2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N: PROOF THAT EVS CAN BE FUN

EV Channels Review

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is presented as a significant leap in EV performance, aiming to prove that electric vehicles can indeed be fun and exhilarating. The reviewer, despite limited track time, highlights the 'N' trim's aggressive tuning, wider stance, enhanced aerodynamics, and performance-oriented features like N-specific wheels, large brakes, and Pirelli P-Zero tires. Inside, the cabin adopts a darker, sportier theme with N-branded bucket seats and an N steering wheel, featuring paddle shifters for simulated gear changes and an "N e-Shift" function. The reviewer is particularly impressed by the simulated engine noises, blip shifts, and the car's "Corner Rascal" handling capabilities, noting its precise turn-in and planted feel even over rough surfaces. While acknowledging the car's impressive acceleration and engaging driving dynamics, which far surpass its platform siblings like the EV6 GT, the reviewer expresses a desire for more extensive track testing and a longer loan period to fully explore its potential.