Video Summary
- The IONIQ 5 N is a quick EV, and a good performance car for a family.- The base price of IONIQ 5 is $41,800 and the price as tested is $66,310, plus destination charge.
- The interior design is driver-centric and cockpit-like.
- The interior doesn't need more things added to it.
- Interior materials, lighting elements, and practical storage areas dress up the car.
- The phone zone prevents the phone from falling out and has multiple USB-C ports.
- The center console has flip-out cupholders, and the space between the cupholders can also be used as a cup holder.
- There's manual adjustable Alcantara-appointed front seats.
- There's great lateral support in the seats, and the bolsters don't impede arm movement.
- There's no adjustable lumbar support, but the static positioning works.
- Front seat heating and ventilation come standard, but there is no dedicated button for this purpose.
- The car has knee pads on the center area.
- There is an outrageous amount of space in the back seat.
- The rear floor is completely flat, and the rear seat reclines.
- There are standard vents on the B-pillars.
- The lower anchors for the latch system are a little difficult to use.
- The cargo space is 26.1 cubic feet and there is a small under-floor area.
- No spare tire, but there is a tire repair kit.
- The smart liftgate opens when standing behind the car for three seconds with the key.
- For safety, the IONIQ 5 rates a 5-star overall rating, and it has a top safety pick plus rating.
- It has a robust suite of active driver safety technology and six airbags.
- The color of the tester is Soultronic Orange.
- Electric car flip-out door handles.
- It has dual 12.3-inch screens under a single pane of glass.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless smartphone connectivity come standard.
- You can go from 10 to 80% charge with a 250-kilowatt DC fast charger in 18 minutes.
- A 10 to 100% charge at home on a level 2 charger takes 6 to 7.5 hours, depending on the battery size.
- Dual motor all-wheel drive.
- Engrin boost provides great power.
- There are N-mode interface, N-battery preconditioning, N drift optimizer, N race, N launch control, N pedal, and N torque distribution.
- There are N Sport alloy pedals with left foot braking capability.
- You can make the paddle shifters to give regenerative braking to fake paddle shifters.
- The car is set up to use left-foot braking.
- Emulates an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
- Little to no engine noise.
- There is very little visibility over the right shoulder, but blind spot warning comes standard.
- The ideal trim is the IONIQ 5 rear-wheel drive SE.
- Competitors include: Kia EV6, Tesla Model Y, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Chevy Blazer EV.
- It has an adaptive suspension.
- You get a wide track to the IONIQ 5 N.
- Overall, the IONIQ 5 N is a family-friendly car.
