Hyundai IONIQ 6 N: the electric sports car that says No to France
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- 11/07/2025 9:19
We were waiting for it, we were watching it, we were guessing it. But we will never see this Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.
Presented with great fanfare at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the new Hyundai IONIQ 6 N embodies the culmination of the Korean brand’s “N” strategy in the field of electric performance. Two years after the IONIQ 5 N, this second 100% electric model designed for the road and track combines cutting-edge technology, a bold temperament, and a refined design. The catch? It will not come to France. Hyundai has indeed decided to remove the IONIQ 6 from its French catalog due to insufficient demand.
And yet, this IONIQ 6 N has everything to seduce. Powered by two motors producing 650 hp (478 kW) and 770 Nm of torque, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds thanks to the N Launch Control mode and reaches a top speed of 257 km/h. A complete set of technological features allows the car’s behavior to be adapted to all situations, including race-sensor-controlled suspensions, a N Drift Optimizer function for fans of controlled drifting, and the N e-Shift system that simulates a gearbox for a more mechanical feel.
A Hyundai N philosophy focused on pleasure
The sensory experience is at the heart of the project. Custom sounds through the N Active Sound+, interactive N Ambient Shift Light interior lighting, performance management interface on track with real-time telemetry data… the IONIQ 6 N is as much about experiencing it as it is about driving it.
In terms of style, it adopts a more radical look than the standard version, with a specific body kit, a rear wing with swan neck supports, and an exclusive Performance Blue Pearl color. All while maintaining true versatility for everyday use.
Hyundai claims to want to redefine the electric sports car by relying on its experience in competition, particularly in the various Touring championships and in WRC where it shines. With the IONIQ 6 N, it undoubtedly achieves this. However, this model will not cross French borders. A frustration for discerning enthusiasts, while other European markets will be able to enjoy this little pleasure toy. A sensational move… but a bitter taste for France.
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