Maximum driving fun – the N high-performance range

There’s more to driving than just getting from A to B. That’s why our N models have been developed from the ground up to provide more than just high performance. N stands for maximum fun, both on and off the racetrack, reflecting the N brand philosophy: Never just drive.

Celebrating

10 years of driving fun

This is for all the Nthusiasts out there. For a full decade, your voices showed us the way forward.
And whatever the future brings us, the road will be led by you. For you are the heart of who we are. Never just drive.

The N DNA

The three pillars of N

Born on the track – N brings Hyundai’s extensive motorsport experience and high-performance road car development together in a range of truly exhilarating sports cars. Created for maximum driving enjoyment on the road – and racecar feeling in everyday life, all N models share the same DNA, which can be distilled into the following three performance pillars.
  1. Hyundai IONIQ 6 N seen driving around a racetrack corner from the rear.

    Corner rascal

    As hungry for corners as you are – equipped with an impressive array of high-performance components that provide world-class cornering ability.

  2. A close up image of a driver wearing a helmet inside a Hyundai N vehicle.

    Everyday sportscar

    A racecar for every day. N models balance exquisite power and racetrack-ready driving dynamics with comfort-oriented daily commuting.

  3.   A close up image of the tachometer inside a Hyundai N vehicle, featuring the N logo.

    Racetrack capability

    Ready if you are. N models are equipped to perform at a track day with a wide range of racetrack features for enhanced performance.

    N – Born in Namyang and honed at the Nürburgring

    N stands for Namyang, home of our global Research & Development centre. Born in Namyang and honed at the Nürburgring – the N logo also symbolises a racetrack’s chicane curve. Hyundai N cars are designed to perform – and to put a grin on your face. They are engineered to satisfy drivers who want to feel the burst of adrenaline that gets your heart beating faster – The pure joy of driving.
    Hyundai European Technical Center, Nürburgring Nordschleife, i20 N & i30 Fastback N parked in front.

    European Technical Center

    The Nürburgring Nordschleife is home to our European Technical Center, where we conduct accelerated durability tests in the development of our high-performance vehicle technology.
    Hyundai's Namyang R&D Center seen from the air including the test track.

    Namyang R&D Center

    With its world-class engineers and facilities, Namyang is the birthplace of every high-performance N – with infrastructure and test roads covering over 3.3 million square meters of land. 

    High-performance

    N models

    We have always taken the lessons learned in our highly successful racing programs and applied it to our road-going N cars. After the i30 N, i30 Fastback N, i20 N, and KONA N – we now offer the all-electric IONIQ 5 N and 6 N – and a new petrol-powered model is in development.

    The beauty of motorsport-inspired details

    Next to their high-performance capabilities, the Hyundai N vehicles share motorsport-inspired design elements. The rear spoiler, triangular brake light, and aggressively sculpted bumpers with large air intakes are some of the elements all models share – as well as the 20” forged N alloy wheels featuring high- performance brakes with red N callipers.
    1. Hyundai N 20” forged lightweight alloy wheel with Pirelli P-Zero tyres.

      20" forged wheels

      Aerodynamically optimised and paired with Pirelli P-Zero tyres, the 20” forged lightweight wheels are aerodynamically optimised and enable agile cornering through reduced unsprung mass.
    2. Wing-type air curtains with Luminous Orange accents on the front bumpers of Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.

      N signature design

      The wing-type air curtains emphasise the N identity and enhance aerodynamic performance. The Luminous Orange accents on the bumpers and side sills are exclusive to the EV N models.
    3. Close up of the iconic triangular third brake light on the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.

      Triangular brake lights

      All N models share motorsport-inspired styling elements like the iconic triangular third brake light or fog light.

      Cutting-edge N technologies for maximum driving fun

      Our high-performance all-electric N models deliver a stellar range of breakthrough-tech for heightened precision and engagement. Features like N e-Shift and N Active Sound+ let you truly feel the shifts and hear the acceleration. And when you press the N Grin Boost button, the IONIQ 6 N takes you from 0-100 km/h in a scorching 3.2 seconds.
      1. N Grin Boost button on the steering wheel of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N.

        N Grin Boost

        Ready. Steady. Grin! Press the N Grin Boost button to enjoy increased torque and power up to 478 kW / 650 PS. A boost that propels IONIQ 5 N from 0-100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds.
      2. Hyundai IONIQ 5 N’s optimised sport pedal design.

        Optimised sport pedal design

        Due to the sporty nature of N driving, IONIQ 5 N’s pedals are optimised for foot contact in track driving scenarios, reducing the risk of foot slippage in two-foot driving.
      3. The N Battery system inside the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.

        High-performance battery conditioning

        The N Battery system quickly optimises battery temperature – cooling or heating the battery before every ride to maximise battery life, driving performance and charging efficiency.
        Hyundai IONIQ 6 N drifting on a racetrack, kicking up dust in a dynamic position during a drive.

        Driving still matters

        IONIQ 6 N is a high-performance sports sedan for every day delivering a new level of performance.
        The all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 N driving on a racetrack. 

        Never just drive

        IONIQ 5 delivers an intensely thrilling driving experience and gives you plenty of space for your gear.

        Concepts

        Creating the future

        Concept cars allow us to push the boundaries of car design and development by exploring new ideas and technologies.  In recent years, we have been utilising our concept cars as rolling labs for ideas and features that found their way into production vehicles like IONIQ 5 and 6.

        Driving at its best

        Ignite your driving passion

        Ready for an extra dose of action and adrenaline? At the Hyundai Driving Experience, experienced instructors are waiting to enhance your skills behind the wheel and boost your driving fun to the next level. Choose a race driving training or N Taxi ride and enjoy an experience like no other on some of Europe's most famous racetracks.
        A Hyundai i30 N on track during a Hyundai Driving Experience event.

        Hyundai Driving Experience

        Experience the fastest road to more driving fun and safety. Explore the possibilities.
        Hyundai N Jackets and T-Shirts in the merchandise shop

        Shop where N Man shops

        Check out our Hyundai merchandise shop for the N Collection: exclusive, motorsport inspired gear.
        Hyundai N fans celebrating at the IONIQ 5 N Goodwood challenge.

        Get inside with N-ZINE car magazine

        This dynamic online magazine gives you a closer look at car culture and the N-thusiasm in all of us.

        Hyundai N on social media

        Visit us. Follow us – Get an inside look at the testing, development and performance of all our N models in our social media channels.