As if the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N wasn’t already potent enough, the carmaker has teased a heavily modified version set to premiere at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 12 at 21:30 ET. The car looks to be dubbed the Ioniq 5 N NPX1 and could be the finished version of the single-make race car that Hyundai teased back in December.
The darkened teaser video was shared to social media and provides us with a good look at the comprehensive modifications made to the car. For starters, we can see that the NPX1 benefits from flared wheel arches at both the front and rear while also sporting a new front bumper with a more pronounced aerodynamic splitter.
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Additionally, the video shows that the new version of the Ioniq 5 N will sit on distinctive wheels wrapped in Pirelli rubber and sporting Performance Blue brake calipers. Plenty of upgrades have also been made to the rear of the car with the most obvious being the fitment of a massive wing and a race-ready diffuser to dramatically increase downforce over the rear wheels.
Upon first announcing the race version of the Ioniq 5 N last month, Hyundai said it would be 200-250 kg (441-551 lbs) lighter than the road-going car and include side and rear windows made from lightweight polycarbonate, bespoke adjustable suspension, upgraded brakes, and a set of racing slicks.
While it’s entirely possible the car Hyundai is bringing to the Tokyo Auto Salon is the production-ready version of this car, there’s also a possibility that the NPX1 could preview a series of performance parts that may be offered for the road-going model. Hyundai N owners have proven to be an enthusiastic bunch since the brand’s launch and plenty of aftermarket firms offer upgrades for current N models, so it would make sense for Hyundai to launch its own upgrades and accessories for its flagship model.