Hyundai Ioniq 5 N tested on ice and snow

Cold test passed, for Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in winter tests. The first all-electric high-performance production model of the N brand of the Korean company was subjected to the olfactory test in low temperatures at the Hyundai Mobis Proving Ground in Arjeplog, Sweden. Between icy surfaces with low grip and sub-zero temperatures reaching -30°C, Hyundai N engineers tested the new models in an extreme environment, in particular to strike the balance between the sporty character of the car and the qualities of safety and reliability in every situation.

For Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai’s goal was to combine the technology of the Electrified-Global Modular Platform with N solutions and experience developed in the field of motorsport disciplines. “Our N models are perfected not only on the curves of the Nürburgring, but also on the icy surfaces of our Arjeplog proving ground, to ensure maximum performance even in the most extreme winter conditions,” said Till Wartenberg, vice president and head of N brand management & motorsport sub-division of Hyundai – and we are proud to demonstrate that the IONIQ 5 N perfectly meets our stringent performance criteria, with the aim of ensuring the success of the N brand’s first EV model.”

For the Ioniq 5 N, the Hyundai N engineers have optimized the E-GMP architecture of the Ioniq 5 in a dual engine configuration to obtain high performance in all driving conditions, also drawing on the knowledge derived from Wrc competitions with the Hyundai i20 N Wrc Rally 1, in Sweden come on numerous different situations. The result will be the N brand’s first all-wheel drive (AWD) production model. N’s AWD story began in 2015 with participation in the FIA ​​World Rally Championship. In eight years of participation, Hyundai has achieved many outstanding results, including two world championships for manufacturers.