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| Chang Jae-hoon, left, CEO of Hyundai Motor, poses with Till Wartenberg, vice president of N brand management and motorsport of Hyundai Motor, and the company's IONIQ 5 N electric vehicle during the Goodwood Festival of Speed event in West Sussex, U.K., Thursday. Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group |
By Baek Byung-yeul
Hyundai Motor unveiled in the U.K. the IONIQ 5 N, a high-performance version its popular electric vehicle IONIQ 5, Thursday.
The Korean carmaker made the global debut of the IONIQ 5 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the U.K.'s largest motor event, marking the arrival of a new model for drivers who love the eco-friendliness and high performance of electric vehicle (EV).
"The IONIQ 5 N is the first high-performance EV from the N brand that incorporates Hyundai Motor's advanced electrification technology to take driving performance to the extreme," the company said.
Backed by a high-performance all-wheel drive system, the IONIQ 5 N delivers a combined 650 horsepower from its front and rear motors with a 78.5 kilogram-force meter torque.
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| Seen is the exterior of Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle. Hyundai Motor unveils the vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed event in West Sussex, U.K., Thursday. Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group |
The company said the IONIQ 5 N will offer higher performance and added that it is confident that the new model will solidify its leadership position in the EV market.
The N brand was launched in 2015 and has been providing customers with driving pleasure since 2017 with the launch of the first N brand model, the i30 N. With the IONIQ 5 N, Hyundai has taken its first step into the high-performance EV scene.
Hyundai has been developing suspension and braking systems for high-performance vehicles based on its experience in participating in numerous motorsports competitions. It also developed various electrification technologies such as battery management system, thermal management and regenerative braking.
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| Seen is an interior of Hyundai Motor's IONIQ 5 N high-performance electric vehicle. Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group |
Hyundai Motor added the new model has all the elements of a corner rascal, race track capability and everyday sports car, which are the three core elements the N brand strives for.
"The high-performance brand N is the centerpiece of Hyundai Motor's technological prowess, enhancing the competitiveness of the entire company," Chang Jae-hoon, CEO of the company, said. "The IONIQ 5 N is a high-performance EV developed based on the N brand's technology and motorsports experience. This will inherit Hyundai's legacy and change the game in the EV market."
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