Video Summary
Here is the summary of the review:- The Hyundai IONIQ 5’s origami sheet metal and retro vibe is a bold move.
- It has solid range, fast charging, and excellent utility.
- The first drive of the 5N at California’s Laguna Seca shredded expectations.
- It's more than just thrust and suspension upgrades.
- The 5N has simulated shifts and performance sounds, including downshifting blips.
- Its high-performance, dual-motor all-wheel drive produces 601 horsepower and 543-pound-feet of torque.
- Pushing the N Grin Boost button increases output to 641 horses and 568-pound feet for 10 seconds.
- Standard 5’s are moving to the NACS charge port.
- There is no word on when the N will do the same.
- On an everyday basis, the reviewer wanted to find out if this car is a daily driver.
- Hyundai says this will rocket up to 60 miles per hour in 3.3 seconds; the reviewer thinks it's being conservative.
- When using the artificial shifts, it slows this car down a little bit, affecting performance, hitting 60 miles per hour in 3/10 of a second less.
- On a regular basis, one is not jetting off to Dairy Queen using that kind of velocity, but when one gets the chance, it is a lot of fun.
- The standard IONIQ 5 all-wheel drive long range is EPA-rated at 260 miles of range.
- The reviewer reports to be seeing about 220 in the 5N.
- It's rated at 236 city / 203 hwy / 221 comb / 39 kW-hrs per 100 miles.
- Fuel economy rating is 9 / Greenhouse Gas rating is 10 / Smog Rating is 10.
- Annual fuel cost is $1,050 / 5 year fuel savings is aprox $4,500.
- The N adds $9000 to the price of a loaded IONIQ 5 Limited, but the cockpit vibe is more utilitarian-looking.
- The pixel design gets a checkered flag motif that matches the exterior.
- The grippy htex heated performance seats hug nicely, but don't require gymnastic skills to get in and out.
- The seats are manually adjusted, no power.
- Hyundai now has wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
- The latest digital key means phones can be left in pocket or purse.
- There's no sunroof or head-up display in North America.
- With the suspension in its most compliant mode, the 5N is fairly comfortable.
- It can be a track monster then turn around and be a docile daily driver.
- Anyone that disses the sound and shift theatrics has not driven this car.
- The reviewers’ short list includes a Porsche Tycan 4s (certified pre-owned).
- Standard 5N owners will never pay for the Bluelink connected services.
- It is still not ideal for long distance travel.
- The 5N is all about scrubbing off heat.
- The reviewer states the 5N is mighty tempting.
