Electric Sports Car Giant Test 2024 | Are EVs finally fun?

[@CARmagazineTV]

Which car from this test gets your vote?

[@asianphillippe007]

My vote is for Porsche Taycan Turbo S and GT, they're fantastic electric cars. Turbo S is not in this video, but Turbo GT is.

[@ALMX5DP]

Which car from this test is a sports car?

[@Digiphex]

Tesla then the Porsche, then the Battista. Hyundai is so hideous it has to be dead last. I wouldn't drive it if you paid me.

[@happyatheists9361]

BYD SEAL

[@G82Watts]

​@@Digiphexget real dude. The new taycan beats the the model s in literally every category. Performance, looks, actual luxury interior, chassis, suspension,handling,braking, etc.. the only person that would say tesla is just in denial and can't afford a taycan turbo s or gt. Prices aside the taycan is def the best EV in the segment

[@yuchan063]

People criticize IONIQ 5N by its sound and clutch are all fake. However, it is an option that only Hyundai can provide that other companies do not. The EU will ban the sale of internal combustion engines within a few decades, and not only in the EU, but in many countries as well. In this situation, Hyundai's attempt to transplant the advantages of the internal combustion engine into an electric vehicle deserves praise. Also, they work very well and make the driving experience smoother and enhance the fun. These options can be turned off at any time, and the '650hp' & '0-100 in 3.4 sec' BEAST can be transformed into the normal IONIQ 5, one of the best family EVs, anytime. It has all the same conveniences such as enormous interior space and V2L. The best part of the IONIQ 5N is not numbers like '0-100 3.4sec' or '650hp' (although it is already powerful enough). Ilt has the best driving feel and cornering and tremendous chassis performance of any EV under $100K currently. IONIQ 5N recorded a lap time of 7min 45sec at the Nürburgring. It is similar to Porsche Taycan and Model S Plaid. EV's output drastically decreases after driving at maximum speed a few times due to the heat of the battery. However, the IONIQ 5N remains fine even if driven at full power all day. Hyundai may not the best in EV technology, but it has the world's best technology in battery heat management. Tesla's '1000hp' is only a peak number. I think sustainability of power is more important. If this car was made by a German brand like BMW it would start at at least $150K. But IONIQ 5N starts at $65K. This is by far the best value options for anyone considering a sporty EV.

[@methyethyl56]

I'm globaly ok with you but don't use the nurb record of the I5n face ofthe tesla plaid and the taycan. If the ionic made 7mins45, the plaid actual record is 7mins 25... 10 sec différence... (For all the rest i'm all for the hyundai 😘)

[@mateokovac2642]

​@@methyethyl56the fact that the Ioniq is compared to the Plaid and not the Model 3 at the ring really speaks volumes.

[@MilodeVries]

​@@mateokovac2642also the plaid _with_ the 20k track package. I'm very interested what the I5N can do if you give it 20K aftermarket parts. Just lighter rims and tires could drop 0-100 to 3.14s if my estimations are correct. Then some aero and optimized semi-slicks, perhaps this light weight package where you pay more to get stuff taken out

[@teddybear-g4k]

@@methyethyl56 The records of Tesla S plaid and Taycan are from the Tesla and Porsche company. They might have done extensive alteration to beat the record in N ring. In comparison, the record of Ioniq 5N is from normal stock car you can buy. And the record is not from company Hyundai, it is from independent driver from Sport Auto. They had asked to send a Tesla S Plaid or Taycan to them, but Tesla and Porsche had refused.

[@IReahpZz]

Ioniq 5 isn’t even close to the plaid in any capacity . The new model 3 p outperforms it all around for 42k after tax credit . 20 seconds on the ring is a massive gap. People like the ioniq 5 n (myself included ) but it’s VERY expensive for what it provides . Hope the 6 n comes out and shaves 7-10k off the price or more to make it competitive

[@aono335]

The Ionia 5N actually makes me want to try EVs. Great job by all the engineers involved in this car’s production and design.

[@lemongavine]

You won’t be disappointed. You’ll love it

[@joby602]

Ditto. Before this I was just hoping to hang on to my current fun car until it falls apart. Now I'm actually curious to try an EV and optimistic for the possibility of fun in future cars.

[@goochigoochs3836]

The disadvantage of Ioniq 5 N here in north America is that it has a very limited range compared to other EVs. We drive longer distances compare to most other countries. Specially compared to the new Tesla Model 3 with performance package that will beat it in 0-60 and quarter mile race. Oh and did I mention that it is going to be cheaper as well? 😁

[@aono335]

@@goochigoochs3836 I’ve driven the most older Model 3 performance and its is quite possibly the most boring sports sedan I’ve ever driven. You buy a hot hatch/sports car for more than just straight line speed and range. I’m not going to be driving such a car for more than 200 miles a day. That’s not what it’s for. This car is for pure unadulterated fun. Those long road trips are rare.

[@trstnhn]

@@goochigoochs3836 What's with the regurgitation of 0-60 speed? That's pretty much irrelevant. Ioniq 5N wins so many people's votes because it is a great overall package, not because it excels in one area while disregarding so many others.

[@Princebenidorm]

I have a 2017 GT-R and currently waiting for my Ioniq 5N. It is a sensational " car "

[@nickthegriffin]

😂

[@simonsancartier7417]

Got mine 5 days ago, I'm in love.

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

Looks like something a teenager would drive. A blown up RC car. 😂 "

[@cyruslad5462]

​@@PEACEOUTXX1sucks to not be the one driving then.

[@Neon-q5h]

The advantage of the I5N is that it can use one car for two purposes. It turns into a comfortable family CUV when all sports functions are turned off, and it turns into a high-performance hot hatch as soon as sports modes such as N-lace or N-shift are turned on. In other words, electric cars with two excellent functions and a good price are rare. It is just regrettable that Hyundai's prejudice and name value are compared to other brands.

[@teeminator30]

It needs to go more than 200 miles per charge though. Having to think about the next charging station frequently doesn’t sound fun.

[@adamqxmarshall4520]

@@teeminator30Who drives 200 miles without stopping for a piss? Charging is an issue only for people who don’t own an EV. It’s really not an issue. At all.

