Hyundai introduced pricing at the moment for the high-performance N variant of the Ioniq 5 SUV. The twin-motor all-wheel-drive EV prices $67,475 (after $1,375 vacation spot price), roughly a $25,000 enhance over a base-model Ioniq 5.

This nonetheless retains according to N gasoline automotive pricing, because the Ioniq 5 N is $8,700 greater than the prime trim Ioniq 5. At $67,475, the Ioniq 5 N is totally outfitted, which means that there aren’t any manufacturing facility choices to sprinkle add to that ultimate value.

And that value comes with loads of goodies. Buyers get double the horsepower of a top-trim Ioniq 5, in addition to improved battery cooling, four-pot, 15.8-inch entrance brakes paired with stronger regenerative braking, solid wheels, extra aggressive styling, and retuned suspension.

In its class, the Ford Mustang Mach E GT Performance and Tesla Model Y Performance each undercut the Ioniq 5 N’s base value, however each additionally include round 100 fewer horsepower. The Ioniq 5 N is roughly $5,000 greater than Kia’s high-performance EV6 GT, however slots in slightly below the Genesis GV60’s Performance; each of those vehicles share their underpinnings and high-power goals with the Ioniq 5.

Hyundai, nonetheless, has made the Ioniq 5 N way more playful than its platform siblings, with the inclusion of “N Grin Boost”—a high-power mode that will increase output to 641 horsepower for as much as ten seconds—simulated “manual” shifting, and drifting-specific driving modes. It additionally has 65 extra horsepower than the Kia and a whopping 158 horsepower greater than the GV60, and we have discovered it to be a very fun drive.

The actual query that is still is whether or not consumers will even have the ability to get an Ioniq 5 N wherever near MSRP. Early reports suggest that sellers are already making lists of potential consumers, signaling excessive demand and low provide, which implies that this sizzling hatch may be uncommon to seek out at sticker value.