Hyundai sets new high-performance benchmark with IONIQ 6 N
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Hyundai’s latest electric weapon is the brand’s wildest car yet.
Hyundai has officially unveiled the all-electric IONIQ 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, sending shockwaves through the high-performance EV world.
The new model builds on the success of the wildly impressive Ioniq 5 N, but takes it even further with clever updates to suspension geometry, immersive sound technology, and more precise drift control.
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Hyundai Motor Company chief executive José Muñoz says the Ioniq 6 N was built to thrill and promises it will deliver even for the most diehard petrolheads.
“With Ioniq 6 N, Hyundai N aims to elevate its offerings, enticing drivers with electric powertrains that offer high-performance enthusiasts a thrilling new avenue to electrify their passion both on the road and the track,” José Muñoz said.
Under the hood (well, the floor), the Ioniq 6 N produces a substantial 478kW and 770 Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds using N Launch Control. Flat out, it’ll do 257km/h.
That kind of performance is backed up by some serious tech.
One standout is Hyundai’s N e-Shift system, a clever bit of software that simulates the feel of a real motorsport-style gearbox, complete with close gear ratios and sharp, responsive shifts. It’s designed to make EV driving feel more visceral and engaging, regardless of the mode you’re in.
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Drift mode has also been upgraded, now with finer customisation options depending on how confident (or brave) you are behind the wheel. It’s all part of Hyundai N’s goal to make the car more interactive and fun to drive.
According to Manfred Harrer, Hyundai’s Executive Vice President, the “Ioniq 6 N combines formidable power, sophisticated battery management, aerodynamic mastery and advanced suspension systems to deliver a compelling blend of speed, stability and comfort, setting new benchmarks in modern automotive engineering.”
Its aerodynamic design and advanced suspension work together to deliver a smooth, stable, and comfortable ride, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern electric car design.
The suspension has been specially tuned to sit lower and feel more planted than the Ioniq 5 N, giving drivers better control, sharper steering, and a more connected feel behind the wheel.
Hyundai has also added new electronically controlled dampers that adjust as you drive, helping the car stay smooth and stable whether you’re cornering hard or just cruising.
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There is even a new colour coming with the Ioniq 6 N, being called Performance Blue Pearl. It takes Hyundai N’s signature colour and adds a pearlescent finish for extra depth and road presence.
The Ioniq 6 N is also getting its own range of N performance parts, inspired by Hyundai’s motorsport programs. That means owners can personalise their car with track-focused upgrades and really lean into the brand’s “Corner Rascal” personality.
There is no word yet on Australian pricing or launch timing — Hyundai says that information will be revealed closer to the local release — but if the Ioniq 5 N is anything to go by, this one has serious potential to dominate.
Originally published as Hyundai sets new high-performance benchmark with IONIQ 6 N
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