2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is Korea's first track-ready EV sports sedan
Hyundai's new flagship four-door makes 478kW of power – the same as the Ioniq 5 N electric crossover with which it shares its components – but can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.2 seconds and reach 257km/h.
That tops the Ioniq 5's 3.4-second 0-100km/h sprint claim, but not quite the 5 N's 260km/h official top speed – making the Ioniq 6 N the 'quickest' Hyundai but not the 'fastest'.
Pricing and arrival timing for Australia is yet to be confirmed, but the brand's new performance hero is expected in local showrooms sometime during the second half of 2026.
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It's also expected to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N, which is currently priced at $110,383 before on-road costs, making it the most expensive Hyundai model ever sold in Australia.
Despite the price, 350 examples of the Ioniq 5 N have been sold since local order books opened in late 2023.
The new Ioniq 6 N rides on the same E-GMP underpinnings as the Ioniq 5 N – and the Kia EV6 – and has an identical powertrain, but scores a reworked chassis, revamped battery system and unique aerodynamic body upgrades.
To achieve the formidable performance stats, an N Launch mode needs to be engaged, and the full 478kW – and no less than 770Nm of torque – is only accessed when the N Grin Boost function is activated.
The dual-motor all-wheel drive electric powertrain comprises a 166kW front-axle motor, and a 282kW rear-axle motor to produce standard combined outputs of 448kW/770Nm, with the extra 30kW coming on tap in N Grin Boost mode.
The 84kWh battery features a new temperature management system designed to adapt to different driving scenarios, including drag, sprint or endurance racing on track.
Driving range and other details are yet to be confirmed by Hyundai, but the Ioniq 5 N has a claimed range of 448km (WLTP).
At 4935mm long, the 6 N is 80mm longer than the standard Ioniq 6, with pumped-out front and rear guards adding 60mm of width, but has the same height.
The redesigned suspension geometry brings a lower centre of gravity and is tuned for high-speed stability and mechanical cornering grip, with ECS (electronically controlled suspension) comprising adaptive dampers with a broader range of settings.
The revised suspension works with 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 275/35 Pirelli tyres, which Hyundai says were created especially for the Ioniq 6 N. Behind the rolling stock are upgraded brakes with four-piston calipers and 400mm rotors up front, and single-piston/360mm units at the rear.
Less important for lap times is the new Performance Blue Pearl paintwork, which is the N division's signature blue hue with a pearl colour through it to produce a deeper finish.
Enhancing the driving experience is the N e-Shift 'virtual gear change' system from the Ioniq 5 N – which simulates gear changes – but with upgraded software to reduce performance loss, as well as the N Active Sound+ system and N Ambient Shift Light.
There's also N Track Manager – allowing data logging and track-specific vehicle settings – and N Drift Optimizer, which sets up initiation angles, the amount of wheelspin and other parameters for drifting (only during closed-road competition, of course).
Hyundai's Ioniq 6 N announcement didn't say much about the interior, but the Goodwood car features customary blue stitching on 'N Light' sports seats trimmed in 'Eco Alcantara' and leather, and a leather-wrapped N sports steering wheel featuring 'N' custom-setting shortcut buttons.
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Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric sports sedan – the quickest production car yet from the South Korean automaker – has been unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
Hyundai's new flagship four-door makes 478kW of power – the same as the Ioniq 5 N electric crossover with which it shares its components – but can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.2 seconds and reach 257km/h.
That tops the Ioniq 5's 3.4-second 0-100km/h sprint claim, but not quite the 5 N's 260km/h official top speed – making the Ioniq 6 N the 'quickest' Hyundai but not the 'fastest'.
Pricing and arrival timing for Australia is yet to be confirmed, but the brand's new performance hero is expected in local showrooms sometime during the second half of 2026.
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It's also expected to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N, which is currently priced at $110,383 before on-road costs, making it the most expensive Hyundai model ever sold in Australia.
Despite the price, 350 examples of the Ioniq 5 N have been sold since local order books opened in late 2023.
The new Ioniq 6 N rides on the same E-GMP underpinnings as the Ioniq 5 N – and the Kia EV6 – and has an identical powertrain, but scores a reworked chassis, revamped battery system and unique aerodynamic body upgrades.
