Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N customised by Keiichi Tsuchiya, Autobacs to debut at Tokyo Auto Salon 2025

  In Cars, Hyundai, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 31 December 2024 5:17 pm / 3 comments

  

  Hyundai is participating in its second Tokyo Auto Salon since making its return to the Japanese market in 2022. The tuner extravaganza, happening next month on January 10, will mark the debut of a special customised Ioniq 5 N, a collaboration with auto parts retailer Autobacs.

  What’s cool about the modified electric SUV, aside the fact it will be festooned with basically the entire N Performance Parts catalogue, is that the entire process will be overseen by none other than Keiichi Tsuchiya. The world-renowned Drift King had previously been tapped to drive the car during the World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC) in Australia last year and had been impressed by what he experienced.

  The good news, at least for Japanese enthusiasts, is that Hyundai intends to sell parts customised for the build to the general public, presumably at Autobacs outlets in the country as part of an existing partnership to sell N Performance Parts. Expect the car’s actual performance to be left well alone – not a problem when it already has dual motors, up to 650 PS and a barrage of performance-enhancing technologies that include a dual-clutch transmission simulator.

  Aside from the custom Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai also plans to hold the Japanese launch of the Inster, the electric version of the Casper compact SUV. That little tyke is considerably less potent, featuring a single front motor making either 97 PS or 115 PS and a range of between 300 and 355 km on the WLTP cycle.

  GALLERY: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N previewed in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N launched in Thailand – RM480k!

  In Cars, Hyundai, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 27 September 2024 10:20 am / 4 comments

  

  While we await the impending launch of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in Malaysia, over in Thailand, the hot electric SUV has made its long-awaited debut – having been shown at the Bangkok Motor Show as early as April. And if you thought the RM390,000 estimated pricing that local dealers have been floating was expensive, you haven’t seen anything yet.

  That’s because in the Land of Smiles, the Ioniq 5 N costs 3,790,000 baht, which is the equivalent of a whopping RM479,500! Then again, performance cars have always been expensive in Thailand – witness the latest FL5 Honda Civic Type R, which retails at 3,990,000 baht (RM504,800), compared to the Malaysian price of RM399,900.

  Beyond that, the specs are as per what was shown in Bangkok, with the Ioniq 5 N’s dual motors producing an impressive 609 PS and 740 Nm of torque. So equipped, this 2.2-tonne beast will get from zero to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 260 km/h.

  

  Being that this is an N car, the Ioniq 5 N comes with several hilariously-named features – chief of which being the N Grin Boost that boosts power and torque to 650 PS and 770 Nm. This shaves a tenth off the century sprint (3.4 seconds) via the N Launch Control.

  Then there’s the 11-step N Torque Distribution that shunts power variably between the front and rear axles, the N Race function with Sprint (full power and cooling for hot laps) and Endurance (maximum range for longer drives) modes, a similarly-configured N Battery Preconditioning with Drag and Track modes and two custom N buttons on the steering wheel.

  But the coolest features are the ones that help bring petrol-powered performance car drama to EVs. These include the N e-Shift that simulates the gearshifts of an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, paired with the N Active Sound+ that can mimic the sound of the i30 N‘s 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine or even a fighter jet. The noise is piped through the eight-speaker Bose sound system and dual exterior speakers.

  

  Oversteer enthusiasts, on the other hand, will love the N Drift Optimiser, which helps you maintain a drift for as long as possible and incorporates a Torque Kick Drift function that simulates a clutch kick. Meanwhile, the N Pedal increases regenerative braking to shift weight onto the front tyres, enabling a sharper turn-in, while the powertrain has been configured to support left-foot braking, allowing both the brake and throttle pedals to be pressed at the same time.

  To make sure the Ioniq 5 N isn’t all mouth and no trousers, Hyundai has stiffened the structure with 42 extra welding points and 2.1 metres of additional structural adhesive. You also get a stiffer and quicker steering rack, stronger regenerative braking (pulling up to 0.6 G, claimed to be the highest on any EV), an electronic limited-slip rear differential and larger dampers to widen the performance gamut of the electronically-controlled suspension.

  The Ioniq 5 N is also the first car built on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) to receive a fourth-generation 84 kWh battery (fitted to the facelifted Ioniq 5), delivering a claimed range of 448 km on the WLTP cycle. Forged 21-inch two-tone alloy wheels wrapped in 275/35R21 Pirelli P Zero tyres hide larger disc brakes that measure 400 mm in the front (clamped by four-piston callipers) and 360 mm at the rear.

