Hyundai's IONIQ 6 N – New Teasers Reveal Next Level of High-Performance EV

Abu Dhabi : The high-performance sedan will make its first appearance at next month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.

• Photos reveal the side profile, the rear wing, the taillamp design, and other details of the car.
• Powertrain details are still under wraps, but the car is expected to use a 641 hp AWD system, similar to the one found in the Ioniq 5 N.
• The Ioniq 6 N is built around Hyundai’s three key N performance principles: ‘Corner Rascal,’ ‘Racetrack Capability,’ and ‘Everyday Sports Car.’

Hyundai has released the first teaser images of the highly anticipated IONIQ 6 N. This marks a new step in the company's journey to push its electric cars forward. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N builds on the success of the IONIQ 5 N, which quickly earned many awards and wins in motorsport and set new records. 

In just two years, that model made a big splash in the industry. The upcoming IONIQ 6 N aims to do the same by offering a high-performance electric sedan that will change how people think about the N badge.

These photos come after the reveal of the Ioniq 6 facelift and its N Line version. Hyundai has also announced that it will reveal the Ioniq 6 N during the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK. This event will take place from July 10 to July 13, 2025.

External styling

The latest pictures of the IONIQ 6 N exhibit a bold, high-performance sedan crafted for speed and stability. Its design has been carefully shaped to improve aerodynamics. Wide fenders, a broader stance, lightweight wheels and a big rear wing hint at its focus on airflow and handling.

The IONIQ 6 N is designed around three main ideas: ‘Corner Rascal’, ’Racetrack Capability’ and ‘Everyday Sports Car’. It promises to offer a lively, natural driving feel. Similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, which gets bigger brakes and stickier tyres, the 6 N is expected to have these upgrades too.

The upcoming 2026 Ioniq 6 facelift will bring a slimmer headlamp setup, with pixel-style DRLs similar to the Ioniq 9. The front bumper and splitter will be updated, and the bonnet will be raised. Instead of a large ducktail wing, it will feature a small boot lip. Based on teaser images, these changes will also appear on the Ioniq 6 N.

Engine and performance

The carmaker did not reveal specific details about the powertrain setup. The standard Ioniq 6 and N Line models offer a single-motor rear-wheel drive option with 149 hp and 225 hp, respectively. They also provide a dual-motor all-wheel drive version with 321 hp. The high-performance N trim might use the same 650 hp all-wheel drive motor found in the Ioniq 5 N SUV.

Launch

Vice President and Head of N Management Group, Joon Park, said the new IONIQ 6 N will once again shake up the high-performance electric vehicle market by providing exciting driving moments for fans. He added that unveiling the IONIQ 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed was a way to stay close to the fans.

Hyundai Motor shows its dedication to smart design and new technology with the IONIQ 6 N. The vehicle continues the brand's tradition of pushing high-performance limits and innovation.