FIRST DRIVE: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, 641bhp Hyper-Hatch! | Top Gear

People criticize IONIQ 5N by its sound and clutch are all fake. However, it is an option that only Hyundai can provide that other companies do not. The EU will ban the sale of internal combustion engines within a few decades, and not only in the EU, but in many countries as well. In this situation, Hyundai's attempt to transplant the advantages of the internal combustion engine into an electric vehicle deserves praise. Also, they work very well and make the driving experience smoother and enhance the fun. These options can be turned off at any time, and the '650hp' & '0-100 in 3.4 sec' BEAST can be transformed into the normal IONIQ 5, one of the best family EVs, anytime. It has all the same conveniences such as enormous interior space and V2L. The best part of the IONIQ 5N is not numbers like '0-100 3.4sec' or '650hp' (although it is already powerful enough). Ilt has the best driving feel and cornering and tremendous chassis performance of any EV under $100K currently. IONIQ 5N recorded a lap time of 7min 45sec at the Nürburgring. It is similar to Porsche Taycan and Model S Plaid. EV's output drastically decreases after driving at maximum speed a few times due to the heat of the battery. However, the IONIQ 5N remains fine even if driven at full power all day. Hyundai may not the best in EV technology, but it has the world's best technology in battery heat management. Tesla's '1000hp' is only a peak number. I think sustainability of power is more important. If this car was made by a German brand like BMW it would start at at least $150K. But IONIQ 5N starts at $65K. This is by far the best value options for anyone considering a sporty EV.

Never thought I would hear the day someone say they have a stock 641 hp Hyundai

Hyundai Ioniq 5N récord de 7 minutos y 45 segundos, pero lo que es muy impresionante es que los frenos no se cansan durante una ronda de Nurburgring y que la temperatura de la batería se mantiene entre 55 y 60. grados, manteniendo al 100% la potencia del motor. Esta tecnología es una locura. El trackpack Model S Plaid de Tesla y el Porsche Taycan muestran que la temperatura de la batería se dispara como loca incluso antes de dar una vuelta en Nurburgring, que la potencia del motor se reduce a la mitad, y los frenos se estiran y muestran que el vehículo es empujado hacia atrás. El concepto de enfriar el calor de la batería mediante frenado regenerativo fue desarrollado por primera vez por Hyundai, y ni siquiera Tesla puede imitarlo. Hay que reconocer que es una tecnología que no se puede imitar. Mercedes impresionado por esto - Mercedes y Volkswagen firman E - acuerdo de suministro de GMP con Hyundai Motor Group

I went from saying no I would never buy a Hyundai to absolutely loving them and everything they are doing I currently own a 2022 Elantra N and when I was buying it all the people I know told me to not get it because it was a Hyundai but I chose to not listen to them because I absolutely loved how much character the car had and now all of there cars are getting this uniqueness to them and it makes them so much more special. now personally I'm not a fan of electric just because I want my car to make noise and artificial noise doesn't work for me. But I am very happy that they understand people want noise and are trying to address that problem with electric Honestly Hyundai is a completely different animal then they used to be and are now making all the right steps.

This N e-SHIFT is such a stupid but fantastic idea and well executed! Hyundai is really pioneering the sports EV cars

Hyundai is really making the biggest leaps in brand appearance

I test drove this car a few days ago and it is a lot of fun indeed! The fake shifting and engine noise serve a good purpose in connecting you to the car more, and even my family, who test drove it with me, liked the engine noise the best of all the sounds. It sounds silly, but it helps to make the transition fun and engaging. The car is a bit high and heavy for a sports car (I usually drive an Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce), but the engineers have done a remarkable job with this car. And for that alone it is worth considering.

The N eshift feature is so amazing... getting all the feel of a transmission car with no transmission is insane.. kudos to Hyundai for integrating a innovative feature

You left out the most important feature. The bucket seats are both ventilated and heated. This is a revolution.

Much respect to Hyundai for pushing the envelope and bringing loads of innovation and performance.

At last. All those who say Hyundai is a rubbish brand have no idea what they're on about. The N machines they produce can only be made by people with true passion and incredible engineering knowhow. The world's most iconic performance car brands come from the same DNA, with a desire to build great driver's cars. The beginnings may be different but the results speak for themselves.

To top this all ladies and gentlemen, it’s not expensive to charge it. Sub £20 from empty on home chargers for all that fun. Granted I bet it’ll only do an hour on track! But realistically over 200 miles of travel range. Expensive to buy but for the equivalent 600bhp machine the fueling cost is crazy good value. I’d be hard set to choose this over an A45 AMG for the same money for instance (mainly on noise). But when you weigh in all the extras, the convenience factor and how cheap it is to run one… it’s genuinely a clear contender if you love a lot of toys to play with, and have charging facilities at home. Very well done Hyundai

I will always get behind a manufacturer's efforts to make their cars more fun. I'm glad Hyundai is doing this and it seems to "fit" within the N mantra that Hyundai has created thus far. Good job, Hyundai.

I must say I've never been more impressed with any electric hot hatch in my life a job well done to hyundai

Its gotta get an award for Innovative car of the year! what I'd like to see offered, and it probably will be in coming versions , is a Better attempt at the ignition sound reproduction... and More ignition choices...the current one does sound alot like a videogame, though when combined with all the Other factors they added to create driver involvement, it is amazing indeed!... more ignition sound options Hyundai!.

The N e-Shift is actually more useful than I thought. This gives you more power control on twisty roads.

As a die hard ICE fan boy, I don't like that EVs are the future BUT, if it is, and it's unavoidable, this Hyundai N stuff is the direction I'd like to see. This is so cool, and so much kudos to Hyundai for trying to pump in emotion to EVs. They are really on to something here! Amazing.

Not going to lie, the E-shift is really cool. Most of my gripes with EVs isn't really the lack of sound, it's more the lack of engagement. Even if this feature is essentially useless performance wise and actually like worse for times and performance driving in general, the engagement and fun of it is worth it. Cars like this are supposed to be fun, so I'm glad Hyundai realized this and injected some video game type fun into the thing.

That thing is a beast!! Hyundai!? Who’d ever thought Hyundai was going to have a super car performance to beat the best of super car’s out there! Amazing!

As an owner of an current Ioniq 5, I am very excited for this. The current car is already very good on its own merrits, this just turns it up to 11! Amazing Job Hyundai, I will be a customer again.