[@freewheeler1728]

hey even toyota wasn't what it is today, back in 60s - even the best names in business gotta start at some point and it's just a matter of time, u gotta build the name, NOT born with it - I'm not hyundai fan and will never own 1 of them, but badge snob thing is really idiotic

[@Koulis_]

I wouldn't call these sports cars, more like rapid GTs. The Hyundai would be my choice for it's clever innovations.

[@diceymaan]

My prediction is that Hyundai has done here something that will become an industry standard, it's the beginning of a new era.

[@teeminator30]

Going only 200 miles per charge is just sad though. They need to up it by another 100 to allow for weekend fun without having to look for a charger a couple of times in one trip. Pls Hyundai fix this.

[@hilliard1991]

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N all day long

[@salamov963]

lol

[@ralzvy]

cant decide between that or the taycan, i dont like crossovers but the ioniq 5 n has a cool sound

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

The one pretending to be a proper car with an engine and gearbox....🤔🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣

[@hatermoko1074]

I just reserved one.. ill get mine in July.

[@Robertkajman]

@@salamov963 yes

[@bryanjk4213]

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N rocks!! Out of all competitors. Thinking innovative in electric car that makes it fun rules all!!

[@kawailauaelani]

Man, that Hyundai is MASSIVE. Definitely my favorite of the group

[@ochayethegnu2915]

They need to do a smaller, lighter version. Ioniq 3N has a nice ring to it.

[@outermarker5801]

I don't know why they call it a hatch, the Ioniq5 on which it's based is an SUV

[@randythomas8738]

... it didn't look that massive in person...😊

[@x10dude]

I thought I'd would never hear a consensus from car enthusiasts that a Hyundai beats a Porsche, BMW, etc... what world are we living in? Hyundai just transformed the market. I can't imagine any manufacturer not following in their footsteps. Again, it's just weird even saying that. :)

[@mikedelicus]

I’m not surprised. The developer of the Ioniq 5n was a formerly BMW M division chef engineer.

[@x10dude]

@@mikedelicus agreed, but kudos to Hyundai for spending all the money and resources to develop the 5N.

[@GON-lu4me]

LOTUS is 100% Chinese car maker now. Porsche depends on Chinese battery Benz is owned by Chinese car makers Tesla uses Chinese battery. Why couldn't Hyundai take over those brands?

[@kfx3907]

⁠@@mikedelicus There are also dozens of Korean engineers and battery tech from Korean company. Don't know why you guys giving only props to that one German. Sure, he advise quite a lot about the steering and suspension but he didn't make the entire car itself.

[@TK-on7cz]

@@GON-lu4me dude even hyundai

[@avigator]

I have driven the first generation Taycan. It has superior aero, steering and dynamics. But if I have to consider what I get for the money, I definitely go for the Ioniq 5 N.

[@trstnhn]

True. If money wasn't an issue and I just get to pick one car from the bunch, I take the race car. If I have to buy a car from that bunch, I'd pick the 5N

[@PEACEOUTXX1]

But if money isn't an issue then taycan all day is what I'm getting at

[@avigator]

@@PEACEOUTXX1 Me too 😉

[@swyang68]

The Ioniq5 just got a new name: ICONIQ5 N

[@yuchan063]

Hyundai has by far the best battery and heat management technology in EV market. Even the Tesla Model S Plaid and Porsche Taycan can't turn as well as the IONIQ 5N on the track because their batteries overheat. IONIQ 5N is one of the few electric vehicles that is truly a ‘sports’ car.

[@AP13P]

Model 3 Performance runs circles arount it

[@MDKN22]

​@@AP13Pin terms of gaping panel gaps, yes!!

[@mattleistner313]

Are you kidding me? Porsche Taycan battery doesn't overheat at all, or what do you think k how it reaches the record lap time at the Nurburgring?

[@MDKN22]

@@mattleistner313 at what point did he mention the Taycan battery overheating? Typical Audi fanboy comment 🤣

[@mattleistner313]

@@MDKN22 what does Aufi have to do with this? Did you even read his comment!? 😉

[@picturesound6866]

Many people don't pay attention to the IONIQ 5n incredible braking performance. These brakes are permanent. You don't have to buy expensive brake options. They don't realize that the braking performance is the reason why fake gears that are discounted as gimmicks are possible. No one can do that because they do not know that brakes generate a lot of energy and that a system and battery technology that can accept it are needed to do so. The most important technology of the Ioniq 5n is a technology that accepts the physical force of 0.6g. You must understand that it is only possible with Korean technology. If you do not understand that, you do not understand electric vehicles.

[@MyRealName]

I love how you think you understand something groundbraking that nobody else understands. On and I MUST UNDERSTAND it's only possible with holy Korean technology! You're so delusional it's actually hilarious.

[@BondiBeache]

Finally! I'm glad to see someone who understands that IONIQ 5N's most amazing technology is N Pedal. When many people realize how much they can save on carbon ceramic brake replacement costs compared to other vehicles with this level of performance, they will finally realize how affordable this vehicle is.

[@RainCloud210]

​@@MyRealNameAlthough he used exaggerated expressions, he was not delusional. The output generated by 0.6G regen braking is impossible to accept unless SK's brand new NCM 9:0.5:0.5 battery. And no company other than Hyundai has implemented the technology to control such powerful regen braking. The circuit will burn if there is no proper control algorithm.

[@Hundredthldiot]

@@MyRealName in fairness, Rimac boasted about the regen braking of the Nevera, with "strongest regenerative braking system of any EV" at.....0.4g. So 0.6g is outstanding.

[@graggogabarchavov]

@@MyRealName lmao cope

[@yourtubisfilled7164]

Agreed that the IONIQ 5N is amazing value and fun for money compared to al the others on offer. And it beats half of them in practicality and everyday usability too. Funny how it feels more desirable than a > million super car to me personally.

[@doyunkim6749]

ioniq 5N....king

[@modugasarang4988]

God.

[@TfGamess]

XDDDDD

[@Boris_Chang]

M

[@우-b7k]

Ya..Neomoo han gook in "T" najanah..😅

[@bjorncarlsson1]

I have now owned the Ioniq 5 N for over a month and it is truly a magnificent vehicle. A solid 9 out of 10 and one of those rare cars we will look back on as truly transformative for its time. There are a few improvement areas, most notably its range and turning radius, but I can easily look past that considering how good it is. Superb vehicle and one that makes my 991.2 Carrera T being left in the garage more than it should…

[@mateokovac2642]

I mean, if you choose an Awd 2 ton car over a 911 half a ton lighter, thats def a You problem haha. But yeah, the Ioniq is good.

