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The Advertiser
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: Track-ready EV teased ahead of Goodwood debut
The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand's high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider stance applied to the regular version's controversial shape. A statement from Hyundai pointed to the streamliner sedan's 'aerodynamic' exterior including flared wheel arches and large rear spoiler, with a focus on high-speed stability and driving dynamics. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The pictures show design cues taken from the Hyundai RN22e concept car which strongly hinted at the performance flagship's final design using the pre-facelift Ioniq 6 as a base. A rolling test bed for Hyundai's high-performance N division, the RN22e boasted massive brake ducts and aero devices which – by the sounds of it – will make their way to the production Ioniq 6 N. The aero could make all the difference given the 6 N is expected to use the same dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as thecurrent Ioniq 5 N electric crossover, which produces 478kW/740Nm in N Grin Boost mode. That's more than the RN22e, which used an 800V architecture and an electric motor on each axle to make a combined 430kW/740Nm, and claim a top speed of 260km/h. While matching its boxy sibling's grunt, the Ioniq 6 N is also set to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N's $110,083 starting price before on-roads, which will make the electric performance sedan the most expensive model to ever wear the Hyundai badge so far – pending pricing and specifications of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electric SUV flagship. The Ioniq 5 N has proven a hit with enthusiasts as evidence a high-performance electric car can deliver similar driver involvement and engagement to that offered by conventional petrol-powered hot hatches. The regular Ioniq 6 – which uses the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – saw heavy discounting in 2024 after a 40 per cent sales decline resulted in just 357 new registrations for the year in Australia. Currently, the Ioniq 6 range starts from $67,300 before on-road costs for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Three model grades are available locally, with Dynamic and Epiq versions offered in both rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive. The updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range is due in local showrooms in the second half of 2025, with the hi-po N earmarked for launch in the new year. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest! MORE: Everything Hyundai Content originally sourced from: The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand's high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider stance applied to the regular version's controversial shape. A statement from Hyundai pointed to the streamliner sedan's 'aerodynamic' exterior including flared wheel arches and large rear spoiler, with a focus on high-speed stability and driving dynamics. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The pictures show design cues taken from the Hyundai RN22e concept car which strongly hinted at the performance flagship's final design using the pre-facelift Ioniq 6 as a base. A rolling test bed for Hyundai's high-performance N division, the RN22e boasted massive brake ducts and aero devices which – by the sounds of it – will make their way to the production Ioniq 6 N. The aero could make all the difference given the 6 N is expected to use the same dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as thecurrent Ioniq 5 N electric crossover, which produces 478kW/740Nm in N Grin Boost mode. That's more than the RN22e, which used an 800V architecture and an electric motor on each axle to make a combined 430kW/740Nm, and claim a top speed of 260km/h. While matching its boxy sibling's grunt, the Ioniq 6 N is also set to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N's $110,083 starting price before on-roads, which will make the electric performance sedan the most expensive model to ever wear the Hyundai badge so far – pending pricing and specifications of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electric SUV flagship. The Ioniq 5 N has proven a hit with enthusiasts as evidence a high-performance electric car can deliver similar driver involvement and engagement to that offered by conventional petrol-powered hot hatches. The regular Ioniq 6 – which uses the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – saw heavy discounting in 2024 after a 40 per cent sales decline resulted in just 357 new registrations for the year in Australia. Currently, the Ioniq 6 range starts from $67,300 before on-road costs for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Three model grades are available locally, with Dynamic and Epiq versions offered in both rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive. The updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range is due in local showrooms in the second half of 2025, with the hi-po N earmarked for launch in the new year. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest! MORE: Everything Hyundai Content originally sourced from: The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand's high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider stance applied to the regular version's controversial shape. A statement from Hyundai pointed to the streamliner sedan's 'aerodynamic' exterior including flared wheel arches and large rear spoiler, with a focus on high-speed stability and driving dynamics. