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Forbes
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Forbes
Tesla's Model 3 Flagship Finally Has A Serious Rival
The Ioniq 6 N packs 641-hp. Launched just over a year ago, the Tesla Model 3 Performance pumps out 510-hp from its twin electric motors and sprints from 0-60 mph in a supercar-equalling 2.9 seconds thanks to a potent all-wheel-drive system. But now, there's a new kid on the block and it's looking to knock horns with the American EV superstar. The Ioniq 6 N packs a 641-hp punch Hyundai's Ioniq 6 N is by far the hottest sedan to come along since the Model 3 Performance surfaced in April 2024. Launched at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the world's premier motor sport gathering last weekend, the new halo car—which borrows mush of its underpinnings from the Ioniq 5 N—is expected to generate up to 641-hp and hit 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds flat. Like BMW's high performance 'M' division, the 'N' division inside Hyundai denotes the brand's 'N' philosophy of 'Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability and Everyday Sportscar.' The 6 N comes with all kinds of wizz-bang N-spec tech to elevate the driving experience The 6 N's battery is also carried over from the 5 N, referring to an 84kWh unit that should quick-charge from 10 to 80 per cent in under 20 minutes and deliver around 290 miles of range, or so says Hyundai. The 6 N also gets a revised 'N Battery Conditioning' system permitting the driver to choose either 'Drag', 'Sprint' or 'Endurance' modes which heats the battery to the optimum temperature for the selected driving mode. Where as performance is expected to be almost identical—as both the Tesla and Hyundai hover around the 3.0 second mark from zero to 60mph, the Model 3 Performance sells for around $56,000 where as the Ioniq 6 N is expected to land in showrooms nearly five figures more at around $65,000. The 6 N is fitted with re-engineered suspension geometry, stroke-sensing ECS dampers, and a new battery management system that's optimized for performance in a wide range of driving situations. Aerodynamics has an important role as portrayed by beefier fenders, a swan-neck rear wing and aggressive downforce modifications. Inside the car, the Ioniq 6 N employs features like the N e-Shift boasting simulated gear changes and N Active Sound+ produces simulated engine and exhaust sounds through the speakers. That's right, simply put, the 6 N is a high performance electric sedan with fake gear changes and fake engine noise. It just seems so poetic that carmakers are swapping manual transmissions for automatic gearboxes and replacing the vocal internal combustion engines from today's cars with silent electric powertrains, and then they are forced to create synthetic gearbox gimmicks because drivers miss changing gears, and add fake engine and exhaust sounds because drivers feel more at home behind the wheel with actual sound. And Hyundai is not the only one doing it. Tailored for track days and serious sideways-to-glory drifting sessions, the 6 N's 'N Drift Optimizer' now employs more settings to customise your drift initiation, angle and wheel slip. A recent 5 N update added 10 levels to the system for beginners right up to a pro setting, but we're told the 6 N goes takes that to a whole new level. But what is arguably the most fascinating aspect of the 6 N is the fact that Hyundai apparently told its engineers to just 'do it,' despite the fact their marketing types said it might be a hard sell. Hyundai's Performance Development Tech Unit head and ex-Porsche engineer Manfred Harrer told Australia's that the company was aware of the Ioniq 6's limited sales success, but that the purpose of the Ioniq 6 N is not to be a best-seller. So just how well this showcase for Hyundai's latest hot tech will sell in anyone's guess.
