Before Debuting In July, Hyundai Holds Final Phase Ioniq 5 N Testing At The Nurburgring Circuit

Hyundai Ioniq 5 while in Nurburgring, Germany (source: Hyundai)

JAKARTA - Ahead of his public debut, Hyundai conducted a test of the ability to return to its high-performance electric SUV, Ioniq 5 N, which took place at the racing circuit, Nurburgring, Germany. This is the final stage of testing before his debut in July.

This model is a performance improvement version of the Ioniq 5 model by being developed by Hyundai's top performance division, N. In the trial, the manufacturer ensured that the Ioniq 5 N could meet the three pillars of the N division, namely Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability, and Everyday Sportscar.

Hyundai's Vice President and Head of N Brand, Till Wartenberg, said the choice of Nurburgring as the final testing ground was because this track could remove all capabilities from the car. So, he believes that the Ioniq 5 N can bring out all of its capabilities on the Grand Prix track.

"The Ioniq 5 N has just completed a 10,000 km resistance test at Nordschleife, which is an important milestone that proves the high resilience and capability of this vehicle race track. However, we have just started testing the second 10,000 km to push the Ioniq 5 N limit," Wartenberg said on the Hyundai website, Friday, June 23.

To achieve the expected results, Hyundai is also collaborating with the Hyundai research and development division center in Namyang, South Korea and the European Hyundai development center in Russelsheim, Germany.

In this test, the N division can maximize the performance of the EV SUV in order to meet the desired performance for both manufacturers and customers. This means that this development requires the implementation of advanced software.

In the test, of course, its application is very different than the combustion engine (ICE) model ever developed by the N division. What's more, when the electric car is run optimally, it will produce a hot temperature in the internal part.

To prevent this, Hyundai Ioniq 5N is given an enlarged cooling component with special efficient radiator N packaging, refined motor oil coolers, and improved battery cooling.

In this case, Hyundai is not playing games in developing Ioniq 5 N. Previously, the South Korean manufacturer had developed the SUV in various areas, from paved to snowy roads.

Hyundai will still maintain the same platform as its standard version, namely E-GMP. Ioniq 5N will have a double motorbike that can generate 600 dk of output with torques that can pump 764 Nm.

Ioniq 5 N will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed which will take place on July 13. Hyundai will also include a model developed by division N, one of which is the hydrogen-powered concept car, N Vision 74.

Since the launch date has been confirmed, it is likely that Ioniq 5 N will be sold in early 2024.