Just a few days in the past, Hyundai launched the rugged IONIQ 5 XRT for the North American market and now our colleagues at ShortsCar captured it for the primary time within the wild.
The IONIQ 5 vary would be the first mannequin vary manufactured on the brand-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) facility in Georgia. The brand new IONIQ 5 XRT will arrive at Hyundai dealerships this fall. The factory-built 2025 IONIQ 5 XRT brings further off-road functionality and a bolder, extra rugged look to this Hyundai EV for the primary time.
IONIQ 5 vary goals to additional improve buyer satisfaction by being the primary Hyundai mannequin to come back geared up with the Tesla North American Charging Commonplace (NACS) port. This port opens 17,000+ chargers on Tesla’s Supercharger community with out utilizing an adapter, doubling the scale of the DC fast-charging community out there to new IONIQ 5 prospects. 2025 IONIQ 5 fashions additionally can be offered with a Mixed Charging System (CCS) adapter. All-new or refreshed Hyundai EVs will come solely with a NACS port starting in This autumn 2024.
Fashions produced at HMGMA are anticipated to be eligible for a $3,750 U.S. tax credit score at begin of sale. Sooner or later, Hyundai anticipates the U.S.-built 2025 IONIQ 5 fashions to qualify for added federal tax incentives. Leases proceed to qualify for the $7,500 credit score that Hyundai absolutely passes onto shoppers with extra enticing lease presents.
“IONIQ 5 has been a gross sales success for us since day one,” mentioned José Muñoz, president and international COO of Hyundai Motor Firm and president and CEO of Hyundai Motor North America. “We’re persevering with to provide prospects extra of what they need by increasing the IONIQ 5 lineup with a devoted off-road-capable XRT mannequin, NACS port, design upgrades and an extended checklist of options developed with prospects in thoughts. The high-performance IONIQ 5 N reveals how thrilling EVs could be and has been a halo for our total model. We’re taking ‘America’s Most Awarded EV Lineup’ from energy to energy.”
“We designed this IONIQ 5 XRT to supply extra Safety, Connection, and Performance. These can be hallmarks of our XRT fashions going ahead,” mentioned Brad Arnold, senior design supervisor of exteriors, Hyundai Design North America. “The digital camo sample was created utilizing our IONIQ pixel because the constructing block. The matte-black 18-inch wheels additionally show the identical IONIQ pixel theme whereas offering energy and cooling.”
Electrical Energy System Enhancement
NACS charging port and help for NACS networks together with Tesla Superchargers
Elevated battery capacities
Commonplace Vary fashions: 58.0 to 63.0 kWh
Lengthy Vary fashions: 77.4 to 84 kWh
Unique XRT Mannequin Options
Twin motor (AWD solely) + 84 kWh battery
+23mm suspension carry with distinctive tuning
Distinctive model-specific black 18-inch wheels
235 / 60 R 18 all-terrain tires
XRT-exclusive distinctive entrance and rear fascias
Etched digital camouflage cladding
Black window encompass trim
Black facet sills
Black Hyundai flying ‘H’ badges on hood and liftgate
HTRAC liftgate badge and IONIQ 5 lettering in black aid
XRT emblem embossed on rear fascia
Black mirror caps
XRT badged all-weather flooring mats
H-Tex™ seating surfaces that includes XRT-unique sample and emblem
Black headliner
Unique XRT exterior colours: Final Purple, Cosmic Blue Pearl
Method angle: 19.8 levels (non XRT 17.5 levels)
Departure angle: 30.0 levels (non XRT 25.4 levels)
Entrance tow hooks towing capability: 5,834 kilos
Inside Modifications
Redesigned HVAC controls
New middle console with bodily heated entrance seat controls
New steering wheel design
Heated rear seats (SEL and above)
New Infotainment/Comfort Know-how
12.3-inch audio/video navigation (AVN) system
Wi-fi Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ integration customary[i]
Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium (NFC + Bluetooth Low Vitality + UWB, SEL and above)
Controller Over-The Air (OTA) replace help
Good Cruise Management 2
USB Kind-C ports (USB-C information: 1 in entrance seat, USB-C charging: 2 in entrance and a couple of in rear)
Security
Blind-Spot Collision Warning for SE trim / Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Help (SEL trim and above)
Ahead Consideration Warning (In-Cabin Digicam/Direct Driver Monitoring System)
Parking Distance Warning – Ahead warning along with reverse warning
Rear windshield wiper and washer
Superior Rear Occupant Alert – radar sort (SEL trim and above)
Parking Distance Warning – Aspect (XRT, Restricted)
Parking Collision-Avoidance Help – Reverse/(New)Ahead/(New)Aspect (XRT, Restricted)
Distant Good Parking Help 2 (XRT, Restricted)
Improved Usability
The IONIQ 5’s inside presents improved ergonomics and comfort for an much more snug residing area. Within the middle console, the higher a part of the Common Island now options bodily buttons for incessantly used capabilities, together with heating and air flow controls for first-row occupants, together with a button for the heated steering wheel and parking help perform. The wi-fi charging pad has been relocated to considerably improve usability.
The 2025 IONIQ 5 includes a extra highly effective next-generation infotainment system. Wi-fi Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ integration is customary throughout the vary. All fashions are geared up with wi-fi Over-The-Air (OTA) software program updates[ii] to make sure that the automobile’s main controls stay updated, additionally clearing the best way for brand new options to be added remotely.
Moreover, Hyundai engineers have launched a slew of recent security and comfort options. These embrace the Fingers-On Detection (HOD) steering wheel, Lane Following Help 2, Distant Good Parking Help 2 (RSPA 2), and Parking Collision-Avoidance Help – Reverse / Ahead / Aspect (PCA-R/F/S).
In response to buyer suggestions, a number of options together with Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium, and a rear wiper/washer combo have additionally been utilized. These confidence-inspiring options contribute to a safer, extra handy driving expertise. Further measures have been taken to reinforce security and experience consolation in comparison with earlier fashions.
When it comes to security, the physique, entrance and rear doorways, and B-pillar components have been bolstered to enhance facet collision safety. The automobile additionally options eight airbags, together with second-row facet airbags for enhanced security.
2025 IONIQ 5 XRT
Additionally becoming a member of the lineup, the new-for-2025 IONIQ 5 XRT is a extra succesful variant positioned between the upgraded customary mannequin and the high-performance IONIQ 5 N. The IONIQ 5 XRT is designed to attraction to prospects who need to play within the grime and have all-electric adventures.
IONIQ 5 XRT boasts a extra aggressive entrance and rear design with distinctive bumpers, fashionable facet skirts, and a set of devoted 18-inch aluminum wheels. These options emphasize the mannequin’s heightened functionality within the tough stuff, developments made attainable by XRT’s larger floor clearance and suspension tuning.
The XRT’s cabin creates an immersive, dynamic driving surroundings due to options together with H-Tex™ seating surfaces with XRT-unique patterning, XRT badging and logos, and a black headliner.