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Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N has been named MotorWeek’s 2025 Drivers’ Choice Award winner for Best Performance Car, marking a significant achievement for the brand’s high-performance electric lineup. Unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show, the IONIQ 5 N impressed MotorWeek’s veteran editorial team with its dynamic driving experience, cutting-edge motorsport technologies, and engaging performance features, such as N Drift Optimizer and N e-Shift. Evaluated against reliability, value, and consumer preferences, the IONIQ 5 N emerged as a unanimous choice among performance vehicles.
Key Highlights:
- IONIQ 5 N was selected unanimously by MotorWeek’s editorial team for its exceptional handling, braking, and acceleration.
- The Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and N performance technology deliver a track-ready experience.
- N Drift Optimizer and electronically generated engine sounds enhance the fun-to-drive factor.
- The award was announced at the Chicago Auto Show, one of the industry’s premier events.
- MotorWeek has been evaluating vehicles for 44 years, conducting in-depth testing on over 150 new models annually.
Ricky Lao, Director of Product Planning at Hyundai Motor North America, emphasized that the IONIQ 5 N’s recognition proves it competes not just with high-performance EVs but against all enthusiast vehicles.
MotorWeek’s John Davis, host and creator of the show, praised the vehicle’s blend of speed, power, and handling, calling the IONIQ 5 N “just bonkers.” He noted that Hyundai’s engineers went all out to enhance the already impressive IONIQ 5 with upgrades in styling, seat design, and performance features that align with N-brand expectations.
Since its inception, Hyundai’s N division has focused on pushing the limits of performance, and the IONIQ 5 N is now its most powerful production vehicle to date. With an increasing emphasis on electrified performance, Hyundai continues to set new benchmarks in the industry.
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