The
Ioniq 5 N was revealed earlier this year at July’s Goodwood Festival of
Speed, where it received universal acclaim as a thrilling new option
for driving enthusiasts looking to electrify their passion on both road
and track, and as a pioneering technological blueprint for the Hyundai N
division’s EV future.
The
high-performance model combines the Electrified-Global Modular Platform
(E-GMP) of the standard Ioniq 5 - the 2022 World Car of the Year - with
N’s motorsport-bred technologies and expertise to take driving fun to a
new level. And it’s this unswerving focus on delivering maximum
enjoyment and excitement behind the wheel that persuaded TopGear’s
expert team of judges to name the car the best of the past 12 months.
The
Ioniq 5 N’s success marks the second time in three years that a Hyundai
N car has taken the TopGear Car of the Year honour, following the i20 N
in 2021.
Among
the Ioniq 5 N’s array of key technical advances that won over the
judges is a powertrain which delivers greater power output and enhanced
performance in battery cooling and braking. The Ioniq 5 N’s electric
motors spin up to 21,000 rpm, providing up to 609 PS in normal
conditions, or 650 PS when the car’s N Grin Boost (NGB) feature is
engaged, maximising acceleration for up to 10 seconds. 0-62 mph is
achievable in 3.4 seconds, while a top speed of 161 mph is attainable on
tracks.
A
memorable drive is guaranteed by a host of upgrades, including a
strengthened steering column for improved feedback, Electronic
Controlled Suspension that adapts suspension stiffness according to the
drive mode, and a suite of sophisticated electronic control technology
in the E-GMP platform. Highlights include N Pedal, an intelligent
software function that provides instant turn-in and enhanced throttle
sensitivity for exhilarating cornering, and fully variable front and
rear N Torque Distribution.
The
Ioniq 5 N also sets a new benchmark in terms of emotional engagement
for a performance EV, courtesy of N e-shift, which simulates the
eight-speed dual-clutch transmission of internal combustion engine N
cars, and N Active Sound+, which provides a compelling soundtrack that
highlights the EV’s power.
Order books are now open, with prices starting at £65,000.
