While the IONIQ 5 is not Hyundai’s first BEV, it will certainly go down as the flagship model of its bonafide transition into a fully electric brand. The IONIQ 5 was the first model from Hyundai Motor Group to arrive on its impressive E-GMP platform,

Looking for a long-range EV SUV? The Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are two great choices. But which is the better one?

So the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has also received several upgrades for 2025, including new, bigger batteries that can provide up to 354 miles of range, more standard equipment – including a heat pump on every model – extra sound insulation around the rear-mounted e-motor to improve refinement and some very subtle styling tweaks.

The Ioniq 5 XRT EV is a lot of fun off-pavement, if not ready for all that a rally stage or off-road trail might throw at it.

All of the tweaks Hyundai made for the XRT make the Ioniq 5 a smidge more capable off-road, and they even bring a dash of added on-road playfulness. Just don't take the Extreme Ru

Change, at least as applied to product refreshes, can be either incremental or dramatic. In the case of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, any change brought about by the refresh is mostly incremental -- except for the addition of the XRT trim.

After catering to the mass market with the standard model and the performance enthusiasts with the Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai now has one for off-road lovers!