Unleash Real Thrills with Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: Fake Shifting, Electrifying Performance

Blasting Off with the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: Fake Sounds, Real Joy

For die-hard automotive enthusiasts, electric vehicles have long been perceived as bland and boring, lacking the sensory experience of a gasoline-powered engine. But fear not, fans of fast and furious – the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is about to shake things up.

What’s So Special About the Ioniq 5 N?

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N boasts an impressive 641 horsepower and 545 lb-ft of torque, nearly triple the horses and double the torque of its standard sibling. But it’s not just about brute force; the Ioniq 5 N features a slew of frivolous features designed to make you feel like you’re behind the wheel of a gas-guzzling hot hatch.

N e-shift and Active Sound Plus

The N e-shift simulates manual shifts using the motor’s torque output, complete with a rev-match and turbo spin. It’s controlled via two paddles on the steering wheel, providing an engaging experience that will have you giggling like a schoolkid.

Meanwhile, Active Sound Plus pipes in three different sound options, including Ignition (a raucous, blipping, redline-limited internal combustion engine sound), Supersonic (a robotic fighter jet noise), and Evolution (a boosted EV sound).

Racing into a New Era of Performance EVs

For Hyundai, the Ioniq 5 N represents a chance to "develop a personality of a performance EV." Andre Ravinowich, senior manager of product planning at Hyundai, sees the fake shifts and sounds as a way to recapture the connection and engagement that makes driving fun. It’s not just about power and performance; it’s about recapturing the sense of joy that comes with behind the wheel.

Experiencing the Ioniq 5 N: A Revelation

I got behind the wheel of the Ioniq 5 N, cranked up the N e-shift, and selected Ignition. The sounds and fake shifts brought an uncontainable grin to my face. It’s a thrill unlike anything I’ve experienced in an electric vehicle, a visceral connection that rekindled my enthusiasm for driving.

Will the Ioniq 5 N Convince Naysayers of Electric EVs?

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N may just be the performance EV that changes minds about the electric transition. It’s that good, that immersive, and that joyful. With its Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is sending a clear message: electric vehicles can be thrilling, and they’re here to stay.