VIDEO – A Hyundai for the Kings of Drift
This page is translated from the original post "VIDÉ0 – Une Hyundai pour les rois du Drift" in French.
- 09/01/2025 9:20
Hyundai unveils in a video an IONIQ 5 N “DK Edition” developed in collaboration with a Drift legend.
The upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon will be an opportunity for Hyundai to showcase a new spectacular version of its IONIQ 5 N dedicated to high-speed sliding, the Drift. This high-performance electric model, already praised as a benchmark in the affordable electric sports segment, could take a new step forward through a collaboration with Keiichi Tsuchiya, a legendary driver and master of drift nicknamed “DK” for Drift King.
In a short teaser video, Tsuchiya mentions “another level reached” before showing the vehicle in action in a few quick shots. The most striking element? An enormous rear wing in Drift style.
For now, it is unknown whether this special version will be a one-off model for the salon, a limited series reserved for the Japanese market, or a new variant added to the IONIQ 5 N lineup. Special editions linked to famous drivers are rare but not unprecedented. For example, the Mitsubishi Evo VI Tommi Mäkinen Edition or the Toyota GR Yaris dedicated to our national rally hero Sébastien Ogier!
Keiichi Tsuchiya, 68, remains an icon in motorsport, notably for popularizing Drift. Double category winner at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and second overall in 1999, his influence extends beyond the world of Drift. Now, his name could be associated with a Hyundai that will inspire a new generation of fans.
The official reveal of the IONIQ 5 N DK Edition is scheduled for tomorrow at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Hyundai promises to share more details at that time, but we are already big fans of the Korean automaker’s approach, which proves more each day that electric cars have enormous Fun potential!
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