel with perforated leather also features along with plenty of chequered-flag emblems throughout.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Like the standard Ioniq 5, the N gets the same level of warranty cover \u2013 five years with unlimited miles, plus an eight-year\/100,000-mile battery warranty.\u00a0<\/p>\n