2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review

The IONIQ 5 range stands out from a sea of electric SUV options with its fun and futuristic styling package, family-friendly interior design and a choice of standard and extended range battery options for buyers at different budget points.

For 2025, the IONIQ 5 enters the ring with a revised styling package, updated technology lists, more safety gear and even more driving range for certain versions.

Which is the pick of the bunch? Let's take a look at the latest MY25 IONIQ 5 range to find out.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Competition

How Much Does It Cost?

Prices for the MY25 Hyundai IONIQ 5 range kick off from $69,800 for the Standard Range base model and stretch out to $91,300 for the IONIQ 5 Epiq N Line version.

The performance flagship of the IONIQ 5 range, the IONIQ 5 N is priced at $110,383.

• IONIQ 5 Standard Range RWD - $69,800

• IONIQ 5 Extended Range RWD - $75,800

• IONIQ 5 Dynamiq Extended Range RWD - $80,800

• IONIQ 5 Dynamiq Extended Range AWD - $85,300

• IONIQ 5 Epiq Extended Range RWD - $84,300

• IONIQ 5 Epiq Extended Range AWD - $88,800

• IONIQ 5 N - $111,00

Keep in mind that these prices are subject to change and do not include on-road costs.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range RWD Specifications

What Features Does the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Have?

Hyundai’s entry-level IONIQ 5 range picks up a set of 19-inch alloys, projector LED headlights with LED tail lights, keyless entry & start, adaptive cruise control, a surround-view monitor, heat pump, wool and leather upholstery with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control and LED interior lighting.

Stepping up to the IONIQ 5 Dynamiq range adds 20-inch alloys wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres, a powered boot lift, upgraded leather upholstery with heated front seats, a sliding centre console, a head-up display, rear privacy glass and alloy pedals.

Hyundai's range-topping IONIQ 5 Epiq picks up a set of upgraded relaxation seats, a panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, rear sunshades and a new intelligent front lighting system.

Connectivity & Infotainment Features

All members of the IONIQ 5 range come packaged with Hyundai's largest display currently on offer.

There's a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster paired seamlessly with another 12.3-inch infotainment system making a nice, modern impression for tech-savvy buyers.

Hyundai's 12.3-inch display is a particularly strong performer, offering crisp graphics, high brightness levels and enough processing power to keep things smooth while navigating through menus.

The 12.3-inch display is packaged with over-the-air software update functionality, AM/FM & DAB+ digital radio and paired with a six-speaker sound system in the base model.

Buyers upgrading to the IONIQ 5 Dynamiq pick up an upgraded eight-speaker sound system courtesy of BOSE.

IONIQ 5 buyers also pick up a five-year subscription to the Hyundai Bluelink connected suite of services.

Does the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Have Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto?

One of the key additions to the IONIQ 5's technology package has been the addition of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the entry-level version.

This means that, for 2025 models, all versions of the IONIQ 5 now offer wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity.

You can also connect your smartphone via one of the four USB-C ports inside the cabin to charge up your phone.

Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Comfortable to Drive?

Hyundai's IONIQ 5 range has a particularly great set of table manners on the road, proving a lovely midsize SUV package both around town and up a country road.

Power is modest in entry-level rear-wheel drive versions, with a single electric motor producing 125kW of power and 350Nm of torque, increasing up to 168kW of power in Extended Range RWD versions.

For what it lacks in outright power, base versions of the IONIQ 5 range are impressively smooth, with responsive handling that makes it a great package to drive around town.

Buyers upgrading to the IONIQ 5 AWD range pick up an additional electric motor that raises combined outputs to 239kW / 605Nm, offering far more spritely performance off the line.

In spite of the added weight from the larger battery and extra electric motor, the handling experience is great.

Hyundai has managed to tie all the extra weight down and maintain a lightweight steering rack that still serves up a lovely amount of feedback as you pick up the pace.

As per usual with the battery-electric segment, the ride is still quite firm, though not to the detriment of the overall driving experience, making it one of the most versatile in the segment when faced with the challenge of rougher, Australian country roads.

How Far Can the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Drive on a Single Charge?

There are two different batteries on offer for the IONIQ 5 range in 2025, with both RWD and AWD versions impacting the total range figures.

Notably, Hyundai has increased the size of both battery packs, up from the previous 58kWh to 63kWh in Standard Range versions, while the Extended Range pack has increased from 77kWh to 84kWh.