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The pictures show design cues taken from the Hyundai RN22e concept car which strongly hinted at the performance flagship's final design using the pre-facelift Ioniq 6 as a base. A rolling test bed for Hyundai's high-performance N division, the RN22e boasted massive brake ducts and aero devices which – by the sounds of it – will make their way to the production Ioniq 6 N. The aero could make all the difference given the 6 N is expected to use the same dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as thecurrent Ioniq 5 N electric crossover, which produces 478kW/740Nm in N Grin Boost mode. That's more than the RN22e, which used an 800V architecture and an electric motor on each axle to make a combined 430kW/740Nm, and claim a top speed of 260km/h. While matching its boxy sibling's grunt, the Ioniq 6 N is also set to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N's $110,083 starting price before on-roads, which will make the electric performance sedan the most expensive model to ever wear the Hyundai badge so far – pending pricing and specifications of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electric SUV flagship. The Ioniq 5 N has proven a hit with enthusiasts as evidence a high-performance electric car can deliver similar driver involvement and engagement to that offered by conventional petrol-powered hot hatches. The regular Ioniq 6 – which uses the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – saw heavy discounting in 2024 after a 40 per cent sales decline resulted in just 357 new registrations for the year in Australia. Currently, the Ioniq 6 range starts from $67,300 before on-road costs for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Three model grades are available locally, with Dynamic and Epiq versions offered in both rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive. The updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range is due in local showrooms in the second half of 2025, with the hi-po N earmarked for launch in the new year. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest! MORE: Everything Hyundai Content originally sourced from: The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand's high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider stance applied to the regular version's controversial shape. A statement from Hyundai pointed to the streamliner sedan's 'aerodynamic' exterior including flared wheel arches and large rear spoiler, with a focus on high-speed stability and driving dynamics. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The pictures show design cues taken from the Hyundai RN22e concept car which strongly hinted at the performance flagship's final design using the pre-facelift Ioniq 6 as a base. A rolling test bed for Hyundai's high-performance N division, the RN22e boasted massive brake ducts and aero devices which – by the sounds of it – will make their way to the production Ioniq 6 N. The aero could make all the difference given the 6 N is expected to use the same dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as thecurrent Ioniq 5 N electric crossover, which produces 478kW/740Nm in N Grin Boost mode. That's more than the RN22e, which used an 800V architecture and an electric motor on each axle to make a combined 430kW/740Nm, and claim a top speed of 260km/h. While matching its boxy sibling's grunt, the Ioniq 6 N is also set to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N's $110,083 starting price before on-roads, which will make the electric performance sedan the most expensive model to ever wear the Hyundai badge so far – pending pricing and specifications of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electric SUV flagship. The Ioniq 5 N has proven a hit with enthusiasts as evidence a high-performance electric car can deliver similar driver involvement and engagement to that offered by conventional petrol-powered hot hatches. The regular Ioniq 6 – which uses the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – saw heavy discounting in 2024 after a 40 per cent sales decline resulted in just 357 new registrations for the year in Australia. Currently, the Ioniq 6 range starts from $67,300 before on-road costs for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Three model grades are available locally, with Dynamic and Epiq versions offered in both rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive. The updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range is due in local showrooms in the second half of 2025, with the hi-po N earmarked for launch in the new year. Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest! MORE: Everything Hyundai Content originally sourced from:
Auto Car
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Car
Hyundai's going after the BMW M3 with a track-ready super-saloon – and it's being revealed next month