[@NAUT758]

​@mateokovac2642 it's not always about numbers but driving feel

[@mateokovac2642]

@@NAUT758 Looks like its not, since the dude above me prefers a numb 2 ton EV to a 911....

[@killstreak758]

Hahahahaha this man decided the Hyundai is better than a Porsche. Sorry brother the only person that likes that car is my wife, and I also own a Porsche. If you really had one you've know what you have. The Porsche doesn't compare to a Hyundai not a Ferrari or a Lamborghini a Hyundai, you definitely don't own one. 😂😂😂😂

[@bjorncarlsson1]

Seems obvious to me that you don’t own any of them - if you do get your sorry ass out and drive them instead of spending your time here with your negative energy… Change is hard for many and EVs are polarizing, but I have seen that the N is starting to gain acceptance even in die hard petrol head communities including among engine tuners. Will be interesting to see which manufacturers that tries to replicate the N approach first.

[@Ali-Aljasmi]

As an owner of a Model S Plaid, I urge Tesla to take note from Hyundai and introduce the N mode to our Teslas. What an amazing 5N 🤯

[@stanleycius3295]

It won’t make sense, Tesla doesn’t have legacy cars with engine noise, what they should do is make the electric motors louder like the original roadster.

[@shobin05]

​@@stanleycius3295 Have you heard what formula e sounds like? It sounds painfully awful.

[@stanleycius3295]

@@shobin05 have you heard the original roadster, the sound was used in a Batman movie for the bike. It works just fine, obviously they can’t make it extreme like a straight pipe v12.

[@hubpaq]

tesla plaid has double the autonomy of the ioniq 5 n

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

@@hubpaqit’s also 2x the price 😂😂😂

[@joec.5009]

ioniq 5 N is brilliant. absolutely brilliant.

[@nkoster3717]

Especially the range

[@antonbjerketorp2764]

Only if you can turn off the fake shift wich i dont know if it is possible. Literally cuts performance. Why do electric cars have to ape ice cars?

[@이일성-i6x]

​@@antonbjerketorp2764Ofc you can turn it off

[@antonbjerketorp2764]

@@이일성-i6x nice

[@trstnhn]

@@antonbjerketorp2764 I think the sounds plays a big role in the driver being connected to the car. Without noise, you can't even sense how fast ur going.

[@hatermoko1074]

I just reserved the 5N.. ill get it in July.. im hyped and ecstatic!!

[@markrobber5252]

Damn....enjoy your car bro...or sis

[@pyoshmusic]

Have fun with your vehicle :)

[@modugasarang4988]

Good choice. I envy you.

[@useroppam1o]

I just got mine a month ago. This is the most fun, fast and family car ever ever owned.

[@mxkcrm]

How much did y'all end up paying out the door?

[@DS-pk4eh]

Prices in Switzerland: Tesla Model S Plaid - 97'990CHF Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach pack - 272'500.00 CHF Pininfarina Battista - around 2.1 million CHF Lotus Eletre R - 149'865 CHF Hyundai ioniq N - 79'900 CHF BMW i5 m60 - 117'400 CHF All prices for cars without any option added

[@trstnhn]

The price gap is even larger if you consider the fact that Ioniq 5N is made as a top trim Ioniq 5 and comes as a single trim-level with all the options included for every single Ioniq 5N out there.

[@MrRaitzi]

I5 is like double price of i4 that has same motors.

[@jamin-r4k]

german cars are overpriced especially EV. mediocre but high end price

[@swyang68]

there will always be badge snobs but for the true enthusiasts, there is one clear winner and that is the Hyundai Ioniq5, I can't believe what they have achieved.

[@swyang68]

The most exciting thing news is that Hyundai has the Ioniq6 N and the N Vision 74 in the pipeline!

[@avigator]

When will we see the 6 N?

[@Car_cats]

​@@avigatornext year with F/L

[@bungee7503]

I’ve had the basic Ioniq 5 for nearly 3 years and have covered 40,000 miles. Obviously not as quick as the N, but a great car to own.

[@gwanlee]

If ever there was a foregone conclusion in a group test this one would be it. Hyundai ioniq 5N is head and shoulders above every other EV on the planet.

[@NoLimitSquad]

I have the Model 3 Performance and im happy with it but if i were to do it all over again, id get this new Ioniq 5 N💯

[@4literv6]

Even over the just updated m3p? It has sport seats now, better aero, track pack brakes standard, track mode, staggered 20s etc. Starting around 15k cheaper than the Korean cuv and 800# lighter as well!

[@ianpraisethelord]

@@4literv6 Hyundai's battery cooling tech is way more advanced than the one in Tesla. Don't just talk about track pack brakes lol

[@G82Watts]

@@4literv6 "sports seats" dude those are hardly sports seats. Lmao. Go look at a porsche or bmw sport seats. Those are REAL sports seats. Not to mention the model 3 looks like basic traffic. Atleast the hyundia is an original design

[@4literv6]

@@ianpraisethelord how's it more advanced exactly be specific use some actual words and verifiable sources to give examples! In real life teslas have charged 150-180+ miles back in 15-20mins on a v3 scer since the summer of 2019 using 400v architectures vs 800v! Model s plaid 184miles back in 15mins summer of 2021, model 3 lr 182 miles back in 15mins summer of 2019 motor trend test etc. Ct 80+miles back in 8mins using an nxu 1000v charger. Model 3 highland just won an averaging charging speed test for most miles back in 6mins at 60+miles of range gained. Bjorn tests all evs on his channel and teslas are consistently still at the top. 😎 The 400v Korean ev5 for china is pathetically slow 20-80% charging. And the model s plaid laps the green hell 20s faster than this i5n can. They both have similar sized wheels, similar width tires and huge brakes. I'd bet the new m3p will outlap the i5n at the green hell. 🤔 So if battery cooling is so allegedly superior for the Korean egmps why doesn't it show up in lap time's or acceleration rates?

