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Ioniq 5 N 2023 appears in real image for the first time

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is quickly becoming a talking point in the electric vehicle world. Its 80s style with touches of the Lancia Delta Integrale won many admiring glances. To pique the public's interest in an electric car, the Korean automaker announced the N Performance Ioniq 5. Late last year, this car was first noticed at the Nurburgring.

The electric car still has all the best features of the Ioniq, including parametric pixel LED lights and a square rear end. N trim adds bolder front graphics, a front splitter and side skirts with red accents, wider wheel arch moldings and a large rear spoiler.

The electric car sits noticeably lower, with the big wheels pushed out for a wider stance. The interior will feature sport seats, a sportier steering wheel, red accents, darker trim colors and a series of "N" markings. The pedals will be decorated with light-alloy metal lining and the sills will be complemented by lighting. Plus, N-logo mats and customizable N-Performance mode buttons mounted on the Hyundai steering wheel.

The Ioniq 5 N gets stiffer, sportier suspension and grippy, low-profile Pirelli P Zero tires. In addition, the electric car will need more powerful brakes. The regular version of the Ioniq 5 offers up to 320 hp. in its most powerful form. The N version will up the ante with a high-performance electric powertrain shared with the e-GMP-based Kia EV6 GT sister car.

While the numbers have yet to be confirmed, a 77.4 kWh battery will power two electric motors, producing 577 hp. That level of power should be enough to get the Ioniq to 60mph in just 3.5 seconds, making it the first and fastest N-spec electrified product. The new electric car can be officially presented this year. The car can be positioned as a 2024 model with prices starting at $58,000.

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