New 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Line enters CKD production in Thailand

Hyundai Mobility Thailand is set to launch the locally assembled (CKD) version of the Ioniq 5 N Line in the country on June 29, reports Auto Life. The model was first introduced there as a fully imported (CBU) offering from South Korea in early 2025 and, based on a check of Hyundai Thailand’s website, remains the only facelifted Ioniq 5 variant currently on sale in the kingdom.

The battery-electric crossover is now being produced at Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand) (HMMT) in Samut Prakan, in partnership with local firm Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant, involving an investment of more than one billion baht (~RM124 million).

According to Auto Life, the facility spans more than 28,500 square metres, with 17,500 square metres of built-up space dedicated to vehicle and battery assembly operations. The plant has an annual production target of 3,000 BEVs for the Thai domestic market.

On the outside, the Ioniq 5 N Line distinguishes itself from the regular variants with a full N Line body kit that lends the crossover a noticeably sportier and more aggressive appearance. Completing the look are 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 255/45 Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres.

Inside, the sporty theme continues with leather and Alcantara upholstery accented by red contrast stitching, along with N logos on the seats and steering wheel. As part of the facelift, the Ioniq 5 also receives a redesigned centre console, with the wireless charging pad, cupholders, and controls for seat heating and parking cameras repositioned for easier access by the driver.

Like the CBU version, the Thai-assembled Ioniq 5 N Line will be offered in a long-range rear-wheel-drive single-motor configuration producing 228 hp and 350 Nm of torque. This enables a 0–100 km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds and a top speed of 185 km/h.

Power comes from an 84 kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers a WLTP-rated driving range of up to 530 km. Built on Hyundai’s 800-volt E-GMP platform, it supports DC fast charging of up to 350 kW, allowing the battery to be replenished from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes.

As for pricing, there is no indication yet, but for reference, the imported Korean-built Ioniq 5 N Line currently retails in Thailand for 1.99 million baht (~RM246,000). This provides some indication of how the Thai-assembled version could be priced.

As for Malaysia, we will be getting the full-fledged Ioniq 5 N (along with the Ioniq 6 N) very soon, with both models expected to arrive as CBU offerings. There are currently no signs of the Ioniq 5 N Line, and even if it does arrive, local assembly appears unlikely, as Hyundai Motor Malaysia’s CKD focus since taking over from Sime Motors has been on the Staria, Santa Fe and Tucson.