[@ianpraisethelord]

@@4literv6 Are you talking about battery charging speed and vehicle speed? lol I hope you know and understand a battery's parameters such as SOC, DOD, C-rate, SOH, SOP, etc., and regen tech. So far, the I5N is the only EV car that can run 2 laps in green hell without decreasing battery power and brake. I hope you understand what I mean. Motors in Tesla are better than the ones in I5N. I was talking about the total cooling management of vehicles, especially batteries. I wasn't talking about which car is faster or something lol.

[@Mi-Chis]

A few years ago I would have laughed at the thought of a Hyundai being the best and most attractive car in a test… or any setting… now the non N (due to cost) is basically the only EV currently sold that I seriously consider buying. #glitchinthematrix

[@EverythingElectricCar]

Had a go in a Ionic 5N recently and wow, what a car. So much more involving than my EV6 GT, and that’s a great car too. The Ionic 5N brings the electric car closer to its petrol siblings. The future is exciting!

[@lemongavine]

Kia should offer the simulated revs for the EV6.

[@EverythingElectricCar]

@@lemongavine totally agree!

[@LOLA6ifyable]

So we just watched a Video with a Porsche, Pininfarina , a Lotus , and a BMW , but the crowd favorit is the Hyundai, and winner overall speaks volumes to what Hyundai has achived , well done Hyundai!!

[@alex99398]

This is insane but so true. Well said

[@asphalthedgehog6580]

It was quite clear that Hyundai was going to nail it after their ICE N cars entered the car market at top positions immediately.

[@ohmyggg]

That Ioniq is cool. It’s quite telling that the most thrilling EV car here is the most ICE-like.

[@gordonduffett5138]

Ionic 5 N

[@modugasarang4988]

Ioniq

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

The 5N looks the most unique and beautiful imo.

[@fqeagles21]

😂😂 not true there’s the battista

[@kfx3907]

@@fqeagles21Seems like you are a fan boy but how much does that car cost?

[@AndrewTSq]

I think the Ioniq 5 looks nice on video, but in real life.. its BIG. Its Suv-sized so not for me.

[@AndrewTSq]

@@fqeagles21 The Taycan looks great I think in real life. The pre facelift is a great looking car no matter if you compare it to ice or ev. And also, a 2 year old taycan low mileage cost less than the ioniq 5N.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

@@fqeagles21 Looks like every other mid engine super car. There’s nothing unique about that design.

[@rikaus9273]

The Hyundai is the only car here that's a winner

[@TechInfo-ul4xr]

😂 THESE GUYS HAVE A BIAS...TESLA PLAID STILL WINS

[@focushuman1816]

@@TechInfo-ul4xr TESLA PLAID = chinese car

[@nc-fo5wx]

​@@TechInfo-ul4xr Is that really the case? It’s an expensive piece of shit that can’t even run properly on the track.

[@PazLeBon]

@@nc-fo5wx they are all expensive pieces of shit

[@justthevoicebackup280]

@@nc-fo5wx It can with the track pack... not that most people will ever track their electric sedan anyway.

[@maligunaguno9026]

Affordable price of N is winner. No need to be expens.

[@wish_ender]

only the ioniq 5 N is under £70,000 👍

[@MarkBury]

Model 3 performance is £60k and faster

[@wish_ender]

@@MarkBury but, Modal 3 is not on the list 🤔

[@ianpraisethelord]

@@MarkBury drive ioniq 5N on the race track then talk lol

[@BobbyDazzler888]

@@MarkBuryi font think youve been paying attention. Faster means sheet in reality.

[@ochayethegnu2915]

@@MarkBuryCompletely missing the point of sporting cars. Ioniq 5N is head and shoulders above any Tesla.

[@DIVEnSOME]

People will look back at the Hyundai ioniq N and realize that’s when the electric car started making sense, the rest are brilliant but the ioniq engages the driver better than even an ice car.

[@airheart1]

O f’n please

[@Libra67jtc]

Hyundai Ioniq 5N is the best all-rounder. It makes sense. Its practical and affordable comparted to the rest of the cars in your test. Ultimately there will always be a bias towards a favourite. However, the Ioniq even beats a 2.7 mill car. The Hyundai is brilliant and will get those not interested in EV's VERY INTERESTED.

[@sparkplug964]

That Hyundai Ionia 5 N is the real deal.

[@avigator]

Looking forward to my Ioniq 5 N test drive. 🤩

[@sodazman]

IONIC 5 N is the only interesting car to watch here.

[@KRAMITDFROG]

The Ioniq N is only a hot hatch if it were 5:8 scale. They remind of the Lancia Delta until you see one in person and realize it's much larger. In other words, it's an SUV.

[@AV_Aero]

100% agree, why it's been called up as a hot hatch in a lot of publications is beyond me. Clearly it's a SUV and a mid to large one at that, having seen lots of Ionic 5's on the road this thing is HUGE/FAT...

[@Lyndalewinder]

Wheelbase of an IONIQ 5 is longer than a standard Range Rover!!!!!!

[@AV_Aero]

@@Lyndalewinder Yep it's a friggin elephant on wheels LOL

[@swyang68]

Given the unanimous praise received by the Ioniq5 N around the world, I knew it would win before even watching the video. Hyundai is now The brand.

[@ip7-7]

i drive a Kia EV6 GT yet and i would swap it for a Hyundai Ioniq 5N (although they are very similar) if i would not know that this is only the beginning of engaging EVs. it would be an easy task for the software to simulate any combustion powertrain within the given capabilities of the EV powertrain, so with the 640hp powertrain of the i5N you could simulate the power output, the gear shifts, the torque distribution and the sound of any combustion engine car up to about 500hp and that's most in the world. you could create custom "powertrain maps" of BMW M3, Corvette Stingray, Lamborghini Gallardo, whatever you can imagine. this will be where the real fun begins.

[@motomike007-1]

I own an EV6 Kia and wish I had an option to switch gears and hear the engine noise. I may not want it all the time but for those days I’m missing the sound it’s a great option.

[@mateokovac2642]

Buy a proper gas car next to it. Always needs both for fun. My ID4 was fun for a week, then it got boring as hell, but its a great daily.

[@Boris_Chang]

With the 5N, the sound does not match the image. Upcoming 6N would be a better match.

