2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5: WHAT'S NEW FOR THIS FUTURISTIC CROSSOVER?

EV Channels Review

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 receives a significant refresh, addressing many customer-requested features and enhancing its appeal. The reviewer highlights the new CCNC software, improved battery capacity, and the addition of a rear window wiper as major wins. The XRT trim, while offering a more rugged aesthetic with unique design elements like pixel camo and tow hooks, is criticized for its higher price point and the trade-off of fewer features compared to other trims, especially when all-wheel drive is standard. Despite this, the overall driving dynamics, comfortable ride, and impressive efficiency (3.6 miles per kWh) are praised. The reviewer concludes that while the refresh itself is a strong improvement, they would personally opt for a different trim level over the XRT for better value and feature set, though they still like the vehicle better after the week-long review.