Hyundai Teases 2023 Ioniq 5 N and We Like What We See

[Update 12/2/2022: Hyundai has just teased the Ioniq 5 N for the first time, and it looks to be exactly what we expect — a more aggressive, lower, more performance-oriented EV crossover. For now all we have are some grainy screenshots, but we appreciate the small glimpse Hyundai’s offered us here. Read on to find out everything we know about the Ioniq 5 N.]

When the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a totally electrical two-row crossover SUV, made its debut for 2022 we have been immediately wowed. It is packing concept-car seems to be that one way or the other made their manner onto a manufacturing automotive. As soon as we received behind the wheel, we preferred it much more. It is the primary EV from the South Korean automaker to be constructed on a devoted electrical platform, and it is each refined and good to drive. However now Hyundai needs to show the wick up a bit, and the easiest way to try this is so as to add extra energy. Cue Hyundai’s hot-hot-hot N division.

That is proper, Hyundai has confirmed that, for the primary time, one in every of its electrical autos will get a performance-oriented N-badged mannequin. Hyundai has formally turned its consideration to EV efficiency, and we count on huge issues given how a lot enjoyable the Veloster N and Elantra N have confirmed to be. Hyundai has mentioned the Ioniq 5 N will hit the worldwide marketplace for sale in 2023.

As for specifics, we do not know an excessive amount of concerning the new Ioniq 5 N — Hyundai is holding many of the juicy particulars underneath wraps. Spy photographs have revealed that the Ioniq 5 N will get some huge wheels that look lighter than the rollers on the usual automotive, and we count on stickier tires to cowl these new wheels. Energy is predicted to be close to 576 horsepower, just like the 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

On high of the anticipated additional energy, addenda like beefed-up brakes, a stiffened suspension, and a few sportier inside trimmings resembling bucket seats all appear to be a given. Nonetheless, we’ll have to attend for the total reveal within the subsequent few months to know for positive.