  

  Sitting squat on its four fat tyres, the Ioniq 5 N looks far meaner than its regular sibling, riding 50 mm wider and 20 mm lower. Fender flares help hide the wider wheels, while the front bumper has been made more aggressive with large air intakes, a prominent splitter and plenty of black and red trim. A sizeable rear diffuser with unique chequered-flag reflectors complete the look.

  The substantial changes continue on the inside – the Ioniq 5’s loft-like cabin has been gutted and made more purposeful. You’ll find a three-spoke N steering wheel with dedicated mode buttons, as well as metal pedals, N-branded side sill plates and bucket seats with illuminated N logos, just like BMW’s M cars.

  

  But the revisions go further than that – even the sliding centre console has been swapped for a fixed unit with knee pads to support your knees under hard cornering. You still get a sliding armrest as well as USB-C ports and a Qi wireless charger.

  The Ioniq 5 N has just been given an update in its home market of South Korea, giving it a ten-stage N Drift Optimiser, an enhanced N e-Shift with downhill assist and downshift memory functions and some added kit. Sadly, none of these have been added to the Thai spec, but given its likely indent order status we wouldn’t be surprised if the updates make their way to the car sooner rather than later.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N previewed in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N revealed – new 10-stage N Drift Optimiser, improved “gearshifts”, more standard kit

  In Cars, Hyundai, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 26 September 2024 5:13 pm / 0 comment

  

  The facelifted Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been around since March, so an update to the acclaimed Ioniq 5 N was bound to come about sooner rather than later. And here it is – equipped with several improvements to boost the driver appeal of this hot EV even further.

  Unlike the facelift, there are no changes to the design here – no surprise, given the Ioniq 5 N was revealed only last year. The car retains its bespoke exterior enhancements, including more aggressive air intakes, a riot of splitters and spoilers and a massive rear diffuser. You also get the same interior as before, with its sportier three-spoke steering wheel (replete with customisable N buttons), bucket seats and fixed centre console still unique to the N model.

  Instead, the changes are centred around the car’s groundbreaking set of features designed to enhance the driving experience. The N Drift Optimiser can now be adjusted in ten steps, allowing the driver select the amount of assistance that suits their drifting skill level. In particular, the tenth step (labeled Pro) minimises stability control intervention and adjusts motor torque linearly, letting experienced users drift more freely.

  

  Also revised is the N e-Shift feature, which replicates the shifting experience of an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission through paddle shifters. Two new, aptly-named functions have been added, including downhill assist that provides increased simulated engine braking when going down a slope.

  Meanwhile, downshift memory merely pauses a downshift request when the “revs” are too high instead of declining it altogether, performing the said shift automatically once the car has slowed down enough. You can also now use N e-Shift in Eco mode, rather than being restricted to Normal, Sport and N modes like you were previously.

  

  Lastly, the N Launch Control now always plays the “preparation sound” even when the N Active Sound+ function is turned off. In its home market of South Korea, the Ioniq 5 N also gains a bunch of added kit as standard, including matrix LED headlights, walk-away auto lock, an interior vehicle-to-load (V2L) function, steering wheel vibration for the lane departure warning and rear laminated side windows.

  The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is now on sale in Korea, available in a single trim level priced at 77 million won (RM239,800) after government tax incentives. Closer to home, the 2024 model was only recently previewed in Malaysia, but given that the car is offered on an indent order basis, expect the updates to be added to local units fairly soon.

  GALLERY: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N previewed in Malaysia – 650 PS, 770 Nm EV hot hatch with 8DCT feel; 0-100 3.4s; RM390k?

  In Cars, Hyundai, Local News / By Danny Tan / 6 September 2024 12:34 pm / 10 comments

  

  Here’s a surprise from Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM). Sitting at the corner of Hyundai’s booth at the Sime Darby Motors Automania event that starts today (Carpark B, National Stadium Bukit Jalil) is this, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. This is the Ioniq 5 EV touched by the carmaker’s N performance division, and the 2024 World Performance Car of the Year has jaw-dropping performance and looks.

  The I5N’s local debut is being billed as a preview by HSDM – there’s no official indicative price, but officials say that they are open to indent orders, which means that if you want one of these baby blue beasts (other colours are available, of course), you can get in touch with HSDM. More on the RRP below. By the way, this is the Malaysian distributor’s second N product after the i30 N.

  The I5N dual-motor AWD powertrain has a total of 609 PS (448 kW) and 740 Nm of torque. With N Grin Boost (NGB) engaged, max figures rise to 650 PS (478 kW) and 770 Nm for 10 seconds and 0-100 km/h takes just 3.4 seconds, or a tenth slower without NGB. Top speed is 260 km/h.

