Hyundai has finally unveiled the 2026 Ioniq 6 N, a high-performance version of the 2023 Ioniq 6. Similar to its N-badged SUV counterpart, the Ioniq 6 N received a makeover that enhanced its sporty look, including the addition of a rear wing. Based on our tests of the Ioniq 5 N, the 6 N could achieve a better time than Hyundai’s claimed 3.2 seconds from 0 to 62 mph. When Hyundai announced the updated 2026 Ioniq 6 lineup, it was careful to keep hints about the upcoming N variant a secret from the public. We finally got to see the whole 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N after months of waiting, and it’s beautiful. Many of the changes to the way the six looks came from the redesign, including the new, more streamlined headlights. Because it features a swan-neck rear wing, larger bumpers, and a more aggressive front end, the 6 N looks hot enough to earn a Scoville rating above 1,000,000. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N shares its powertrain with the N-branded electric vehicle. This is equivalent to a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that typically produces 601 horsepower. Pressing the N Grin Boost button for 10 seconds raises the output of the motors to 641 horsepower. Hyundai claims that the Ioniq 6 N can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds, thanks to its N Launch Control technology. The 6er could do better than what the company predicted because when we tried the Ioniq 5 N, it went from 0 to 60 mph in three seconds flat. Hyundai also states that maintaining full throttle can propel the vehicle to speeds as high as 160 mph. You’re in luck if you liked the 5 N’s sound of artificial combustion. You can still turn off the system even if you didn’t. Hyundai states that the N e-Shift system has been enhanced with new hardware and audio fine-tuning to mitigate performance loss and improve the sound quality. We will be the ones to decide. To stop the Ioniq 6 N, 15.7-inch front rotors are clamped by four-piston front calipers, and 14.1-inch rear rotors are clamped by four-piston rear calipers. In front of the big brakes are a set of 20-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero 5 summer tires, specifically designed for the new N model. The tires have a 275-section width. Hyundai says that both the chassis tuning and the suspension geometry are brand new. New stroke-sensing dampers, controlled electrically, have been added to the suspension. A sensor in these dampers adjusts the amount of braking force based on the road conditions. Hyundai confirms that the 6 N will use the same 84.0-kWh battery as the Ioniq 5 N, enabling it to cover up to 221 miles on a single charge. We only got 190 miles from that model on a full charge when we drove it at 75 mph on the highway. Hyundai hasn’t announced the price or availability of the new model, but we do know some details. The 2025 Ioniq 5 N starts at $67,800, and Ioniq 6s that aren’t N models cost about $5,000 less than Ioniq 5 models. Therefore, the beautiful new car will cost approximately $62,000.
