Hyundai Ioniq 5N Vs The WORLD: The Petrol Car Killer?

Rory puts the Ioniq 5N up against some of the best petrol-powered cars on the market to see how it compares. Can it evoke the same feelings as Lamborghinis and Porsches, and can it take them on when it comes to a full on race?

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[jinx]

As an owner of a standard Ioniq 5 awd (320bhp) i will say i have never wanted a car in the last 20 years as much as i do the 5N. Thing is a monster. Its not just the performance and fun but the cost to run is astonishing, at home charging is less than a fiver a week and in the last 5 months of me owning mine i have covered 8500 miles and only needed to public charge once. Its cost me a tad over £80 in ''fuel'' for 8500 miles.

[fabio]

I feel like I'm watching an episode of Top Gear from the golden days, the real Top Gear. Fantastic!!!

[Wüstenfuchs-xb]

The Ioniq 5n is just the beginning. The upcoming Ioniq 6n, Genesis Magma, and N74 are even more anticipated.

[HedgeCCL]

I had a 5N for the afternoon. It's a total game changer & I'd have one in an instant if it wasn't so pricey when new. Couple of years when it's dropped from its 67K (with the roof, as here) to somewhere nearer half that & I'll be getting one. It is much fun to drive. And if you think it compares to a Tesla, well, I think you don't really get driving. A 5N would roast any Tessie around a track. If all you get from driving is the whole traffic-light- grand-prix borefest then, fair play, each to their own. It's a bit of a shame the presenter didn't take the time to suss how to pronounce the name (Hi-Un-Day, not Die) but other than that, he seemed to gel with the car a treat.

[ron]

I work in Hollywood VFX, and the camera angle, shot selection and production quality of this video is top notch, I have worked in some movies with fast car chases that had similar camera angles and drifts, Rory is an amazing driver and the quality of this video is awesome.

[toxadodo]

I had to stop watching on my phone and switch to my TV.
Yes, the production quality was that good.
Thank you!

[gauchegaucho]

I own one and it's been the most fun and satisfying car to drive on the track and at autocross.

[jamesbirkenhead]

I might not be a huge fan of EVs but this is certainly an exception.

[biggerbimster]

I never thought I would say this….. but I want one now. It’s an all rounder. Reminds me of what the Golf GTI was supposed to be, the only car you would ever need. Fast, nimble, and spacious. Blow off a Urus in a straight line, get groceries, and occasionally, have fun at the track!

[mikadavies]

A family car that is as fast as cars of 2x and 3x its price. Whilst being practical for shopping and able to tow a caravan! What more could you ask for?

[ManneSaint]

A lot of love went in to make this video I can see that ❤ thanks man.

[danielbarwell]

To add some balance to all the people bashing this im a self proclaimed petrol head I’ve owned an array of cars and bikes over the years, from ZX10R’s to RS4’s, clio RS200, caged track cars, m140i’s and lastly one of arguably the best drivers cars to come out in recent years the GR Yars… anddd I’ve got a 5N on order.

It’s an unbelievable car, as someone that gets bored in a normal slow petrol car I thought this would be the same but it’s just not, it’s fun, fast and practical, it slides and squats out of corners, it’s deadly fast in a straight line and overall is significantly better than some of the other cars in my list..

Don’t knock it until you’ve driven it.

[mveledzotshishonga]

This production style reminds of the OG top gear. Props to auto trader

[BBingo-vi]

The Hyundai Ioniq 6N has yet to arrive, it's going to drive even better!

[metsanemosehlane]

This video has that Jeremy Clarkson - Top Gear vibe, and I've enjoyed it.

[shankarbalan]

Ioniq5 is lovely. I would love it if they would make an Ioniq3 too. It would be perfect!

[jamessellards]

The Hyundai has reached legend status!

[purwantiallan]

The Ioniq 5N surprisingly has very high engine reliability.

[MarkHewitt]

It is a tragedy that this is just on YouTube and not on BBC2 8pm on Sunday.

[IlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIllIlIlIlI]

I'm really exacting new N rally(5N in Kona body; in last week showcase in Korea, Hyundai&Toyota event)
Few company that try to build FUN car(not super or expansive car).
they know, all consumer isn't rich and still want some fun.
this 5N don't need put any money to go to track. (only tires)
you can drive Nürburgring with brand new condition without any mod or add.
I hope, Hyundai keep this way to build car.