Hyundai IONIQ 5 N: The Ultimate Fun Electric Crossover 🚗

When you get behind he wheel of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, you might think this solid electric crossover has been tricked out with sport details and wonder, can the underlying electric power plant possibly support it?<br /><br />But head out on the road and tap the “N” buttons (there are two) on the steering wheel and hold on to your hat. You’re in for an incredible ride.<br /><br />The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N delivers a breath-stealing 641 hp and instant torque; it’s almost impossible to not floor the accelerator the first chance you get once you discover the thrill it delivers. Pop it into N e-shift using the lower right button on the steering wheel and you’ll get a Shelby-like guttural growl as the car accelerates and the gurgle of rev-matching as you ease off the accelerator, sounds delivered by 8 speakers: 6 inside the cabin and two outside.<br /><br />The Ioniq 5 N’s engineering — a mesh of software, electrical and mechanical — is actually quite brilliant. Electric cars by nature are a natural for the track; regenerative braking allows the driver to focus more on the accelerator and less on braking; dual motor all wheel drive creates better cornering; instant torque shaves precious milliseconds off performance times.<br /><br />Read the full story on Forbes: <br />https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottyreiss/2024/07/15/hyundai-ioniq-5-n-proving-electric-cars-can-be-track-worthy/<br /><br />Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1<br /><br />Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:<br /><br />https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript<br /><br />Stay Connected<br />Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com<br />Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes<br />Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes<br />Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes<br />More From Forbes: http://forbes.com<br /><br />Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.