Hyundai reveals price, specs for new Ioniq 5 N

This model pushes its parent brand into new territory – both in how fast it can go, and how much customers will need to pay.

The first electric performance car from Hyundai will be the most expensive model in the brand’s Australian history.

Due to go on sale this month before the first examples arrive early next year, the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N costs $111,000 plus on-road costs.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N promises to deliver wild performance.

The only options are matt paint ($1000) and a glass roof ($2000).

Standard features include front and rear electric motors with a combined 478kW of punch.

Hyundai says the machine can reach 100km/h in 3.4 seconds before reaching a top speed of 260km/h.

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A battery with 84kWh of storage capacity should return reasonable range, though Hyundai isn’t ready to give specific details – and it won’t go as far as regular examples of the award-winning Ioniq 5.

Hyundai’s electric hot hatch has a six-figure price tag.

That’s because the Ioniq 5 N has high-performance 275mm-wide Pirelli tyres with significantly more rolling resistance than the eco rubber normally found on electric cars.

It also has more aggressive aero, and heavier 400mm front brakes that promise impressive stopping power on track.

An electronically controlled rear limited slip differential helps the car rotate through corners, pairing with a new drift mode to deliver sideways thrills in the right environment.

Drift mode promises to be great fun on track.

Other toys include modes that replicate the exhaust sounds and gearshifts of conventionally powered performance cars.

The interior features sports seats and a steering wheel similar to that found in the i30 N hot hatch.

The performance model has an upgraded interior.

The Ioniq 5 N is broadly similar to its cheaper sister car, the Kia EV6 GT, but it has more power than the 430kW Kia, along with 20mm wider tyres at each corner, and 20mm larger brakes on the front axle.

Hyundai’s cars will be built to order for folks who place a $2000 deposit on the Hyundai Australia website from midday on September 15.

Oversized brakes and tyres are part of the deal.

Customers who pre-order cars will receive a free merchandise pack worth $1000, including a torch, pelican cases and apparel.

Sydney enthusiasts can watch the car in action this weekend at the World Time Attack Challenge today and tomorrow, where Japanese “Drift King” Keiichi Tsuchiya will put the car through its paces.