Hyundai delivers on its promise to offer customers a more exciting kind of vehicle with the arrival of the first batch of Hyundai N cars. These vehicles, the Ioniq 5 N and Elantra N, are higher performance versions of their stock counterparts, boasting of more power, faster acceleration, better handling, and distinctive looks. Both the Elantra N and IONIQ 5 N embody the three Hyundai N pillars, namely: Corner Rascal, Everyday Sportscar, and Racetrack Capability.
The first batch of Hyundai N customers were gathered at Okada Manila to receive one of 18 N units they bought through the country’s four Hyundai N Dealerships: Hyundai Alabang, Commonwealth, Makati, and Pasig.
The handover ceremony was highlighted by a drift and stunt exhibition at the Okada Manila Boardwalk, by Autocraft Drift Philippines, performed by Audel Sison, better known by his stage name, Dr. Drift, in the Ioniq 5 N. Followed by his daughters, Ms. Ariane Sison, Sister Drift, and Ms. Ashley Sison, Daughter Drift, in the Elantra N. Professional Korean drifter and D Spec Motorsports Team CEO, Sungu Cho, also graced the event to showcase the original Ioniq 5 N Drift Spec from South Korea. Also present at the event were Dongwook Lee, HMPH President, Cecil Capacete, HMPH Managing Director, and Jeesang Kim, N Brand Strategy Team Manager, were also present at the ceremony.
Following the successful launch of the Elantra N and Ioniq 5 N at the Manila International Auto Show last April 2024, this ceremonial handover marks the start of a new chapter for Hyundai N in the country.
With the N Car Meets series and the N Pop-up Store at Karrera Showroom also fostering a new community of Nthusiasts, the Elantra N and Ioniq 5 N has established itself as Hyundai Motor Philippines’ halo vehicles for high performance technology and exciting driving.
“Hyundai N plays a crucial role in redefining high performance driving in the Philippines, highlighting our commitment to provide innovative and future-ready mobility options for all Filipinos. This event is not just a handover ceremony, but a testament to our dedication to pushing the boundaries of automotive technology,” said Dongwook Lee, HMPH President, in his special message to the pioneer Hyundai N customers in the Philippines.
Afterwards, the track was officially opened to all customers by HMPH Managing Director, Cecil Capacete, for a drift taxi ride where customers got to see and feel the thrill of N firsthand, led by the D Spec Team, as well as Autocraft Drift Philippines.
Interested customers can view the Elantra N and Ioniq 5 N and purchase exclusive N merchandise at the Hyundai N Dealerships located in Alabang, Commonwealth, Makati, and Pasig.