From the second the Hyundai Ioniq 5 was first revealed, individuals had been evaluating the design to ’70s and ’80s European sizzling hatchbacks, significantly the Lancia Delta Integrale. And for the 2025 mannequin yr, the electrical Hyundai is nearer than ever to that rally champion with the brand new XRT trim, designed for filth roads and light-weight trails. However that is solely the beginning of the adjustments, which additionally embrace new options, larger batteries and a brand new manufacturing location.
The XRT is the attention-getter, although. Like different XRT fashions, the Ioniq 5, which comes solely with dual-motor all-wheel drive, will get numerous minor adjustments to provide it a modicum of better off-road functionality. It is lifted by 0.9 inch on retuned suspension. Hyundai notes it additionally improves not simply floor clearance, but additionally method and departure angles (19.8 levels for method and 30 levels for departure). We nonetheless would not attempt to problem something critical, although. It does additionally include 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, which ought to be very useful on filth roads. Visually, it will get black plastic bumpers with a molded-in pixelized camouflage sample matched with black trim and badging, plus brilliant purple restoration hooks. Inside it is all black with rubber flooring mats and leatherette seats. It is a putting look, and one that may disguise scuffs and scrapes from rocks and particles.
Zooming out to take a look at the entire 2025 Ioniq 5 line, there are a variety of adjustments, most vital of that are the bigger battery packs, which might be charged with a built-in NACS connector, one thing that might be included on all Hyundai EVs as commonplace later this yr. The SE Customary Vary battery goes from 58 kWh to 63, and the remainder of the road get an 84-kWh pack as a substitute of the present 77.4-kWh pack. Ranges change because of this, too. The SE Customary Vary goes from 220 miles to greater than 240, and the long-range rear-drive fashions go from 303 miles to greater than 310. All-wheel-drive Ioniq 5s will range from a bit greater than 250 miles to greater than 280 miles, relying on trim (with the XRT doubtless having the bottom vary with its increased journey peak), versus 260 miles for 2024 all-wheel-drive fashions. Hyundai hasn’t stated something about potential adjustments for the Ioniq 5 N.
Different adjustments for 2025 are extra minor. The common Ioniq 5s all get mildly refreshed bumpers, wheels and rear spoiler. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, blind-spot warning, entrance and rear parking sensors and, sure a rear window wiper, are commonplace on all fashions. The inside will get a brand new steering wheel, bodily buttons for seat local weather controls, and touch-sensitive local weather management buttons. Hyundai additionally strengthened the doorways and B-pillars for improved facet influence safety.
The 2025 Ioniq 5 will even be produced in Georgia. Which means that it will likely be eligible for a $3,750 tax credit score when bought, although the complete credit score will proceed to be out there when leased. Pricing hasn’t been introduced but, however ought to be out there quickly, as the brand new Ioniq 5s might be arriving at sellers this fall.