Since its preliminary debut, Hyundai’s newest electrical efficiency automobile has been capturing the eye of automotive journalists and lovers alike. However simply how does the 2025 Ioniq 5 N examine with the Tesla Mannequin 3 Efficiency?
Sofyan from the YouTube channel Redline Critiques obtained behind the wheel of each automobiles for a complete comparability.
The Ioniq 5 N has all-wheel drive normal and the powertrain gives entry to 601 hp and 545 lb-ft of torque. By participating N Grin Increase, you get a further 10-second energy enhance, bringing horsepower to 641 and torque to 568. Better of all, after a number of hours on the monitor it may well quick cost from 10–80% in as little as 18 minutes.
The Mannequin 3 Efficiency has 510 hp and an estimated 546 lb-feet of torque. Regardless of much less energy total, Tesla’s smallest efficiency automobile can go 0–60 in as little as 2.9 seconds. The Mannequin 3 Efficiency is rightly thought-about the usual bearer of inexpensive electrical efficiency automobiles. However Tesla goals to offer a really totally different driving expertise, focusing totally on fast acceleration, and fewer on driver suggestions.
From a consolation perspective, Rob says that the Ioniq 5 N is a way more compliant trip than his Mannequin 3 Efficiency. “From consolation settings, it’s extra snug than my automobile I can inform that already. The steering feels quite a bit much less exact, however it feels snug and looks like a small SUV.”
In fact, that was whereas driving the automobile in regular mode. Rob quickly switched the automobile right into a customized, sportier N mode. As he went to cross a slow-moving automobile, his face lit up.
“Oh my god, it really pretended to shift! That’s hilarious, it adjustments the ability output too on the similar time. That’s cool,” he exclaims. Rob initially would not like the unreal engine rev, which he describes as being “silly.” However he appreciates the adjustability of the sounds and the whole lot else concerning the automobile places an enormous smile on his face.
In testing, the Ioniq 5 N obtained a really spectacular 3.06 seconds with N Grin Increase engaged. And after brake torquing the automobile for a launch, Rob ultimately needed to admit that the sound actually does add to the expertise. “The visceral expertise, that’s what Hyundai provides you. The sound, and the precise feeling of adjusting energy because it shifts. That’s nice.”
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Regardless of the joy the Ioniq 5 brings to the desk, the growing old Mannequin 3 nonetheless has quite a bit to supply. “By way of dealing with, this factor nonetheless has wonderful street manners,” Sofyan says, now behind the wheel of Rob’s Mannequin 3. “The steering feels fast, sharp and direct. The suspension stays good and flat. It handles bumps properly and there’s not a single squeak or rattle on this automobile.”
The Mannequin 3 does have higher front-end visibility and each drivers most popular the decrease seating place. The Tesla additionally has extra snug seats, though its suspension is noticeably stiffer than the Hyundai. Whereas it could have quite a bit much less energy, the Mannequin 3 can also be a lot lighter than the Ioniq 5 N, So it nonetheless feels “quick as hell” even when it lacks that visceral really feel.
There isn’t a doubt that the Tesla would win out over the Hyundai on the drag strip. However the driving pleasure of the Hyundai really managed to win Rob over, regardless that he prefers the driving dynamics of the Tesla. “I prefer it greater than I believed that I’d.” He mentioned after testing each automobiles again to again. “The sound and the visceral expertise is like nothing else that’s on the market. Is it for me? I don’t suppose so.”
So far as host Sofyan is worried, he would completely go for the Ioniq 5 N. If not for the worth that’s. Whereas he felt the Hyundai provides the higher driving expertise, with a beginning MSRP that is $10,000 greater than the Tesla, it merely isn’t price the additional value.
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