Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: A detailed look at Hyundai’s performance EV

Hyundai recently brought its world-class electric performance cars, the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N, to Malaysian roads, marking a significant milestone in its local journey. These Ioniq N models represent the pinnacle of Hyundai’s performance engineering and offer track-bred thrill as well as everyday practicality.

In today’s story, our focus will remain on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, understanding what it offers and everything potential buyers should know before making a buying decision. 

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a performance-focused version of the standard Ioniq 5 and is offered as a CBU model in Malaysia, priced at RM 443,888. 

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: All you need to know

Exterior: Sporty design elements with aerodynamic upgrades

While it shares the basic shape and design with the standard model, the N version looks noticeably different thanks to performance-enhancing design elements, including:

• The aggressively sculpted front air intakes deliver enhanced aerodynamics and cool the performance braking system with its 4-piston front calliper and high-friction pads.
• Big and bold 21-inch forged alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tyres, improving handling and traction by a reduction in unsprung weight.
• Longer wing-type spoiler that helps control airflow to support increased downforce for better grip.

Other key exterior highlights include - 

• N-Exclusive front radiator grille 
• Dynamic welcome light function 
• LED headlamps with Intelligent Front Lighting System 
• Active air flap 
• N Luminous Orange strip 
• N-Exclusive outside mirrors 
• N-Exclusive rear diffuser 
• Vision roof 
• Flush door handles

Interior: N-exclusive performance touches and premium features

Inside, Hyundai balances sportiness with everyday usability, with the following N-exclusive features - 

• N Bucket Seats upholstered in a combination of Alcantara and leather
• Illuminated N logos that light up when you open the door
• N leather steering wheel with the N Grin Boost button in red and the Drive Mode button in blue
• Optimised sport pedal design for foot contact in track driving scenarios, reducing the risk of foot slippage in two-foot driving
• Track-optimised centre console with knee pads and shin support, as well as enhanced rigidity for further support
• Multi-coloured ambient lighting with IONIQ 5 N's checker flag theme on the door's armrest

Adding to the comfort and convenience are -

• 12.3-inch infotainment unit
• 12.3-inch digital driver display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• Hyundai Digital Key 2, with digital access shared with up to 15 other devices.
• Heads-up display 
• Qi wireless smartphone charging pad 
• Digital centre mirror
• 8-speaker BOSE premium audio system with external amplifier
• Electronic parking brake 
• Drive modes - Eco, Normal, Sport, N, Custom 1, Custom 2
• Vehicle-to-load system 

As for safety, the Ioniq 5 N comes equipped with the Hyundai SmartSense ADAS pack, comprising Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Lane Following Assist, Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-traffic Collision-avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, and Highway Driving Assist 2.

Performance: The main attraction 

The IONIQ 5 N is a bold statement in the world of electric performance. with the 2024 World Performance Car award under its belt. Engineered for the driver, the EV underpins a track-tuned chassis and a suite of N-exclusive technologies that replicate the feel of a high-performance combustion machine.

At its core, the Ioniq 5 N houses a dual-motor powertrain that generates a maximum power of 609 PS and 740 Nm of torque under normal conditions or 650 PS and 750 Nm with the N Grin Boost mode engaged for 10 seconds. This grunt is enough to take the EV from standstill to 100 kmph in just 3.4 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 260 kmph. 

Feeding the dual-motor setup is an 84 kWh battery pack, which offers a WLTP-claimed driving range of 448 km. Charging is supported via 10.5 kW AC charging, which takes approx 7.5 hours for a 10-100% charge, while a 350 kW DC fast charger can juice up the battery from 10-80% in 18 mins only.

Signature N technologies onboard include - 

• N Launch Control
• N Battery System
• N Pedal
• N Brake Regen regenerative braking
• N e-Shift and N Active Sound+
• N Drift Optimiser
• N Grin Boost
• N Torque Distribution
• e-LSD (electronic limited-slip differential)

Hyundai has also made some structural upgrades to improve driving dynamics and overall body rigidity. It has reinforced body torsional strength through additional strengthening of the inner wheelhouse to improve steering wheel response and more precise turning characteristics. The automaker has also reinforced the subframe mounting area for key suspension mounting points, offering better stability and support during performance driving. 

Colour options 

Exterior	Glossy Colours Atlas White Performance Blue Cyber Grey Metallic Abyss Black Pearl Ecotronic Grey Pearl Soultronic Orange Pearl Matte Colours Atlas White Matte Performance Blue Matte Gravity Gold Matte Ecotronic Grey Matte
Interior seats	Black one-tone interior & Performance Blue Accents Mixed Alcantara suede and natural leather bucket seats

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is available on a built-to-order basis, for which bookings can be made through Hyundai N authorised dealers Sime Darby Auto Hyundai Sdn Bhd (Selangor/KL), Goh Brothers Motor Sdn Bhd (Penang) and Heng Lian Enterprise Bhd (Kuching). More dealer locations will be revealed soon.

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