Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) marked another significant milestone with the ceremonial handover of the IONIQ 5 N and Elantra N to the Philippines’ first batch of Hyundai N customers on September 7, 2024.
Customers gathered at Okada Manila to celebrate this significant occasion. HMPH president Dongwook Lee, HMPH managing director Cecil Capacete, and N Brand Strategy team manager Jeesang Kim were also present at the ceremony. Four Hyundai N dealerships—Hyundai Alabang, Commonwealth, Makati, and Pasig—officially turned over eighteen N units to customers.
The handover ceremony was highlighted by a drift stunt exhibition by Autocraft Drift Philippines at the Okada Manila Boardwalk. The performers included Audel Sison, better known by his stage name Dr. Drift, in the IONIQ 5 N, followed by his daughters, Ariane Sison (Sister Drift) and Ashley Sison, (Daughter Drift), in the Elantra N. Professional Korean drifter and D Spec Motorsports Team CEO 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 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 Manila International Auto Show last April 2024, this 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 has established itself 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,” Dongwook Lee, HMPH president, said in his special message to the pioneer Hyundai N customers in the Philippines.
Afterwards, the track was officially opened to all customers by HMPH managing director Cecil Capacete, for a drift taxi ride where customers got to see and feel the thrill of N firsthand, led by the D Spec Team, as well as Autocraft Drift Philippines.
Interested customers can view the Elantra N and IONIQ 5 N and purchase exclusive N merchandise at the Hyundai N Dealerships located in Alabang, Commonwealth, Makati, and Pasig. To learn more about Hyundai N, visit https://www.hyundai.com/ph/en/hyundai-n. For more news and updates, follow @HyundaiMotorPhilippines on Facebook and Instagram.