The N Division of Hyundai is one of the most advanced and performance-oriented automobile companies in the world.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has been spied testing with Elantra N in this latest image. N Division of Hyundai is a prominent player when talking about developing performance-oriented road-legal automobiles. The i20 N is a prime case in point which locks horns with the likes of Polo GTI and Honda Tyre-R in many parts of the world. At the moment, its Ioniq 5 has emerged as one of the most popular EVs on the planet bagging tons of prestigious awards. Hyundai’s N Division is now working on developing the performance-focused iteration of the Ioniq 5 as well.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Spied
These images showcase the Ioniq 5 N and Elantra N parked side by side. Elantra has been around for a long time in many international markets. In fact, it is already offered in the N guise and this is the testing of the latest-gen Elantra N. However, we concern ourselves with the Ioniq 5 N. It enters its final stage of testing at the iconic Nurburgring track. It will debut on July 13, 2023, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Hyundai has been launching teasers from the various phases of the development of this hot electric hatch.
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Specs
While there are no announcements regarding the powertrain of the Ioniq 5 N, it would make in excess of 600 hp of peak power, as per various reports online. In addition, many mechanical changes will be there to ensure an exhilarating performance. This includes two sets of 10,000 km endurance testing at the Nurburgring. Also, the main challenge with any performance EV is thermal management. The battery and its components must be at an optimal temperature range to ensure the highest performance. Hence, innovative cooling techniques will be developed. There will also be 400 mm disc brakes to harness the energy from regen braking.
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On top of that, engineers have also developed an N Active Sound and N e-Shift to mimic the throaty growls of a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine and an 8-speed DCT gearbox respectively. This is done to create an engaging atmosphere for the drivers who are used to driving hot hatches. In fact, the sound system will be capable of producing pops and bangs along with supersonic fighter jet sound. All in all, it would be interesting to see the futuristic electric version of the legendary N division of Hyundai Motor Group.
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What We Think
Since every sort of electric car is being developed, it is natural that we would get the electric versions of our popular road-legal performance cars as well. The instant torque of EVs is surely a positive to sequester incredible acceleration. But the challenges include the battery and thermal management systems. Performance scenarios often involved driving vehicles to their limits and that is where the most heat is produced. If appropriate cooling systems are developed to tackle that issue, the future of performance cars would be completely different.
