Following the Hyundai direct entry into Malaysia, the new company, Hyundai Motor Malaysia, has been busy with launches of new modes, including the facelifted Hyundai Tucson, all-new Hyundai Santa Fe, and updated Hyundai Staria.
At the recent 2026 Media Appreciation Night, Hyundai has confirmed that the high-performance Ioniq N models will be arriving in Q2 2026, followed by locally-assembled (CKD) versions of the Tucson and Santa Fe.
Spearheading Hyundai’s Ioniq N line-up in Malaysia is none other than the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N. Both the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N are powered by an 84-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, allowing for a WLTP-rated range of up to 448 km (Ioniq 5 N) and 487 km (Ioniq 6 N). DC fast charging goes up to 350 kW, allowing the battery pack to charge from 10% to 80% state-of-charge (SoC) in just 18 minutes.
According to Hyundai, both the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N output 650 PS and 770 Nm of torque. The former completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in 3.4 seconds while the latter achieves it in 3.2 seconds. Top speed is 260 km/h for the Ioniq 5 N, while the 6 N has a top speed of 257 km/h.
Apart from the full-blown N models, Hyundai will also be introducing N-Line variants of their regular cars, which offers sporty design and enhanced driving dynamics without full performance engineering, sufficient for daily driving.
But that’s not all – Hyundai also mentioned that a new B-segment MPV could be making its way here. While the company stopped short of sharing more details, there is a possibility that they are referring to the Hyundai Stargazer – a 7-seater MPV that will challenge rivals such as the Mitsubishi Xpander and Toyota Veloz.
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