HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 N LAUNCHES! MY FIRST RIDE UP THE HILL AT GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED

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The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N made its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025, offering a first ride experience up the iconic hill climb. While the reviewer personally prefers the styling of the IONIQ 5, they acknowledge the IONIQ 6 N's more mature and stable driving dynamics, describing it as a "scalpel" compared to the IONIQ 5's "crazy ripping machine" character. Key upgrades over the standard IONIQ 6 include enhanced thermal management for prolonged high-performance driving, a stronger 7kW battery heater (compared to the IONIQ 5 N's 4kW), and performance-oriented N parts like a carbon diffuser and adjustable wing. The powertrain remains a dual-motor AWD setup with a ~84 kWh battery, capable of impressive charging speeds. The reviewer highlights the improved software for performance driving, noting the elimination of the need to press the NGB button for boost and a faster recovery strategy. While the interior remains largely black and similar to the IONIQ 5 N, the reviewer appreciates the "N road sense" feature. The car achieved a 53.7-second run up the hill, demonstrating its potent performance.