Hyundai has come a long way since their early days of slinging cars for bottom dollar. Case in point, the brand’s latest and hottest electric car starts at $66,100, excluding a $1,375 destination charge, and can hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 3.25 seconds.
We’re talking about the 2025 Ioniq 5 N, which will arrive at U.S. dealerships later this month. When it does, the model will become the most expensive Hyundai sold in America.
Essentially a hot hatch masquerading as a high-performance crossover, the Ioniq 5 N makes its intentions known thanks to an aggressive front fascia. The model also wears a front splitter, aerodynamic side skirts, and Luminous Orange accents.
They’re joined by a sportier rear end with a unique spoiler and a triangular third brake light. The car is also lower, wider, and longer than its mainstream counterpart. On top of that, there’s a massive diffuser and 21-inch forged aluminum wheels wrapped in Pirelli P Zero summer tires.
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Hyundai hasn’t said much about the US-spec interior, but it has a sports steering wheel, a wireless smartphone charger, and Performance Blue accents. They’re joined by a freestanding display that houses a digital instrument cluster and an infotainment system.
The N seats are the star of the show as they’re heavily bolstered and positioned lower than in the regular model. They also boast heating and ventilation as well as illuminated N logos in the backrests.
While Hyundai was surprisingly coy about equipment details, the brand focused extensively on performance. As a refresher, the model rides on the E-GMP platform and features an 84 kWh battery pack that feeds a dual-motor all-wheel drive system. The latter produces 601 hp (448 kW / 609 PS), although an N Grin Boost function temporarily increases the output to 641 hp (478 kW / 650 PS) for ten seconds at a time. This setup enables the model to rocket to 60 mph (96 km/h) in the blink of an eye, before hitting an electronically limited top speed of 162 mph (261 km/h).
The EPA range remains a mystery at this point, but the car can go from a 10% to 80% charge in 18 minutes when connected to a 350 kW DC fast charger.
Besides the high-performance powertrain, the Ioniq 5 N has a retuned steering system with a quicker ratio and enhanced feedback. The model also has a stiffer structure thanks to 42 additional weld points and 6.9-feet (2.1 meters) of additional structural adhesive. Engineers also added reinforced motor and battery mounts, beefier subframes, and so many N-branded features you’ll want to scream eNough.
Speaking of the latter, there’s an N Pedal, an N Drift Optimizer, and adjustable N Torque Distribution. Buyers will also find N Launch Control, N Active Sound+, and an N e-shift function that simulates an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
We can expect to learn full details shortly, but the Ioniq 5 N has a high-performance braking system with 15.75-inch (400 mm) front discs that are backed up by four-piston monobloc calipers. They’re joined by sizable 14.2 inchers (361 mm) out back.
