Let’s take a peek inside the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N entered the Philippine market together with the Elantra N at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show. Both belong to the Korean car brand’s N sub-brand of high-performance cars, so driving enthusiasts and even folks wanting to get into racing might be looking at the two cars as possible race car platforms. 

The Ioniq 5 N, however, stands out as an all-electric ride. The aforementioned means punchy performance, thanks to its dual permanent magnet synchronous electric motor setup, all-wheel-drive system, and 84-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. 

In total, the N-branded performance electric vehicle’s powertrain can put out 641 horsepower and 770 Newton-meters of torque. It also boasts an electric cruising range of 448 kilometers. 

The said qualities of the high-performance electric vehicle (EV) sound enticing, but what does its cabin look like, and what is it offering in terms of creature comforts? Let’s find out here. 

Driver-oriented cabin

As a high-performance EV, the Ioniq 5 N was given a driver-oriented cabin. 

For starters, it has loads of physical or touch-capacitive buttons, specifically for its automatic air-conditioning, drive functions, and audio player. All of the aforementioned are well-arranged and within easy reach for the one piloting the vehicle. 

Unique to the Ioniq 5 N are paddle shifters, which are placed neatly behind the car’s steering wheel. The said bits are made out of a silver-colored metallic material and provide virtual gear-shifting, ensuring enhanced feedback and better control over the car’s powertrain. 

The model also has the N pedal, a specially designed accelerator for improved faster weight transferring when taking on corners. The brake pedal of the model was likewise positioned just right to allow for left-foot braking, which is crucial for advanced drivers. 

For extra boost, the electric-powered Hyundai also comes equipped with the N Grin Boost, which comes in the form of a steering-wheel-mounted orange button labeled “NGB.” With a push of the said button, the driver receives full access to the model’s maximum 641-hp output for 10 seconds. 

Other driving features available for the Ioniq 5 N include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Push-to-start button
• N Active Sound+
• Leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Digital rearview mirror
• Heads-up display
• Electronic parking brake
• Leather-wrapped center armrest

Rich with tech

While the Ioniq 5 N was specced to be a fitting car for the race track, it also received plenty of tech features. 

For example, its shapely dashboard houses 12.3-inch digital displays sitting side-by-side. The one in the center is the infotainment system, and the one behind the steering wheel is a digital gauge cluster. 

The central display offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Plus, sound is fed to the cabin by a premium Bose speaker system. For charging and added connectivity, the vehicle also comes with five USB ports and two power outlets. Further ease of use is also provided by a wireless smartphone charging pad. 

Both screens come with a colorful user interface to reflect the liveliness of the Ioniq 5 N. Plus, drivers can access the vehicle’s launch control system and the N Battery Preconditioning feature from the central screen. 

To note, the N Battery Preconditioning feature allows users to set a target temperature for the vehicle’s battery. Doing so can achieve maximum performance. Heating up the battery can likewise help in improving charging speeds. 

As a modern crossover-sized vehicle, Hyundai made sure to equip the Ioniq 5 N with plenty of standard safety bits. Its standard safety kit includes dual front airbags, curtain airbags, front center side airbags, anti-lock braking, ISOFIX child seat anchors, tire pressure monitoring, stability control, traction control, and hill-start assist - among others. 

The aforementioned are likewise reinforced by several advanced driver-assist features such as: 

• Blind-spot collision avoidance assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Forward collision avoidance assist
• Forward collision avoidance assist - junction
• Intelligent speed limit assist
• Lane keep and follow assist
• Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
• Adaptive cruise control

A practical high-performance EV

If one looks closely inside the Ioniq 5 N, one will find a practical and rather roomy cabin. So, despite being marketed as a track monster, the South Korean EV can likewise do double duty as a daily driver, grocery getter, or even a family car. 

For starters, the model’s trunk can swallow up to 480 liters of cargo, which is more than enough for a week’s worth of groceries. If the aforementioned was not enough, its rear seats can also be folded down to stretch its trunk space to about 1,500 liters. 

With that amount of room, the Ioniq 5 N can handle multiple travel bags, children’s school bags, a dog cage, or even long and tall sports equipment. Additionally, the model comes with a luggage cover, luggage hooks, a cargo net, and a power tailgate. 

Many users of the high-performance car may likewise find practical uses for the model’s vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. 

With a V2L port found inside the vehicle, one can power up various small appliances, thus eliminating the need to wrangle extension wires to a home-based outlet. The said feature can be useful for cleaning the car with a vacuum cleaner or if you want to go camping together with an electric coffee machine or an induction cooker. 

Final thoughts

Overall, the interior of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is a comfortable place to be for everyone who will eventually purchase the car. It has plenty of creature comforts, practical features, and bits that can help create a more exhilarating drive. 

It is a well-equipped car, but folks who are serious about taking the Ioniq 5 N home should give it a test drive first. The said model and the Elantra N are only available at N-authorized dealerships, such as the brand’s outlets in Alabang, Commonwealth, Makati, and Pasig. 

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N specs

Model	Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Exterior
Dimensions (L x W x H, in mm)	4,715x1,940x1,585
Wheelbase (mm)	3,000
Wheel size	21-inch
Lighting system	LED
Interior
Material	Leather and suede
Amenities	Manual adjustable seats Heads-up display 60:40-split folding rear seats Front and rear center armrests Push-to-start button Leather-wrapped tilt and telescopic steering wheel Digital rear-view mirror Rain-sensing wipers Automatic air-conditioning Five USB ports Wireless smartphone charging Paddle shifters Bose sound system
Instrument cluster	12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
Infotainment system	12.3-inch display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Seating capacity	5
Cargo capacity	480 liters
Powertrain
Motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor (2 motors, AWD)
Battery capacity	84 kWh
Range	448 kilometers
Horsepower	641 hp
Torque	770 Nm
Brakes	Front and rear discs
Technologies
ADAS	Blind-spot collision avoidance assist Blind-spot monitoring Forward collision avoidance assist Forward collision avoidance assist - junction Intelligent speed limit assist Lane keep and follow assist Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist Adaptive cruise control
Safety	Dual front airbags Curtain airbags Front center side airbags Anti-lock braking ISOFIX child seat anchors Tire pressure monitoring Stability control Traction control Hill-start assist
Security	Car alarm Engine immobilizer
Price	P4.25 million

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