The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical automobile, which mixes hatchback and crossover cues, solely reached dealerships initially of the yr but Hyundai is already near launching a warmer model.

The most recent spy pictures and video present a prototype for what’s prone to be an Ioniq 5 tuned by the Hyundai N efficiency division, and the debut is tipped to occur as quickly as July 15.

Hyundai N has teased two new fashions forward of a deliberate “N Day” announcement on July 15. One of many fashions is predicted to be this potential Ioniq 5 N.

In comparison with the common mannequin, the Ioniq 5 N prototype  options lowered suspension, wider entrance and rear tracks, low-profile tires, and a brand new wheel design. Our spy photographer famous the brakes had been additionally upgraded from the manufacturing mannequin with bigger calipers and rotors. The tester additionally seems to journey on a more durable suspension, which signifies new shocks and is derived.

It is arduous to guage with the thick camouflage gear, however it seems that the Ioniq 5 N sports activities a revised entrance fascia with a brand new design for the air openings. The inside was additionally fitted with sports activities seats up entrance, in keeping with our photographer.

The Ioniq 5 N ought to journey on the identical skateboard-style E-GMP devoted EV platform because the common Ioniq 5. The common mannequin is out there with rear or all-wheel drive because of a single rear motor or a mixture of entrance and rear motors, and the latter is the perfect guess for the Ioniq 5 N, together with the Ioniq 5’s greatest battery, on this case a 77.4-kilowatt-hour unit.

As for the way a lot energy is on faucet, the associated Kia EV6 supplies some clues. The EV6’s range-topping GT grade gives up 576 hp and 546 lb-ft torque, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in below 3.5 seconds. The common Ioniq 5 tops out with 320 hp and 446 lb-ft.

Search for the Ioniq 5 N to reach at dealerships late this yr or early subsequent, as a 2023 mannequin.