Photography Courtesy Hyundai
And before you ask, yes, the simulated shifting, engine note and haptic enhancements are all turn-offable.
However, hot take: Simulated engine notes and haptic feedback are cool and can enhance the driving experience if properly implemented.
Ever drive a car with “Corner Rascal capabilities?” You’ll soon be able to now that Hyundai has officially unveiled the Ioniq 5 N during the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
We know why you are here, so we’ll cut right to it: 600 horsepower (222 up front, 378 in the rear) and a 0-60 time of approximately 3.4 seconds. Similar to previous N models, the Ioniq 5 N gets a “N Grin Boost,” which can temporarily bump total output 641 horsepower for about 10 seconds.
The new high-performance EV also “elevates the three pillars of N performance,” which are apparently “Corner Rascal,” “Racetrack Capability’ and “Everyday Sportscar.”
More specifically, that means that Hyundai reinforced the Ioniq’s chassis with over 40 additional welding points and more than 6 feet of additional adhesives. The car even makes use of “World Rally Championship-inspired integrated drive axles as well as reinforced motor, battery and subframe mounts.”
In addition to the N Grin Boost mentioned earlier, Hyundai also boasts that the Ioniq 5 N “sets a new benchmark for thermal management in severe racetrack conditions.”
The enhanced battery thermal management system, with increased cooling area, better motor oil cooler and battery chiller. The independent radiators for the battery and motor maximize IONIQ 5 N’s resistance to performance degradation before and during intense track driving.
Before driving, the driver can utilize N Battery Pre-conditioning to optimize the battery cells to the most power-efficient temperature by choosing between ‘Drag’ mode for a short burst of full power or ‘Track’ mode that optimizes the lowest possible battery temperature for more laps.
For track driving, the Ioniq 5 N can make use of an “N Race” mode that’s intended to let the driver either prioritize maximum range (Endurance) or maximum performance (Sprint). Endurance limits peak power in an effort to slow the buildup of temperature, whereas Sprint offers maximum power intended to be used in shorter bursts.
The brakes even get a special N treatment, too, with “N Brake Regen” that offers up to 0.6 G of decelarative force.
Now for the controversial part. As part of that third pillar “Everyday Sportscar,” the Ioniq 5 N offers an “N e-shift” that simulates the eight-speed DCT used in current and previous ICE N models (like the Elantra and Veloster N). Working in conjunction with the N e-shift is the “N Active Sound +” which, as you probably guessed, can simulate a more engaging engine (motor?) note.
N Active Sound+ is paired with N e-shift to enhance the driving experience of EVs by creating a more engaging and exciting sensory experience for the driver. It incorporates a 10-speaker system (eight internal, two external) that offers three distinct sound themes. The ‘Ignition’ theme simulates the sound of N’s 2.0T engines and ‘Evolution’ provides a signature high-performance sound inspired by the RN22e. The ‘Supersonic’ theme is a unique concept inspired by twin-engine fighter jets, featuring variable volume during cornering. The objective of N Active Sound+ is to provide drivers with an acoustic reference to gauge the power being utilized.
No word yet on when we’ll see the Ioniq 5 N in dealerships, but here’s the spec sheet to hopefully hold you over until we learn more:
And before you ask, yes, the simulated shifting, engine note and haptic enhancements are all turn-offable.
However, hot take: Simulated engine notes and haptic feedback are cool and can enhance the driving experience if properly implemented.
Let the one who has never made zoomzoom neeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaarrrrrummmm sounds cast the first stone.
I'm eager to find out 3 key missing data points:
In reply to IKR :
I'd also add: how many laps until the batteries overheat/depelete?
The top trim Ioniq5 is close to $58k. This could be a $65-70k car...before the inevitably dealer markups
Specs and size line up with a Model Y Performance reasonably well. Except this has ~150hp more, and the Model Y Performance starts at just $54k these days which this seems unlikely to beat.
In reply to IKR :
They don't want us to know how much it weighs, is what I'm gathering from that omission.
It looks cool.
calteg said:In reply to IKR :
I'd also add: how many laps until the batteries overheat/depelete?
The top trim Ioniq5 is close to $58k. This could be a $65-70k car...before the inevitably dealer markups
Hyundai has said their target goal is two laps of the Nordshleife, which means 20+ minutes of track time.
Range will likely be better than the current Ionic 5 due the larger motors and the increased battery capacity. Weight is probably not going to be significantly different than the current 5, other than heavier brakes. That's roughly 4500 lbs in AWD form, not far off the current M5.
Keith Tanner said:calteg said:In reply to IKR :
I'd also add: how many laps until the batteries overheat/depelete?
The top trim Ioniq5 is close to $58k. This could be a $65-70k car...before the inevitably dealer markups
Hyundai has said their target goal is two laps of the Nordshleife, which means 20+ minutes of track time.
Range will likely be better than the current Ionic 5 due the larger motors and the increased battery capacity. Weight is probably not going to be significantly different than the current 5, other than heavier brakes. That's roughly 4500 lbs in AWD form, not far off the current M5.
Thanks for the information. I'm trying real hard not to be a Neanderthal when it comes to EVs but when I keep hearing curb weights of 4500+ lbs I have a hard time grasping how something like that will fare on more technical tracks with slower turns or even a twisty road. The Lotus, Colin Chapman, weight is evil is philosophy is stuck in my prehistoric brain
In reply to IKR :
The Caterham project is probably more relevant to your interests than a big CUV.
JG Pasterjak said:And before you ask, yes, the simulated shifting, engine note and haptic enhancements are all turn-offable.
My Toyobaru once had a top speed limiter like this, but one reflash later...
Edit: Whoops, somehow read "un-turn-offable" instead of "all turn-offable"...upgrade unlocked, sweet! 
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