2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5

From low-cost sedans to three-row EV SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ Reliability and Owner Satisfaction ratings. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.

Don't confuse the Ioniq 5 with the regular Ioniq. The new Ioniq 5 is an electric vehicle from the ground up that has Tesla in its gunsight. It's a tall hatchback that's sized similarly to the automaker's Tucson SUV. The maximum range is estimated to be about 300 miles with the 77.4 kWh battery and a single motor rear-wheel drive version, and about 269 miles for the dual motor all-wheel-drive. Charging times can be quick in DC-fast public charging venues thanks to 400- and 800-volt capability. In these scenarios the battery can be charged up from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes, says Hyundai. Many elements within the car--such as seats, headliner, door trim, and flooring, use eco-friendly materials. The car is wide and the long wheelbase and flat floor endow the cabin with lots of interior space. The Ioniq 5 matches the Tesla Model Y and Mustang Mach-E in terms of size and is related to Kia's upcoming EV6. For 2023, All-wheel drive models got an EPA estimated range increase from 256 to 266 miles. 2023 models also received a battery preconditioning feature that prepares the Ioniq 5 for faster charging when the built-in navigation system is used to locate a charger. For 2024, Rear side airbags, rear seatbelt pre tensioners, and steering wheel haptic feedback for LKA and BSW became standard.

For 2025, the Ioniq 5 received a refresh bringing several significant feature changes as well as revised front and rear styling. Both RWD and AWD models received larger batteries which Hyundai claims will provide slightly improved range depending on trim and tire size. The Ioniq 5 is now equipped with a NACS charging port as standard, allowing buyers to take advantage of Tesla's Supercharger charging network. The car will come with a CCS adapter so that owners can still charge elsewhere. Inside, the Ioniq 5 gets Hyundai's latest 12.3-inch infotainment system with standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well as a revised center console. The Ioniq 5 also finally sports a rear wiper. Also for the 2025 model year, a new all-wheel drive high-performance N version with 641 hp was introduced, as was a new XRT trim with lifted suspension, all-terrain tires, and added body cladding. On the safety front, forward attention warning (monitored by a camera) is standard. SEL trims and above get a radar rear occupant alert.