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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N arrives as the second high-powered EV from Hyundai’s N division following in the tracks of the Ioniq 5 N
Hyundai has chosen the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex as the venue to pull the wraps off its latest all-electric performance machine. The Ioniq 6 N arrives as the second high-powered EV from Hyundai’s N division, following in the tracks of the Ioniq 5 N. Powered by dual electric motors putting out 650 PS and 770 Nm, the Ioniq 6 N surges from zero to 100 kmph in 3.2 seconds when Launch Control is engaged before topping out at 257 kmph.
The brand’s engineers have reworked the suspension geometry and introduced a new electronically controlled damping system with stroke sensors. Alongside the lowered roll centre and revised chassis balance, the performance-spec electric sedan offers increased grip and greater stability through corners particularly at higher speeds.
The drive system is backed by what Hyundai calls the N Battery – a thermal management setup designed for varied track environments. Battery cooling hardware has been upgraded, conditioning time has been cut down and performance under stress has been strengthened through improved energy flow regulation and coolant heater enhancements.
Aiding driver involvement is the N e-Shift software. It replicates stepped gear changes through virtual cues mimicking traditional performance car behaviour. Integrated fully with other features like Drift Optimizer, Grin Boost, Launch Control and Torque Distribution, it adds depth to throttle control and cornering dynamics. Complementing this is the N Active Sound+ suite allowing sound profiles to be tailored to individual driving moods – from sci-fi buzz to mechanical aggression. Inside the cabin, the Ambient Shift Light gives a visual representation of shifting points, amplifying the feeling of engagement.
On the user end, the N Track Manager interface allows drivers to build circuits, log lap times and compare runs through ghost mode – offering data readouts for those who want to extract the maximum from their sessions. The Drift Optimizer further refines the rear-end behaviour allowing personalisation of drift initiation and angle depending on surface grip and driver input.
Visually, the Ioniq 6 N receives a set of aerodynamic upgrades. A swan-neck rear spoiler, flared wheel arches and lowered stance enhance both airflow management and aesthetic aggression. It also debuts a new finish – Performance Blue Pearl – an evolution of the brand’s signature hue with added depth and metallic texture.
Built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, the car’s underpinnings support both its straight-line acceleration and its cornering characteristics. With a rigid architecture and carefully distributed weight, the structure underscores the dynamic emphasis the N division has placed on its EVs.
The Ioniq 6 N is about reconnecting the driver to the machine through layers of software and hardware control. Its sound feedback, shift simulation, ambient lighting and suspension variability aim to heighten the sensory experience behind the wheel. Back at the Goodwood paddock, Hyundai’s presence stretches beyond the new debut. A collection of N-branded machines are on display from the WRC Rally 1 Hybrid to earlier N-badged models, and the recently unveiled Ioniq 5 N TA Spec.
Hyundai has also set up a customer-focused pavilion near the hillclimb start line where an interactive pass unlocks access to a private grandstand and limited edition merchandise. The public display is timed around the ‘N Moment’, a synchronised run of Hyundai N machines climbing the hill including the Ioniq 6 N. The new model will also come with an optional line of N performance parts as well.
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