Several lucky customers in the country are the proud new owners of Hyundai N vehicles. This comes after Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) held a ceremonial handover of the IONIQ 5 N and Elantra N to the Philippines’ first batch of Hyundai N customers last September 7, 2024.

The customers gathered at Okada Manila in celebration of this significant occasion. Mr. Dongwook Lee, HMPH President, Mr. Cecil Capacete, HMPH Managing Director, and Mr. Jeesang Kim, N Brand Strategy Team Manager, were present at the ceremony. A total of 18 units were officially turned over to customers by the country’s four (4) Hyundai N Dealerships: Hyundai Alabang, Commonwealth, Makati, and Pasig.

The handover ceremony was highlighted by a drift stunt exhibition at the Okada Manila Boardwalk by Autocraft Drift Philippines, namely Mr. Audel Sison, better known by his stage name Dr. Drift, in the IONIQ 5 N. Also present were 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, Mr. Sungu Cho, also graced the event to showcase the original IONIQ 5 N Drift Spec from South Korea. The thrilling performance further exemplified the exciting capabilities of the 2024 World Performance Car, the IONIQ 5 N. Both the Elantra N and IONIQ 5 N embody the three (3) Hyundai N pillars, namely: Corner Rascal, Everyday Sportscar, and Racetrack Capability.

Following the successful launch of the Elantra N and IONIQ 5 N at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show last April, the 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 have established themselves 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.