Hyundai Unveils New Santa Fe and Ioniq 5 N at LA Auto Show

Hyundai Motor Company showcased the new Santa Fe and Ioniq 5 N at the '2023 LA Auto Show' held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on the 16th (local time). The new Santa Fe is a traditional sport utility vehicle (SUV) developed with a focus on the North American market. The Ioniq 5 N is a high-performance electric vehicle that embodies Hyundai's electric vehicle technology.

At this event, Hyundai unveiled the new Santa Fe with the message of being a "vehicle that expands customers' everyday experiences."

The new Santa Fe is designed to emphasize a strong presence based on a unique silhouette featuring a long wheelbase and a wide tailgate. It is designed to harmonize H lights and front bumpers with an H motif, which reinterpret the Hyundai emblem in an iconic form, along with distinctive typology and a bold roofline.

The Santa Fe is characterized by a spacious and comfortable interior. When the 2nd and 3rd-row seats are fully folded, it offers best-in-class interior space. In particular, the large tailgate space with a terrace concept can be used in various ways to suit the lifestyle of the passengers.

The new Santa Fe unveiled at the 2023 LA Auto Show
[Photo by Hyundai Motor Company]

At this event, Hyundai also unveiled the Ioniq 5 N, the first high-performance electric vehicle under the N brand, for the first time in North America, incorporating advanced electrification technologies to maximize driving performance. Hyundai applied various high-performance electric vehicle N-exclusive technologies to the Ioniq 5 N, including a high-performance all-wheel-drive system, a high-output 84.0kWh battery, and a high-performance EV-specific thermal management control system.

Vehicles including the Ioniq 5 N are displayed at the Hyundai booth at the 2023 LA Auto Show.
[Photo by Hyundai]

The Ioniq 5 N is equipped with front and rear motors that deliver a combined maximum output of 448kW (609 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 740Nm (75.5 kgf·m). When using the 'N Green Boost' mode, which significantly increases output for a certain period to maximize acceleration performance, the combined maximum output increases to 478kW (650 horsepower) and maximum torque to 770Nm (78.5 kgf·m), allowing it to reach 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds.

Til Vattenberg, Executive Director of Hyundai Motor Company’s N Brand & Motorsports Division, explained, "Starting with the Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai aims to provide the unique fun driving experience of the N brand regardless of whether it is an internal combustion engine vehicle, electric vehicle, or hydrogen electric vehicle."

The new Santa Fe and Ioniq 5 N are scheduled to be launched in the North American market in the first half of next year.

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