Hot hatch record: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N delivers 641 hp
Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq 5 N produces 641 hp when its N Grin Boost is activated, the highest power ever recorded for a production hatchback.
Source: NAZZ&CO · August 24, 2026 at 4:36 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 25 AUGUST 2026 —
Hyundai Motor’s Ioniq 5 N produces 641 hp when its N Grin Boost is activated, the highest power ever recorded for a production hatchback.
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The all-electric hatchback accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, according to Hyundai, faster than any rival in the segment. A dual-motor AWD drivetrain and N Grin Boost software raise output to 641 hp from a 577 hp base, beating the previous petrol-powered peak of 416 hp set by the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+.
The model slots ahead of the 416 hp Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ and the 394 hp Audi RS 3 Sportback, both petrol-powered rivals, Hyundai said.
Hyundai did not provide a comparator to prior quarters or forecasts. Orders in Malaysia are scheduled to open in the third quarter; pricing was not disclosed.