IONIQ 5 N selected as official car of Fuji Speedway Circuit

Hyundai Motor's high-performance EV will be used as a circuit lead car and racing taxi for visitors

IONIQ 5 N selected as official car of Fuji Speedway Circuit
Jin-Won Kim 1
2024-08-02 14:03:04 jin1@hankyung.com
Automobiles

Hyundai Motor Co. announced that its high-performance electric vehicle (EV) the IONIQ 5 N was selected as the official car of Japan's Fuji Speedway Circuit.

Fuji Speedway, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a renowned racing circuit with a 4.56 km track and 16 corners, capable of hosting international motorsport events such as Formula 1 (F1).

From August 1, the IONIQ 5 N will serve as the circuit's lead car for one year.

It will also be used in various roles, including leading events organized by Fuji Speedway and acting as a racing taxi for visitors.

The IONIQ 5 N, the first EV from Hyundai Motor's high-performance N brand, has been available in the Japanese market since June.

Write to Jin-Won Kim at jin1@hankyung.com

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