Having experienced the Ioniq 5 N, we know well what kind of impact the arrival of the 6 N will have. This time, the direction of the reaction is different from that of the 5 N. Praise is pouring in from abroad. Influential media in North America, Europe, China, and Latin America are continuously publishing expectations and favorable reviews.
The Hyundai Motor Ioniq 6 N has received intense attention worldwide since its unveiling at the '2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed' in the UK last month.
The Ioniq 6 N participated in the main event 'Hillclimb' at the Goodwood Festival, showcasing a strong presence in front of thousands of spectators. Hyundai N unveiled both the Ioniq 6 N equipped with N Performance parts and the Ioniq 6 N drift specification optimized for drifting, demonstrating its expansion in the motorsports field.
Subsequently, global automotive media, including North America, Europe, China, and Latin America, covered the unveiling of the Ioniq 6 N, expressing expectations and favorable reviews for the high-performance electric sedan that Hyundai Motor will launch.
The prominent American automotive magazine Motor Trend praised the event with the headline 'Winged super sedan, the unveiling of the Hyundai Motor Ioniq 6 N! (N-Hanced, Bewinged 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Super Sedan Breaks Cover!)', stating that the unveiling of the Ioniq 6 N is an example of how quickly Hyundai N has developed in its 10 years of inception.
The influential North American automotive media Car and Driver featured the article 'Stunning looks and performance, unveiling the Hyundai Motor Ioniq 6 N (2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Revealed with Rakish Looks and up to 641 HP)', evaluating that 'Earlier this year, Hyundai Motor anticipated the launch of the Ioniq 6 N. After months of waiting, the actual vehicle has been unveiled, and it did not disappoint.'
In Europe, where electric vehicle demand is continuously increasing, attention has also been drawn to the emergence of the Ioniq 6 N.
The British automotive media Auto Express published the article 'High performance that overwhelms the BMW M3, unveiling the Hyundai Motor Ioniq 6 N (New Hyundai Ioniq 6 N revealed, and it has the power to slay the BMW M3)', stating that 'The Ioniq 6 N follows the Ioniq 5 N, a new standard for high-performance electric vehicles recognized by numerous automotive experts,' adding that it unveiled the streamlined design and refined driving performance on the track at the Goodwood Festival, making it an unexpected rival of the BMW M3.
Germany's top automotive magazines, Auto Zeitung and Auto Bild, also expressed positive opinions about the Ioniq 6 N. Auto Zeitung first evaluated it by saying, 'The Ioniq 6 N has favorable conditions as a sports car in a sedan form factor.' Auto Bild emphasized the Ioniq 6 N's high-performance features that offer a driving feel closer to high-performance internal combustion engine vehicles, stating, 'If you pursue a sporty feeling in an electric vehicle, the Ioniq 6 N is the answer. Above all, the chassis, virtual driving sound functionality, and virtual shifting control feature are highly anticipated.'
China, the world's largest electric vehicle market, also extensively covered the unveiling of the new high-performance electric vehicle Ioniq 6 N. The Ioniq 6 N was anticipated as a high-performance electric vehicle emphasizing driving enjoyment.
One of China's largest automotive portal sites, Autohome, which has more than 20,000 automotive content creators providing articles, reviews, and content about new cars, introduced the main features of the Ioniq 6 N in a video.
In the video titled 'Further enhanced driving enjoyment, looking into the Hyundai Motor Ioniq 6 N! (一步提升可玩性！聊聊 代 IONIQ 6 N 到底!)', a racer served as a commentator and analyzed the performance and features of the Ioniq 6 N, saying, 'It seems to be a vehicle that ensures not only performance but also driving enjoyment.'
One of China's leading automotive portal sites, Dongchedi, also announced the unveiling of the Ioniq 6 N. In particular, Dongchedi directly covered the scene at the Goodwood Festival, detailing the unveiling of the Ioniq 6 N with the article 'New suspension design, virtual shifting control feature, unveiling the Hyundai Motor Ioniq 6 N with dual motors (新架, 模程序, 搭机四, 代 IONIQ 6 N 首)' while elaborating on the suspension and electrified powertrain's main features of the Ioniq 6 N.
In a news video posted on China's largest video platform Bilibili, Dongchedi emphasized the power performance of the Ioniq 6 N, summarizing that the essence of the Ioniq 6 N is 'driving enjoyment' and introduced the upgrades to the suspension and chassis, as well as the implementations of virtual driving sound functionality and virtual shifting control.
News about the high-performance electric vehicle Ioniq 6 N has also been prominently reported in Latin America, including Mexico, Brazil, and Australia.
Mexico's renowned automotive media AutoCosmos evaluated, 'Hyundai Motor has taken a significant step in the high-performance electric vehicle institutional sector. It has set a new benchmark for what it means to enjoy time in the driver's seat without using gasoline.'
Additionally, Brazil's long-established automotive media Quatro Rodas highlighted the overwhelming performance of the Ioniq 6 N in the article 'The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N generates up to 650 horsepower and accelerates like a supercar (Hyundai Ioniq 6 N gera até 650 cv e acelera como supercarro)'.
Australia's well-known automotive media Car Expert detailed the various electrification technologies applied to the Ioniq 6 N in the article titled 'The first track-ready electric sports sedan from Korea (2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is Korea's first track-ready EV sports sedan)', predicting the timing for sale in the Australian automotive market, catering to readers highly interested in high-performance electric vehicles by introducing specifications and performance.
Praise for the Ioniq 6 N has also continued among influencers. Among them, a well-known American automotive influencer, Engineering Explained, who has 4.1 million subscribers, posted a video praising the driving performance of the Ioniq 6 N, which he experienced during a preliminary test drive event at the Namyang Research Center last June.
In the video titled 'Finally a rival to Tesla's Model 3 Performance, the Hyundai Motor Ioniq 6 N (Hyundai IONIQ 6 N - Finally, A Rival To Tesla's Model 3 Performance)', he stated, 'Finally, a rival to Tesla's Model 3 Performance has appeared, and with the introduction of the Ioniq 6 N, the landscape of high-performance electric vehicles has changed. Driving the Ioniq 6 N revealed truly astonishing driving performance.'
Another American automotive influencer who participated in the preliminary test drive event, Car Confections, closely observed the vehicle's handling response, traction performance, and the maintenance of electrified powertrain performance in a video titled 'Meet the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N', stating, 'Needless to say, it is truly a fun vehicle to drive. Once it is officially launched in the U.S., I want to introduce it to you quickly.'
The Ioniq 6 N is the second electrified model from Hyundai N after the Ioniq 5 N, embodying advanced electrification technology and high-performance specialized features based on Hyundai Motor's accumulated motorsport know-how and Rolling Lab data.
The Ioniq 6 N boasts powerful performance with a maximum output of 650 horsepower using the N Green Boost standard, reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in just 3.2 seconds with N Launch Control.
A representative from Hyundai Motor noted, 'The Ioniq 6 N, infused with meticulous considerations for performance in its design, new chassis specifications supporting precise handling, and the N battery optimized for the driving purpose, is expected to provide customers with an enjoyable driving experience in both everyday use and on the track.'
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