- Spy photographers have snapped revealing new pictures of the upcoming Ioniq 6 N.
- It’s set to debut next year with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system delivering up to 641 hp.
- The high-performance model also previews the styling changes coming to the facelifted sedan.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has struggled to connect with buyers, but enthusiasts are in for a treat as the company is working on a high-performance N variant. A prototype was recently spied undergoing testing in Europe and there’s a lot to unpack.
Starting outside, we can see an all-new front end that will be shared with the facelifted sedan. It’s a radical departure as the droopy headlights will be replaced by split lighting units. Like the Sonata, the car will have a seamless horizon lamp that sits above slender main beams.
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Further below, there’s a sporty front bumper with vertical air curtains as well as a prominent central intake. This could be unique to the N variant as previous prototypes were more conservative.
The go fast looks continue further back as we can see lightweight wheels that are backed up by a high-performance braking system with red calipers. They’re joined by aggressive side skirts and side camera mirrors.
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Of course, the real star is the low-mounted wing. Designers also gave the model a revamped rear end, which appears to have a taller spoiler. We can also see a new bumper and updated lighting units.
Spy photographers didn’t get a look inside, but it’s possible the model could follow in the footsteps of the facelifted Ioniq 5. If that’s the case, the car could be equipped with a new steering wheel, an updated center console, and added physical switchgear.
The flagship Ioniq 6 is expected to use the same powertrain as the high-performance Ioniq 5 N. It has an 84 kWh battery pack, which feeds a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 601 hp (448 kW / 609 PS) and 545 lb-ft (739 Nm) of torque. However, an N Grin Boost function temporarily increases the output to 641 hp (478 kW / 650 PS) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm). This enables the hatch to accelerate from 0-60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.25 seconds before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 162 mph (261 km/h).
