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SALINAS, Calif. – For people who love to drive – beyond a straight-and-narrow stoplight blast – EVs present a conundrum. They’re swift, seamless and squeaky-clean. But they tend to be isolating, shy on character and driver engagement. Early exceptions to the rule, your Porsche Taycans or Lucid Airs, are beyond the reach of many buyers.
We amateurs feel good about our own chances, as we spur Hyundai’s little “Corner Rascal” through Laguna Seca’s stomach-flipping elevations and 11 curves. OK, not so “little,” considering its chunky 4,861-pound curb weight. But the Hyundai is no poseur, down to a revised-chemistry battery that squeezes 84 usable kilowatt hours from the same-size pack as the Ioniq 5 with 77.4 kWh.
Some fans might prefer stealth, but the Ioniq 5 N wears its racy heart on orange-embroidered sleeves. An enlarged front grille and a new nosepiece integrate active air flaps and curtains, with black side mirrors and aluminum N badges. A lengthened roof spoiler and rear diffuser pair with checkered-flag-inspired rear lighting. A “Luminous Orange” strip wraps the lower body. Inside, a fixed, full-length center console replaces the open floor plan of a standard Ioniq 5 for a more cockpit-like feel.
Barnstorming laps are accompanied by a trio of selectable powertrain sounds, played through 10 internal and two external speakers. The most natural “Ignition mode” honks to the tune of the N division’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine found in the Elantra N. “Supersonic,” inspired by twin-engine fighter jets, adds a faux sonic boom tied to acceleration and cornering forces.
Hyundai claims an industry high for regenerative braking force with up to 0.6 g’s of deceleration. That saves overheating and wear and tear on mechanical brakes. The brake pedal then segues into the brand’s beefiest stoppers yet, including four-piston front calipers with 15.8-inch rotors. There’s Hyundai’s usual “i-Pedal” setting for maximum regen and one-pedal driving, and a Sport setting for faster response.
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