Chris Harris Drives the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N | An EV with a Sense of Humour
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Published 2024-02-18
The IONIQ 5 N is based on the now-familiar large ‘crossover’ hatchback, but features a strengthened body shell, and a fully revised chassis with more robust subframes and larger dampers. Most significantly, the electric motors produce up to 641HP and 568lb-ft of torque in boost mode, enabling a 0-62mph sprint time of just 3.4 seconds.
Not only that, but Hyundai’s engineers also went to work on the controls, improving the response and feedback through the wheel ahead of the driver, giving it – in Chris’ own words – “really, really good electric steering”. With a substantial mass not only to move but also to stop, it’s no surprise to find 400mm discs at the front and 360mm items at the rear, aided by improved cooling and a recalibrated regen system.
As the marque’s first high-performance EV, how does it stack up to electric models being produced by the likes of Porsche or Audi? And with so much space and pace, could it really be considered a worthy rival for the petrol-powered RS6 Avant? Watch the film to find out what Chris thought after driving this landmark electric car on track.
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All Comments (21)
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Harris... How could you miss the emulated 8 speed transmission feature?! I dont often say this but... DA HELL MAN!!!! Thats what we were all here to see! 😂
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Bloody hell Chris you missed to show the active sound and simulated gear shifts! That is really what I wanted to see your reaction on, is it just a useless gimmick or is it actually exciting????
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I got the blue one yesterday and I love it. Very fun to drive.
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“In a Hyundai” “In a Kia” No need to keep being shocked at these two, they have proven themselves to be a big game changer and have stepped up massively in the automotive world, they make awesome cars now, the old days of the 90s and early 2000s when these were considered a joke are now a point in history that has long gone.
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The IONIQ 5N is the only electric vehicle that can run on the track without stopping. Tesla, Porsche, Audi, and BMW will rather analyze the IONIQ 5N. And what's even more surprising is that Hyundai hasn't even brought out a real weapon yet. The eM platform, the successor to the E-GMP platform, is scheduled to appear. There will be many more great techniques, so you can look forward to it.
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Had my Ioniq 5 awd a couple of years now, still the best car I've owned, and that is already a quick car, I love this N version, the wife will never let me have one though 😂
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RS6 prices have become insane, £180k for a limited edition for some stickers and white rims 😂
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Can't wait to see my guy drift this beast Edit: Request for Chris redo the review, how could the engineers not inform him of simulated gears and Active Sound THAT DEFINES this car?! This is insane to me
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First EV that ive seen that i can say "Ye I'd have one of those"
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I love the standard version of this car, so this hot one is just wicked as far as my humble opinion is concerned. So much to admire about what Hyundai are doing here 😋
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If Harris says it’s good…. That’s good enough for me
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I love how Chris is at 90 degrees but just chatting away to the camera as if he is driving down a high street. Very talented driver, and amazing to watch. Always engaging.
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Outro song is - Gimme Noize by Jailed Jamie , Antic Mass , for those looking.
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Did not have a Hyundai being "more dynamic than an RS6" on my 2024 bingo card, I think a lot of the European and US manufacturers should be worried about what Kia/Hyundai are bringing
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Nice to see you at our local Sydney track
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Wicked car. HMG is doing a great job
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Haha mentioning the first left hander being a potentially crashy corner. There has definitely been some big ones there.
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I bought a fully specified Cupra Born as it was as close to a drivers car as I could get in a EV at the time and I love it. But if I had the money for one of these Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s I would get one in a flash. Nice drive around our Sydney circuit.
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I recently drove a Hyundai i10n line. Beast of a little car
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I feel like this review only scratched the surface of the 5N. Would love to see him talk about stuff like what it's like on the road or when you're trying to set a fast lap on a circuit
