Global Acclaim Pours In Following Last Month's Unveiling
High Expectations Emerge Not Only in North America and Europe, but Also in China and Latin America
Since its public unveiling last month, Hyundai Motor Company's Ioniq 6 N has been attracting worldwide attention.
Automotive media outlets not only in North America and Europe, but also in China and Latin America, have expressed high expectations and praise for Hyundai's upcoming high-performance electrified sedan.
US MotorTrend: "A Showcase of How Rapidly Hyundai N Has Advanced"
According to Hyundai Motor Company on August 11, the leading US automotive magazine MotorTrend recently published an article titled "The Super Sedan with Wings: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Unveiled!" In the article, MotorTrend stated, "The unveiling of the Ioniq 6 N is a testament to how rapidly Hyundai N has advanced in just 10 years since its launch."
Car and Driver wrote, "Earlier this year, Hyundai teased the release of the Ioniq 6 N," adding, "After months of anticipation, the Ioniq 6 N has finally been revealed, and it did not disappoint."
The debut of the Ioniq 6 N also drew attention in Europe. The UK automotive media outlet Auto Express published an article titled "Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Unveiled: High Performance to Surpass the BMW M3," stating, "The Ioniq 6 N is the successor to the Ioniq 5 N, which has been recognized by numerous automotive experts as the new benchmark for high-performance electric vehicles." The article continued, "The Ioniq 6 N emerged as an unexpected rival to the BMW M3, showcasing its streamlined design and track-refined driving performance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed."
Germany's Top 3 Automotive Magazines: "High Expectations for Chassis and Virtual Driving Sound Features"
Germany's three leading automotive magazines, Auto Zeitung and Auto Bild, also shared positive opinions about the Ioniq 6 N. Auto Zeitung analyzed, "The Ioniq 6 N, with its sedan form factor, has advantageous conditions as a sports car." Auto Bild noted, "If you are seeking a sporty feel in an electric vehicle, the Ioniq 6 N is the answer," highlighting, "Above all, the chassis, virtual driving sound feature, and virtual gear shift control are highly anticipated," drawing attention to its specialized features.
Chinese media also gave significant coverage to the unveiling of the Ioniq 6 N. On Autohome, China's largest automotive portal where over 20,000 automotive content creators provide extensive new car articles, reviews, and content, the main features of the Ioniq 6 N were introduced through video.
In a video titled "An Even More Fun Driving Experience: Exploring the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N!", a professional racer appeared as a commentator to analyze the performance and features of the Ioniq 6 N, praising it as "a car that delivers not only performance but also genuine driving enjoyment."
China's leading automotive portal Dongchedi provided on-site coverage at the Goodwood Festival in the UK, offering a detailed introduction to the Ioniq 6 N's suspension and key features of its electrified powertrain.
Chinese Media: "Delivers Both Performance and Driving Enjoyment"
In a coverage video uploaded to Bilibili, China's largest video platform, Dongchedi emphasized the Ioniq 6 N's power performance and summarized that the core of the Ioniq 6 N is "driving enjoyment," introducing it as a vehicle that "features upgraded suspension and chassis, along with virtual driving sound and virtual gear shift control functions."
News about the high-performance electric Ioniq 6 N was also widely reported in Latin America, including Mexico and Brazil, as well as in Australia.
Mexico's renowned automotive media outlet Autocosmos highly praised the vehicle, stating, "Hyundai has made a significant leap in the high-performance electric vehicle segment. The brand has set a new standard for what it means to have an enjoyable time in the driver's seat without using gasoline." Brazil's automotive media Quatro Rodas published an article stating, "The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N delivers up to 650 horsepower and accelerates like a supercar."
Australia's automotive media CarExpert provided a detailed overview of the Ioniq 6 N's various electrification technologies and core specifications, as well as predictions about when it will be available in the Australian market, catering to readers with a strong interest in high-performance electric vehicles.
Influencer with 4.1 Million Subscribers: "A Rival to the Tesla Model 3 Has Arrived"
Influencers have also been heaping praise on the Ioniq 6 N. Engineering Explained, a prominent US automotive influencer with 4.1 million subscribers, drew attention after posting a video in which he highly praised the driving performance of the Ioniq 6 N, based on his own experience at a pre-launch test drive held at Hyundai's Namyang R&D Center in June.
He commented, "At last, a true rival to the Tesla Model 3 Performance has arrived," and added, "The launch of the Ioniq 6 N has changed the landscape of the high-performance EV world. After actually driving the Ioniq 6 N, I found its driving performance to be truly remarkable."
The Ioniq 6 N is the second electrified model from Hyundai N. With N Green Boost activated, it delivers a maximum output of 650 horsepower, and when using N Launch Control, it can accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds, demonstrating powerful dynamic performance.
A Hyundai Motor Company official stated, "The Ioniq 6 N, featuring a design meticulously crafted for performance, a new chassis specification supporting precise handling, and an N battery that optimizes temperature for different driving purposes, is expected to provide customers with an enjoyable driving experience both on the road and on the track."
