HYUNDAI has unveiled its Ioniq 5 N NPX1 idea on the Tokyo Auto Salon this week, the automobile stated to preview an array of enhancements by N Efficiency Elements that may quickly be obtainable for buy by clients.
Hyundai has been producing N Efficiency Elements for ICE fashions – together with the i20 N, i30 N and i30 Sedan N – since 2019, and is now planning to supply specialised tuning parts for its all-electric N fashions, together with the Ioniq 5 N.
The N model plans to launch a variety of N Efficiency Elements someday this yr, increasing the product line-up for all N-branded fashions. It additionally plans to launch a variety of customisable software program enhancements, obtainable over-the-air to N clients.
Hyundai says the NPX1 idea mannequin previews an array of N-specific enhancements together with a carbon-fibre entrance splitter, aspect skirts, rear diffuser, and rear wing spoiler, light-weight hybrid carbon-fibre wheels, high-performance brake pads, and lowered springs.
Inside, the idea mannequin options Alcantara upholstery and racing bucket seats.
“In 2024, Hyundai Motor Firm will take a step ahead as a frontrunner in new tuning elements appropriate for the high-performance EV period, as demonstrated with the NPX1 idea mannequin,” defined N Model Administration Group president, Joon Park.
“Not restricted to tuning elements, we’re additionally growing software program customisation similar to sound and automobile calibration by over-the-air updates which can open a totally new class of EV customisation for an thrilling future forward for the tuning group.”
The Ioniq 5 N efficiency electrical mannequin will go on sale in Australia from the primary quarter of 2024.
Priced from $111,000 plus on-road prices – nearly $40K greater than that of the entry-grade Ioniq 5 – the high-performance giant hatch is claimed to be “racetrack prepared”, providing as much as 478kW of dual-motor energy and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of simply 3.4 seconds. High velocity is listed at 260km/h.
With a battery capability of 84kWh the mannequin is claimed to ship as much as 450km (WLTP-estimated) and assist quick charging at as much as 350kW (DC) and has V2L performance. In “optimum circumstances” a 10-80 per cent prime up will take 18 minutes.
Enhancements to the ‘N’ variant embrace a strengthened physique construction, steering column and pedal field, and extra aerodynamic and physique enhancements that make the automobile 80mm longer, 50mm wider, and 20mm decrease.
The Ioniq 5 N hits the tape at 4714mm in size, 1940mm in width, 1585mm in top, and rides on a 3000mm wheelbase. Weight shouldn’t be listed however is known to be near 2200kg (kerb).
Debuted on the Goodwood Pageant of Pace earlier this yr, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N rides on 21-inch aluminium wheels shod with Pirelli P-Zero boots and is arrested by 4 piston callipers clamping 400mm rotors up entrance and single piston / 360mm discs on the rear.
Extra wheel-speed sensors and electronically managed dampers are stated to supply a “comfy but dynamic journey”.
Paint choices embrace Abyss Black Pearl, Atlas White, Atlas White Matte, Cyber Grey Metallic, Ecotronic Grey, Ecotronic Grey Matte, Gravity Gold Matte, Efficiency Blue, Efficiency Blue Matte and Soultronic Orange Pearl.
Inside, the Ioniq 5 N is upholstered in poly-Alcantara in black with Efficiency Blue accents and includes a bespoke steering wheel with driver-selectable efficiency modes and N Grin Increase button.
Paddle shifts permit dual-clutch-gearbox-like management over the electrical drive motors whereas the centre console is “tailor-made for monitor driving” with knee pads and shin assist.
After all, the mannequin additionally consists of anticipated on a regular basis facilities similar to twin screens for instrumentation and infotainment, USB-C charging ports, welcome lighting, metallic pedals and lowered sport seats.
Hyundai has additionally positioned appreciable emphasis on using sustainable supplies all through the cabin, together with recyclable paperette door ornamental garnish, BIO PET yarn from sugarcane, recycled PET yarn from PET bottles, BIO TPO from sugarcane, eco-processed leather-based, recycled tyre pigment paint and recycled poly Alcantara seat cowl material.
