2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 TRIM COMPARISON: SE VS SEL VS LIMITED

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This comprehensive comparison by The Ioniq Guy delves into the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5's SE, SEL, and Limited trims. The SE serves as a solid entry-level option, offering good value with LED lighting and a comfortable interior, though it lacks some premium features like automatic hatch and dual-zone climate control. The SEL trim significantly enhances the package with the addition of roof rails, auto-folding mirrors, leatherette seating, a heated steering wheel, and crucially, rear heated seats and a rear seat occupancy sensor, making it a strong contender. The Limited trim elevates the experience further with larger 20-inch wheels (impacting range slightly), a digital rearview mirror, a premium Bose sound system, ventilated seats, a head-up display, and the advanced surround-view camera system. While the SE is basic, the SEL offers a compelling balance of features for its price, and the Limited provides the most luxurious and technologically advanced Ioniq 5 experience. The reviewer highlights the significant price increases over previous model years but points to attractive lease deals as a major advantage.