The Ioniq 5 N was just the beginning for Hyundai. The Korean manufacturer is determined to expand its range of battery-powered sports cars in the coming years with the launch of the Ioniq 6 N and the production version of the N Vision 74, the retro-looking concept unveiled in 2022. In the meantime, the Ioniq 6 N could arrive as early as 2025, with exaggeratedly sporty looks and even more engaging performance.
Formula N
Our rendering attempts to give shape to the lines of the Ioniq 6 N, based on both spy shots of the prototype from recent weeks and the RN22e concept.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, rendered by Motor1.com
In fact, Hyundai appears to have retained some of the distinctive features of the RN22e in the new Ioniq 6 N. These include the large wing and the distinctive red border on the splitter, the latter of which is now a signature of N models.
Compared to the standard version of the Ioniq 6, the N should have a redesigned bumper and sportier alloy wheels. The overall design should match that of the restyled Ioniq 6, expected in May 2025, while the N version will be unveiled in September of the same year, according to Korean sources.
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It will have at least 650 PS (and will be able to drift)
As for the Hyundai's power output, the RN22e has a 77.4 kWh battery and two electric motors for a total of 585 PS, but it's possible that the Ioniq 6 N will exceed that figure, with Hyundai able to go as high as 700 PS.
Hyundai RN22e
Thanks to a more aerodynamic design than the Ioniq 5 N and optimisations to the battery (which has a capacity of 84 kWh on the crossover), range could reach around 480 miles. In terms of price, the Ioniq 6 N is expected to start at around €80,000 (approx. £67,000), with an almost complete range of equipment, similar to that of the Ioniq 5 N.
We expect to see a number of technical solutions borrowed from the latter, such as N e-Shift, which simulates gear changes, different settings for 'artificial' sound, N Torque Distribution (to manage torque distribution between the front and rear axles) and N Drift Optimiser, to facilitate power drifts.
Gallery: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, rendered by Motor1.com
