- Hyundai’s N division makes high-performance versions of the company’s cars
- The upcoming Ioniq 6 N will be all-electric, extremely high-performance, and filled with playful tricks and driving modes
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is one of the most dramatically styled cars on the road today. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is one of the most dramatic performers.
You see where this is going, don’t you?
Hyundai used the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week to unveil a cross between its most stylish car and its most potent. The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N combines the streamliner styling of the Ioniq 6 with the monster, playful powertrain of the Ioniq 5 N.
Hyundai promises a zero-to-100 kmh (zero-to-60 mph) time of 3.2 seconds. It also promises drift mode, simulated shifts when you want them, and a dial-your-own-sound system that lets you have internal combustion engine sounds or sci-fi wooshes at the touch of a screen.
The company hasn’t revealed pricing. But, like the Ioniq 5 N, the 6 N will likely be rare and command a significant premium, anyway. A reasonable guess? Think mid-$70,000 range.
Up to 641 Horsepower, Seemingly 641 Software Settings
- The Ioniq 6 N will be all-wheel drive (AWD) with up to 641 horsepower
- Driving modes include a drift setting, a boost button, and other toys
In daily driving, the 6 N will get about 601 hp from two electric motors. One motor per axle gives it built-in all-wheel drive.
However, like the Ioniq 5 N, the 6 N will have features meant for the race track, not the commute. We’ll list a few, but we’ll warn you that several KBB editors have driven the 5 N on tracks and city streets over the last year, and we’ve come nowhere close to exploring every menu setting.
A boost setting (called “N Grin Boost”) will give drivers 40 more hp for 10 seconds.
Software-powered modes include “N Drift Optimizer” for track drifting, “N Pedal,” which gives three selectable pedal modes for “faster tuck-in motion” in cornering, and launch control.
An advanced battery pre-conditioning system brings the battery to the right temperature for how you plan to use the car. It offers Drag, Sprint, and Endurance racing modes.
Drivers can distribute torque between the axles through 11 different settings and customize the brake regeneration.
Hyundai says the suspension geometry and chassis have been reengineered from the ordinary Ioniq 6. “By integrating stroke sensors, the system allows for a wide range of damping force adjustments to suit varying driving conditions — from everyday commutes to intense track sessions.”
Signature N Look, Ambient Lighting That Responds to Your Driving
- N cars have a signature red underline and an optional signature blue color
- Ambient lighting can cue the driver on when to “shift”
The Ioniq 6 N shares the slightly melted look of the Ioniq 6 family car, but updates it with a spoiler on swan neck struts and widened fenders. Hyundai says, “Downforce and drag reduction are thoughtfully balanced for optimum performance.”
It’s available in the signature soft blue of other N cars, but with a new satin finish Hyundai calls Performance Blue Pearl. As in all N cars, a thin red front lip spoiler visually continues around the car as an accent under the rocker panels.
Inside, the standout feature will be lighting. Drivers can engage a mode that lets them simulate the shifts of an internal-combustion-powered car. When they do, Hyundai says, ambient interior lights will change to visually cue “precise shift points for optimal performance. This synchronized ambient glow transforms the cockpit into an arena where every gear change is not just felt but seen, further enhancing driver immersion.”
Hyundai has not revealed when the Ioniq 6 N will be available for order.
