The Ioniq 5 gets the rear wiper it's always needed. And more than 600hp
The Ioniq 5 gets the rear wiper it's always needed. And more than 600hpEven when most weeks seem momentous for electric vehicles, the arrival of the production-spec in Europe feels like a pretty big deal. For the segment, of course - because this might actually be a properly desirable electric hot hatch - but also for Hyundai N and for those of us who just like driving.
The additional N features really bring the car to life - the N e-Shift is honestly more convincing and characterful than some combustion-engined dual-clutches. The paddles are satisfying enough, the ‘ignition cut’ on upshift really cleverly done and the downshifts judged perfectly to aid braking. Moreover, it all seems natural and intuitive, right down to bap-bap-bapping off a limiter between hairpins. It’s not ‘real’, but it is fun - and that feels more important.
Predictably, it’s faster than needed, though never quite blows your head off like 600hp+ would elsewhere. The N Grin Boost certainly does as advertised, though only for 10 seconds. The Ioniq can feel really chunky on smaller roads, too, which dampens enthusiasm and a need for speed. Apparently this car had to be more powerful than the 585hp Kia EV6 GT, if you’re wondering why a large family hatch has twice the power of standard.
As road use intimated, the front end is tenacious and direct and there must be all manner of witchcraft going on behind the scenes - so the key takeaway is that it doesn’t seem totally contrived. It can be driven quickly, accurately and neatly, or a little more flamboyantly holding the brake to an apex, or full slow-in, silly-out hero, always on your side and always willing to go again.
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