Hyundai Motor Company's high-performance electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5 N, has earned top marks in the United Kingdom, emerging as one of the industry's leading models.

On June 25, Hyundai Motor Company announced that the Ioniq 5 N was selected as the winner in the 'Five-Star Car' category at the 2025 Autocar Awards, organized by the renowned British automotive magazine Autocar.

The Five-Star Car honor is awarded to models that set new standards among all vehicles tested by Autocar each year. This marks the first time a Hyundai model has received this accolade.

This year's recipients in the Five-Star Car category include the Ioniq 5 N, the Porsche 911 S/T, and the Skoda Superb Estate.

The Ioniq 5 N is the first electric vehicle from Hyundai's high-performance N brand, delivering a combined maximum output of 478 kW and a peak torque of 770 Nm from its dual front and rear motors.

It also features an 84 kWh high-performance battery and advanced N-specific thermal management control technology tailored for electric vehicles.

Autocar described the Ioniq 5 N as a “game changer," emphasizing that it is "astonishingly fun and dynamically engaging in every situation."

The magazine gave particular praise to the 'N e-shift' feature, which replicates the shifting and engine braking feel of an internal combustion vehicle in an EV setting.

Mark Tisshaw, Editor of Autocar, stated, “The Ioniq 5 N is truly a game changer, bringing authentic driving pleasure into the electric era. It thoroughly deserves its place at the very top of our road test evaluations.”

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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