Hyundai Ioniq DK Edition is a Drifter’s dream built with the Drift king himself : Automotive Addicts
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Hyundai continues to rewrite the script for electric performance cars, and its latest creation–the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N DK Edition–is proof that EVs can pack serious thrills. This special edition was developed in collaboration with Keiichi DK himself. It is designed for drifting enthusiasts that crave sideways action. With its advanced upgrades and Tsuchiya’s legendary input, the DK Edition transforms the Ioniq 5 N into a drifter’s dream.
Keiichi Tsuchiya, a revered figure in motorsports, is credited with popularizing drifting as a legitimate sport. His influence is felt far beyond Japan and he has become a global icon of automotive culture. The Hyundai Ioniq N DK Edition is equipped with performance-oriented upgrades. The DK Edition features six-piston monoblock brake calipers with brake pads that offer 54 percent more surface for better stopping power. Hyundai and H&R developed custom lowering springs to improve handling. This lowers the center of gravity, which allows for better control when drifting at high speeds. Unique to the DK Edition are 21-inch wheels featuring a sawtooth barrel structure, engineered to provide maximum grip and stability while spinning on the pavement–a crucial detail for maintaining those extended sideways slides.
Visually, the DK Edition gets a dose of aggressive flair, with carbon-fiber components taking center stage. The new front splitter and side skirts create additional downforce, which increases grip and stability at high speeds. Park Jun-woo is the head of Hyundai N’s N division. He said that the Ioniq 5 N DK Edition, which was developed directly by Keiichi Tsuchiya a motorsports legend, had been evaluated and tested by him. “Through the parts package that combines his driving know-how and Hyundai Motor Company’s technological prowess, we will be able to provide a special experience to customers who enjoy driving and love high-performance cars.”
Tsuchiya himself was hands-on in the development process and had glowing praise for the final product. Tsuchiya said, “I’ve driven the Ioniq 5 N a number of times and I have always been delighted and surprised.” “The DK Edition, completed with my sensibility and Hyundai N’s technological prowess, delivers a whole new level of driving enjoyment.”
As for availability, Hyundai has announced that the Ioniq 5 N DK Edition will launch in Korea and Japan in the first half of 2025. Pricing and production numbers remain under wraps, but like most niche performance cars from Asia, this special edition is unlikely to reach the U.S. market.
Hyundai has yet again proven that electric vehicles can be exciting, innovative, and deeply engaging for enthusiasts. The Ioniq 5 N DK Edition is a tribute to a drifting icon, but it also sets new standards for electric performance cars on and off track. The Ioniq N DK Edition, a car with electrified performance and a sideways twist is a car you should dream about – if only it was easier to obtain.
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