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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Preview 2024

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9/10

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Price: £65,000 (estimated)

The IONIQ 5 N has an imaginary gear box, a fake clutch and it simulates the sound of a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, or even a fighter jet. You may well think that sounds a bit crazy. But after a first drive in the prototype and then spending time with the real thing in a studio, we can't wait to drive it properly.

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  • Battery size: 84kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 3.4 (est)
  • Max charge rate: 233 kW
  • Range: 265 miles (estimate)
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  • Battery size: 84kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 3.4 (est)
  • Max charge rate: 233 kW
  • Range: 265 miles (estimate)

Ginny Says

“If I was going to try and make a sporty electric car, I’m not sure I’d have started with an Ioniq 5. It’s a large five-seat practical, family car that doesn't exactly exude driving excitement. But having spent time with it in a studio I think Hyundai has transformed it brillianty. I'm particularly fond of the wonderfully named bright red NGB button which sends an extra boost of power to the motors when you press it. It's quite literally been made for me! I just hope it has the go to match the show.”

Tom Says

“The N version of the Ioniq 5 sounds like a hoot to drive and it could be the car which convinces petrolheads that electric can be exciting. On paper things are looking good, the head of Hyundai's N Division has form in creating performance packed drivers' cars. He recently engineered the Kia EV6 GT and was poached by Hyundai  rom BMW's M Division. But an engine noise generator, with the sounds of a fighter jet as one of the options?  I hope it sounds better than it, er, sounds. ​”

Driven and reviewed by 

Thomas Geiger

 - 
24 Jan 2024

​​Got questions? We've put together the most frequently-asked topics below. If there's something we haven't answered here or in the review then let us know on our contact page.

When will the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N be revealed?

It will first be seen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in mid July


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How much power will the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N have?

There are no official figures yet, but expect around 565bhp from two motors.


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What is the top speed of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N?

No details have been revealed yet, but it is expected to top 160mph - if you are not too worried about the range!


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What other changes have been made to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N?

This car is all about being fun to drive, so there are proper race modes and stronger brakes - including the regen. It also has highly realistic engine noises which are played through the cabin.


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Will there be other electric N models?

Yes - the company has already shown us a concept version of the Ioniq 6 N and others will follow.

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