The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is already one of the most powerful all-electric vehicles available, with up to 641 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 3.25 seconds. But British vehicle designer Khyzyl Saleem has imagined an even more aggressive version inspired by the legendary Group B rally cars.
A Dramatic Group B-Inspired Ioniq 5 N
Saleem, better known as The Kyza, showcased his digital concept on Facebook. The rendering gives the Ioniq 5 N an aggressive widebody design reminiscent of Group B rally machines such as the MG Metro 6R4.
The Hyundai’s angular, pixel-heavy styling has been pushed toward the look of a Group B homologation special, with the most significant change coming from its dramatically widened stance.
The body extends outward with squared-off wheel arches surrounding wide tires and a wider track. Instead of smooth fenders, the extensions feature sharply faceted, almost architectural surfaces that complement the Ioniq 5 N’s geometric design.
From the side, the concept sits exceptionally low, with a deep front splitter, extended side skirts and pronounced aerodynamic channels that give the car an almost ground-hugging appearance.
Motorsport Styling Takes Over
The Ioniq 5 N’s relatively minimalist front fascia has been replaced by a much more motorsport-focused design. A prominent splitter dominates the front end, while auxiliary lamps sit on top of the hood.
The additional lighting is a direct homage to the Group B racers of the past, whose front ends often featured extra lamps to illuminate dark forest stages as drivers traveled at high speed.
The side profile is even more dramatic. Although the vehicle remains recognizable as an Ioniq 5 N, the exaggerated aerodynamic treatment gives it the appearance of a two-door car, with rear quarter panels extending outward over the rear doors.
Large ducts ahead of the rear wheels evoke the appearance of a mid-engined race car, although the production EV does not have a mid-mounted engine that would require cooling. A visible roll cage behind the glass further connects the concept to the competition cars that inspired it.
Turbo Four-Cylinder or Rotary Power?
Saleem said he would ideally power the rendering with a “screaming turbocharged inline-four,” while also saying he would like to “throw a rotary in there.”
The concept’s black five-spoke wheels are comparatively simple, allowing the rest of the dramatic bodywork to remain the visual focus.
Extreme Rear Aero
At the rear, the Ioniq 5’s original pixel-style lighting has been retained. Almost everything surrounding it has been transformed.
An enormous motorsport-style rear wing sits above the tailgate, while a similarly large diffuser dominates the lower bumper. From directly behind, the combination of wide tires, squared-off shoulders and the massive aerodynamic package gives the crossover an almost prototype-racer stance.
Could Hyundai Build a Rally-Bred Ioniq 5 N?
Although Saleem’s creation exists only as a digital concept, a rally-inspired Hyundai is not entirely disconnected from the automaker’s existing work. Hyundai has been a serious presence in the World Rally Championship for more than a decade.
The company’s RN24 rolling laboratory already combines Ioniq 5 N hardware with a smaller, WRC-inspired chassis and rally-derived technology.
A Group B-inspired Ioniq 5 N remains a fantasy, but Saleem’s concept draws from technologies and ideas Hyundai is already experimenting with. For now, however, the extreme Ioniq 5 N remains firmly in the digital world.