[@pedrosousa8512]

That Hyundai is the winner!!! Omg what they did!!

[@SK1UROKPark]

i just bought one in vancouver n i just love it... i will need a tire sponsor..... i am laying rubber everywhere up n down the sea to sky hwy......i used to race hot hatches, my first was a vw gti over bored! this is bringing back great memories

[@MrCHOHS]

5N!!!!

[@HedgeCCL]

The Ioniq 5N is a genuine game changer. I can't wait to get one.

[@Silent1Pinoy]

I fast forwarded to the N portion; and I had a feeling that the N was going to win the verdict. I'm waiting for the '26.

[@yoosteve1885]

5N dominates all of fun EVs. At least BMW and Porsche should make cars like this otherwise they will be left out of the competition. Germans should learn from Koreans how to make perfomance fun EVs with affordable price. Germans got not much time to keep their place in motorsports

[@AndrewTSq]

Well, most of us can not afford a car starting at $84k (ioniq 5N).... but a $25k Mazda MX-5 will probably be a lot more fun on the track anyway, and for the $59k we saved, we can get a Kia EV6 with a trailer for the Mazda :)

[@yoosteve1885]

@AndrewTSq Cheap, light, slow "wannabe-sportish' 2 door Japanese cars can't compete against Korean high performance EVs in terms of powers, space and maintenance cost. Which means it drives really fast in every corner and can take family as well. But 2 door Japanese coupes are not as fast as 5N and needs another 4 door suvs to hauling family.

[@BondiBeache]

@@AndrewTSq You can receive help from Mazda until you get married. As soon as you have kids, you'll need another car. If you still enjoy the track even after becoming a father, this vehicle will come to mind. Hyundai already has vehicles like the RM20e. But it wasn't released. That category is for young people who don't have money before marriage. The market size is very small. A lightweight sports car is not a family car; as soon as there are people in it, the balance is lost and the low-displacement engine starts whining unpleasantly. Additionally, it is unstable at high speeds when driving long distances. When returning home late at night, you must be mindful of the risk of disturbing nearby residents and do so at a slow pace. If you don't start the car when you want to take a short break in the car, you won't be able to use the air conditioner or heater. It is also not suitable for camping. But IONIQ 5N can do all of this at the same time. There is a video on KZbin of a driver riding the Nürburgring with four friends and having fun. It transforms into a completely quiet family car with one button, and even the back seat is spacious and comfortable. When you go camping, you can freely use electricity with V2L to light, cook, listen to music, and use the air conditioner and heater without starting, but even if you use it until the next day, it does not exceed 10%.

[@AndrewTSq]

@@yoosteve1885 rrust me, a mx-5 with some cheap mods will destroy the 5n on a track.

[@AndrewTSq]

@@BondiBeache okie I have been doing trackdays before I had my family. If you think a 2.3 ton vehicle will be fun around a track with corners its up to you :) what I also learn is never to drive your daily on tracks cause something will break sooner or later. I used to drive my Audi S4 at the time on tracks, but the breaksystem failed and new calipers and disc was in need to get home... so i later drove a lot of track mostly cars like Porsche 944 etc. Also even with light cars you will see your tires get hot and wear, so with 1.3 tones extra and way more power you will be lucky to have tires to take you home after a few laps.

[@AntoniusTyas]

The only one that excites me is the IONIQ5 N, with i5 M60 on far second and Taycan close third. Feels like Hyundai put an actual effort to make EV exciting. I, for one, cannot wait to see what Alpine can do with the upcoming Alpine-Renault 5 EV. Normal Taycan 4S or Turbo is more than good enough, turning it into a faux-GT3 just ruins the usability of it. i5 feels like a normal car, but at the end it doesn't excite. Lotus is just atrocious, they absolutely hate their old fans and customers, feels like Geely just want to use Lotus name to sell cars Tesla is a car. Pininfarina Battista does not count because mortals can't buy one.

[@BondiBeache]

Alpine-Renault 5 EV!! This is a car I'm really looking forward to. Regardless of performance, I want to buy this car because of its design, but in a city where short-distance acceleration is important, the acceleration of an EV, which has the advantage of being compact but spacious inside, seems to be very satisfying.

[@KRAMITDFROG]

Geely is absolutely using Lotus for that. All you need to know is that they will no longer be making ICE cars after the Emira. Geely bought Lotus to get into markets where they had no presence, relying on the Lotus name to appeal to an upmarket audience who would otherwise turn up their noses at the idea of owning a Geely. As a former owner of an Elise, it is very sad indeed. I will probably buy another Elise in the next couple of years - especially given the trajectory of cars in the future. Most fun on four wheels I've ever had.

[@andrealunigiana3390]

My vote goes to "N" too. Model S plaid with Track Pack is a different car, sorry you could not test it. It will be nice to see how new Model 3 ludicrous will run.

[@willrossetti2360]

Love this - what a car the i5n is. Would like to see it head to head with the new Tesla model 3 performance. I have the old m3p, which is brilliant despite Elon’s seemingly repeated attempts to sabotage his own brand. I’ve had a lot of performance ICE cars in my time but I am never going back.

[@Beachtrader0007]

I think the 5n would compete with the model y. The y has more range and is less expensive by 15k or so. The 5n looks to be a lil faster..

[@kfx3907]

⁠@@Beachtrader0007You forgot to mention about the worst assembly quality from the Tesla. Plus the overall driving experience.

[@kfx3907]

@@Beachtrader0007Also, Tesla is only good at 0-60 in the straight line while ioniq 5N is better at those too plus capable at Nurburgring with much better handling. And the maximum 0.6G of regenerative braking system. For the hardware wise, Model y performance is nothing compared to the ioniq 5 N.

[@makingstuffdownunder8405]

This is the test I am waiting for! The new one is supposed to be amazing… and much cheaper than the i5n!

[@4literv6]

@@kfx3907 plaid track pack model's s is 20s faster at the green hell vs i5n genius, even faster there than an enzo or maserati mc20 is. 👍🏻😀

[@권재현-m5f]

Ioniq5n changed whole perception of boring EVs

[@eugenux]

nope, they are still boring, especially due to their weight and size.

