The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Was Built to Kill Your Boring Commute

Welcome to the NEW Hyundai Ioniq 5 N! With 641 HP and 568 Lb-ft of torque, this EV crossover feels like a 'Group B' rally commuter from the future. Enjoy!

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0:00 Intro, Power, and Fake Engine Sounds
4:07 Exterior
7:52 Suspension + Handling
11:10 Drive Settings + Interior
16:25 The N Effect
20:07 Launch Control

The Last Circuit.

[RoadsUntraveled]

All these artificial gear changes and sounds reminded me of fake meat products trying to look, feel, and taste like the real thing.

Wouldn't you just rather have the real thing? I would, but I couldn't be further from Hyundai's target buyer.

[cabal]

"Can they convert the real enthusiasts?" Yes, they can. I just traded in my 7.5 year old Nitrous Blue Focus RS for a Soultronic Orange Ioniq 5 N. And I traded in a Tangerine Scream Focus ST for the RS back in 2017. In other words, I've been driving manual hot hatches for a long time now. But I couldn't be happier with the switch. It's the best of both worlds. And like you guys, I end up laughing hysterically every time that I drive it. It's that much fun.

You're right that it is bigger, but it doesn't look like it is. It's the TARDIS of hot hatches, hiding an SUV inside what looks like a hot hatch. Your have to stand right next to it to grasp how big that it is -- pictures are deceptive. But I'm getting older, so I appreciate the roominess, and it still drives like a bat out of hell with ICE hellhounds on its trail.

[morstyrannis]

Beautiful photography of the changing season here on the wet coast. The interior - particularly the steering wheel - looks like some high end racing sim for a PC. In a holy crap that’s surprising way, not a cheap and cheesy way.
The car is sure interesting, I wonder how other manufacturers will respond. Great review, thanks Marcus.

[johnnyr]

First, this is the only EV i would ever consider.

Second...i got notes, because i did research this car a little bit:

Size. The Kia EV6 GT isn't bigger than this; they are sister cars. While it photographs like a Golf the Ioniq 5 N is something that Hyundai would like you shop against CUVSs like the Tesla Model Y Performance.

Weight. Yes, this is heavy, but context is king. The Audi RS6 Avant weighs more this, 4950 lbs to the Hyundai 's 4, 861 lbs. What's more is that the upcoming BMW M5 Touring is going to be over 5000 lbs.

[henrikhook.]

This is a BEAST as an electric sports car...😁👍🏻👌🏼😉
(Maximum) 641 horsepower for 10 seconds, otherwise (normal) about 609 horsepower. 😎

[bk]

you won't regret! this is amazing!

[JohnLee-dbzt]

Never thought 5N was awkward or nerdy looking. It’s what VW should have done to its hatchback.

[obomasinladen]

Such a great video. I've had my eye on polestar but I like what Hyundai is doing. I really dig the replication of a gearbox. I love the idea of a truly engaging electric vehicle despite not liking ev's much in general.

[LucidThought]

If your YouTube stats show lots of people just watching the open bit.., then sorry it might be me.. been told I need to wait 12 months to get one.. just the 'better half' to convince and your video is gonna help me no end..

I vote for the 'rod-knock' firmware update too :)

[JohnZolla-bptl]

I just got a plane Jane Ioniq 5 SE. Plenty of fun driving this car, without all the video game add-ons.

[wojiaobill]

the first EV i would seriously consider

[samargre]

my dude this was a really well done video-

[edwardgreenjr]

It's amazing how I can agree with the overall premise of the review (Iconic 5 N, GREAT CAR), but from totally different mindsets.
I do not currently, or plan to own an EV in the near future. But I can still look at the segment without blind bias or maybe even low-grade hatred to say something as ignorant as 'ALL EVs lack personality'. And throwing around 'real enthusiast' while showing lack of education on the product or segment. Yikes.

[RolandKoller]

Your channel is my favorite car channel.

[Rockawaylifestyle]

Ok nothing beats hitting the clutch but if your driving an auto. I would rather just get this

[Verknechter]

Can you bang it in the rev limiter at standstill and go into first gear to launch it? Never saw a reviewer testing that. 😅

[CloD]

15:20 I think the menu it’s confusing and they need to make it easier, less Calculus 😅😂 .

[totaleclipse]

If this had an ICE, I’d trade my WRX STI in towards one. Never going to own an EV though.

[GTR]

What's with all the spam bots in your comments

[Digiphex]

It’s like a VW Golf the size of a school bus.