Hyundai Motor Company made a grand debut of its latest model, the IONIQ 5 N, on July 13 at the renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
This highly anticipated vehicle marks a significant milestone for Hyundai as it embodies the implementation of their core electrification strategy, known as "Hyundai Motor Way," which actively promotes flexible electrification while honoring the brand's heritage.
The IONIQ 5 N is also the inaugural high-performance electric vehicle to bear the prestigious N brand.
Packed with a powerful four-wheel drive system, the IONIQ 5 N impresses with a staggering maximum output of 478 kW (equivalent to 650 horsepower in boost mode) and a peak torque of 770 Nm (78.5 kgf m, in boost mode).
What sets this car apart is its exceptional driving performance, made possible by incorporating various cutting-edge N technologies specifically designed for high-performance electric vehicles, including an 84.0 kWh high-output battery and an advanced EV-specific thermal management control system.
The N brand, which debuted in 2015 and introduced its first model, the "i30 N," in 2017, now takes its first step into the realm of high-performance electric vehicles with the IONIQ 5 N.
Hyundai Motor Company's involvement in numerous motorsports events has enabled them to develop top-tier suspension and braking systems for high-performance vehicles, drawing from their expertise in internal combustion engine N high-performance vehicles.
Furthermore, the company has dedicated its efforts to advancing electrification technologies, such as Battery Management System (BMS), thermal management, and regenerative braking, through their electric vehicle initiatives.
Hyundai Motor Company plans to apply the highest level of technology accumulated from the past to the Ioniq 5 N to provide unchanging driving pleasure and driving sensibility even in the era of electrification, and to solidify its leadership position in the electric vehicle market by pioneering a new field of high-performance electric vehicles. am.
“The IONIQ 5 N, a high-performance electric vehicle, will inherit Hyundai Motor’s legacy from the past and change the game in the electric vehicle market,” said Jae-hoon Jang, CEO of Hyundai Motor Company.
