The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Is Here To Slay Supercars And Tear Up Race Tracks

As of this writing (on the plane to England), Hyundai has yet to give full confirmation for Ioniq 6 N specifications, but it doesn’t take Scotland Yard to notice the similarity to the 5 N powertrain and probably performance figures.

Front- and rear-axle-mounted electric motors combine for a massive output of 601 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque, or 641 hp and 568 lb-ft for 10 glorious seconds if you activate the aptly named N Grin Boost. Lay the power down using the launch control system, and Hyundai expects a 0-62-mile-per-hour time of just 3.2 seconds (independent testers have clocked the 5 N at 3 seconds flat to 60 mph, with the crossover clocking a 3.1 in CarBuzz testing).

All of that output has a price where efficiency is concerned, however. Where the base Ioniq 6 can go as far as 342 miles on a single charge of its 84.0 kilowatt-hour battery pack, it’s safe to assume the 6 N will be closer to the 221 miles offered by the 5 N, albeit with a few extra miles thanks to its lower profile. And, in any case, the company’s electrical system architecture allows for rapid charging at up to 350 kilowatts, so topping up between hot laps should be a breeze.

I suppose Hyundai will sell you a copy of the Ioniq 6 N in a color other than its signature Performance Blue, but really, why bother? I will drink champagne a bit warm in an absolute pinch, too, but I realize I’m doing it wrong.

N Did Its Geometry Homework To Help You Corner Harder

With all the similarities to its crossover sibling noted, it’s possible that the Ioniq 6 N will be a very different animal to drive. Hyundai has revamped the suspension geometry and the chassis, in addition to crafting readily visible changes to the aerodynamic profile.

As you might guess, the focus for 6 N development was on improving grip, high-speed stability, and predictable at-limit handling, without sacrificing daily driving comfort.

That big, beautiful swan neck rear wing makes the car look exceptionally racy, while presumably adding significant downforce and grip – we're still waiting to hear back on exact figures. With that said, the top speed of 162 mph mirrors that of the less wing-y Ioniq 5 N, so clearly grip and drag have been well balanced.

The reconfigured suspension also integrates stroke-sensing electronically controlled dampers, which should allow the car a lot of flexibility over different road surfaces and cornering conditions. A stiffer damper on the track, softer on the pothole-strewn roads around my house in Michigan, for instance.

All of these updates sound promising, but will require true driving impressions to dig a bit deeper – watch this space for an impending first drive review.

Everybody Likes A Theme And Hyundai’s N Division Loves One
We understand that the “N-ification” of features and gizmos isn’t new with the Ioniq 6 N and the press release we're currently reading, but holy cow, this is a lot, even compared to the 5 N. We all loved the “N Grin Boost” both as a feature and a feature name when we first read it, but take a look at this list and cower at its branded fury:

• N Things On The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq N 6
• N Launch Control: Otherwise known as launch control
• N e-Shift: Mimics the feeling of shifting a multi-geared transmission. Fun to use
• N Ambient Shift Light: A light show to go with the simulated transmission thingy
• N Active Sound +: Good noises to make you feel speedy
• N Grin Boost: See previous note – 10 seconds in heaven
• N Battery: Pre-conditioning, this doesn’t really have to be an N thing IMHO
• N Track Manager: Sounds like a kind of datalogging system, baked into the car, for those who’re getting serious about track time
• N Drift Optimizer: Turns stuff off until it's easy to go sideways, seems good
• N Torque Distribution: 11-level adjustments to front/rear torque distribution, another “get more sideways” feature
• N Pedal: Changes the level of regen braking to help afford quick turn-in
• N Brake Regen: Allows for regen braking under ABS and race conditions, to help eliminate friction brake fade
• NIИ: A cool way to abbreviate Nine Inch Nails that has nothing to do with this car, but I was rolling

That’s a lot! And, to be honest, most of these features seem like really interesting ways to personalize your driving experience, and also go faster on the track. Put us behind the wheel, Hyundai!

How Much For That Bunch Of Blue Robot Bananas?
Hyundai N has got one of the coolest signature colors/liveries of any brand, and draping this sloping sedan in the blue and red – with a great big wing – gets my heart thumping immediately. With that said, the N treatment only exaggerates the appearance of one of the most singular-looking vehicles on the road today, and I expect it to be an acquired taste.

Detailing is well done, too, with slim LED lighting elements that are a signature of the brand at this stage, blacked-out badges, and accents. We really appreciate the dark-finish wheels that have cutouts in each spoke that seem to mirror the shape of each “pixel” in the rear lighting elements.

In terms of pricing, we’re still waiting for official info, but we can make some logical assumptions. The base Ioniq 6 starts at roughly $5,000 less than the base Ioniq 5, and the MSRP of the 5 N is $66,200. A sticker price in the low $60k range for the Ioniq 6 N would track.