Skip advert
Advertisement

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N DK Edition is a road-legal drifter’s special

The Ioniq 5 N has already proven itself to be one of the most capable EVs on the market, and the new DK Edition takes things up a notch further

We had our reservations, but the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N shocked us all with a genuinely engaging drive, making it one of the best driver's EVs on sale. Now, for Tokyo Auto Salon 2025, Hyundai has lifted the hot crossover to even greater heights with the DK Edition.

Developed in collaboration with Japanese racing driver Keiichi Tsuchiya, also known as the 'Drift King', it doesn’t take much to determine exactly what this special’s focus is. With Hyundai already having experimented with the Ioniq 5 N's ability to slide, recently using its underpinnings to form the gymkhana-spec RN24, some of these learning have been applied to this special, with numerous hardware changes made throughout.

Advertisement - Article continues below

> The Hyundai RN24 is a 641bhp rally-inspired Frankenstein

Sold as an ‘exclusive N performance parts package’, the DK Edition brings new 21-inch forged wheels to the equation, wider and 10.6kg lighter (overall) than before and with bead lock, handy given the forces at play when sliding at 2.2 ton car. Behind those new wheels are a set of uprated front brakes, now with six pistons and a 54 per cent increase in pad area to improve response and longevity. These new calipers are finished in a unique green shade and with DK Edition branding to set them apart from the standard items. 

A full suite of carbonfibre aero components also comes as part of the DK Edition package, with a new front splitter, rear diffuser, roof-mounted wing and side skirts all contributing to a claimed 93kg increase in downforce at 87mph. Hyundai has also fitted a set of H&R lowering springs to work in tandem with the standard electronically controlled dampers, dropping the ride height by 15mm front and rear.

There are no details on software or powertrain changes, but given the standard Ioniq 5 N produces a combined 601bhp from its dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup, it’s not exactly shy on performance as it is. The RN24 concept featured the same output as the Ioniq 5 N on which it's based, though, meaning a significant increase in output is unlikely.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N DK Edition will be launched in Japan and Korea in 2025. Production numbers, price and if it will make it to the UK are all yet to be confirmed. Should it hit our roads, expect it to cost a fair chunk more than the standard car's £65,000 base price.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?
Hyundai Insteroid – front
News

New Hyundai Insteroid – could this be the new-age i20 N EV?

Hyundai has served up another wild hot hatch concept, this time taking the Inster supermini as a base. Could an electric successor to the i20 N be on …
1 Apr 2025
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2025 review – an electric crossover with hot hatch credentials
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce
Reviews

Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce 2025 review – an electric crossover with hot hatch credentials

The Junior is Alfa Romeo’s first ever pure-electric model, but don’t let that put you off. The Veloce is a practical offering with a real performance …
27 Mar 2025
Best electric cars 2025 – great EVs from hot hatches to supercars
Best electric cars 2025
Best cars

Best electric cars 2025 – great EVs from hot hatches to supercars

There's a huge variety of electric cars on sale in 2025 – here are the best examples the breed
21 Mar 2025
Abarth 600e 2025 review – Italy gives the Alpine A290 something to worry about
Abarth 600e
In-depth reviews

Abarth 600e 2025 review – Italy gives the Alpine A290 something to worry about

The Abarth 600e packs 276bhp and a fiery character, making it both the marque’s most powerful road-legal model and a genuinely entertaining driver’s c…
19 Mar 2025
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

Audi RS3 v Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – car pictures of the week
Hot hatch test
Features

Audi RS3 v Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes-AMG A45 S – car pictures of the week

In the latest issue of evo, we test three of the most sophisticated hot hatches on sale against each other on road and track – these are our favourite…
29 Mar 2025
Performance Link Mazda MX-5 R300 review – an MX-5 with Honda VTEC power
Performance Link Mazda MX-5 R300 – front
Reviews

Performance Link Mazda MX-5 R300 review – an MX-5 with Honda VTEC power

A screaming 296bhp Honda VTEC engine and a full chassis upgrade package turn the NC-generation Mazda MX-5 into something altogether more thrilling
25 Mar 2025
Used Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide – family-friendly supercar slayer from £20k
Audi RS6 – front
In-depth reviews

Used Audi RS6 Avant (C7, 2013 - 2019) review, specs and buying guide – family-friendly supercar slayer from £20k

Audi’s C7-generation RS6 may lack ultimate involvement, but it’s still a crushingly effective and desirable super-estate
27 Mar 2025