The electric luxury sedan is impressive, but that may not be sufficient to draw many customers. The high-performance Hyundai Ioniq 6 N el...
The electric luxury sedan is impressive, but that may not be sufficient to draw many customers.
- The high-performance Hyundai Ioniq 6 N electric car was introduced in the United States yesterday in Los Angeles.
- It will be available in the U.S. next year, but don't anticipate it being found on every street corner.
- Hyundai mentioned that the Ioniq 6 N will be offered in "limited numbers" within the U.S. in 2026.
The slim and likely extremely quickHyundai Ioniq 6 NThe performance electric sedan will be available in the United States during the spring of next year. This is positive news for those seeking a sub-$100,000 high-speed sedan that doesn't require gasoline to bring joy to their day.
The negative aspect is that evenHyundaiunderstands it won't be a top-selling model. In their official statement, the manufacturer mentioned that the Ioniq 6 N will be offered "in limited numbers" in the U.S. in 2026, which is disappointing.
Featuring all-wheel drive, a specific drift mode, adjusted suspension, and as much as 641 horsepower available, the Ioniq 6 N is preparing to make a big impression, similar to its crossover counterpart, theIoniq 5 NBoth utilize the same E-GMP platform, which enables rapid charging from 10% to 80% in as few as 18 minutes using a 350-kilowatt fast charger.
The Ioniq 6 N also features a virtual gear shift system that mimics the feel of shifting gears, complete with jolts and sounds, offering a more immersive driving experience. It may seem amusing, butin reality, it's quite impressive.
Judging from the way the Ioniq 5 N operates, the Ioniq 6 N is expected to be fun. Unfortunately, however, the reality is that few people are interested in sedans these days, particularly those that run on electricity.
Especially for the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the signs have been evident for a while. In the U.S., Hyundai sold only 9,530 standardIoniq 6EVs sold from January to October this year. The situation was similar last year as well, with 9,934 units sold during the same timeframe. TheLucid Air and Tesla Model S, which are indeed more costly than the Ioniq 6, have not achieved any notable sales milestones lately either.
All that being stated, it's reassuring to see a car company proceed with its plan despite knowing it might not be a commercial success. Hyundai instructed engineers developing the Ioniq 6 N to "go ahead," aware that it would be a challenging sell globally, not only in the United States. In an interview withDrive.com.au, Manfred Harrer, head of Hyundai's Performance Development Tech Unit, stated that the company recognized the limited market appeal of the Ioniq 6 N, but emphasized that its goal was not to be a top seller.
The Ioniq 6 N serves as a flagship model for Hyundai. A means to demonstrate that the company is serious and capable of delivering high-performance vehicles when needed. And if it's going to be scarce, that's acceptable.
No official pricing or range details have been released for the U.S. version of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, but I anticipate it will be approximately $70,000. In terms of range, the Ioniq 6 N is expected to offer 291 miles under the WLTP standard, which is likely to equate to roughly 250 miles according to the EPA method.
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