2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5N - POV Driving Impressions

MSRP: From $66,100
Horsepower: 601 hp, 641 hp in NGB Mode
Range: 221 mi battery-only
Fastest charging: About 155 miles in 18 minutes (80% charged)
Engine: Electric
Performance Blue Matte $1000
Price as tested: $68,685

Vehicle was provided by the manufacturer for testing and review.

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[phil_zupra_b]

Probably the coolest EV out there. At least a lot cooler than the Cybertruck.

And Hyundai develops their cars on The Nürburgring. They literally have a Testing Center close to it. Which is why they can race on the track for long times without heating up.

Hats off for Hyundai!

[JustinTime-pwoy]

Happy Ionic 5N owner here. This vehicle is a blast! Not only fun to drive but also a reliable family suv that can seat 5, with lots of room for luggage. But mash the pedal (especially in Sport mode with the NGB button pressed and watch out!) I have absolutely smoked my share of Mustang GT's, Carmaros, Challengers and more. My car does not have any rear hatch rattle and is dead quiet over bumpy roads. I get around 237 miles on a full charge, but normally only charge it to 80% to extend battery life. Every morning I get excited knowing that I get to drive it to work. If I had to pick on any dowsides, and I am being nit-picky here, is that the seats are a little tight around my back (my wife does not like how they are too hard compared to her Audi Q7 and that they hold her too tightly). Secondly, the audio system is so-so compared to our Q7 - it could use some speakers on the dashboard and upper front doors. Other than those nit-picks, this is my most favorite car I have ever owned. Great job Hyundai!

[DrivenToChaos_]

Pretty much everyone who's reviewed this has only had great things to say, and i can see why. It's so dam quick & she handles getting chucked around incredibly well at almost 5k lbs. Quite refreshing to see just how much R&D and effort really went into a car like this, no doubt a bunch of proper gearheads made it their primary goal to put the enthusiasts at the front of the conversation for once. Something we don't really see a whole lot anymore specifically in "affordable" production vehicles, let alone an EV. Personally the coolest aspects for me would be all the drive mode tweaking & torque dist, and the ICE mimicking.. Specifically the gear shifts/redline and the torque band/acceleration depending on gear/rpm, cmon how cool is that! And "N-Grin Boost", a bit of imitation NOS if you will, I dig that. I agree w/u on the artificial noise, "ignition" is the best option but only at lower revs & runoff. Above 4k all my mind hears is Atari Pole Position
🏎 🏁 I'm sure they'll be sending some OTA or downloadable sound packs in the future. Looking forward to your GT63E review, stay safe 🫡

[DhruvDrives]

Awesome car. I applaud Hyundai for trying to make a fun EV

[karmahunden]

As a Dad, I see the positive side in the fakeness: my kids WOULD ABSOLUTELY LOVE a fighter jet noise to go with that insane acceleration. Just imagine the fun they would have. And let’s not kid each other: us as well! #DestroyMiatasWithSonicBoom

[hungo]

The exterior of the Ioniq 5 looks awesome. Credits to Hyundai for developing such an amazing vehicle.

[icanmanifest]

All the reviewers knocking the fake engine sounds and shifting sounds, I don't get it. What's wrong with using technology to have fun. You can turn it off if you don't like it. Criticizing something you're not even stuck with sounds ridiculous.

[kilzky]

what an incredibly unique design this car has, this seems to be the future.

[Pixelnoode]

I experienced this car on the Nürburgring with the Hyundai N Ring Taxi, and it's insanely fast. The feeling of the simulated engine adds a lot of sensation on the track. However, the fake 'ignition' sound isn't perfect, it feels a bit like an old video game. But if this car represents the early stage of performance EVs, it's a positive sign for the coming years.

[electricflame]

Been waiting for this review! Perfect video again!

[이프리-it]

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is not just a normally enhanced rally car. It could be a comfortable family car, a taxi, or a camping car.

[bbossautomotive]

If I were to buy an EV, this is the one I'd pick. A really solid car from everything I see and hear.

[burtyful]

Without the engine sound it's difficult to get a sense of how fast you are going.

[oawf]

I watched with my mouth open, saying 'Wow.' It's an amazing car!

[Dusty]

Still one of the few EVs I'd consider buying battery 🔋

[Kampfgruppe]

The Ioniq 5N's a super EV with the appearance of a family car that can complete the Nuremberg circuit three times without modification.

[JonnyLinori-pigl]

600 HP is insane in such an unassuming car

[jorgeyanez]

"there really isn't anyone home for the first two inches of travel" - thats what she said. Man I want this car, I had an Ioniq 5 limited, great car with good torque but not enough driver engagement for me for a daily, I have a tuned Elantra N manual trans now and its a riot so I can imagine how good that Ioniq 5 N is to drive

[jordyntap]

Honestly I went to the OC Auto show today in Anaheim. I was able to go on a test ride in this car. I have to say I am very impressed with this ev

[moregaellazer]

that turn when you took it tight at like 65 is amazing and the sound when you speed up sound more amazing! wow! and its 100% electric thats amazing!, this is a good familly car and im 23 bro this insane i would get this, ngl and the music sound in the car sounds amazing as well wow! i can feel the base in my headphone also i can hear the electric moter is sounds like a boost/nitro botton when speeding from going slow amazing video bro! that fake burble sounds amazing! i love the sound when it make when you shift it its sooo good!