We get behind the wheel of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N – the primary correct sizzling hatch of the EV age
Now and again a automotive comes alongside that doesn’t simply stand out from the gang, it units a brand new benchmark. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a kind of automobiles.
A real recreation–changer, Hyundai has remodeled the Ioniq 5 electrical household hatchback into one thing very particular.
Beginning at £65,000, it’s dear, nevertheless it’s additionally extraordinarily intelligent, and there actually is not any different EV prefer it.
You possibly can say it’s the primary moderately priced electrical efficiency automotive this aspect of the £100,000-plus exotics from the luxurious manufacturers.
So, let’s get again to fundamentals. The Ioniq 5 N relies on the award-winning Ioniq 5 household EV – a curiosity in itself.
With its retro cool design, the common Ioniq 5 appears prefer it must be concerning the dimension of a VW Golf, but its really nearer to a Skoda Enyaq iV.
This newest fruit from Hyundai’s ‘N’ efficiency sub-brand is even larger (80 mm longer, 50 mm wider), because of bigger wheels and tyres, and superior physique package.
The all-wheel drive Ioniq 5 N additionally will get a bigger battery pack than its sibling (84kWh in comparison with 78kWh), although vary is down from 298 to 278 miles.
Courtesy of two electrical motors, it produces a powerful 609bhp, whereas one press of the (NGB) enhance button on the steering wheel unlocks the complete 641bhp for a 10-second burst.
Which means that a 0-60mph dash could be disbursed with in 3.5 seconds (3.4s with the NGB button engaged) whereas the N’s prime velocity stands at 162mph.
And similar to the common Ioniq 5, the 5N will get state-of-the-art 800V battery expertise permitting ultra-fast charging (10-80% in 18 minutes).
As if all that isn’t spectacular sufficient, there are numerous driving modes for highway and observe, a launch management operate, all-new suspension, larger brakes, a revised steering system and styling tweaks to assist cool the battery.
Most of all, technical wizardry has resulted in an EV that drives and sounds very like a standard efficiency automotive with a convincing simulated engine noise and paddle-shift gearbox, recreating the sound and really feel of a petrol-powered sizzling hatch.
Take one for a take a look at drive your self earlier than you write it off as a gimmick, it doesn’t simply put a smile in your face, it’s way more involving than a daily single-speed EV.
The Ioniq 5 N appears the half too. Not simply the flared wheel arches and massive wheels, however the aggressive stance. It’s the identical story inside the place there’s a far extra sporty really feel.