Electric saloon's transformation into a BMW M3 alternative brings twin spoilers and big power boost Open gallery As well as aggressive aero set-up, the new N car swaps a Hyundai badge for model-specific branding Close News Hyundai has confirmed its new Ioniq 6 N performance saloon will be revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month. The company has also released new images of the hot saloon, showing its twin rear spoilers and a chunky diffuser influenced by the one fitted to the extreme RN22e concept car . Although not fully shown, the front end of the new Ioniq 6 N draws on the sporty new N Line variant of the standard Ioniq 6, which was updated earlier this year. The changes are intended to 'maintain aerodynamic performance while achieving a smoother, more refined silhouette', said Hyundai. Asked what else we can expect, Simon Loasby, vice president of Hyundai styling group, said: 'The huge wing. You've got all those curves on top so we need to counter the lift. "Compared to Ioniq 5 N, we've had the chance to widen the fenders (who doesn't love a wide body?) so it's got even more stance, even more squat and even more cool factory.' Inside, the Ioniq 6 N is expected to adopt key components from the Ioniq 5 N crossover, such as its three-spoke steering wheel with N-specific drive mode buttons, as well as its more supportive front bucket seats. Power is most likely to come from the same 641bhp dual-motor powertrain used by the Ioniq 5 N. This is capable of replicating the power delivery of an internal combustion engine mated to a dual-clutch sequential gearbox, complete with shift paddles for simulated gearchanges. It's possible that Hyundai will boost this set-up for the Ioniq 6 N, but a 0-62mph time of 3.4sec (as with the Ioniq 5 N) would put the saloon on a par with ICE mainstays such as the BMW M3. The Ioniq 5 N also packs an 84.0kWh battery that officially yields a range of 278 miles, although it's likely that the more aerodynamic Ioniq 6 N will boost this nearer to the 300-mile mark. The car is likely to arrive in UK showrooms this winter. Prices are predicted to start at just below £70,000. Join our WhatsApp community and be the first to read about the latest news and reviews wowing the car world. Our community is the best, easiest and most direct place to tap into the minds of Autocar, and if you join you'll also be treated to unique WhatsApp content. You can leave at any time after joining - check our full privacy policy here. Next Prev In partnership with
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Hyundai Is One Month From Making Electric Sedans Hotter Than Ever
Roughly three years ago, Hyundai had just launched its Ioniq 5 N performance crossover. Instead of slowing down, the Seoul-based automaker then revealed two exciting new concepts called the N Vision 74 and the RN22e. The former is meant to run on hydrogen and, therefore, may take a very long time to reach production, or never make it at all, but the latter was clearly a hardcore version of the then-new Ioniq 6. Now, Hyundai has revealed a batch of teaser images that give us a clearer look at the production design - and a date for the sedan's full reveal. There are few better places to get your new creation in front of the eyes of thousands of automotive enthusiasts at once than the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, so that's where the Ioniq 6 N will make its big debut. The UK event takes place over the weekend of July 10-13, 2025, and has been the site of several spectacular reveals over the years, including last year's mind-bending Red Bull RB17 track special, designed by the great Adrian Newey. We won't be getting a 15,000-rpm engine in the Ioniq 6 N electric sedan, so what can we expect? Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 N will embody the N brand's three core performance pillars: 'Corner Rascal,' 'Racetrack Capability,' and 'Everyday Sports Car.' That means it should be even more exciting than the tall Ioniq 5 N, an EV that has caused many a diehard combustion fan to rethink how fundamental an engine is to automotive excitement. That car offers up to 641 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque (though more could be possible here), along with several features that generate engagement, such as N e-Shift and N Active Sound+. Along with simulated shifts and sounds, we expect the Ioniq 6 N to be just as happy going sideways as a BMW M3, and with large wheels, a significant wing above a ducktail spoiler, and a sleek yet aggressive front end, it'll have just as much presence. We can't wait to see if its performance is as impressive as its styling. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
First look at hot Hyundai Ioniq 6 N ahead of July reveal
As well as aggressive aero set-up, the new N car swaps a Hyundai badge for model-specific branding Hyundai has released the first image of its new Ioniq 6 N performance saloon ahead of a full unveiling later this summer. Tucked in the background of a picture showing the new look of the regular Ioniq 6, it reveals the hot saloon has twin rear spoilers: a prominent duck-tail protruding from the leading edge of the boot plus a large wing mounted higher on the hatch. It also gets a chunky diffuser that draws on that fitted to the extreme RN22e concept car. Although Hyundai has yet to show the front end of the new Ioniq 6 N, it's likely to draw on the sporty new N Line variant of the saloon, with additions such as prominent colour-constrasting strakes in its front grille. The changes are intended to 'maintain aerodynamic performance while achieving a smoother, more refined silhouette', Hyundai said. Asked what else we can expect, Simon Loasby, vice president of Hyundai styling, said: 'The huge wing. You've got all those curves on top so we need to counter the lift. "Compared to Ioniq 5 N, we've had the chance to widen the fenders (who doesn't love a wide body?) so it's got even more stance, even more squat and even more cool factory.' Inside, the Ioniq 6 N is expected to borrow key components from the Ioniq 5 N crossover, such as its three-spoke steering wheel with N-specific drive-mode buttons, as well as its more supportive front bucket seats. Power is most likely to come from the same 641bhp dual-motor powertrain used by the Ioniq 5 N. This is capable of replicating the power delivery of an internal combustion engine mated to a dual-clutch sequential gearbox, complete with shift paddles for simulated gears. It's possible that Hyundai will boost this set-up for the Ioniq 6 N, but a 0-62mph time of 3.4sec (as in the Ioniq 5 N) would put the saloon on a par with ICE mainstays such as the BMW M3. The Ioniq 5 N also packs an 84.0kWh battery that officially yields a range of 278 miles, although it's likely that the more aerodynamic Ioniq 6 N will boost this nearer to the 300-mile mark. The hot saloon will be unveiled at July, Hyundai confirmed, suggesting it could make its debut at that month's Goodwood Festival of Speed. It's therefore likely to arrive in UK showrooms this winter. Prices are predicted to start just south of £70,000. ]]>
