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The Hyundai Ionic 5 electric car underwent a significant refresh, incorporating many customer-requested features. There is some front trunk space for takeout and so forth. The electric system has an 84-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery paired with dual motor all-wheel drive. The model makes 320 horsepower and is rated for 259 miles of EV range. The base price for the Ionic 5 is $42,600. The 2025 facelift has updated the exterior design, which varies based on trim level. The XRT trim means that it is a more capable model overall. That includes more rugged design elements, such as the pixel camo design of the matte black bumper and wheel arches. The model features beefy orange tow hooks. This XRT has black finish mirrors, blind-spot monitoring, and a power-folding feature. There is more pixel camo going around the side to the rear. One change with the refresh is a rear window wiper on all models, with the taillights continuing the pixel design. Most models are made at Hyundai's Metta plant in Savannah, GA.There's an NACS charging port but a CCS adapter is standard on all models. You will gain access to Tesla superchargers. Regarding other active safety systems, all trims get forward emergency braking, auto high beams, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Those trims that are SEL and higher receive Highway Drive Assist 2.0. The base price is $42,600 and the price is 57,185 as shown.
There is a black non-leather H-Tex-covered interior with "XRT" branding. There are eight ways to adjust the driver's seat on trims except the high-performance N model. The limited trim has the relaxation seats. There is new cabin storage. The test model has a six-speaker sound system but has more on the upper-level trims. Overall, its good for easy listening, but a little base heavy at times. Other trims also have power folding. The reviewer prefers the sound of the 8 speaker Bose premium system for xrt trim.
