2024 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N - 641 HP ROAD AND TRACK DRIVE REVIEW

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The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N represents a significant leap in performance EVs, setting a new benchmark for the segment. The reviewer highlights its dual nature, excelling both on the road and the track. Key enhancements include double the horsepower of the standard IONIQ 5 (600 hp, 641 hp with boost), a significantly stiffer chassis, and extensive N-specific tuning. The N e-Shift system, which emulates manual transmission shifts with simulated pops, gurgles, and jolts, is lauded as a game-changer, adding emotional engagement to the EV driving experience. While the reviewer praises its track capability, adjustability, and the addictive sound, they note compromises such as the lack of a glass roof and power seats in North America. Range is also reduced, with an unofficial estimate of 335 km compared to the standard model's 410 km, though real-world efficiency was better than expected. The reviewer concludes that while not for everyone, the IONIQ 5 N is a more serious, high-tech, and faster performance machine, with no direct market comparison available.