- Hotter Ioniq 6 N is within the works
- Right here we see it on the observe
- That is our greatest look but on the N model of the Ioniq 6
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 is among the most unique-looking automobiles you could purchase right this moment, and it’s going to turn out to be much more putting as soon as the facelifted model is revealed with its two-tiered entrance fascia. This may coincide with the launch of a performance-oriented model anticipated to be referred to as the Ioniq 6 N, which was not too long ago noticed doing laps of the Nurburgring Nordschleife.
The camouflaged prototype on this video posted by KoreanCarBlog TV provides us our greatest look but on the scorching Ioniq 6, and we are able to make out a lot of the adjustments. We get to see the automobile being pushed aggressively across the Nurburgring Nordschleife, showcasing its swiftness and surefooted dealing with across the famed observe’s over 100 technical turns—it seems just like the observe is its pure habitat.
Making an attempt to mentally peel away the camouflage, we are able to nearly make out the revised entrance design, which is able to probably function a slim full-width mild bar and separate mild clusters under. That’s just like the newest Kona crossover, and it’ll utterly remodel the look of the Ioniq 6. Whether or not it’s for the higher, you’ll be able to inform us within the feedback.
Like every true efficiency automobile, the Ioniq 6 N may have an elevated observe width to enhance cornering stability and widened fenders to accommodate wider tires. It’s going to additionally function extra distinguished aspect skirts to tie all of it collectively and assist give it a extra planted stance. The entrance bumper seems prefer it has an enormous rectangular consumption with slats that isn’t coated by camouflage, so it will probably keep the identical within the remaining automobile.
The rear finish will get additional aero components over the common mannequin, which solely has a small ducktail spoiler that does little to assist the automobile keep glued to the street at excessive speeds. Hyundai has made this ducktail significantly bigger on the N, and it’s complemented by an enormous wing that appears a bit like an arch from the rear because it follows the curvature of the automobile’s tapering rear finish.
The prototype additionally had cameras as a substitute of mirrors (which will likely be obtainable the place authorized) and massive brake rotors gripped by giant pink calipers that would simply be seen via the gloss black wheels. These will not be remaining, although, and Hyundai will give the completed automobile a special and extra aggressive wheel design.
Between its already distinctive design, the adjustments introduced by the facelift, and the additional N go-faster bits, that is going to be one very noticeable automobile when it comes out. It’s going to have efficiency to match its radical look, with energy and torque figures anticipated to reflect these of the Ioniq 5 N.
Nonetheless, with its decrease weight, extra aerodynamic physique and higher cornering means, we count on the Ioniq 6 N to be a significantly faster observe automobile than the new Ioniq 5. It’s going to immediately turn out to be a finances Porsche Taycan challenger with straight-line efficiency to beat the 4S model of Germany’s sportiest electrical sedan for lots much less cash.
We additionally count on Hyundai to maintain the simulated gears and engine sound from the Ioniq 5 N. This may occasionally not attraction to everybody, and we too had been skeptical at first, however we really discovered it to be fairly an amusing function when we examined the Ioniq 5 N. The producer hasn’t introduced a transparent timeline for when it plans to unveil the Ioniq 6 N, however it should most likely be within the subsequent few months (presumably early subsequent 12 months) and it could or might not coincide with the revealing common mannequin facelift.