  

  Powering the pair of electric motors is an 84 kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 448 km of range in the WLTP cycle. The DC fast charging max rate is 350 kW, and a 10-80% state of charge can be achieved in just 18 minutes with this 800V EV.

  Compared to the regular Ioniq 5, the N sports a wider body, revised front and rear aprons to promote better cooling and aerodynamics, a black interior with plenty of sporty touches, bucket seats (with illuminated N logo), a more rigid body-in-white structure, a rear electronic limited slip differential (e-LSD) and beefier brakes, which calipers are painted in red.

  In addition, there’s a list of N branded features that add performance and/or fun – they are:

  

  • N Pedal – provides instant turn-in behavior and enhanced throttle sensitivity
  • N Drift Optimiser – maintain a drift angle more easily
  • N Torque Distribution – provides fully variable front and rear torque distribution with 11 levels of adjustment
  • N Grin Boost – temporary power boost
  • N Launch Control – provides three different traction levels for the best possible start
  • N Battery Pre-conditioning – sets the battery up for specific driving requirements: Drag for a short burst of full power and Track for the lowest possible battery temperature for more laps.
  • N Race – optimises the EV’s endurance by giving drivers more direct control over the car’s energy usage: Endurance, which maximises range on track, or Sprint that prioritises power and provides shorter bursts of full energy
  • N Brake Regen – a specific regenerative braking system that offers up to 0.6 G of decelerative force
  • N e-shift – simulates the gearshifts made by an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission by controlling the torque output, providing a jolt feeling between shifts
  • N Active Sound+ – uses 10 speakers (eight internal, two external) to generate three distinct sound themes

  

  

  

  

  The Ioniq 5 N has all the things that make ICE hot hatches/performance cars desirable, just that it’s an EV. How much? HSDM did not officially mention a figure, but sales personnel at the event told us that the asking price is RM390k, and that the unit on show here is the final of the three units from the first batch to not have an owner yet. Beyond this, it’ll be indent orders only.

  EV enthusiasts will no doubt be thinking of the Tesla Model 3 Performance as a rival. The M3P has 460 hp, a 0-100 km/h time of 3.1 seconds and 261 km/h top speed. The sedan’s 79 kWh battery pack offers up to 528 km of WLTP range. It’s priced from RM242k before options, which is much cheaper than the Hyundai, but the Tesla is less overtly sporty and perhaps less ‘car guy’ than the I5N, which is quite a sight too.

  Browse the gallery below and tell us what you think of the Ioniq 5 N.

  GALLERY: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at Sime Darby Motors Automania

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Bangkok 2024: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N makes ASEAN debut – 650 PS, 0-100 km/h 3.4 secs, Malaysia launch soon?

  In Cars, Hyundai, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 5 April 2024 5:16 pm / 6 comments

  

  Hyundai’s passenger cars only recently made a return to Thailand, but the company has gone from strength to strength with several models already on sale. One of the stand outs is the electric Ioniq 5, launched in the Land of Smiles just last November, and it was joined at the Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) by its performance variant, the Ioniq 5 N.

  This hot hatch/SUV made its ASEAN debut at the show, and while it hasn’t gone on sale yet, we can assume a launch will be happening in the not-too-distant future. Which would be just as well, because the N boffins have really worked a number on this car.

  It’s still powered by dual motors, but outputs have near as dammit been doubled over the cooking Ioniq 5 Max range-topper to an impressive 609 PS and 740 Nm of torque. So equipped, this 2.2-tonne beast will get from zero to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 260 km/h.

  

  But this is an N car, after all, so the Ioniq 5 N comes with several hilariously-named features – chief of which being the N Grin Boost that boosts power and torque to 650 PS and 770 Nm. This shaves a tenth off the century sprint (3.4 seconds) via the N Launch Control.

  Then there’s the 11-step N Torque Distribution that shunts power variably between the front and rear axles, the N Race function with Sprint (full power and cooling for hot laps) and Endurance (maximum range for longer drives) modes, a similarly-configured N Battery Preconditioning with Drag and Track modes and two custom N buttons on the steering wheel.

  But the coolest features are the ones that help bring petrol-powered performance car drama to EVs. These include the N e-Shift that simulates the gearshifts of an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, paired with the N Active Sound+ that can mimic the sound of the i30 N‘s 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine or even a fighter jet. The noise is piped through the eight-speaker Bose sound system and dual exterior speakers.

