NEW Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Review | The Best Car I've Driven*

*In 2024. And not for the reason you think.

Over 600hp and 770Nm (!) of torque means the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N isn't your average electric car. Using two electric motors and an 84kWh battery, this Hyundai has the performance to rival supercars, yet it looks like a beefed-up family hatchback. And that's not even the wildest thing about it.

With technology capable of simulating gear shifts and the feel and sound of a petrol engine, this Ioniq 5 N goes where no other EV (or car for that matter) has gone before. It promises to be as exciting as a petrol supercar, or as quiet and city-friendly as a standard Ioniq 5.

So has Hyundai created a car that can really do it all, or is this just a faker in a bold outfit? Join Sam Sheehan as he explains why there's so much more to this car than numbers and simulated sounds...

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was designed and tested thoroughly by Hyundai's N division at the Nurburgring. This team consists of engineers who were headed by Albert Biermann (legendary suspension and chassis engineer formerly of BMW for 30 years) before his retirement, which is why we have great expectations of this Ioniq 5 N despite the challenge of working around its 2.2-tonne weight. Could this be the new benchmark, not just for EV hatchbacks, but for all hot hatches? Sam Sheehan seems to think so. However, having also reviewed the Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce, he's keen to put these two in a head-to-head to find out which is the most effective at stretching a grin across his face. If you'd like to see that comparison, let us know in the comments.

Read our full review of this car: https://www.cinch.co.uk/used-cars/hyu...

Facts and stats
Performance:
Acceleration 0-62mph: 3.27 seconds (0-60 as tested) 3.4 seconds (officially)
Top Speed: 161mph
Power: 650hp with N Grin boost. 609hp without N Grin boost
Torque: 770Nm, 11-way adjustable front to rear distribution including a RWD only mode
Maximum RPM: 21,000
Weight: 2,200kg
Electronic Limited Slip Differential (e-LSD)
Braking: 400mm front disks with 4-piston calibers, 360mm rear disks. Passive brake cooling
Tyres: Bespoke Pirelli P-Zero performance tyres
Wheels: 21” forged aluminium alloy wheels

Battery and charging
Battery: 84 kWh 697 V lithium-ion
Charging: 240kW speed when connected to 350kW charger (DC)

Dimensions and practicality
Length: 4,715 mm
Width 1,940 mm
Height 1,585 mm
Bucket seats
ISOFIX ✅x2 (rear)
Number of doors: 5
Boot capacity/cargo volume: 480 L, 1,540 L with seat area

Connectivity and infotainment
12.3-inch infotainment display + 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster
Apple CarPlay (wired) and Android Auto integration
Bluetooth ✅
Wireless charging for phones ✅
USB-C charging ports ✅x3

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00:00 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review
00:33 Power and torque
00:44 Shocking weight
01:02 Design details
01:34 Price
02:02 The flaws that we love
03:03 POV
04:57 Handling
05:41 N mode settings
06:31 Range
06:55 Drift mode
07:25 0-60 test with Racelogic VBox
08:42 Conclusion
09:14 Why I love it

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