现代Ioniq5 N Revealed With 641 HP And Simulated DCT Gearbox

There are other ICE-derived features, too, like simulated sounds (including a combustion engine andfighter jet-inspired Supersonicsounds) and asimulated transmission. Dubbed N e-shift, the system simulates the behavior of Hyundai's eight-speed DCT, controlling motor torque deployment and creating a jolt between 'shifts' for added layers of interaction. The Ioniq 5 N will also alter engine braking and brake regen (N Brake Regen) to mimic the chosen 'gear,' with peak regen resulting in 0.6G of negative acceleration, the highest of any brake regen system currently in road use.

This system also fades on the regen sharper on corner entry to initiate rotation and make the Ioniq 5 N feel lighter than its undisclosed weight - which we've been told is higher than the normal N due to mechanical upgrades.

The mechanical brakes are equally impressive, measuring 400mm (15.75 inches) up front and 360mm (14.17 in) at the rear. High-friction pads clamp down with the aid of four-piston monoblock calipers up front. The lightweight discs are a hybrid construction, and Hyundai says brake regen nullifies the need for carbon-ceramic brakes.

Based on the E-GMP platform, the Ioniq 5 N has an 800-volt architecture, enabling fast charging and rapid discharge. But the platform has also been strengthened with 42 additional welding points and an extra 82.6 inches of structural adhesive to stiffen things. The motor and battery mounts have also been reinforced, as have the front and rear subframes.

A new 84-kilowatt-hour battery - the highest capacity in a Hyundai to date - can be charged at rapid rates, recouping 10-80% charge in as little as 18 minutes. N Race mode also helps optimize battery temperature and regen/discharge rates to help you stay on track for longer.

At each corner, an electronically controlled suspension system adjusts damping based on drive modes and the road beneath you. Other systems which have been developed with the race track in mind include the dedicated battery cooling system for track use, as well as oil cooling systems with more efficient radiator packaging and larger surface areas.

Hyundai N's styling language is pretty predictable, but that just means the Ioniq 5 N looks as good as we originally envisioned it would.

At the front, it wears what is touted as an "N Mask graphic fascia," basically a new front end with blacked-out elements, a new front bumper and splitter, and a slatted horizontal bar with a Luminous Orange Matte central marker (it looks red, but Hyundai swears it's orange) which is mirrored at the rear. This colored accent is replicated along the bottom of the front fascia, spanning the full width of the splitter, which has upturned outer edges with Active Air Flaps for enhanced brake cooling.

低(两英寸宽),新的保险杠the Ioniq 5 N longer than base models by an inch up front and just more than two at the rear. This is visible in the side profile, but a slight lowering of the suspension and flared arches filled by 21-inch forged alloy wheels make the proportions look more hot hatch than crossover.

At the rear, the wing-type roof spoiler has a central divot with the high-mounted brake light, while lower down, brake extraction vents finished in black lend width to the chunky bumpers. A rear diffuser gets a racecar-style central fog light and gets the same orange treatment as the front lip.

Ten colors are offered, including the brand's signature Performance Blue, which is available for the first time in both gloss and matte finishes.

The cabin of the Ioniq 5 N immediately sets itself apart from its siblings with a dark theme. Hyundai says a racing concept inspired the cabin, and testing occurredalongside the current Hyundai WRC car. Important elements here include a lowered seating position (nearly an inch lower) in new racing bucket seats with a pixel design and either cloth/leather or a combination of Eco Alcantara (recycled) and leather.

From atop this perch, the driver clasps an all-new N steering wheel. The tiller houses N buttons for pre-programmed driving modes, while a red button positioned at the 3 o'clock mark lets you deploy the full power of N Grin Boost mode. Paddles behind the wheel help you control the N e-shift and N Pedal functions mentioned above.

Additional padding for the knees and shins provides lateral support when on track.

Various modes can be controlled from the wheel and cabin, like Drag Mode pre-programming the battery for short bursts at full power and Track Mode for more laps. N Race has Sprint and Endurance modes, the latter reducing power by 10% and increasing brake regen, again for more laps.

Pricing, range, and US arrival will all be confirmed at a later date, but we expect a 2024 launch.