  

  Oversteer enthusiasts, on the other hand, will love the N Drift Optimiser, which helps you maintain a drift for as long as possible and incorporates a Torque Kick Drift function that simulates a clutch kick. Meanwhile, the N Pedal increases regenerative braking to shift weight onto the front tyres, enabling a sharper turn-in, while the powertrain has been configured to support left-foot braking, allowing both the brake and throttle pedals to be pressed at the same time.

  To make sure the Ioniq 5 N isn’t all mouth and no trousers, Hyundai has stiffened the structure with 42 extra welding points and 2.1 metres of additional structural adhesive. You also get a stiffer and quicker steering rack, stronger regenerative braking (pulling up to 0.6 G, claimed to be the highest on any EV), an electronic limited-slip rear differential and larger dampers to widen the performance gamut of the electronically-controlled suspension.

  The Ioniq 5 N is also the first car built on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) to receive a fourth-generation 84 kWh battery (fitted to the facelifted Ioniq 5), delivering a claimed range of 448 km on the WLTP cycle. Forged 21-inch two-tone alloy wheels wrapped in 275/35R21 Pirelli P Zero tyres hide larger disc brakes that measure 400 mm in the front (clamped by four-piston callipers) and 360 mm at the rear.

  

  Sitting squat on its four fat tyres, the Ioniq 5 N looks far meaner than its regular sibling, riding 50 mm wider and 20 mm lower. Fender flares help hide the wider wheels, while the front bumper has been made more aggressive with large air intakes, a prominent splitter and plenty of black and red trim. A sizeable rear diffuser with unique chequered-flag reflectors complete the look.

  The substantial changes continue on the inside – the Ioniq 5’s loft-like cabin has been gutted and made more purposeful. You’ll find a three-spoke N steering wheel with dedicated mode buttons, as well as metal pedals, N-branded side sill plates and bucket seats with illuminated N logos, just like BMW’s M cars.

  

  But the revisions go further than that – even the sliding centre console has been swapped for a fixed unit with knee pads to support your knees under hard cornering. You still get a sliding armrest as well as USB-C ports and a Qi wireless charger.

  Now that the Ioniq 5 N has made its appearance in Southeast Asia, could we see it being launched here soon? While the cooking non-N model was quick to go on sale here owing to tax incentives, the last N model, the i30 N, was a very limited affair over here. That will likely be also the case with this car, as even tax free it will probably cost nearly RM400,000.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N debuts – performance EV with 650 PS; simulated 8DCT, engine sounds; 0-100 in 3.4s

  In Cars, Hyundai, International News / By Gerard Lye / 14 July 2023 10:52 am / 4 comments

  

  Hyundai’s performance division, which is simply called N, has worked its magic to create this, the Ioniq 5 N. Making its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, the performance EV brings with it a lot of power and a laundry list of N-branded features.

  Starting with the way it looks, the Ioniq 5 N sports a revised front end with a more pronounced intake as well as air curtains and air flaps for extra cooling. As for the rear, you’ll find a model-specific wing-type spoiler and a rear diffuser, with the former integrating a triangular third brake light.

  For added visual flair, both ends and the sides of the vehicle have contrasting black trim parts and there are touches of Luminous Orange along the bottom edge. The rear bumper also has chequered flag reflector graphics, while below the headlamps is a distinctive N Mask graphic.

  There’s no shortage of exterior paint finishes to choose form, including Performance Blue Matte, Performance Blue, Abyss Black Pearl, Cyber Gray Metallic, Ecotronic Gray Matte, Ecotronic Gray, Atlas White Matte, Atlas White, Gravity Gold Matte and Soultronic Orange Pearl.

  

  

  

  If the Ioniq 5 N looks larger than the standard model, that’s because it is. Thanks to the rear diffuser, it is 80 mm longer, while the fitment of wider wheels, tyres and extended wheel arches means it is also 50 mm wider. Those wheels are 21-inch forged aluminium units that are wrapped in Pirelli P Zero rubbers with a 275/35 profile. Hyundai also points out the Ioniq 5 N is 20 mm lower overall.

  Moving inside, the biggest change is the newly design steering wheel that proudly bears the N logo and accommodates dedicated buttons to set the desired drive mode and engage N Grin Boost (we’ll get to that later). Two further buttons with ‘N’ on them and paddles accompanying the steering wheel are for personalised drive modes and to enable the N e-shift and N Pedal features (we’ll also get to that later).

  Aside from the steering wheel, the interior also gets a specific centre console that has an extended lower portion to enhance rigidity, while also featuring knee pads and shin support. Hyundai also offers N bucket seats that are positioned 20 mm lower than the regular seats which have reinforced bolster to better keep you in place during sharp cornering. The chequered flag motif on the outside is also brought into the cabin and can be found on the door scuff plates, metal pedals and footrest.