[@Neojhun]

@@eugenux What a bunch of nonsense. Model 3 Performance track pack was the real game changer. They've been fun for handful of years now. That variant is barely heavier than a F80 M3 and SAME weight as G80 M3.

[@hubpaq]

with fake sound, I'm not sure

[@Neojhun]

@@hubpaq combined with fake gear changes. The way it reacts to the drive train behaviour. Seems to be a fun combination. It's not just blasting a constant monotonous sound.

[@viljamikoivunen6297]

​@@NeojhunTesla Model 3 performance was first EV I ever drove. Wasn't impressed of that. Drove some other Teslas after that, they were even more depressing and boring cars. EV can Be a lot, but interesting and fun driving experience isn't one of their qualities

[@magmagie7425]

Prices are not quite accurate 20:54 - Hyundai Ionia 5 N $66,100 1:52 - Tesla Model S Plaid $81,490 27:04 - BMW i5 M60 $84,100 15:13 - Lotus Eletre R $145,000 5:59 - Porsche Taycan Turbo GT $230,000 10:19 - Pininfarina Battista $2,200,000

[@andersteilmann8005]

Having owned the KIA EV6 GT for more than a year, it has been pretty obvious that the Ioniq 5N would enter the EV-market like a tornado. The EV6 GT is made for the road, and is brilliant at that… but the Ioniq 5N is made for the track, and because of that, everything has been dialled up. 😊

[@lemongavine]

EV6 needs the simulated revs

[@ganekim]

I think people who say the IONIQ 5N is overpriced have bad brains and are falsely pretending to be experts when they know nothing about the car industry!

[@1971joseramirez]

Got a Plaid and now as a daily added a Ioniq 5 N. Im impressed with the Hyundai so far

[@flacjacket]

Why wouldnt you just daily the Plaid? Its going to depreciate like a stone regardless of mileage so you might as well use it. Or sell it and keep the Hyundai since its the better car, but otherwise it seems like your cars are entirely redundant.

[@Joe-eg7ml]

Is it worth the money?

[@1971joseramirez]

@@flacjacket You could do it no issue it is very comfortable but I’m stripping the plaid 😂 I use it exclusively to run 1/4,1/2 and roll races events I was daily driving a Ram Rebel before the 5N

[@1971joseramirez]

@@Joe-eg7ml the 5N? Every penny. Not cheap but if you compare it’s capabilities it’s got bang for the $$.

[@Joe-eg7ml]

@1971joseramirez I was aiming to get a new RS3. About the same performance specs, but RS3 is better at a circuit track. Really like the I5N, but 70k for Hyundai is hard to dish out for that much money, but I agree it's a great performance value.

[@lifeisgood8788]

Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group's global sales volume is the third largest in the world, following Toyota and Volkswagen, as of 2024. This statistic is that Hyundai-Kia Motors has almost withdrawn from China. In the end, they are recording this level of sales despite selling almost nothing in China. However, they are achieving the highest net profit rate among major global automakers (net profit rate is over 10%). They recently caught up with Tesla. Global statistical organizations predict that in five years, Hyundai-Kia will dominate the global auto market and become the number one seller. Despite this, Hyundai-Kia Motors is recording an overwhelming sales volume in Korea, but most Koreans still think that German brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW will have overwhelming performance. However, I have been driving numerous European, American, and Japanese cars from brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo, Lexus, Infiniti, Land Rover, Ford, and Jaguar for about 30 years. Of course, I am Korean, so I drove Hyundai and Kia cars. Until about 25 years ago. However, looking at the Hyundai and Kia cars that are being released these days, I realized that the gap with these global brands has narrowed, and the European, Japanese, and German brands that I have driven for 25 years do not have the quality, durability, and performance that they once had. So I am also wondering if I should buy a Hyundai or Kia car as my next car. This is because I cannot help but admit that the Hyundai and Kia cars of today have many advantages, such as great design, initial quality, durability, low parts prices, and after-sales service. Even now, Hyundai and Kia cars are being criticized by many consumers in Korea, but it is not easy for such Koreans to find a car more attractive than Hyundai and Kia cars when they actually choose a new car. My next car will probably be Hyundai's Genesis GV80. Thank you for reading the long article. ^ ^

[@GON-lu4me]

LOTUS is a 100% Chinese car maker now. Porsche depends on Chinese battery Benz is owned by Chinese car makers Tesla uses Chinese battery. There is no reason Hyundai can't take over the position of those Chinese-related brands

[@BondiBeache]

Porsche uses low-cost Chinese LFP for its entry-level Macan, but uses the latest NCM battery from Korean LGES for the TAYCAN GT.

[@shahan484]

Tesla makes their own batteries, and uses BYD batteries for when they manufacture cars outside the USA

[@BondiBeache]

@@shahan484 Nope. Tesla doesn't have the battery technology. They tried and failed. Yes, we are packaging the 4680, but we are receiving the content from the battery company. Because batteries are chemistry, not IT technology. It is a field that evolves from countless hours of failed combinations. Tesla announced the firing of Drew Baglino. Firing him is the same as giving up on internalizing the battery. When the time came to compete with NCM9, Tesla probably decided that it could not acquire the technology. There is still no company with battery technology that surpasses Korean companies. Both CATL and PANASONIC are staying at NCM811. The Korean batteries used in IONIQ 5N, SILVERADO EV, and F150 LIGHTNING are NCM9 HALF HALF, and the battery used in the most recently released Porsche Taycan is a battery containing LGES' latest technology, silicon cathode. The reason why high charging and discharging of NGB and N Pedal is possible in this vehicle is because of the high battery performance.

[@AV_Aero]

Mercedes Benz is owned by Daimler AG based in Germany, nothing to do with China. Maybe you should also check up on the other erroneous crap you've written up LOL

[@BondiBeache]

@@AV_Aero China's BAIC Groupe is the largest shareholder, owning 9.98%. You can check Shares by ownership data on Merc's official site by searching "Overview of Mercedes-Benz Group AG shareholders." on Google. The recent excessive repetition of the triangular star in the design of Benz reflects the taste of Chinese people who prefer luxury brand names to be clearly visible.

