Hyundai Ioniq 6 N and Ioniq 5 N will be launched in Malaysia within the 2nd quarter of 2026. This was revealed by Sean Yo, the Head of Product at Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY), during a media session last night.
“We want to leverage on the Hyundai N brand – the purpose of Ioniq N brand is to elevate the overall Hyundai brand in Malaysia.” – Sean Yo, Head of Product, Hyundai Motor Malaysia
The launch of these battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) will mark the official arrival of the Korean giant’s performance-oriented sub-brand, Hyundai N, in Malaysia. However, those who have been following the progress of Hyundai in Malaysia would remember that several Hyundai N products made their way here before.
Didn’t Hyundai N products come to Malaysia before?
This includes the Ioniq 5 N itself, as the souped-up electric SUV was previewed in Malaysia back in September 2024 when the brand was still under the responsibility of Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM). While HSDM didn’t get to properly launch the EV, 3 units were sold to customers via special order.
In fact, one of them joined SoyaCincau EV Clinic: Track Edition last September, and the Ioniq 5N proved to be quite a monster on the track despite being in a stock form and not having a fresh set of tyres. Not to forget, the Ioniq 5N was also the winner of SoyaCincau Awards 2024’s Electric SUV of the Year and EV of the Year.
In 2020, HSDM also brought in 20 units of i30 N, which was the first mass-produced Hyundai N vehicle. However, HMY has no plan to bring the ICE-based Hyundai N vehicle into Malaysia at the moment.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N and Ioniq 5 N Quick Specs
They may have different physical designs, but the Hyundai Ioniq 6N and Ioniq 5 N share many similarities – at least when it comes to their performance figures. Equipped with an all-wheel drive (AWD) setup, both Ioniq 6 N and 5 N have maximum power output of 478kW (641hp) alongside 770Nm of torque.
The setup allows the Ioniq 6 N to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds, while the Ioniq 5 N’s century sprint timing is slightly slower at 3.4 seconds. Powered by the same 84kWh NMC battery, the Ioniq 6 N has a WLTP-rated range of 487km, while the Ioniq 5 N’s range is listed as 448km.
These differences were generally due to their design since the Ioniq 6 N has a more rounded exterior, and this made the electric sedan more aerodynamic than the boxy Ioniq 5 N. As per their non-N twins, they still feature 800V architecture, which made it possible for them to support a DC charging speed of up to 350kW.
Aside from massive power output, other features that made both N models stand out in the EV world include the N e-Shift, which simulates an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, including the “jolt” feeling that happens during gear shifts. There is also the N Active Sound+ option that allows you to turn on artificial engine and gear shifting sounds through several internal and external speakers.
You can also activate a 10-second burst of maximum power through the N Grin Boost button. Owners also have access to the N Drift Optimiser that can help them execute drifts in a controlled manner.
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