  Remember the N Grin Boost (NGB) feature mentioned earlier? Well, you’ll need to keep that on to gain access to all the all-wheel drive powertrain has to offer. With it off, the Ioniq 5 N’s two electric motors provide 609 PS (600 hp or 448 kW) and 740 Nm of torque. For context, the top-spec Ioniq 5 we have here packs 305 PS (302 hp or 225 kW) and 605 Nm.

  

  With NGB engaged (limited to 10 seconds at a time), the Ioniq 5 N outputs 650 PS (641 hp or 478 kW) and 770 Nm, which is enough to get from 0-100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds (3.5 seconds with NGB off). The top speed is also gets bumped up to 260 km/h (a regular Ioniq 5 maxes out at 185 km/h) thanks to all the added grunt.

  Key to these impressive figures is a two-stage inverter and a new 84-kWh lithium-ion battery, the latter capable of getting from a 10-80% state of charge in 18 minutes with a DC input of 180 kW – it also supports V2L (vehicle-to-load). Range will be announced later on, the company said in its release.

  Underneath the metal, the Ioniq 5 N’s body-in-white (BIW) structure gains 42 additional welding points and 2.1 metres of additional adhesives for improved rigidity. The motor and battery mountings are also reinforced while the subframes are enhanced for lateral rigidity. The integrated drive axles containing the powertrain components are also beefed up to deal with the increased outputs, and the power steering has a higher ratio and enhanced torque feedback.

  For track enthusiasts, Hyundai throws in N Launch Control that provides three different traction levels for the best possible start. There’s also the Track SOC (state of charge) feature also chips in by automatically calculating battery consumption per lap.

  

  To make you feel even more like a racing driver, the N Race feature optimises the EV’s endurance by giving drivers more direct control over the car’s energy usage. You can choose between Endurance, which maximises range on track, or Sprint that prioritises power and provides shorter bursts of full energy.

  Joining the list of performance driving-related features is the N Pedal that is designed to provide instant turn-in behavior and enhanced throttle sensitivity. You’ll also get the N Drift Optimiser so you can maintain a drift angle more easily, with the integrated Torque Kick Drift function allowing for simulate clutch kicks just like rear-wheel drive cars with an internal combustion engine.

  For good measure, the N Torque Distribution system provides fully variable front and rear torque distribution with 11 levels of adjustment. The Ioniq 5 N also gets an electronic limited slip differential (e-LSD) at the rear axle to optimise cornering performance and control.

  Of course, there’s no point to all this performance if it isn’t sustainable, so the Ioniq 5 N’s thermal management system been improved to better resist loss of power due to overheating. In addition to the generously-sized intakes on the outside, the EV has an increased cooling area, better motor oil cooler and battery chiller.

  

  The idea is to keep the battery at an optimum temperature to deliver maximum performance, and for that purpose, there’s the N Battery Pre-conditioning system that has two modes: Drag for a short burst of full power and Track for the lowest possible battery temperature for more laps.

  For stopping power, the Ioniq 5 N is said to get Hyundai’s most powerful braking system with 400-mm diameter front discs paired with four-piston monobloc calipers, while the rear gets 360-mm discs and single-piston calipers.

  To prevent overloading the hydraulic brakes due to the EV’s relative heaviness, Hyundai engineered N Brake Regen, a specific regenerative braking system that offers up to 0.6 G of decelerative force. The South Korean carmaker says the seamless blending between the N Brake Regen and hydraulic brakes creates a smooth transition that is imperceptible to the driver. It adds that left foot braking is possible, allowing the brake and accelerator pedal to work at the same time when on the track.

  Hyundai also drew on the knowledge gained from its RN22e rolling laboratory to give the Ioniq 5 N the N e-shift system. This simulates the gearshifts made by an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission by controlling the torque output, providing a jolt feeling between shifts.

  

  To imitate the experience of driving an ICE car even further, the N Active Sound+ system uses 10 speakers (eight internal, two external) to generate three distinct sound themes. The first is called Ignition, which simulates the sound of the N division’s 2.0 litre turbocharged engines.

  This progresses to Evolution that provides a sound inspired by the RN22e, while Supersonic is where Hyundai gets very excited by describing the theme as a “unique concept inspired by twin-engine fighter jets, featuring variable volume during cornering.” The carmaker notes the purpose of N Active Sound+ is to provide drivers with an “acoustic reference to gauge the power being utilised.”

  In Europe, the Ioniq 5 N will be equipped with N Road Sense that can automatically recommend the activation of N Mode when double-curved road signs are detected, which is like having a co-driver that notifies you to set the car up for the fun piece of road.

