2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N: Track-ready EV teased ahead of Goodwood debut
The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month.
The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand's high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider stance applied to the regular version's controversial shape.
A statement from Hyundai pointed to the streamliner sedan's 'aerodynamic' exterior including flared wheel arches and large rear spoiler, with a focus on high-speed stability and driving dynamics.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
The pictures show design cues taken from the Hyundai RN22e concept car which strongly hinted at the performance flagship's final design using the pre-facelift Ioniq 6 as a base.
A rolling test bed for Hyundai's high-performance N division, the RN22e boasted massive brake ducts and aero devices which – by the sounds of it – will make their way to the production Ioniq 6 N.
The aero could make all the difference given the 6 N is expected to use the same dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as thecurrent Ioniq 5 N electric crossover, which produces 478kW/740Nm in N Grin Boost mode.
That's more than the RN22e, which used an 800V architecture and an electric motor on each axle to make a combined 430kW/740Nm, and claim a top speed of 260km/h.
While matching its boxy sibling's grunt, the Ioniq 6 N is also set to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N's $110,083 starting price before on-roads, which will make the electric performance sedan the most expensive model to ever wear the Hyundai badge so far – pending pricing and specifications of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electric SUV flagship.
The Ioniq 5 N has proven a hit with enthusiasts as evidence a high-performance electric car can deliver similar driver involvement and engagement to that offered by conventional petrol-powered hot hatches.
The regular Ioniq 6 – which uses the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – saw heavy discounting in 2024 after a 40 per cent sales decline resulted in just 357 new registrations for the year in Australia.
Currently, the Ioniq 6 range starts from $67,300 before on-road costs for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Three model grades are available locally, with Dynamic and Epiq versions offered in both rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive.
The updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range is due in local showrooms in the second half of 2025, with the hi-po N earmarked for launch in the new year.
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Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month.
The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand's high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider stance applied to the regular version's controversial shape.
A statement from Hyundai pointed to the streamliner sedan's 'aerodynamic' exterior including flared wheel arches and large rear spoiler, with a focus on high-speed stability and driving dynamics.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
The pictures show design cues taken from the Hyundai RN22e concept car which strongly hinted at the performance flagship's final design using the pre-facelift Ioniq 6 as a base.
A rolling test bed for Hyundai's high-performance N division, the RN22e boasted massive brake ducts and aero devices which – by the sounds of it – will make their way to the production Ioniq 6 N.
The aero could make all the difference given the 6 N is expected to use the same dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as thecurrent Ioniq 5 N electric crossover, which produces 478kW/740Nm in N Grin Boost mode.
That's more than the RN22e, which used an 800V architecture and an electric motor on each axle to make a combined 430kW/740Nm, and claim a top speed of 260km/h.
While matching its boxy sibling's grunt, the Ioniq 6 N is also set to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N's $110,083 starting price before on-roads, which will make the electric performance sedan the most expensive model to ever wear the Hyundai badge so far – pending pricing and specifications of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electric SUV flagship.
The Ioniq 5 N has proven a hit with enthusiasts as evidence a high-performance electric car can deliver similar driver involvement and engagement to that offered by conventional petrol-powered hot hatches.
The regular Ioniq 6 – which uses the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – saw heavy discounting in 2024 after a 40 per cent sales decline resulted in just 357 new registrations for the year in Australia.
Currently, the Ioniq 6 range starts from $67,300 before on-road costs for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Three model grades are available locally, with Dynamic and Epiq versions offered in both rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive.
The updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range is due in local showrooms in the second half of 2025, with the hi-po N earmarked for launch in the new year.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest!
MORE: Everything Hyundai
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month.
The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand's high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider stance applied to the regular version's controversial shape.
A statement from Hyundai pointed to the streamliner sedan's 'aerodynamic' exterior including flared wheel arches and large rear spoiler, with a focus on high-speed stability and driving dynamics.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
The pictures show design cues taken from the Hyundai RN22e concept car which strongly hinted at the performance flagship's final design using the pre-facelift Ioniq 6 as a base.
A rolling test bed for Hyundai's high-performance N division, the RN22e boasted massive brake ducts and aero devices which – by the sounds of it – will make their way to the production Ioniq 6 N.
The aero could make all the difference given the 6 N is expected to use the same dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as thecurrent Ioniq 5 N electric crossover, which produces 478kW/740Nm in N Grin Boost mode.
That's more than the RN22e, which used an 800V architecture and an electric motor on each axle to make a combined 430kW/740Nm, and claim a top speed of 260km/h.
While matching its boxy sibling's grunt, the Ioniq 6 N is also set to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N's $110,083 starting price before on-roads, which will make the electric performance sedan the most expensive model to ever wear the Hyundai badge so far – pending pricing and specifications of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electric SUV flagship.
The Ioniq 5 N has proven a hit with enthusiasts as evidence a high-performance electric car can deliver similar driver involvement and engagement to that offered by conventional petrol-powered hot hatches.
The regular Ioniq 6 – which uses the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – saw heavy discounting in 2024 after a 40 per cent sales decline resulted in just 357 new registrations for the year in Australia.
Currently, the Ioniq 6 range starts from $67,300 before on-road costs for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Three model grades are available locally, with Dynamic and Epiq versions offered in both rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive.
The updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range is due in local showrooms in the second half of 2025, with the hi-po N earmarked for launch in the new year.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest!
MORE: Everything Hyundai
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The first images of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric performance hero have been shown ahead of its full reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month.
The four teaser images show the the second EV to wear the brand's high-performance N badge with an aggressive rear spoiler, chunkier body work and wider stance applied to the regular version's controversial shape.
A statement from Hyundai pointed to the streamliner sedan's 'aerodynamic' exterior including flared wheel arches and large rear spoiler, with a focus on high-speed stability and driving dynamics.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
The pictures show design cues taken from the Hyundai RN22e concept car which strongly hinted at the performance flagship's final design using the pre-facelift Ioniq 6 as a base.
A rolling test bed for Hyundai's high-performance N division, the RN22e boasted massive brake ducts and aero devices which – by the sounds of it – will make their way to the production Ioniq 6 N.
The aero could make all the difference given the 6 N is expected to use the same dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain as thecurrent Ioniq 5 N electric crossover, which produces 478kW/740Nm in N Grin Boost mode.
That's more than the RN22e, which used an 800V architecture and an electric motor on each axle to make a combined 430kW/740Nm, and claim a top speed of 260km/h.
While matching its boxy sibling's grunt, the Ioniq 6 N is also set to cost more than the Ioniq 5 N's $110,083 starting price before on-roads, which will make the electric performance sedan the most expensive model to ever wear the Hyundai badge so far – pending pricing and specifications of the upcoming Ioniq 9 electric SUV flagship.
The Ioniq 5 N has proven a hit with enthusiasts as evidence a high-performance electric car can deliver similar driver involvement and engagement to that offered by conventional petrol-powered hot hatches.
The regular Ioniq 6 – which uses the same E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – saw heavy discounting in 2024 after a 40 per cent sales decline resulted in just 357 new registrations for the year in Australia.
Currently, the Ioniq 6 range starts from $67,300 before on-road costs for the entry-level single-motor rear-wheel drive version. Three model grades are available locally, with Dynamic and Epiq versions offered in both rear-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive.
The updated 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 range is due in local showrooms in the second half of 2025, with the hi-po N earmarked for launch in the new year.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for all the latest!
MORE: Everything Hyundai
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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