Auto Blog
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Here's When Hyundai's Crazy Ioniq 6 N Gets To America
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Hyundai's hot sedan arrives roughly a year before BMW rival Revealed last week, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N will join the current Ioniq 5 N as two of the most exciting performance EVs on sale. While Hyundai revealed the car's outputs, styling, and long list of performance toys, it did not share the pricing or specific launch dates. Thanks to the Korean Car Blog, we can now answer at least one of those questions, as the publication has revealed the global launch timeline for the super sedan. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:00 Full screen Ioniq 6 N Will Arrive In America After Korea And Europe The new Ioniq 6 N will launch in its domestic market, South Korea, as soon as September 2025. Before the end of the year, it'll reach showrooms in Europe, and it will finally reach the United States early in 2026. 'Early 2026' could mean anywhere in the first quarter, but we're hopeful that the sedan could get here as soon as January. Pricing is still unknown, but based on how much the Ioniq 5 N is (and the fact that equivalent Ioniq 6s are typically cheaper), we expect the Ioniq 6 N to start at around $60,000. That will place it close to the Tesla Model 3 Performance, which currently starts at $54,990 before the federal tax credit. However, since the tax credit will fall away before the Hyundai arrives here, the two rivals will be a lot closer in price. The Ioniq 6 N Won't Have Many Direct Rivals Most high-performance electric sedans are larger and far more expensive, such as the BMW i7 M70, the Tesla Model S Plaid, and the Porsche Taycan. Besides the Tesla Model 3 Performance, the other key rival for the Ioniq 6 N will be the forthcoming electric BMW M3, which has just been spied in production form for the first time. However, the BMW is only expected to go into production in March 2027, at least a year after the Hyundai arrives here. This electric Bimmer will reportedly make upwards of 700 horsepower, whereas the Hyundai produces 641 horses from its dual-motor setup. At Goodwood, we also spotted the Ioniq 6 N with Hyundai's performance parts. From a carbon fiber front splitter to a large rear wing with swan-neck struts, it looks brilliant. We look forward to a heated battle with Tesla in a few months time, followed by a fight with BMW's upcoming EV a year after that. Source: Adam Lynton/Autoblog About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
The Drive
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Is What a Halo Car Looks Like in 2025
The latest car news, reviews, and features. When somebody mentions halo cars, my mind goes to big-ticket models: The Porsche 918 Spyder, Ford GT, and so on. I could even be convinced that the Nissan GT-R is a halo car, given its significance to the culture. But Hyundai Performance Development Tech Unit boss Manfred Harrer just went on record calling the Ioniq 6 N a halo car, and it almost stopped me in my tracks. Is he right? Can we really call an electric sedan a halo car in 2025? I'm torn, not because the car itself is lame—I actually quite like the idea of it—but because it forces me to reckon with the fact that cars aren't what they were when I was growing up. That was always going to be the case, of course; not much can stay the same in a world like ours. I'm just left wondering if such a vehicle, even with its 641 horsepower and crazy go-fast doo-dads, should be considered a halo. Just so you know what quote I'm talking about, it's here, on Australia's Drive site (no relation to us): 'We are aware about it,' Harrer said of the limited demand for a car like the Ioniq 6 N. 'These are small volumes, and we also hit the limit regarding affordability for our customer base and fans face reality. We know this. 'But to justify the development cost and the engineering effort behind it, it's more for… It's a halo, it helps the brand. It shows our capabilities. That's the purpose behind it.' When he puts it like that, I guess I can see it. The Ioniq 6 N is undoubtedly a big deal for the brand. You have to remember the turnaround Hyundai has made. It didn't even have an N performance model a decade ago, and now, the sub-brand has evolved into a legit rival to more established players like BMW M and Mercedes-AMG. Sure, you can't get a two-door Hyundai supercar yet, but the Ioniq 6 N is beyond anything the Germans have done with electric sedans (except for Porsche). This sucker has dual-motor all-wheel drive that'll sling it to 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds. It knows how to precondition its battery for drag, track, and endurance running. Unless you're far, far above average, I doubt you could get everything out of this car around a road course. It's impressive. Hyundai It's not like Webster's has a clear definition for the term 'halo car,' either. If you asked me what it means independently of all this, I'd argue that it's a car company's greatest technological feat that translates to higher performance. The Ioniq 6 N fits that bill, most certainly, as it takes everything from the 5 N and pumps it up. Love or hate the gimmicky N e-Shift faux gearbox, Hyundai made sure it results in minimal power loss while also enabling it to work alongside launch control, drift mode, and push-to-pass. It even went so far as to tune the acoustics so the spacecraft sounds are better than before. I don't think there's any sense in comparing the Ioniq 6 N to a 918 Spyder. It's a Hyundai, not a Porsche, and that's fine. I think it might really be a halo car, but it still feels mighty weird saying it out loud. Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@