  The Ioniq 5 N is a statement of intent that the South Korean carmaker is a technology powerhouse, while also serving to increase its overall competitiveness. This EV is the first step to this strategic shift and we can expect more electric N models to follow in the future.

  If you’re bewildered by the number of N-branded features that the Ioniq 5 N has, here’s a handy list for you to refer to:

  • N Pedal
  • N Drift Optimiser
  • N Torque Distribution
  • N Grin Boost
  • N Launch Control
  • N Battery Pre-conditioning
  • N Race
  • N Brake Regen
  • N e-shift
  • N Active Sound+
  • N Road Sense
  • N Mode

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N leaked ahead of Goodwood debut

  In Cars, Hyundai, International News / By Mick Chan / 12 July 2023 1:26 pm / 4 comments

  

  Images of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N have been leaked as shared on Korean website Autospy, ahead of the high-performance variant’s debut at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the fully electric model can be seen to be outfitted in the Korean carmaker’s N division exterior equipment.

  The high-performance EV has previously been shown in teaser images, which wore camouflage foil over what appeared to be a production-ready body. Now, the leaked images show the car in what could be its signature colour, a shade of blue that could be similar to that applied to Hyundai’s petrol-powered N models like the i20 N, i30 N and Veloster N, appearing darker here possibly due to lighting.

  Some N division visual cues also appear on these leaked images, such as the red trim on the edges of the front splitter and side skirts, while the multi-spoke alloy wheels appear to wear a two-tone machined face finish as shown on the car in the teaser from May this year. Said wheels are housed within wider wheel arches, which could mean larger wheels and tyres for its more performance-focused application.

  The leaked image set also reveals parts of the Ioniq 5 N interior, which brings N division elements to the base interior architecture of the regular Ioniq 5.

  

  

  

  

  A key difference is with the steering wheel, which looks to have been redesigned to have three spokes rather than two for this N division application. The airbag housing is redesigned and gets an ‘N’ logo, while its multi-function wheel buttons appear to be in a similar layout on the wheel spokes, albeit raised.

  Above those are a pair of mode switches as in the i20 N and i30 N, but located above the wheel spokes rather than below. The lower positions instead to house a pair of rotary selectors, while the wheel rim is less flat-bottomed, and more circular for the Ioniq 5 N.

  Earlier reports from Australian media outlets which sampled prototype examples of the Ioniq 5 N have revealed that the high performance EV will get a slightly larger battery at around 80 kWh of capacity, and also a slight power and torque advantage over the similarly E-GMP-underpinned Kia EV6 GT that produces 585 PS and 740 Nm of torque.

  Also reported for the upcoming model are electronically variable dampers, an electronic limited-slip differential, variable torque control, and a drift mode. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is set to premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England tomorrow, July 13.

  Hyundai Ioniq 5 N leaked images

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N teaser

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N teaser released – hear the “Virtual Grin Shift (VGS)” and faux engine noise in action

  In Cars, Hyundai, Koreans / By Paul Tan / 5 May 2023 2:54 pm / 3 comments

  

  Hyundai has released another teaser for its upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, which will be its N division’s first electric car. The Ioniq 5 N in these teaser photos don’t show anything we haven’t seen previously when Hyundai released pix of it undergoing winter testing in the snow.

  What’s new is in the accompanying teaser video below, where we get to hear the Ioniq 5 N in action. You get to hear how the faux engine sound is like as well as the Virtual Grin Shift (VGS) in action. Previously these features were previewed in another video, but that video featured a different car – the N22e. What do you think of the futuristic engine and shifting sound?

  Later in the video, we also get to see a birds eye view of the Ioniq 5 N drifting on the race track, as well as a scene of the brake calipers that have the N logo on them.

  Some Australian media that have had the opportunity to test the prototype Ioniq 5 N also report a larger battery size of around 80 kWh, a bit more power than the 585 PS, 740 Nm Kia EV6 GT, electronically variable dampers, e-LSD, variable torque control, and a drift mode.

  VIDEO: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N teaser
  

  GALLERY: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N teaser

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – will get a rear wiper, and more!

  In Cars, Hyundai, Koreans / By Paul Tan / 29 March 2023 9:39 am / 5 comments

  
  

  Finally, an Ioniq 5 with a rear wiper!

  Hyundai has released teaser pix of the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 N on test in the snow north of Europe. Given that certain western media have already tried it out, we think a launch could be coming soon.

  You must be wondering why is Hyundai taking such a long time to launch the Ioniq 5 N when Kia has launched the EV6 GT some time ago.

