Hyundai has taken the electric vehicle market by storm with its Ioniq 5 N, a high-performance version of its award-winning Ioniq 5. The Ioniq 5 N is more than a powerful, fast electric SUV. It is also a fun, spacious, stylish, smart, and efficient vehicle that offers a thrilling and futuristic driving experience. Here are some of the reasons why the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the ultimate electric performance SUV.
Power and Speed
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is powered by a dual-motor system that delivers 476 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. With the N Grin Boost mode activated, the output jumps to 641 horsepower. This allows the Ioniq 5 N to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, making it one of the fastest electric SUVs on the market. The Ioniq 5 N also has a top speed of 161 mph, verified on Germany's autobahn.
The Ioniq 5 N also features a variable all-wheel drive system that optimizes the torque distribution between the front and rear wheels depending on the driving conditions and mode. The Ioniq 5 N offers five driving modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport+, and Custom, each with different settings for the powertrain, steering, suspension, and brakes. The Ioniq 5 N also has a dedicated N mode button on the steering wheel that activates the most dynamic and exhilarating driving mode.
Fun and Feedback
The Ioniq 5 N is not only fast but also fun to drive. It has an electronically limited-slip differential (e-LSD) that enhances the cornering performance and stability. It also has a unique feature that simulates an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which Hyundai calls N e-Shift. By briefly interrupting the motors' torque delivery, N e-Shift mimics the gearshifts of a conventional transmission, creating a more engaging and realistic driving feel.
The Ioniq 5 N also has an innovative sound system that provides different sound profiles for the driver to choose from. The sound profiles are Evolution, a futuristic noise; Supersonic, a jet-like noise; and Ignition, a turbocharged four-cylinder noise. The Ignition profile also produces pops and bangs from the speakers during deceleration, just like the internal-combustion N cars. The sound system can be adjusted from low to high volume depending on the driver's preference.