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Looks Slightly Less Weird, But It's Still Really Weird, And That's Good
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 instantly became one of the most divisive new car reveals in a long time when the covers were taken off back in 2022, and since then it has remained one of our favorite EVs of any sort, even if it has been far outpaced in terms of sales by its Ioniq 5 crossover sibling. Now Hyundai has released the first details and pictures of the facelifted Ioniq 6, and while its updated nose makes it look slightly less weird than the outgoing model, this electric sedan is still weird as hell, and that's a good thing. We need more weird cars. Unveiled at the Seoul Mobility Show in South Korea, the new Ioniq 6 is the latest car to get a split headlight design, ditching the expressive headlight housings of the pre-facelift model. Super thin running lights made up of four sections of square LEDs maintain the pixel design theme of every current Hyundai EV, with the actual headlights being small rectangular units at the top of the new front bumper, which looks like a robot fish mouth. A silver lip spoiler juts out like on a '60s muscle car, with large active aero flaps in the middle. The side sills are now black, and black cladding pieces added to the bottoms of the doors help make the lower body look sleeker. New directional wheel designs are a lot more attractive than the last ones, too. The overall look is less friendly, but still has a personality. Hyundai hasn't released any photos of the rear end yet, but it says the old whale tail CHMSL spoiler at the base of the rear window is gone, replaced by "an extended ducktail spoiler." Read more: All Aboard South Korea's New $100 Billion Baby-Making Trains As with the updated Ioniq 5 that was revealed last year, the Ioniq 6 now gains an N Line variant with sportier looks that Hyundai says were inspired by the RN22e concept that was shown in 2022. The N Line's front bumper has a large lower grille flanked by wing-like elements, and a deeper side skirt design. It also gets more black sections at the rear, and a two-dimensional pixel light design. The RN22e also served as a preview for the Ioniq 6 N, which Hyundai has now not only officially teased but given a reveal timeline for: July of this year. In the back of the image at the top of this story you can see the Ioniq 6 N's tail end, which has a dramatic bumper design and a fairly large wing on top of the tailgate. It looks, in three words, sick as hell. The Ioniq 6 N should share its powertrain and performance tech features with the Ioniq 5 N, which would mean 641 horsepower, a drift mode, simulated gear shifts and engine noises, and all sorts of other goodies. I hope Hyundai gives the 6 even more power, though. The interior design has seen fewer changes, but the improvements are meaningful. A redesigned center console has a cleaner button layout and new cupholders, and the climate control panel in the dashboard is bigger. Sadly Hyundai got rid of the two-spoke steering wheel in favor of a more normal one, but thankfully the door panels maintain their strange designs, though Hyundai says the materials have been improved. It'll also have an updated infotainment system and USB-C ports, finally. The N Line will probably get sportier-looking materials and seat designs, while the actual N should have some rad fixed-back seats like in the Ioniq 5 N. Hyundai, you should also offer the Ioniq 6 N with no back seat, like the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. And before you ask, no, we probably still won't get the side-view camera mirrors in the United States. In U.S.-spec Ioniq 6s, those interior displays will be replaced by wing extensions of the dashboard design as on the current model. No specs or other details have been given by Hyundai yet; expect more announcements in the coming weeks, with a U.S.-specific reveal to come in a few months. As with the Ioniq 5 facelift, expect slightly larger batteries and other powertrain enhancements for an even longer range, and new tech and convenience features. It should also gain the Tesla-style NACS charging port, though like Hyundai's other 800-volt EVs, you'll be able to get faster charging times out of a non-Tesla charger. While the Ioniq 6 is currently an excellent deal and we doubt Hyundai would raise its price much under normal circumstances — a 2025 Ioniq 6 starts at $39,045 — Trump's newly-enacted tariffs might be a problem for the Ioniq 6 in the United States. The facelifted Ioniq 5 is now built in the U.S. alongside the Ioniq 9, but the Ioniq 6 will still be built in South Korea. Hyundai already sells far fewer Ioniq 6s than Ioniq 5s here — 3,318 of the sedan versus 8,611 of the crossover in Q1 of this year, and 12,264 of the 6 versus 44,400 of the 5 in 2024 — so hopefully the brand will be able to justify keeping it around. At the very least, these updates should make the Ioniq 6 more appealing to more people. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
