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The $115,000 sibling to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric hot hatch has arrived in Australia with up to 478kW/770Nm, a 3.2-second 0-100km/h time, and synthesised gear shifts and engine sounds.
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The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N has arrived in Australia as the second electric car from the brand's high-performance division, priced from $115,000 plus on-road costs.
The Ioniq 6 N is the same price as the Ioniq 5 N – launched two years ago – and will be the only version of the facelifted Ioniq 6 sedan available in Australia for the immediate future.
It is $28,500 more expensive than the last price for the top-spec, pre-facelift Ioniq 6 Epiq AWD ($86,500 plus on-roads), and $34,100 more expensive than a Tesla Model 3 Performance ($80,900 plus on-roads).
Hyundai Australia admits the Ioniq 6 N will not sell in large numbers, calling it a "niche within a niche".
The Ioniq 6 N will be offered via custom order only – on a three-month turnaround time – after the first batch of cars passes through showrooms.
Ioniq 5 N sales have tallied 311 between its 2024 launch and March 2026. In comparison, Hyundai has sold 3476 i20 Ns since its 2021 arrival, while the i30 N hatch has clocked up 10,874 sales (2018-2026), and the i30 Sedan N has reported 5095 (2021-2026).
The Ioniq 6 N is powered by the same dual-motor all-wheel-drive system as the Ioniq 5 N, matching its outputs of 448kW and 740Nm in normal driving.
When 'N Grin Boost' is activated, outputs increase to 478kW and 770Nm for up to 10 seconds, allowing the vehicle to sprint from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 257km/h.
In comparison, the larger Ioniq 5 N produces the same power and torque figures and is the same price, but is 0.2secs slower to 100km/h.
The quicker time has been aided by a slippery exterior design that claims a 0.274 drag coefficient, a 'swan-neck' rear wing providing up to 100kg of downforce, and active grille shutters.
The 84kWh battery provides a claimed WLTP of driving range of 487km – up from 448km in the Ioniq 5 N – with energy consumption of 18.7kWh/100km, and DC fast charging enabling an 18-minute 10 to 80 per cent recharge on a 350kW plug.
The standard Ioniq 6 sedan's chassis has been reinforced, claiming 19.8 per cent greater torsional rigidity through additional bracing, weld points and structural adhesives.
The adaptive suspension uses sensors to measure suspension travel (stroke) in real time to optimise damping both on and off the track, while there is an electronic limited-slip rear differential, and Integrated Drive Axles for improved stiffness and lower weight.
The brakes are 400mm discs clamped by red four-piston calipers up front, and 360mm discs with single-piston calipers at the rear, supported by updated regenerative braking software.
Wheels are black 20-inch forged alloys, one inch smaller than the Ioniq 5 N, with N-specific Pirelli P Zero 5 tyres.
Hyundai has updated the Ioniq 5 N's synthesised gear shifts, known as N e-Shift, to be compatible with Eco mode, and feature a Downhill Assist function.
N Pedal enables 'one-pedal' driving on a race track, without needing to frequently touch the brake pedal, and claims to enhance weight transfer for sharper turn-in, while N Road Sense reads double-curve road signs and suggests the driver activate N mode.
Standard inside are heated and ventilated front sports seats upholstered in Alcantara and leather, plus an N Ambient Shift Light which synchronises the cabin lighting with the virtual engine RPM.
Paint choices include Performance Blue and Serenity White Pearl as no-cost options, with Abyss Black Pearl and Nocturne Grey Metallic costing $750 extra, and Nocturne Grey Matte and Gravity Gold Matte at $1000 premiums.
Buyers can option a range of Performance Pack parts in carbon-fibre, including a larger three-stage rear spoiler, diffuser, front splitter, side skirts and forged alloy wheels.
The Ioniq 6 N is backed by a seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty if serviced with Hyundai – dropping to five years/unlimited kilometres if not – plus an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty, whichever comes first.
Owners also receive a five-year Hyundai Bluelink phone-app subscription and over-the-air software update capability.
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is available in Australia now.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N price in Australia
Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N standard features:
Ioniq 6 Carbon Performance Pack options
Performance-pack options exclude $600 fitment cost.
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Samantha has been obsessed with cars and combustion engines for most of her life, and has spent the past 25 years deep in the automotive and motorsport industries. An automotive awards judge, rally driver and motorsport tragic, she spends weekdays writing about cars and weekends off-road, off-grid or running amok at the track.
