The primary photographs of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electrical efficiency hero have been proven forward of its full reveal on the Goodwood Pageant of Velocity subsequent month.
The 4 teaser photographs present the the second EV to put on the model’s high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier physique work and wider stance utilized to the common model’s controversial form.
An announcement from Hyundai pointed to the streamliner sedan’s ‘aerodynamic’ exterior together with flared wheel arches and huge rear spoiler, with a give attention to high-speed stability and driving dynamics.
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The photographs present design cues taken from the Hyundai RN22e idea automotive which strongly hinted on the efficiency flagship’s closing design utilizing the pre-facelift Ioniq 6 as a base.
A rolling check mattress for Hyundai’s high-performance N division, the RN22e boasted huge brake ducts and aero units which – by the sounds of it – will make their method to the manufacturing Ioniq 6 N.
The aero may make all of the distinction given the 6 N is anticipated to make use of the identical dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain because thepresent Ioniq 5 N electrical crossover, which produces 478kW/740Nm in N Grin Enhance mode.
That’s greater than the RN22e, which used an 800V structure and an electrical motor on every axle to make a mixed 430kW/740Nm, and declare a prime pace of 260km/h.
Whereas matching its boxy sibling’s grunt, the Ioniq 6 N can also be set to value greater than the Ioniq 5 N’s $110,083 beginning value earlier than on-roads, which is able to make the electrical efficiency sedan the costliest mannequin to ever put on the Hyundai badge to date – pending pricing and specs of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electrical SUV flagship.
The Ioniq 5 N has confirmed a success with fanatics as proof a high-performance electrical automotive can ship related driver involvement and engagement to that supplied by standard petrol-powered sizzling hatches.
The common Ioniq 6 – which makes use of the identical E-GMP platform because the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – noticed heavy discounting in 2024 after a 40 per cent gross sales decline resulted in simply 357 new registrations for the yr in Australia.
At present, the Ioniq 6 vary begins from $67,300 earlier than on-road prices for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive model. Three mannequin grades can be found domestically, with Dynamic and Epiq variations supplied in each rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive.
The up to date 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 vary is due in native showrooms within the second half of 2025, with the hi-po N earmarked for launch within the new yr.
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