Hyundai is on such a roll at the moment that it seems almost impossible for it to produce a bad car. All-new models from the Ioniq and N families are proving to be particularly special so it’s little surprise that soon, the two brands will combine their expertise to create Hyundai’s first all-electric performance model, the Ioniq 5 N. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has been in the works for quite some time and a handful of prototypes have been spied testing in recent months. Now, the folks over at Korean YouTube channel Woopa TV have had the chance to check out the EV up close after coming across one in a parking garage.
Unsurprisingly, Hyundai has bathed the
prototype in white and black camouflage in its attempts to hide the visual and
aerodynamic modifications but we can still see some obvious points of
difference between it and a standard Ioniq 5. The changes start at the front
end where the fascia has been redesigned and outfitted with a prominent new
grille that will inevitably aid in cooling while also adding an interesting
piece of design to the EV. Elsewhere, the eventual production model is expected
to feature a unique roof spoiler and a new rear bumper, but these new parts
aren’t immediately visible in this prototype.
Another interesting element of this
prototype is found in the cabin and consists of an all-leather bucket seat for
the driver. The seat looks very similar to the one that is available for the
i30 N and while it’s possible that Hyundai only fitted it to this prototype for
the purpose of testing, it’s also possible that bucket seats will be available
as an option for the Ioniq 5, adding to its sporty prowess.
Technical specifications about the car’s
powertrain remain under wraps. However, it’s likely that the Ioniq 5 N will
feature a similar powertrain to the flagship Kia EV6 GT that delivers 577 hp
through its dual-motor system, allowing it to hit 96 km/h in a
supercar-rivaling 3.5 seconds.