After much anticipation, and after an accidental reveal, it’s now officially official. The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is now out and about, and it’s going racing right out of the gate. Hyundai’s N Division wants to make a splash, so it’s entered the performance version of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 into the Goodwood Festival of Speed, happening this weekend, July 13 to July 16, 2023.
The debut is now official, with the world's premier video being aired on all the brand’s social and broadcast pages. The new model marks the first electric performance model from Hyundai and its N sub-brand and it’s one of the fastest yet in the N lineup.
Electric, all-wheel-drive, and with up to 641 hp and up to 770 Nm of torque with N Grin Boost engaged, it’s a beast of an electric vehicle even with the feature disengaged, as all the motors’ combined output is in the realm of 600 hp and 740 Nm of torque, but all that could change once the model enters into production. N Grin Boost lasts for up to 10 seconds when activated. It’s not like the IONIQ 5 N will need all 10 seconds, however, since the EV features a 0 to 100 km/h time of just 3.5 seconds without it active, and 3.4 seconds with it on. The motors in the car can bring it up to a top speed of 260 km/h according to Hyundai.
Powering the car is an 84.0-kilowatt-hour battery at its highest capacity, and an 800-volt ultra-fast charging system is available in the vehicle, which is said to be able to charge the cells from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.
Apart from its brutal acceleration and straight-line speed, the IONIQ 5 N also embodies the three pillars in the N Division’s DNA, which are Corner Rascal, Everyday Sports Car, and Race Track Capability.
Drivers will be assured of the EV’s performance with the inclusion of several track-oriented modes and features that can dynamically alter the performance of the IONIQ 5 N based on the situation at hand. In Drag mode, the vehicle puts all of its power into one straight-line run, from the dig to the finish line at the end of the strip, the mode puts all the power it has and unleashes it onto the road. However, when laps are put into the mix, Track mode allows the car to manage its battery temperature to ensure that drivers are getting a good amount of time on track in without putting too much strain on the car’s components. There are more features yet, with the N Race feature offering two more modes of control over the car’s electric system, namely Sprint Mode and Endurance mode. Sprint prioritizes full power with less regard for the car’s energy consumption and heat production. However, if going the distance is the goal, then Endurance mode comes into play, prioritizing on-track range, and also limiting the car’s energy usage for longer periods of time on track.
As for the other bits of the IONIQ 5 N that make it go zoom, the performance EV gets a new suspension setup in line with the N Division’s ethos, as well as aerodynamic enhancements, and a retooled regenerative braking system called N Brake Regen, which provides the primary braking force that’s needed to stop the car. Up to 0.6 G of force can be achieved by this system, with up to 0.2 G with ABS activated. However, the car still comes with 400 mm front brake rotors with four-piston calipers, and 360 mm rotors with single-piston calipers at the rear.
There are also other software enhancements yet. N Pedal is one of the ways that the minds at Hyundai’s N Division cooked up to counter the weight and the size of the IONIQ 5 N. Similar to how some cars come with torque vectoring to improve cornering ability, the N Pedal uses the regenerative braking system in order to transfer the weight of the car to promote near-instant turn-in.
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Moving on to funner features, N Drift Optimizer is in the IONIQ 5 N, and the system is smart enough to manage skids, and maintain a drift angle. Torque Kick Drift is also a function in the car that simulates a clutch kick, and helps get the vehicle sideways in a punch. Then, if you want to fine-tune your inputs and assists, the IONIQ 5 N also comes with up to 11 levels of torque distribution and it also features an electronic limited-slip differential.
What’s also interesting is that the model also comes with Hyundai N e-shift technology along with N Active Sound+. Combined, these two systems allow the driver to feel the car, and get a sense of context while they’re pushing it out on track or wherever they fancy a spirited drive. The e-shift technology simulates the N Division’s eight-speed dual-clutch transmission by putting a torque gap in the electric motor’s output.
Finally, the look of the IONIQ 5 N is something to write home about. The N Division did their work to make it look like a true performance model. Additional kits are added to the base IONIQ 5, but the model also comes with active aero, a functional mesh air curtain to promote cooling, and also 21-inch forged aluminum wheels that are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tires that are tuned specifically for the model. Of course, other N goodies are added in with body kits, interior refinements for driving, and also additional touches that elevate the experience from futuristic, to sporty.
However, there is no production model out yet for the IONIQ 5 N so the rest of the specs will have to wait. If this model ever makes it into the country, we’re expecting it to be way more expensive than the standard IONIQ 5 we have in the lineup of Hyundai Motor Philippines. The question is, will it ever make it into the Philippines? That remains to be seen.
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