[@TheBravojs76]

ioinc 5 n is track machine

[@joelsmith9311]

Great work Hyundai for understanding the value of fun, noise, involvement! 33:07 Now give us more engine sampling options - surely a car that can sound like any of the great motors from history would be SOOOO compelling! V4? V5? V8? V10? How about a Tie Fighter? The engine note from a Supermarine Spitfire? A V10 F1 car? A heavily turbo-charged straight six with chattering, whooshing waste-gates? It’s all just software and sound quality at this point, now THAT would get my attention. Hey, you could even match it to a fake sequential or H-gate manual stick shift with perfect rifle-bolt gear changes because it doesn’t actually have to change any physical gears! Let’s goooooooo!

[@Twenty1world]

Ioniq 5N is the only car I can say to my wife it's a very practical family car.

[@lemongavine]

UK car reviews are always done in the rain 🤦‍♂️

[@Emjackson89]

I really like the lotus. I would personally have the Porsche but the Ionic 5 has changed the market and will hopefully be the benchmark for other manufacturers in the future

[@namsanbaram1229]

Ionic 5N

[@MrLafrast]

I love combustion engines, but: Ioniq 5 N hands down.

[@humanform5354]

What's crazy is this is only Gen #1 of the Ioniq 5n. Fairly certain Gen #2 will be even spicier...

[@burningknuckle26]

Hyundai I5N is simply amazing. It checks all the boxes. 641 hp 😮 they are not fucking around

[@ametti000]

Correct result

[@juniorkang]

Porsche and Ferrari got caught with their pants down… Hyundai out innovated them here

[@defnotatroll]

Ferrari should be doing what Apple usually do, which is take your time while the others innovate, and then copy their idea after a few years, namely that simulated gearbox

[@janneshildebrandt1]

A Ferrari is not supposed to be electric! Ferrari customers prefer emotions over raw speed, thats also the reason why Porsche keeps the petrol engine for their 911. Electric is cool but Not something for pure sportscars…

[@fabioribeiro5071]

Who the fuck is going for a hyundai over a Ferrari? Ohh i know someone who couldn’t afford a Ferrari. 🤦‍♂️

[@Alfa_Addict]

Yes, but since when have Porsche been interested in fun? It's all about track dynamics and clinical efficiency with them.....

[@justthevoicebackup280]

@@fabioribeiro5071 Yes most people like me and you.

[@nassimsoltany6074]

The hyundai ioniq 5n is both affordable and fun and reliable ev.

[@hovanesmarkaryan896]

What a great job from Hyundai, they’ve been doing a great job for years now. After seeing the Ioniq 5 N, I wish Porsche allowed us to shift between the 2 gears for the new Taycan as well. I’ll still be getting the Turbo GT in PTS Speed Yellow though

[@Spankybuzz]

Everyone who drives that Hyundai has an ear-to-ear smile and can’t stop laughing pure joy…especially when they look at how much they’d have paid for it.

[@MrTeff999]

This winner is... the practical and most affordable of the bunch.

[@barramundi1479]

I get the fact that it’s a huge job to get all of these cars together at once and all the logistics. costs, staff, camera crews etc. I’m sure there are other factors that I haven’t mentioned or more likely simply do not know but to do a performance test of this calibre with cars that punch out so much power in wet conditions? Makes very little sense to me and to be honest I feel that each brand is short changed by way of conditions. Yes, they all faced those same conditions but we all know that all cars are not created equal when it comes to slippery or wet surfaces. What a shame and I say that with the greatest respect for what CAR magazine did with the conditions they faced. Surely performance cars of this ilk deserve a dry track for a proper test. One also cannot help but think that the fact that the presenter has had already driven the Hyundai Ionic N on a dry track at its launch, got to put it through its paces and see its true performance potential helped in choosing the winner? I can’t help but think perhaps if this test was in dry conditions the result would have been different. Only my view here, and as a fan of performance cars not a brand, it has nothing to do with who actually won, more so was this test an accurate and fair assessment for all the contenders.

[@sojourner3300]

Did you miss the part where he said that pretty much every reviewer was spending more time with I5N?

[@alistairwillock7266]

Go and check out Jason Cammisa's review of the Ionic 5N. And Matt Farah's. And Chris Harris' (for Collecting Cars). And Top Gear's. And Throttle House's. I can keep going all day, but I have yet to find a top-shelf individual reviewer or review site that isn't singing the praises of that car. At some point you have to suspend your scepticism when _everyone_ who reviews cars for a living agrees that it's something special. I also just heard from a friend who drove one this week and he was impressed as hell - and his daily is 650 HP RS6. So I'm going to test-drive one when I can to find out for myself, and you probably should too. For reference, _my_ daily driver is a 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, with a 6-speed manual and the NA 3.8L V6. lt's the only Hyundai I've ever owned, and the only reason I bought it then was there were very few cars even then that still ticked all the RWD/NA/manual boxes. I had no attachment to the _brand,_ and I still don't. But my _car_ has been a pleasure to own, so I'm perfectly willing to give the 5N a chance.

[@barramundi1479]

@@alistairwillock7266 fair enough, but I still think you are missing my point regarding the actual test. Yes, I’ve seen other tests on the N however they were not put up against this lot. Clearly the car is very good and I certainly didn’t say it didn’t deserve to win, or that it isn’t special, I just questioned the way it did win. EV’s are not something I’m diving into personally, whilst there is a choice to go ICE I will continue to do so. Yeh it is a personal thing and something we are all still able to do, maybe one day that changes. Although I am Interested in all cars that perform that doesn’t mean I’d own one. 👍

[@chaostar88]

When will the Genesis sports car come out? It would be faster on the N system...

[@jamiekirkpatrick3634]

got the standard GV 60 but the Magma version would be hell tempting

[@trstnhn]

I believe Genesis Magma lineup is supposed to be Hyundai Motor Group's best performance lineup. Even the upcoming Ioniq 6N is supposed to surpass Ioniq 5N in performance though.

[@다큰엔젤-o1h]

마그마 전에 아이오닉 6n이 나올거야 5보다 6가 고성능일거고

[@GlitterGuru]

I love my RWD Ioniq 5, that thing LOVES being sideways. Can only imagine with the 5N is like!

[@mateokovac2642]

The Ioniq is the only relevant one.

[@gf401]

N all the way!

