Hyundai IONIQ 5 N: A Fire Baptism… in Sweden?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, expected at the end of 2023, will mark a new step in the electrification of the South Korean brand.

Hyundai announces extreme condition testing for its new IONIQ 5 N model, developed in partnership with Hyundai N division. The future vehicle will be 100% electric and all-wheel drive. It will give the vehicle excellent handling on challenging conditions such as ice or snow.

The vehicle is being put through rigorous testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. Hyundai N engineers are on high alert for any abnormal behavior of the car. It will face temperatures as low as -30°C.

In precarious grip conditions, engineers will need to pay attention to the vehicle’s responsiveness and driving comfort during testing. Moreover, the vehicle’s ability to operate in a safe and predictable manner in extreme cold conditions will also be scrutinized.

Scheduled for late 2023, this new model combines the company’s knowledge of electrification with the performance of a sports vehicle, making the IONIQ 5 N attractive and innovative.

What’s new with the IONIQ 5 N? 

The IONIQ 5 N will be the first production model under the N badge to feature all-wheel drive. Improved performance on the road, even in difficult conditions with low grip levels, is on the agenda.

Additionally, for drift enthusiasts, the N Drift Optimizer function will provide a new driving mode dedicated to drifting. This will be achieved through four factors: better torque distribution between the front and rear axles, torque level, suspension rigidity, steering torque, and the electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD).

In real conditions, here’s what we see:

Before developing the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, Hyundai N engineers unveiled the RM20e prototype and the Veloster N ETCR. All these new features in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N will allow the brand to stand out on the field.

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