Hyundai launches IONIQ 6 N within the UK with 641hp and enjoyable extras

Hyundai’s second efficiency EV is now accessible to order within the UK. The IONIQ 6 N delivers as much as 641 horsepower for a 0-62 mph time in simply 3.2 seconds, however the sporty EV gives rather more than simply uncooked energy.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 N costs and specs within the UK

A couple of months after the IONIQ 6 N made its world debut on the Goodwood Competition of Velocity final July, Hyundai launched the electrical sports activities automobile in its residence market of South Korea.

On Thursday, Hyundai opened orders for the UK, asserting costs and extra particulars. The IONIQ 6 N is priced at £65,800 ($88,700) on the street (OTR).

Powered by an 84 kWh battery, it has a driving vary of as much as 302 miles (487 km). Like the IONIQ 5 Nit’s outfitted with a twin motor powertrain, delivering as much as 641 hp (478.1 kW) and 545.8 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque.

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That’s when N Launch Management and N Grin Enhance are engaged. Hyundai’s N Grin Enhance offers a 10-second energy increase to unlock the car’s full potential on the push of a button. With out it, output drops to 601 horsepower and about 545 lb-ft of torque.

Whereas it gives lots of the similar options because the IONIQ 5 N, Hyundai has improved them for the IONIQ 6 N. The N e-Shift, a digital gear shift (VGS), and N Energetic Sound+ system have been upgraded with shorter gear ratios and {hardware} upgrades.

With fashions now rolling out throughout South Korea, we acquired a have a look at among the new IONIQ 6 N options in motion this week (see the video right here), together with the e-Shift and N Energetic Sound+ techniques.

Different enjoyable options embrace customizable N-Dift Optimized and N Race modes, and Pre-Loaded Racetrack Maps (or you possibly can create your individual).

Inside, the inside is “optimized for high-performance driving” with unique bucket seats and N metallic pedals. It additionally contains an N emblem welcome lighting on the entrance seats and Hyundai’s newest ccNC infotainment system. To prime it off, Hyundai included an Augmented Actuality Head-Up Show (HUD).

Measuring 4,935 mm in size, 1,940 in width, and 1,495 mm in peak, with a wheelbase of two,965 mm, the IONIQ 6 N is in regards to the measurement of the Porsche Taycan and BMW M3, however considerably cheaper.

We must always be taught costs for the US quickly. For the reason that present most costly IONIQ 6 Restricted begins at $51,100, the efficiency N trim will seemingly be priced round $65,000 to $70,000. The 2025 IONIQ 5 N begins at $66,200.