Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for the Ioniq 5 N, with the order books now open and prices starting from £65,000.

Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for the Ioniq 5 N, with the order books now open and prices starting from £65,000.

The Ioniq 5 family now grows further with the introduction of the Ioniq 5 N. With DNA from the brand’s driver-focused N models, the E-GMP-based IONIQ 5 represent N’s first high-performance EV.

The conversion from SUV into EV hyper hatch begins with enhancements to the body-in-white (BIW) structure with 42 additional welding points, reinforced motor and battery mountings whilst front and rear subframes are enhanced for lateral rigidity. To enhance steering response and feedback, Ioniq 5 N’s steering column has been strengthened for improved rigidity with a specially tuned N R-MDPS (Rack-Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering) system with a higher steering ratio and enhanced torque feedback. Ioniq 5 N also features Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS) that adapts suspension stiffness according to the drive mode to improve rear wheel damping and suspension. To increase axle stiffness, Integrated Drive Axles are used front and rear.

As well as physical enhancements to the body, suspension and drivetrain, IONIQ 5 N also takes advantage of the array of sophisticated electronic control technology found in the E-GMP platform:

N Pedal – an intelligent software function designed to provide instant turn-in behaviour and enhanced throttle sensitivity; N Drift Optimizer – this helps to maintain drift angles by balancing multiple vehicle controls responding to real-time inputs; N Torque Distribution – fully variable front and rear torque distribution that can be adjusted to 11 levels.

To counter a lack of driver feedback driving EVs, Ioniq 5 N offers two functions to engage enthusiasts: N e-shift and N Active Sound+. N e-shift simulates the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission of internal combustion engine N cars, simulating gearshifts by controlling motor torque output and mimicking the jolt feeling between shifts. It also allows the driver to control the simulated gearshifts with the steering column paddles usually used to control regenerative braking.

N Active Sound+ is paired with N e-shift to enhance the driving experience of EVs by creating a more engaging and exciting sensory experience for the driver. It incorporates a 10-speaker system (eight internal, two external) that offers three distinct sound themes.

Ioniq 5 N also features several technical enhancements over the standard Ioniq 5, with a powertrain enhanced for performance in both power output, battery cooling and braking. Ioniq 5 N’s electric motors provide up to 609hp in normal conditions, or 650hp when N Grin Boost (NGB) is engaged, maximising acceleration for up to 10 seconds. Ioniq 5 N boasts N-tuned brakes, which represent Hyundai’s most powerful braking system yet.

Outside, the N model is 20 mm lower overall, 50mm wider at the bottom to accommodate wider tyres and 80mm longer due to the more prominent diffuser, alongside forged 21-inch aluminium wheels.

At the front, there is a redesigned graphic fascia with functional mesh along with air curtain and active air flaps for extra cooling.

Ioniq 5 N is also the latest model to receive the updated CCnC Navigation system, featuring faster processing, new graphical interfaces and an N dedicated screen for N customer mode settings and data logging. Ioniq 5 N is also the first Ioniq model to feature wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.