2024 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N DETAILED REVIEW: RIP MODEL Y PERFORMANCE

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The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is hailed as a groundbreaking performance EV, potentially setting a new benchmark in its class. The reviewer highlights its exceptional track performance, noting its ability to deliver repeatable acceleration and braking without significant fade, outperforming rivals like the Tesla Model Y Performance and Mustang Mach-E GT. The vehicle's advanced thermal management, torque vectoring, and electronic limited-slip differential contribute to its impressive on-track capabilities. While praised for its driving dynamics and driver engagement, the reviewer also points out some practical drawbacks, such as increased energy consumption compared to less performance-oriented EVs and a less practical cargo area than the Model Y. The interior receives updates, including a new infotainment system, but the manual seat adjustment for a car at this price point is questioned, though justified by the desire for a lower seating position. Overall, the Ioniq 5 N is presented as a highly capable and exhilarating performance machine, albeit with compromises inherent to its high-performance nature.