Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: Spy photos of the electric sports sedan

After the N version of the Ioniq 5 crossover, Hyundai is also bringing a sporty version of the Ioniq 6 sedan to the market. The Ioniq 6 N is currently undergoing final testing, and the spy shots provide a glimpse of the new model.

“Hyundai is developing the Hyundai N in Europe as a pioneer of high-performance electric vehicles,” the South Korean said recently. “Our customers will benefit from technological advances that will make electric vehicles even more attractive in the future.”

The next step in the performance brand’s journey to an electric car version is the launch of the Ioniq 6 N, introduced in 2022 with the RN22e concept. Soon he shouted Motor vehicle it was spotted during testing at the brand’s technical center in Rüsselsheim and was simply dressed in light clothing. Visible changes include wider wheel arches, larger rims, red brake calipers, deeper side skirts, a larger rear spoiler and a more aggressive looking rear bumper.

Like regular variants, the Ioniq 6 N is based on the E-GMP electric vehicle platform. He gets a voice Motor vehicle it will use an 86 kWh battery powering an all-wheel drive system consisting of two 478 kW (650 hp) motors. Ioniq 5 N runs from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.5 seconds and more up to 260 km / h. The Ioniq 6 N could surpass those numbers thanks to its low profile and slim silhouette, according to reports.

The N version of the Ioniq 6 is expected to receive the same chassis upgrades as the Ioniq 5 N. These include improved brakes, stiffer and lower suspension and a transmission that mimics the behavior of the eight-speed brake transmission of the N combustion cars. Ioniq 6 N it can also receive the artificial exhaust sound of the Ioniq 5 N, which, in conjunction with the simulated transmission, is intended to convey the driving experience of a petrol sports car.