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I've been eyeing the Ioniq 5 N which has the paddle shifting rev-limiting simulation stuff as well. Most of the reviewers really enjoy those features on a track

I've been eyeing the Ioniq 5 N which has the paddle shifting rev-limiting simulation stuff as well. Most of the reviewers really enjoy those features on a track. When coming up to a turn, the simulated RPM gives you much more contextual information than a pure electric experience does. The main point that kept coming up is the RPM levels when approaching a corner. They could tell if their speed was right in the approach based on the sound the engine was faking which is how they would drive a manual ICE car through the same track. Of course you can turn all that off and soften the suspension right back up in order to get the comfortable daily driving most folks are after. I don't think it belongs on most EV, but it certainly seems to enhance some. At least while we're still more familiar with the trappings of ICE performance vehicles.

maxerickson 2y ago
I would guess that it will vanish when someone comes up with a similar feedback mechanism that is better aligned with the performance characteristics of the powertrain.
- newsclues 2y ago
  I think the technology will explode when you can download a tune from classic or cool cars and have the sound and performance map of a Ferrari or Aston Martin when you go out for a fun drive on weekends. It’s not about max speed but enjoying the experience of driving.
mikestew 2y ago
That's the most reasonable explanation I've heard for why the N model makes "unnecessary" noise. Because as an owner of a regular Ioniq 5, I feel it's an otherwise dumb idea. The reviews I've read all just say, "makes vroom-vroom noises, yeah!" But track-time feedback, okay, I can get along with that. (And it makes those steering wheel flappy paddles at least somewhat useful. The paddles on mine just change the regenerative braking level...which could have been done with a steering wheel button.)

maxerickson 2y ago

I would guess that it will vanish when someone comes up with a similar feedback mechanism that is better aligned with the performance characteristics of the powertrain.

newsclues 2y ago
I think the technology will explode when you can download a tune from classic or cool cars and have the sound and performance map of a Ferrari or Aston Martin when you go out for a fun drive on weekends. It’s not about max speed but enjoying the experience of driving.

mikestew 2y ago

That's the most reasonable explanation I've heard for why the N model makes "unnecessary" noise. Because as an owner of a regular Ioniq 5, I feel it's an otherwise dumb idea. The reviews I've read all just say, "makes vroom-vroom noises, yeah!" But track-time feedback, okay, I can get along with that. (And it makes those steering wheel flappy paddles at least somewhat useful. The paddles on mine just change the regenerative braking level...which could have been done with a steering wheel button.)