2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 -- MORE Range, New XRT Trim, Updated Interior & More!

Here's our First Look Review of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5!

As one of the most popular EVs in the US, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is getting some meaningful changes for this year! With more range, more tech, and more practicality, is this IONIQ 5 an EV bargain? Or should you buy the new competition: the Toyota bZ4x, Tesla Model Y or Kia EV6? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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0:00 Intro
0:38 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
4:24 Interior Design & Technology
9:23 Rear Seats & Cargo
10:23 Powertrain
11:53 Pricing and Availability

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[ethenjordan]

If i ever go EV, its going to be this, no question.

[mystisith]

I agree that this design is so good, it shouldn't be touched. It's like the DeLorean: Timeless. Nothing to add, nothing to substract. Just update the specs when EV tech makes progress, play with paint colors & wheels & that's it.

[NotePortal]

The XRT reminds me of a older european/asian car and I LOVE it. I would love it.

[frederickmiller]

I really feel like they should have gone retro-80's on the interior. They wanna drive the pixel idea home - make everything square, etc. Great review, as always.

[NotePortal]

I love how Hyundai and Kia have been setting new standards in the EV industry. I hope tesla takes some notes.

[wantsanewvehicle]

So...I'm totally thinking about leasing a 2024 ioniq limited awd. I drive a lot (between the same locations though) and will use EA as my only charging option. I know this would work for me in the warmer months, but I'm worried about the colder months. I had an extended test drive the other day of the car I want. I fully charged at one station and then did the drive I would be doing regularly. I drive 78mph, and it's all interstate. Car showed me 220 mile range with 100 percent charge. I drove 105 miles and I had about 90 miles left of charge. I had the a/c on but had it in eco mode for most of the trip. Yeah, that would work during the warmer months. But is it going to work during the colder months? I'm not willing to freeze and 'only use the heated seats and steering wheel and keep temp at like 65 degrees'. I usually keep the interior at 75 plus heated steering wheel.

[jbmcdoogle]

They kept the damn blinking brake lights! And what's with putting the NACS port on the right side and not the left? Won't that location make it harder to use Tesla superchargers?

[maxsteele]

Damnit, why did they have to bring back that floating console. We need to remove these center consoles, not bring them back. Wish they could have removed the small foot well center console as well. Put all the buttons on the front console and give the driver more leg, hip, knee, and foot room.

[michaelrobles]

the fact that the XRT models DO NOT have AWD standard is crazy to me.

[josephpayton]

Ngl, i dont think i like the xrt trim on this. Not trying to be funny but the cladding across the whole front reminds me of Nissan Altimas with a replaced bumper that is not body matched with the rest of vehicle. I feel that way about the back too. Its almost like a “beater” version of the ioniq 6. I would get the limited despite the extra money just for the looks alone

[UConnUMich]

I've had a model 3 for some 4 years now and looking to replace it (it's been a great car and I have few if any complaints; just time for a change....) and the Ioniq 5 is a car I'm considering especially with the announced upgrades. One of the things I have been spoiled by with the Tesla is the key integration with my phone. The thought of having to lug around a huge remote in my pockets in the future really gives me pause. Why aren't more manufacturers going to integration of lock with phone rather than remotes? Among other advantages and convenience to the customer, I would think that the cost for manufacturing is less since you don't have to design/build (and charge for) a separate device.

[wackit]

NOW…..I may purchase one because they got rid of that goofy dual control screen for A/C and Radio. Nice.

[bobjakubik]

Glad they changed the screen background from white to black. Also excited about the XRT trim. What will the ground clearance be. Any other offroad features included?

[faymetcall]

Thanks for the review. I think rear bumper nacelle is sadly plain looking without the horizontal character lines that matched the lower passenger doors & the front bumper nacelle character lines. The XRT bumper nacelles look like they where meant for a Ford Maverick...rugged ugly comes to mind, but probably useful for running-over Mojave sage brush or bouncing over minor sandy ravines at the California Proving Grounds. Ground clearance ____ ?

[HyperVanilo]

The 2025 model now has Battery Preconditioning system. I don't know if the NA market will get N-line trim like in the Korea

[mattdude]

I’m a simple man, I see ccNc, I like.

[brokeboy]

I'm hoping Hyundai also addressed the wireless charging pad as well. Some peoples phones overheated while using it. I'm loving everything I'm seeing with this update.

[Kevin-qzeq]

why add a useless 3rd spoke to steering wheel?

[foothills]

Curious if you have seen the 2025 IONIQ 6 ? Have they changed the electronics updated them ? Wireless Android Auto ?

[yankeesusa]

What about the insurance issues? Are insurances still not covering it or charging a really high premium? The battery issue is a big one.