Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Spotted For The First Time Ever

The Ioniq 6 will be the second EV from the Korean auto giant to get the N trim after the famed Ioniq 5.

The performance-focused Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has been spotted for the first time ever. Note that N is the special department of Hyundai. It caters to the absolutely hardcore driving freaks. This arm of Hyundai has been making impressive products since 2012. Interestingly, it has even entered the electric era and we already have the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. In fact, it has impressed car experts and owners all over the globe. Now, the Ioniq 6 will be the second N product in the lineup.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Spotted

This image comes to us courtesy of AutoSpy. It captures the heavily camouflaged electric fastback at a charging station. In fact, there are three EVs parked side-by-side. The hawk-eyed among you will have already spotted the N-branded aerodynamic alloy wheels. Their design is very much in line with what we often witness in electric cars. Tires are key active components in ensuring a low drag coefficient to maximize range.

The overall silhouette of the Ioniq 6 resembles the existing model. Interestingly, the two EVs on the far side are the existing models. However, the one with the covers is the N or the updated Ioniq 6. Via the spy media, we know that the updated version of the Ioniq 6 will incorporate split-LED headlamps in contrast to a single panel like on the current model. This will invariably result in a redesigned front bumper and fascia.

The powertrain will likely be the same as the Ioniq 5 N, albeit with a few tweaks. The Ioniq 5 N uses a larger 84 kWh (up from 77.4 kWh) to power two electric motors for an all-wheel-drive configuration. It produces a mammoth 601 hp (641 hp with N Grin Boost) and 739 Nm (545 lb-ft) of peak power and torque. This enables an explosive sprint from 0 to 97 kmph (60 mph) in just 3.25 seconds. In addition to this mill, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will even get N-specific equipment including Race Mode, Launch Control, N Grin Boost, Drift Optimizer, etc.

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Hyundai Motor Company is already leading the race for EVs among the legacy carmakers. Its bespoke E-GMP architecture has been instrumental in this success story. It has spawned not just Hyundai cars, but also Kia and Genesis electric cars. With the critical acclaim that Hyundai and Kia EVs have received globally, their sales are rising in all parts of the world where they are on sale. With constant push to come up with facelifts, updates and special models of the already successful EVs, the future looks bright. We just have to wait a bit longer to witness the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N in the flesh.