In terms of hardware, there are electronically controlled dampers, an electronically controlled limited-slip rear differential and a new design of forged 20in alloy wheels with holed spokes to reduce weight, shod with 275/35 Pirelli P Zero tyres all round.
No kerb weight or 0-62mph time has been disclosed for the 6 N yet. At 4.94m long, it’s 220mm longer than a 5 N but, because it is lower, we’d anticipate a similar kerb weight to the 5’s 2235kg.
As with the 5 N, many of the 6 N’s driving characteristics will be defined by software and its tuning. There is torque vectoring via braking on both axles, an ‘N Grip Boost’ button to release the full 641bhp regardless of which of the plethora of drive modes the car’s set to, and a development of the 5 N’s artificial engine sound and gearshift points.
There are new drive or altered drive modes too, including an enhanced drift mode that has three-stage adjustment for ‘initiation’, 10-stage adjustment for ‘angle’ and 10-stage adjustment for ‘smoke’ (wheelspin) elements. A new ‘N track manager’ allows the driver to programme their own circuit and record its lap time.
Production of the Ioniq 6 N begins in September for the Korean market, with UK sales later in the year. There’s no word on pricing yet but Park said he would prefer it to be more affordable than the £65,010 Ioniq 5 N.