This means that range figures start from 440km in the Standard Range RWD and increase to a maximum of 570km in the Extended Range RWD.

• Standard Range RWD - 440km

• Extended Range RWD - 570km

• Extended Range RWD 20-inch wheels - 530km

• Extended Range AWD 20-inch wheels - 512km

• Extended Range AWD - 500km

This means that if you're looking for the best outright range figures of the IONIQ 5 bunch, the Extended Range RWD is the pick, offering up to 570km of range per charge.

Is it Practical and Spacious?

The great thing about the IONIQ 5's electric architecture sitting underneath is the space and practicality bonuses on offer inside the cabin.

The layout is remarkably clean and uncrowded while remaining familiar to the company's more conventional vehicle designs, which makes it easy to get acquainted with.

Up front, interior headspace and visibility are excellent thanks to the lofty roofline, with the IONIQ 5 proving a very accommodating electric SUV option for tall drivers.

Hyundai has outdone itself when it comes to clever packaging for the IONIQ 5's centre console, which offers plenty of storage options for loose items that families can accumulate.

There's an open space between the driver and front passenger with a clever sliding centre console in select variants, a pair of cupholders, added storage inside the folding armrest, a clever retractable glovebox design and massive door bins on either side of the cabin.

Move to the rear and there’s a great deal of legroom for adults to get comfortable, meaning you're unlikely to hear any complaints from kids sitting in the back of the IONIQ 5.

On that note, the IONIQ 5 picks up the usual pair of ISOFIX anchors and three top tether mounts for a range of child seats, making it a genuinely family-friendly SUV package.

How Big is the Hyundai IONIQ 5's Boot?

Thanks to its unique battery-electric architecture, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers two boots, the largest of which sits in the rearmost of the cabin and offers 527L of cargo space.

The IONIQ 5 RWD has a larger front boot that measures 57L, bringing its total combined boot space figures to 584L.

The IONIQ 5 AWD has a smaller 25L front boot for a combined 552L worth of boot space.

• Boot Space - 527L

• Under Bonnet - 57L (RWD)

• Under Bonnet - 25L (AWD)

Is it Safe?

Yet another key addition for the MY25 IONIQ 5 range has been some upgrades to the safety equipment list, with even more goodies squeezed into the base model.

The entry-level IONIQ 5 picks up Hyundai's Highway Driving Assist II system, as well as a new navigation-based feature for the adaptive cruise control system, second-generation remote parking assist and updated autonomous emergency braking system.

Hyundai's AEB system offers everything from vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist detection as well as evasive steering assist, lane change oncoming, side and rear AEB.

The base version also picks up blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, a blind-spot view monitor, lane-keep assist with lane centring, a surround-view monitor with front & rear parking sensors, safe exit assist and seven airbags.

Does the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Have an ANCAP Safety Rating?

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 range has picked up a five-star ANCAP safety rating after testing 2021 saw it post the following results.

• Adult Occupant Protection: 88%

• Child Occupant Protection: 87%

• Vulnerable Road User Protection: 63%

• Safety Assist: 89%

What Warranty does the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Come With?

Hyundai offers the IONIQ 5 range with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty alongside an eight-year/160,000-kilometre warranty for the battery and high-voltage components.

Hyundai offers capped-price servicing for the first three visits, with service intervals set at a particularly lengthy 24 months or 30,000-kilometres, whichever elapses first.

Prices for a two-year/30,000-kilometre and four-year/60,000-kilometre service package for the IONIQ 5 stand at $610 and $1,220, respectively.

Our Verdict: Is the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Worth it?

Thanks to some recent battery revisions, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 range is more competitive than ever before and stacks up as one of the leading options in the ever-growing world of battery-electric midsize SUVs.

The IONIQ 5 was already a rock-solid contender, while the larger battery packs and added safety and entertainment technology bolster its appeal as a family-friendly electric SUV.

If we were to name our pick of the bunch, the Extended Range RWD - a version boasting the largest driving range figures per charge - would likely be at the top of our list.

Considering just how much equipment is bundled into the base model, we’d be quite happy with that or thinking about upgrading to the Epiq, though it’s nice to know that it’s not a mandatory upgrade thanks to Hyundai's generous approach to features.

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Five Hyundai IONIQ 5 Specs You Need to Know

1. Five-year/unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty

2. Eight-year/160,000-kilometre battery warranty

3. 440 - 570km driving range, depending on battery & variant

4. Five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2021)

5. 24-month/30,000-kilometre service intervals