“Our engineers have done such a good job at looking at what is electronic – the steering, damping, throttle, regenerative braking – and creating algorithms to connect that. There’s lots more we can play with.”
Through this system, Hyundai will be able not just to mimic a different form of petrol engine through the speakers and paddle shifters, but also to map the throttle to feel different as you accelerate. It means there’s no need to develop a brand-new powertrain, as you would in a traditional high-performance ICE model.
So while the 6 N will have a different personality, we expect that it’ll use the same fundamental powertrain as the 5 N, a dual-motor set-up with 641bhp. The battery pack will also probably be the same as the 5 N’s 84kWh unit, and the car will be able to sprint to 62mph in around 3.4 seconds.
In terms of chassis hardware, the 6 N will still have a coil-spring suspension set-up, but given the saloon’s lower centre of gravity, it could be even more engaging to drive than the more upright 5.
Inside, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will probably pick up more sporty design elements, such as the 5 N’s new steering wheel and bucket seats. However, the basic interior architecture won’t change too much, and the standard Ioniq 6 already feels quite cosseting, thanks to its large centre console.
The new model will be revealed in full this July, with sales kicking off in the third quarter of the year and the first cars reaching customers towards the end of 2025.
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