To achieve the formidable performance stats, an N Launch mode needs to be engaged, and the full 478kW – and no less than 770Nm of torque – is only accessed when the N Grin Boost function is activated.
The dual-motor all-wheel drive electric powertrain comprises a 166kW front-axle motor, and a 282kW rear-axle motor to produce standard combined outputs of 448kW/770Nm, with the extra 30kW coming on tap in N Grin Boost mode.
The 84kWh battery features a new temperature management system designed to adapt to different driving scenarios, including drag, sprint or endurance racing on track.
Driving range and other details are yet to be confirmed by Hyundai, but the Ioniq 5 N has a claimed range of 448km (WLTP).
At 4935mm long, the 6 N is 80mm longer than the standard Ioniq 6, with pumped-out front and rear guards adding 60mm of width, but has the same height.
The redesigned suspension geometry brings a lower centre of gravity and is tuned for high-speed stability and mechanical cornering grip, with ECS (electronically controlled suspension) comprising adaptive dampers with a broader range of settings.
The revised suspension works with 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 275/35 Pirelli tyres, which Hyundai says were created especially for the Ioniq 6 N. Behind the rolling stock are upgraded brakes with four-piston calipers and 400mm rotors up front, and single-piston/360mm units at the rear.
Less important for lap times is the new Performance Blue Pearl paintwork, which is the N division's signature blue hue with a pearl colour through it to produce a deeper finish.
Enhancing the driving experience is the N e-Shift 'virtual gear change' system from the Ioniq 5 N – which simulates gear changes – but with upgraded software to reduce performance loss, as well as the N Active Sound+ system and N Ambient Shift Light.
There's also N Track Manager – allowing data logging and track-specific vehicle settings – and N Drift Optimizer, which sets up initiation angles, the amount of wheelspin and other parameters for drifting (only during closed-road competition, of course).
Hyundai's Ioniq 6 N announcement didn't say much about the interior, but the Goodwood car features customary blue stitching on 'N Light' sports seats trimmed in 'Eco Alcantara' and leather, and a leather-wrapped N sports steering wheel featuring 'N' custom-setting shortcut buttons.
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Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric sports sedan – the quickest production car yet from the South Korean automaker – has been unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
Hyundai's new flagship four-door makes 478kW of power – the same as the Ioniq 5 N electric crossover with which it shares its components – but can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.2 seconds and reach 257km/h.
That tops the Ioniq 5's 3.4-second 0-100km/h sprint claim, but not quite the 5 N's 260km/h official top speed – making the Ioniq 6 N the 'quickest' Hyundai but not the 'fastest'.
Pricing and arrival timing for Australia is yet to be confirmed, but the brand's new performance hero is expected in local showrooms sometime during the second half of 2026.
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It's also expected to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N, which is currently priced at $110,383 before on-road costs, making it the most expensive Hyundai model ever sold in Australia.
Despite the price, 350 examples of the Ioniq 5 N have been sold since local order books opened in late 2023.
The new Ioniq 6 N rides on the same E-GMP underpinnings as the Ioniq 5 N – and the Kia EV6 – and has an identical powertrain, but scores a reworked chassis, revamped battery system and unique aerodynamic body upgrades.
To achieve the formidable performance stats, an N Launch mode needs to be engaged, and the full 478kW – and no less than 770Nm of torque – is only accessed when the N Grin Boost function is activated.
The dual-motor all-wheel drive electric powertrain comprises a 166kW front-axle motor, and a 282kW rear-axle motor to produce standard combined outputs of 448kW/770Nm, with the extra 30kW coming on tap in N Grin Boost mode.
The 84kWh battery features a new temperature management system designed to adapt to different driving scenarios, including drag, sprint or endurance racing on track.
Driving range and other details are yet to be confirmed by Hyundai, but the Ioniq 5 N has a claimed range of 448km (WLTP).
At 4935mm long, the 6 N is 80mm longer than the standard Ioniq 6, with pumped-out front and rear guards adding 60mm of width, but has the same height.
The redesigned suspension geometry brings a lower centre of gravity and is tuned for high-speed stability and mechanical cornering grip, with ECS (electronically controlled suspension) comprising adaptive dampers with a broader range of settings.
