2026 IONIQ 6 N Review: Half the Price of Porsche Taycan

The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is a 650 horsepower electric performance sedan that costs $65,000 and challenges BMW, Porsche, and Tesla with legitimate track capability. I drove it first at Korea International Circuit for this in depth review covering suspension technology, drift modes, and real world performance. The IONIQ 6 N takes the IONIQ 5 N's proven dual-motor powertrain (650 hp, 568 lb-ft) and optimizes it with redesigned suspension geometry, stroke-sensing adaptive dampers, and sedan aerodynamics. Zero to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds, 160 mph top speed, and an 84 kWh battery with 350 kW fast charging. Key Features: N Drift Optimizer with 3-axis customization, N e-Shift simulated gearbox, N Battery thermal management for track days, bespoke Pirelli P Zero tires, swan neck rear wing with functional downforce. This review goes deep on what separates the IONIQ 6 N from competitors: stroke sensing dampers that predict suspension movement, competition level drift tuning, and chassis dynamics that prioritize handling over straight line theater. Is 4,800 pounds too heavy? How does it compare to the IONIQ 5 N? Should you buy this over a BMW i4 M50 or Tesla Model 3 Performance? Hyundai IONIQ 5 N - The Ultimate Family AND Performance Machine? https://youtu.be/pXVaP-CB_1U ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2025 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #IONIQ6N #HyundaiN #PerformanceEV #ElectricCar #CarReview #brianmakse