It is not in the least unusual for automakers to take a look at the competitors. However a current video from Varryx begs the query: are Lamborghini and Hyundai actually opponents?

Camped outdoors Lamborghini’s headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese for some automotive recognizing, the shooter for this video presents the conventional cavalcade of camo-wrapped supercars getting into and exiting a secured, gated driveway. We have seen such a parade of Lamborghinis from this location many instances, often joined by Ferraris or different supercars. So it was a shock to see an Ioniq 5 N emerge from the gate and silently move by the digital camera. And it wasn’t a one-time factor—the identical Efficiency Blue Hyundai returned to the driveway later within the video.

It is actually potential this Ioniq 5 N may merely belong to somebody on the facility, however frankly, Lamborghini has each purpose to benchmark this EV. Its 641-horsepower dual-motor powertrain is similar to the Urus, however the way in which Hyundai delivers that energy to the bottom borders on witchcraft. The plucky crossover sticks if you need it to, or drifts at will for the sheer enjoyable of it. A number of Motor1 staffers have sampled the Ioniq each on the road and observe and it is by no means didn’t elicit grins. We even did our personal Lambo-Hyundai comparo within the Cool Automobile Cup, and it practically gained.

That is to not say the Ioniq 5 N will affect the bonkers V-12 hybrid Revuelto. However the Italian model may actually do worse than benchmark Hyundai for its first EV, now slated to reach in 2029. Previewed by the Lanzador idea in 2023, it will likely be a crossover with area for 4 passengers. The idea was introduced with a staggering 1,341 hp, however as is commonly the case with ideas, few particulars on the powertrain had been revealed. We would not be shocked if the manufacturing EV has such an output—that is Lamborghini in spite of everything.

However as Hyundai confirmed us with the Ioniq 5 N, energy and poise could make a enjoyable efficiency machine one thing particular. That is why we aren’t in the least shocked to see this automotive prowling Lamborghini’s neighborhood.