  There is one big change compared to the ordinary Ioniq 5 from the photos – the presence of a rear wiper to address criticism that the rear window gets way too dirty without one, but surely just a wiper isn’t the reason the Ioniq 5 N isn’t launched yet?

  

  

  
  The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will get different wheels and bumpers

  So here’s the thing, the Ioniq 5 N won’t just be a regular Ioniq 5 with more powerful motors. That would just be an Ioniq 5 that’s faster in the straight line.

  Hyundai’s N division wanted to inject more fun of driving into the recipe, which is why it’s taking a longer time. And Hyundai has already previewed some of the stuff the N division has been working on.

  The Hyundai ioniq 5 N will come with features that will allow it to emulate the feel of a traditional ICE-powered car with a dual clutch gearbox.

  
  

  Skip to around the 5 minute 10 second mark

  The car’s “N e-Shift” will aim to create sensations that match the feeling of a dual clutch gearbox shifting in an ICE-powered N model, while “N Sound +” will simulate gearbox and engine noises. In the video above, you can see the car jerk during the shifting, just like how a real shifting ICE car would.

  Some Australian media that have had the opportunity to test the prototype Ioniq 5 N also report a larger battery size of around 80 kWh, a bit more power than the Kia EV6 GT, electronically variable dampers, e-LSD, variable torque control, and a drift mode.

  Will the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N be launched in Malaysia? How much of a price premium could it command over the Ioniq 5 Max, which currently goes for RM270,408? Would a RM100k premium be fair?

  GALLERY: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in the snow

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Performance EVs with gear shifts – is this what the ioniq 5 N’s ‘N e-Shift’ and ‘N sound +’ will sound like?

  In Cars, Hyundai / By Paul Tan / 3 January 2023 12:00 pm / 0 comment

  Sometime last month we reported that the upcoming high performance Hyundai ioniq 5 N will come with features that will allow it to emulate the feel of a traditional ICE-powered car with a dual clutch gearbox.

  The car’s “N e-Shift” will aim to create sensations that match the feeling of a dual clutch gearbox shifting in an ICE-powered N model, while “N Sound +” will simulate gearbox and engine noises.

  In this video from Hyundai embedded above, you can skip to around the 5 minute 10 second mark for an explanation on what “N e-Shift” and “N Sound +” is and the most interesting bit is the background noise that sounds like it might be what it will sound like.

  The video shows a Hyundai RN22e (essentially what could be a future ioniq 6 N?) strapped on a rolling road dyno machine while it goes through simulated gearshifts. You can see the car jerk during the shifting, just like how a real shifting ICE car would.

  The thing about all of this is purposefully interrupting the power transmission to simulate shifting would most likely make the car slower than another ioniq 5 N with these features disabled. But it sure as heck sounds a lot more fun, don’t you think?

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will come with a virtual shift mode, faux engine and gearbox noises – EV debuts in 2023

  In Cars, Hyundai, International News / By Gerard Lye / 19 December 2022 10:55 am / 1 comment

  

  Hyundai has made it clear that it will introduce the Ioniq 5 N next year as the high-performance version of the award-winning electric vehicle (EV). First revealed globally last February, the Ioniq 5 is built on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) that also underpins its sister model from Kia, the EV6.

  We’ve already been given a glimpse of the upcoming Ioniq 5 N (wearing a lot of camouflage) in a video showcasing the South Korean carmaker’s “rolling lab” vehicles, although there’s not much in the way of details. However, recent reports by CarExpert, Goodwood Road & Racing as well as EV Central have helped paint a slightly better picture.

  Speaking to Albert Biermann, who is currently serving as an executive technical advisor for Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) in Europe, it was revealed that the Ioniq 5 N will look deliver the same thrills that an internal combustion engine (ICE) sports car can offer, converting headstrong enthusiasts in the process.

  Biermann isn’t new to this world, having worked on BMW M cars for several years before joining HMG. One of his first projects with Hyundai is the i30 N, a hot hatchback that challenged established nameplates in the segment.

  “We want to get the petrolheads who still today say they will never drive an EV because this is no fun,” said Biermann. “We want to have some of those guys sitting in an Ioniq 5 N and going on track days with the Ioniq 5 N and giving that traditional-thinking petrolhead a good lesson as to what is a fast lap around a race track. [It] could be fun to show these guys what an EV is capable of today,” he added.

  Some of the technologies that will go into the Ioniq 5 are being developed on the RN22e, which is one of the rolling labs that resembles the Ioniq 6. These systems include N e-Shift that aims to match the feel of a dual-clutch transmission like in current ICE-powered N models.