[@RacecarSoundscape]

The Ioniq 5N is a milestone in the history of the car. We will look back and say that was the car that made EV's fun to drive, not just fast! love it.

[@hubpaq]

Fake sound hahaha

[@Pilch9]

Fake sounds will get better. What don’t you like about it @hubpaq?

[@michaeldouaihy7200]

Hyundai does it again!!! They can't lose with N!!! 😍

[@person2186]

Amazing what Hyundai have done here, what a amazing piece of tech !!

[@greenguy8001]

Well done Hyundai 🎉😊

[@tresbb03]

Damn. I have a crush on the Ioniq 5 N.

[@nori_zt]

My thoughts were on ioniq5 N 😅))) Every time I look on it) it's brilliant

[@gauchegaucho]

I have the Ioniq 5 N and couldn't be happier

[@zululeppard]

I'd be interested to see how the Lucid Sapphire would do in this company.

[@Asdf-tl5cl]

According to Jason Cammisa the Lucid Sapphire is better than all of these, one of the best (if not the best) cars on track ever. I believe the Rimac Nevera was the only one that might be faster, if you want to spend an addition 2 million.

[@fqeagles21]

@@Asdf-tl5clBattista should be the second fastest ever after the Rimac

[@AndrewTSq]

the problem with all these "sportscars" is their weight. After a few laps the tires would be worn out, and every corner you take you hear the tires screeching for grip. We need low weight evs, then we can talk about sportscars.

[@nathangraegin1850]

@@fqeagles21actually the Bautista is faster in the quarter and 0-60 according to reports

[@fqeagles21]

@@nathangraegin1850 I know but it’s not official yet

[@grahmdoughty]

Ioniq 5N is cool. Make a version that’s 2/3 size with 2X range and I’ll buy it

[@MrBeatzFactory]

They should stuff batteries into the A and B pillars, that sounds safe.

[@surferdude4487]

If you want something 2x the size, you don't really want that car.

[@grahmdoughty]

@@surferdude4487 2/3 size! 2X size would be terrible

[@surferdude4487]

@@grahmdoughty Apologies. I'm blind and the screen reader did not read the "/". I thought it may have been a "-". 2/3 the size would be an improvement. most cars are way to big for really great handling.

[@hatermoko1074]

Its like asking for a fuel efficient v12 on a mini cooper.

[@jackwhorton6826]

Hyundai just need to get the guys behind Raceroom Experience's engine sounds and the Ioniq would be perfect (imagine swapping in an american V8 or italian V12 sound for a laugh). Was looking at getting a Taycan but this is now top of the list if they're not completely sold out.

[@robertregan2305]

Yes ioniq 5n fire 🔥 Plus the Ev6 Gt fire 🔥

[@beidlern]

Pininfarina Battista for sure with unlimited resources. Too bad it's base on the Rimac Nevera. The Rimac is awesome but Pininfarina would be much more lofty with it's own chassis power plant creation. No dought the I5 N is awesome at the lower $$ spectrum. I have both the Plaid S and EV6 GT, they are both topnotch in their own categories.

[@alistairwillock7266]

There's no way that Pininfarina could have developed their own EV chassis and power plant to Rimac's standard. Never mind the world-leading torque-vectoring system. None. Even the Taycan's systems are based on Rimac technology.

[@beidlern]

@@alistairwillock7266 How do you make a small fortune as an EV company? Start with a larger one. Where there's a will and $$$, there's a way.

[@scowil456]

It’s quite ironic that the winner of this EV test is the car which tries the hardest to replicate an ice vehicle the most with almost everything it does, including price.

[@NinoNlkkl]

🤦‍♂️ you just don't get it.

[@AV_Aero]

You may be the only one who's actually picked up on that ;)

[@BioniqBob]

It out does the ICE

[@supraJZA80s]

​@@NinoNlkkl Care to elaborate?

[@peterdejong5456]

Exactly! But why did they stop and left the heavy battery and electric motors in? They should have replaced those too and build a proper lightweight ICE sports car! Remember the greatest car designers of all time, Bugatti and Colin Chapman, saying "weight is the enemy!".

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

I'm fed up of comments from people ridiculing EVs. They don't know what they're talking about. Personally, I drive two top of the range EVs, a Jaguar and a Porsche Their acceleration and handling is fantastic. They look brilliant and they're really cheap to run. They need hardly any maintenance and haven't depreciated since I bought them. Literally the only criticism I could make of them is sometimes, if I really push them into a corner, they can fly off the track and get stuck under the sofa...🤨

[@jamesstanley7263]

As a fellow ipace owner you are talking complete ass about depreciation!

[@JamesSmith-qs4hx]

@@jamesstanley7263 True 😅

[@MrHitchico]

@@jamesstanley7263 if you drove a decent petrol car you might have been going quick enough to catch his joke

[@jamesstanley7263]

@@MrHitchicoif you weren’t so high on petrol fumes you might have caught mine….

[@eugenux]

it because we actually know, we ridicule; and, as many others, when talk about EVs, your(and others) only argument is acceleration' The difference is, we like driving; we also like speed, of course; more than speed, much more than speed, we like actual driving!, we get satisfaction out of it, we love the engagement, we indulge ourselves in the crescendo of the engine when the rpm rises, we love and cherish the involvement into the act of driving. I drove EVs; they offer nothing beyond acceleration; unless, you consider SUV size and weight as a plus(of course, it isn't); that means, EVs are only for ppl who don't like and appreciate cars, don't like to drive, don't actually know how to drive and have very, very fragile egos that need to be fed at every traffic lights!😉 Good luck in life and good luck with your 2.5-3 tons of EV "driving experience"!

[@ChimaChindaDev]

The Hyundai looks magnificent.

[@larryc1616]

If you're a teen

[@ChimaChindaDev]

@@larryc1616 I’m sure the persons in this video are not teens.

[@chawenhalo0089]

Best car test in decades!

[@MRVSKIN]

Give me the Ionia 5 N every day

[@gr0wler147]

This is refreshing. EV’s are here and CAR recognise they deserve a review to show people the experiences they deliver. i have an IX3 and it is hands down the best car i have ever had for so many reasons. i will never go back to a combustion engine because i feel like i’m driving a steam train. i don’t know what other EVs deliver in terms of experience and so i’m thankful for this review to sharing them