Hyundai Ioniq 5

Model reviewed: 2024 facelift range
Score: 9 / 10
“Striking Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV has received a mid-life makeover and remains as competitive as ever.”
Author: Dean Gibson
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Model reviewed: 84 kWh N Line S (2024 facelift)
Score: 9 / 10
“The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was already a brilliant all-electric family car, but has been made even better by a series of small, carefully selected upgrades that make a big difference when taken together. Meanwhile, the new N Line version offers some extra sporty flair.”
Author: Ellis Hyde
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Model reviewed:
Score: 10 / 10
“The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an impressive all-electric family car, with loads of space inside, stylish looks and plenty of range.”
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Model reviewed: Namsan Edition (2023)
Score: 8 / 10
“We’re not sure the Namsan showcases the mechanical upgrades at their best. This Ioniq 5 doesn’t feel short of power, but this Hyundai EV already felt hefty – even without the extra weight from the improved battery pack.” (Martyn Collins)
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Model reviewed: Premium 73kWh RWD
Score: 9 / 10
“Hyundai really is at the top of its game with the Hyundai Ioniq 5. A deserving award winner, it really will give EV rivals a headache as it’s such a complete car and thankfully very different proposition to its Kia EV6 sister car.”
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Model reviewed: 73kWh Premium
Score: 9 / 10
“The Ioniq 5 catapults Hyundai – already a manufacturer with strong EV credentials – toward the top of the class, even among some very talented rivals, such as the Skoda Enyaq iV and Ford Mustang Mach-E.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 10 / 10
“The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an absolute show-stopper to look at, it has a thoroughly usable, spacious and appealing interior brimming with technology and neat tricks, it’s quick and its handling treads a fine balance between sporty and comfortable. We’d recommend a Premium-spec one with the 77kWh battery pack for the most range and a long equipment list.” (Tim Pollard)
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Model reviewed: 310hp Ultimate AWD
Score: 10 / 10
“With its incredibly cool styling and refreshing approach to interior design, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an EV that stands out from the crowd. In its most powerful form, it’s a lot of fun to drive too, while the long electric range and stand-out rapid charging speeds really put it into a league of its own.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first purpose-built electric car for Hyundai’s EV brand, and it’s a cracker.”
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Model reviewed: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD 73kWh Ultimate
“Striking design, well-crafted interior and performance that stacks up against some top-notch compact premium executive EV competition.”
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Model reviewed: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD 73kWh Ultimate
“Stepping into the elegant cabin of Hyundai’s Ioniq 5, I half expected to hear the epic strains of Also Sprach Zarathustra — the stirring music used in Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“With standout retro looks, spacious and practical interior and a good range the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a fine family car and stands out against premium electric rivals.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“With more presence than most supercars, ultra-rapid charging capability and luxury-car-like ride quality and interior comfort, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is hard to fault.”
Author: Ellis Hyde
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Model reviewed: 58kWh SE Connect
Score: 8 / 10
“Stylish, impressive interior space and it’s capable of super-fast charging speeds. The Ioniq 5 will change perceptions of the Hyundai brand.”
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Model reviewed: 73kWh Premium
Score: 10 / 10
“The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a very impressive all-round car. It has a refined, premium feel, distinctive looks, it’s spacious, and it has a range of almost 300 miles. It’s also more affordable than many rivals.” (Paul Clarke)
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Model reviewed: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD 73kWh Ultimate
Score: 9 / 10
“While the Ioniq 5’s styling will undoubtedly polarise some opinions, it’s better value than the Audi Q4 and arguably makes far more of a statement than the likes of the Skoda Enyaq or VW ID.4. You certainly couldn’t mistake it for anything else.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the most appealing electric cars. Not only does it look both futuristic and retro at the same time, it’s more than competitive in terms of electric range and its interior is surprisingly spacious. Our biggest criticism is the most desirable versions are as expensive as premium rivals.”
Author: Andrew Brady
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“Good battery range of up to 298 miles. Rapid charging as standard, able to add 62 miles of driving range in five minutes.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“There’s so much to recommend the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for, and very little to criticise, but its biggest problem is that the Kia EV6 does everything just a little bit better. That’s not to say you should dismiss this car – it’s close enough to its Korean sister car to still be worth a very close look.”
Author: Keith Adams
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“The mega-fast 800v charging tech adds 62 miles of range in just five minutes. The only other car that can do that today is a Porsche Taycan. But this isn’t Porsche money. This is a £37k Hyundai.”
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Model reviewed: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD 73kWh Ultimate
Score: 8 / 10
“If a vehicle were judged solely on its looks, the Ioniq 5 would be the car of the decade. The exterior is a masterpiece of modern retro design, while the interior is beautifully laid out and fabulously practical.”
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Model reviewed: 73kWh Premium AWD
Score: 10 / 10
“Few people buy electric cars like this to hurl them at back roads. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 instead scores where it matters; it’s spacious, versatile, and practical, and in Premium form at least, it’s comfortable around town and on the motorway. It also handles tidily, if not particularly excitingly.”
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Model reviewed: 73kWh 4×4 Ultimate
Score: 8 / 10
“The terrific looks and lovely interior are the main attractions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but are they attractive enough to justify the dreadful ride quality? While you might think so, I feel it’s too high a price to pay on this model, although smaller wheels on a rear-wheel-drive model might change my mind.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“A sensational-looking all-electric crossover that blurs boundaries, challenges the status quo, and makes us yearn for a Korean hatchback.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.7 / 10
“The Ioniq 5 makes a real statement about Hyundai’s position in the market: this isn’t just a great value car, it’s a great car full stop. The AWD version is superb to drive, and all cars have an immensely practical amount of space for passengers and cargo. The technology is cutting edge with lots of welcome touches. Maybe this isn’t the direct Tesla competitor some have called it, but the Ioniq 5 is still one of the best EVs on the market.” (James Morris)
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