  

  This virtual shift mode, or Virtual Grin Shift (VGS) as Biermann is tentatively calling it for now, is activated by pressing a button on the steering wheel and pulling the paddle shifters at the same time. When activated, the system “holds” gears and will hit a “redline,” with speed being limited in each gear like it would with a DCT.

  The system is joined by N Sound Plus for auditory immersion, with the latter simulating ICE and gearbox noises. Hyundai says it will add sounds with future over-the-air updates and owners will also be able to add their own faux noises. The Ioniq 5 N is also said to come with a drift mode as well as beefier brakes for the regenerative braking system.

  Technical specifications remain a mystery, although it should be noted that the RN22e, which is the rolling lab for the Ioniq 5 N, packs a dual-motor powertrain delivering 585 PS (577 hp or 430 kW) and 740 Nm of torque. Those figures are the same as the EV6 in GT guise, and the E-GMP architecture is designed to handle 800-volt charging. Fast charging is assured, although race circuits will need to have chargers capable of getting the Ioniq 5 N back on track as soon as possible.

   

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• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N teased – performance EV due 2023

  In Cars, Hyundai, International News / By Mick Chan / 5 December 2022 1:55 pm / 3 comments

  

  Hyundai has released a video showing the ‘rolling lab’ vehicles which are part of its electric drive development programmes, in which the manufacturer’s N division development vehicles, the RN22e and N Vision 74, are portrayed. Of course, one other vehicle that is closer to production reality is shown, and that is the upcoming Ioniq 5 N.

  As its name indicates, the upcoming model will be a high-performance version of the Ioniq 5 that was launched in Malaysia in March this year. The high-performance version has been confirmed for launch next year, and makes use of Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) that also underpins the Ioniq 5’s sister car from Kia, the EV6.

  In the video, the Ioniq 5 N can be seen very briefly from the front, where the front lower intakes retain their overall shape on the N performance model albeit wider, on a bumper that also sports a large lower intake in the middle as well as on its sides.

  

  

  Performance figures and output numbers for the Ioniq 5 N are still yet to be released by Hyundai, however it does have a high-performance equivalent in the EV6 GT which makes 585 PS and 740 Nm of torque. In the Kia, these outputs come from a dual-motor setup consisting of a front motor producing 217 PS and a larger motor on the rear axle, making 367 PS.

  Acceleration and top speed numbers for the Ioniq 5 N should therefore be similar to those for the Kia EV6 GT. On those counts, the EV6 GT does 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 260 km/h.

  The E-GMP platform as used by the Ioniq 5 EV6 employs 800-volt architecture, which supports DC charging at up to 350 kW. For the regular Ioniq 5, DC charging at the full 350 kW rate will bring its 72.6 kWh battery from 10% to 80% state of charge in just 18 minutes. At the lower DC rate of 50 kW, Hyundai says the battery can be charged from 10-80% in 47 minutes.

  GALLERY: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Max 72.6 kWh AWD in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Hyundai Ioniq 5 N confirmed for launch in 2023 – same 585 PS, 740 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds as EV6 GT?

  In Cars, Hyundai, International News / By Gerard Lye / 18 July 2022 4:30 pm / 3 comments

  

  A high-performance version of the Ioniq 5 is on its way, Hyundai announced during its recent N Day where it also unveiled the RN22e and N Vision 74. Set to be called the Ioniq 5 N, the Korean carmaker isn’t providing much in the way of details for now but has confirmed that the new model will be launched in 2023.

  Currently, the most powerful version of the Ioniq 5 available is equipped with a 77.4-kWh lithium-ion battery which powers two electric motors with a total combined output of 325 PS (321 hp or 239 kW) and 605 Nm of torque – 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. Expect the N version to have more substantial figures.

  The Ioniq 5 is built on Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which is also shared with the Ioniq 6. Hyundai demonstrated the potential of the E-GMP platform with the RN22e, which it calls a “rolling lab” that is based on the Ioniq 6 with 585 PS (577 hp or 430 kW) and 740 Nm of torque.

  Those figures are the same as the Ioniq 5’s sister car, the Kia EV6, in GT guise (0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds). As such, it’s possible that Hyundai just shoves the EV6 GT’s powertrain into the Ioniq 5 and make it look a little meaner to complement the increased performance.

  Hyundai is no stranger to fast EVs, as the company previously introduced a fully electric prototype called the RM20e in 2020. Based on the Veloster, the RM20e is geared with an 800-volt electric motor that is rated at 810 PS (799 hp or 596 kW) and 960 Nm.

   

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