2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N AWD: The Brand's Race Track Ready All-Electric Vehicle

Highlight: The N can push out up to 641-horsepower.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $67,685 (Base SE FWD Model: $42,785)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; rear lower anchors and upper tether anchors; a power window lock-out button; rear child safety locks; ABS with a regenerative braking system; electronic stability control system; a traction control system with brake assist; vehicle stability management; a tire pressure monitoring system; blind-spot collision avoidance assist; rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist; a parking distance warning system; lane keeping assist; lane following assist; an intelligent speed limit assist system; a driver attention warning system; safe exit assist; high beam assist; rear occupant alerts; a front crumple zone; 2.5-MPH bumpers; body side reinforcements; electronic shift lock system and ignition key interlock; an anti-theft system; a rear view monitor with parking guidance; a tire mobility kit; and highway driving assist

Standard Equipment (Limited AWD): 20-inch wheels; AWD; dual motors; 320-hp; H-Tex leatherette seat trim; silver bumpers and body cladding; premium gloss black exterior accents; rain-sensing wipers; a panoramic sunroof with fixed glass; 8-way power adjustable and ventilated front seats; an integrated memory system for the driver seat; adjustable head restraints; a premium heads up display; a sliding center console; a heated steering wheel; a remote keyless entry system; an auto-dimming rear view EC mirror with HomeLink; a 360 degree camera; and a blind spot monitor

Standard Equipment (N AWD): 21-inch wheels; 601-hp; high performance dual motors; rear electronic slip differential; electronically controlled suspension system; 4-piston front brake calipers; exclusive fascias, side skirts, rear diffuser and wheel arches; luminous orange accents; Alcantara leather-like seating surface; and performance designed bucket front seats

Options: carpeted floor mats

Other Non Performance Trim Levels:

SEL

SE

SE (Standard Range)

Limited

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: an 8-speaker BOSE premium audio system with and AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM radio

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: Yes

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Electric Battery Warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles

Standard Horsepower: electric/601-hp

Standard Fuel Mileage: 84-city/72-hwy

Electric Vehicle Driving Range: 253-miles

Zero to Sixty: 3.25 seconds (according to Hyundi)

What’s New: The performance oriented Ioniq 5 N AWD all-electric vehicle is a new addition to the brand’s portfolio.

Why:

The brand’s first all-electric performance vehicle

A 253-mile driving range

The style and performance exterior accents

Performance seats

Performance gauges

Performance sounds

Designed for the track/drifiting

Flush exterior door handles

All wheel drive available

An automatic dual temperature control system with a mode for driver only to reduce wasting energy and maximizing driving range

Quick and peppy

Easy to use digital cluster and infotainment center

A power operated electronic charging door

21-inch wheels

Roomy interior

Nearly flat floor adds to spacious interior

Second row partial reclining rear seat

Several high-tech safety driving aids

Heated steering wheel available

Heated/ventilated front seats

A premium audio system

Great visibility

Second row outlets available for charging laptops, smartphones and other devices

An 800v DC charger capability, one of a handful of evs offering this opti

Eligible for the $7,500 lease credit to reduce the over cost of the vehicle and lower the monthly payment

An affordable hatchback crossover

But:

No power operated panoramic roof

No heads up display for a performance vehicle

At times, there is no clock on the digital gauge or infotainment screen, depending upon on the screen selected

No remote parking system

Verdict: Whew, Hyundai has stepped up its game, offering their first AMG-like all-electric vehicle in the Ioniq 5 N. The N is Hyundai's sports division. This four-door pocket rocket, with its 21-inch wheels, will outrun most gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles.

The stylish hatchback crossover, which is reminiscent of the VW GTI, effortlessly spews out over 600-horsepower. And although the vehicle lacks tailpipes and an engine, like a car video game, the engineers have tuned the Ioniq 5 N to sound just like a gasoline powered sports car. 

Moreover, the roomy five-seater, with the partially reclining rear seats, is outfitted with supportive ventilated performance front seats, a multitude of electronic gauges designed specifically for measuring speed and an 8-speaker high end Bose audio system.

Furthermore, the Ioniq 5 can garner up to 255 miles on a full charge. This number can vary as we experienced during extremes with the temperature. In fact, as the temperatures approached 100 degrees, in our test model a full charge dropped to 235 miles.

At a price point approaching near $70,000, before any federal and/or local incentives kicked in, the Ioniq 5 Limited AWD, which offers about half of the horsepower, as the N we reviewed, stickered for about $10,000 less. While most of us will never use the extra horsepower offered by the N, it sure does allow owners to flex, earning bragging rights.

Lastly, after spending time behind the wheel of the N, this will make buyers think twice about buying performance models from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The 2025 N definitely has the "it factor." And like any race car, this snazzy looking racing machine is also designed for the track, drifting and more. Sadly, we were unable to experience all this vehicle has to offer being that we didn't want to risk getting a ticket!

Competition: Any muscle car..... Maybe most muscle cars....Watch out Hellcat!!!