The revised suspension works with 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 275/35 Pirelli tyres, which Hyundai says were created especially for the Ioniq 6 N. Behind the rolling stock are upgraded brakes with four-piston calipers and 400mm rotors up front, and single-piston/360mm units at the rear.
Less important for lap times is the new Performance Blue Pearl paintwork, which is the N division's signature blue hue with a pearl colour through it to produce a deeper finish.
Enhancing the driving experience is the N e-Shift 'virtual gear change' system from the Ioniq 5 N – which simulates gear changes – but with upgraded software to reduce performance loss, as well as the N Active Sound+ system and N Ambient Shift Light.
There's also N Track Manager – allowing data logging and track-specific vehicle settings – and N Drift Optimizer, which sets up initiation angles, the amount of wheelspin and other parameters for drifting (only during closed-road competition, of course).
Hyundai's Ioniq 6 N announcement didn't say much about the interior, but the Goodwood car features customary blue stitching on 'N Light' sports seats trimmed in 'Eco Alcantara' and leather, and a leather-wrapped N sports steering wheel featuring 'N' custom-setting shortcut buttons.
MORE: Everything Hyundai
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric sports sedan – the quickest production car yet from the South Korean automaker – has been unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
Hyundai's new flagship four-door makes 478kW of power – the same as the Ioniq 5 N electric crossover with which it shares its components – but can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.2 seconds and reach 257km/h.
That tops the Ioniq 5's 3.4-second 0-100km/h sprint claim, but not quite the 5 N's 260km/h official top speed – making the Ioniq 6 N the 'quickest' Hyundai but not the 'fastest'.
Pricing and arrival timing for Australia is yet to be confirmed, but the brand's new performance hero is expected in local showrooms sometime during the second half of 2026.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
It's also expected to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N, which is currently priced at $110,383 before on-road costs, making it the most expensive Hyundai model ever sold in Australia.
Despite the price, 350 examples of the Ioniq 5 N have been sold since local order books opened in late 2023.
The new Ioniq 6 N rides on the same E-GMP underpinnings as the Ioniq 5 N – and the Kia EV6 – and has an identical powertrain, but scores a reworked chassis, revamped battery system and unique aerodynamic body upgrades.
To achieve the formidable performance stats, an N Launch mode needs to be engaged, and the full 478kW – and no less than 770Nm of torque – is only accessed when the N Grin Boost function is activated.
The dual-motor all-wheel drive electric powertrain comprises a 166kW front-axle motor, and a 282kW rear-axle motor to produce standard combined outputs of 448kW/770Nm, with the extra 30kW coming on tap in N Grin Boost mode.
The 84kWh battery features a new temperature management system designed to adapt to different driving scenarios, including drag, sprint or endurance racing on track.
Driving range and other details are yet to be confirmed by Hyundai, but the Ioniq 5 N has a claimed range of 448km (WLTP).
At 4935mm long, the 6 N is 80mm longer than the standard Ioniq 6, with pumped-out front and rear guards adding 60mm of width, but has the same height.
The redesigned suspension geometry brings a lower centre of gravity and is tuned for high-speed stability and mechanical cornering grip, with ECS (electronically controlled suspension) comprising adaptive dampers with a broader range of settings.
The revised suspension works with 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 275/35 Pirelli tyres, which Hyundai says were created especially for the Ioniq 6 N. Behind the rolling stock are upgraded brakes with four-piston calipers and 400mm rotors up front, and single-piston/360mm units at the rear.
Less important for lap times is the new Performance Blue Pearl paintwork, which is the N division's signature blue hue with a pearl colour through it to produce a deeper finish.
Enhancing the driving experience is the N e-Shift 'virtual gear change' system from the Ioniq 5 N – which simulates gear changes – but with upgraded software to reduce performance loss, as well as the N Active Sound+ system and N Ambient Shift Light.
There's also N Track Manager – allowing data logging and track-specific vehicle settings – and N Drift Optimizer, which sets up initiation angles, the amount of wheelspin and other parameters for drifting (only during closed-road competition, of course).
Hyundai's Ioniq 6 N announcement didn't say much about the interior, but the Goodwood car features customary blue stitching on 'N Light' sports seats trimmed in 'Eco Alcantara' and leather, and a leather-wrapped N sports steering wheel featuring 'N' custom-setting shortcut buttons.
MORE: Everything Hyundai
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