Miami Herald
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
The New Honda Prelude Makes Goodwood Debut as a Sleek Hybrid Coupe
At the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, we saw a wide variety of automotive spectacles, from brand-new EVs to hypercar classics, all as scarce as hens' teeth. But one of our favorite cars to make an appearance was a name we haven't heard in decades: the Honda Prelude. At the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, surrounded by everything from ludicrous hypercars to blisteringly quick EVs like the Ioniq 6 N, one coupe stood out. It didn't catch our eye for being the fastest or flashiest, but for something more niche: familiarity. After years of concept models and rumors, the Honda Prelude is back, and it made a quiet but confident appearance in the English countryside. Many modern reboots lean heavily on name recognition but lose the original spirit somewhere along the way. Honda avoided that trap. The new Prelude is sleek, low-slung, and attractive from every angle -just like its predecessors. Its long hood and sloping roofline echo past Preludes, while sharp LED headlights that connect at the front, a rear lightbar, and flush door handles signal its forward focus. The show car wore Boost Blue Pearl, a bold color borrowed from the Civic Type R, with some black accents to emphasize its sporty nature. Related: Could the New Honda Prelude Spark a Comeback for Other Sport Coupes? Honda hasn't revealed exact specs, but the next-gen Prelude will be a hybrid sports car, pairing a four-cylinder engine with an electric motor. We expect something similar to the Civic Si's 200-hp four-cylinder engine, but only time will tell. Further sticking to its roots, Honda confirmed it'll stay front-wheel-drive. Unfortunately, it seems Honda won't offer the new Prelude with a manual transmission at all. Inside, it shares much of its layout and design with the Civic. The biggest difference is a set of Prelude logos stitched into the headrests. Before disappearing in 2001, the Honda Prelude had gone through five generations. This new model doesn't just borrow the name for nostalgia's sake. It's Honda leaning into what made the original so special, and giving today's drivers something that's become increasingly rare: a sleek, sporty coupe built for people who love driving. Although rear-wheel-drive contenders like the Toyota GR86 might outperform it, we still applaud Honda's passion project aimed at enthusiasts. In a world flooded with crossovers, it's refreshing to see a car like this make a comeback. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Auto Blog
12-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N owners will be able to upgrade their cars with performance parts
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Optional Parts Should Improve Aero The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N applies the performance upgrades and theatrical features of the Ioniq 5 N to the sleeker Ioniq 6 electric sedan. That makes for a dramatically different looking performance EV, and those looks can be enhanced with performance parts Hyundai unveiled alongside the car itself at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed. You can't exactly sell a hotter cam for an EV, so the parts are mostly aero-related. The list includes a carbon-fiber front splitter, rear diffuser, side skirts, and a bigger rear wing—the latter mounted on race-car-style swan-neck struts like the one on the standard Ioniq 6 N. An underbody tuning vane to control airflow underneath the car will also be available, along with 20-inch lightweight forged alloy wheels. An Even Sportier Appearance Hyundai didn't provide much detail on the benefits of these parts, but it's hard to imagine that they'd detract from the aero balance. The Ioniq 6 N already features downforce-generating additions (like the aforementioned rear wing), plus wider fenders to accommodate Pirelli P-Zero 5 tires developed specifically for the car, but still remains relatively slippery, with a Hyundai-estimated drag coefficient of 0.27. While the Ioniq 6 N will be available in the same Performance Blue as other N cars, Hyundai chose black with silver racing stripes for the show car for the performance parts. It might not be as original of a choice, but regardless of color, large areas of the lower bodywork are blacked out anyway, so this provides a uniform color scheme. It also fits the vibe of the scowling, visor-like headlights, part of a facelift for all Ioniq 6 models revealed in April. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Grin-Worthy Performance To Match The Ioniq 6 N has the power to back up its sporty appearance. Dual electric motors send 601 horsepower to all four wheels most of the time, but N Grin Boost raises the peak output to 641 hp for 10-second intervals. With this function activated, along with launch control, Hyundai says the Ioniq 6 N will go from zero to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds. Top speed is just under 160 mph. But like its Ioniq 5 N sibling, the Ioniq 6 N isn't just about numbers. Hyundai claims its 84-kilowatt-hour battery pack can take the heat of track sessions thanks to a performance-tuned thermal management system, and the Ioniq 6 N has the 5 N's complete bag of tricks, including N e-Shift simulated gear shifts and N Active Sound+ artificial sounds to make it feel more like a combustion car. Expect to see the Ioniq 6 N in the United States next year with a base price of around $65,000. While that's not exactly cheap, the Ioniq 6 N could turn out to be a relative bargain depending on where the rumored electric BMW M3 lands in price and character. About the Author Stephen Edelstein View Profile
