2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT Gets Off-Road Chops and NACS

[@amigatommy7]

Good to see some 18" wheels instead of 20plus

[@grmmjhnsn2]

Really enjoy these little corporate videos you do. Nobody else gives us this behind the scenes peek. Truly a nerds paradise.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Just trying to people good (nerdy) info.

[@tenofdiamonds6440]

Subaru wouldn't just make an electric Crosstrek. So Hyundai stepped in.

[@jeffer1101]

These aren't for off road. They are just to look like an off road capable vehicle. Considering cars that have driven over road debris (like a rusted off exhaust pipe), which in turn have come in contact with the underside of the vehicle causing extremely light damage to the underbody cover, the vehicle gets written off. If what should be a $500 replacement metal panel writes off a $70k vehicle, that is poor design, policy and economics. It's part of the reason why insurance costs for EVs have steadily been increasing (as so many get written off, so they are a total loss). This of course flies in the face of the "environmentally friendly" narrative that comes with buying one.

[@tenofdiamonds6440]

@@jeffer1101 Cool

[@patrick7228]

My thought exactly. Also 2026 is looking longer and longer away for Rivian with brands stepping into the offroad space.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

​@@jeffer1101 No, light damage will not cause the vehicle to be written off. You're describing rare and worst case scenarios. All that's needed is a little common sense on the trail. And this will take on anything the average consumer will point it to (dirt and forest service roads). I've off-roaded a Genesis Electrified GV70 (which is not really meant for that) and it was just fine.

[@Kryotek7]

@@jeffer1101the reason most EV’s have higher insurance costs generally are because most are brand new models and so insurance companies have no data and so they price higher to cover their asses. After a year or two they tend to come back down. I’ve seen this with the Ioniq5 and EQS first hand. There are other factors too, I know Rivian for example charge a lot for parts replacements, I’ve seen some crazy repair bills on the Rivian subreddit which can push insurers to write off a vehicle. This has nothing to do with them being EV’s, and to do with them trying to stop losing money as a new vehicle manufacturer.

[@tmh44]

I'm all about this XRT...as someone who will be shopping for our second EV in the next few months, it's right up my alley. Looking forward to checking it out in the flesh! My only concern is how much the tires and ride height eat into efficiency...the main thing keeping me away from the Ioniq 5 is the efficiency, but this trim might put me over the top to just bite the bullet. We're spoiled by our '24 ID.4 Pro S which averages about 4.5 mi/kWh.

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

I like the Pixel Camo design

[@dougkippen4971]

Finally, a rear wiper! Yay! I expect/hoping that all Hyundai/Kia/Genesis family of cars bring them back (or at the very least, make them an option). There are climates where rear wipers are necessary, and I'm glad the product managers have finally figured that out.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

All IONIQ 5s get rear wipers for 2025. Good news.

[@MendicantBias1]

RIP Subaru 😢

[@YTYTYTY7]

Yup, they made it ugly enough to entice subaru shoppers

[@nolunchiseverfree]

Hyundai is gonna steal the march on the R3X. This looks great overall, though I don't love the pixel camo pattern on the plastic cladding.

[@TinLeadHammer]

EV sales slowed down, companies that bet on electric are spicing up their offerings with meaningless updates.

[@dearbulls]

They got all these large black plastic areas; they need to add more off-road lights and fog lights.

[@shroomyesc]

I like the normal Ioniq 5 a lot but this one's just kinda ugly and weird to me. The wheel design is ugly and doesn't suit the style of the car, the front being completely black up to the hood is ugly and otherwise the changes are kinda lazy. However, kudos to you Tom for bringing content of an unveiling that I didn't know was happening! Would not have heard of this otherwise.

[@Kingjay814]

This was not something I expected them to make and I absolutely love it! I’d love to see an “N” version of this thing.

[@stevenmeyers5088]

They made an N version that is on sale now and it's getting rave reviews!

[@justinbecker4772]

I don't think an XRT-N can happen. The Ionic 5 N has massive 380mm calipers to match the power. The N powertrain would need those to stop, and they can't fit under the 18 inch wheels.

[@cdbuiles]

wish it had an eLocker in the rear axel.

[@ianchmp]

I hate hate to be a naysayer, but the camping and off-road areas are typically too far from high-speed charging infrastructure to use this car.

[@Cjdergrosse]

It looks like a super base model with that front bumper. 😂

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Pre production. Just saying...

[@volcalstone]

​@@DrivenCarReviewsI think that front bumper it set and that the only changes was gonna be that the spoiler was gonna be all black instead. Still it's just way too much black cladding and wrap.

[@peterchoi9981]

Ultimate ⛺️ camper ev period.

[@everettbillingslea9021]

Love the IONIQ 5 and its pixelated theme. But it's a highway and city car in my opinion. This "ruggedized" version seems a little contrived to me. Aside from the wheels/tires and extra 1" clearance, it's not very rugged. But, on the other hand, few people will have a need for it to actually be rugged. Great video, Tom!

[@cnfusd]

Rivian R3X did it better, but IONIQ 5 XRT might get here first

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Might? It'll beat the R3 to market by at least a year. Probably two.

[@GhostTrooper5]

@@DrivenCarReviews As a Rivian and Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner, I look forward to the day I can trade in my I5 for an R3X. The overbearing "safety" software of the I5 is downright dangerous and the overall ownership experience is no where as nice as what Rivian is delivering. I waited for my R1; based on that experience, I'm happy to wait for my R3X.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@GhostTrooper5 Awesome. Glad you're enjoying the Rivian. I've driven E-GMP cars and have not had any "overbearing" issues that you're complaining about. Care to elaborate?

[@YTYTYTY7]

Rivian still can’t even do highway assist on most highways.

[@GhostTrooper5]

@@DrivenCarReviews The rear collision avoidance system operates by violently engaging the parking brake when it detects something it doesn't like, such as your garage door 20ft away as you are backing into your own driveway, the vehicle behind your spot as you are reversing into a parallel parking spot on a public road, or traffic separated from you by trees and a median as you are reversing into a parking spot that has an active road 10-15 feet behind it. It locks you in place for 20-30 seconds before it releases the parking brake. It will also do this if it doesn't like the order or speed in which you put on your seatbelt, put the car in drive, and take your foot off the brake. It's on the far end of "nanny state" vehicle software. There's a lot more that keeps me reaching for the Rivian over the Hyundai, but I'll admit there is a price difference for current buyers (although the I5N is getting within striking distance of the base R1 models).

[@ltkwok]

I like smaller wheels - more rubber.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

I like the digital camo stamped into the black plastic. Very on-brand with a rugged EV actually. Coming to an REI near you!

[@stevenmeyers5088]

I would love to know if they added any battery protection.

[@volcalstone]

Nope

[@jessewarren9177]

Looks like a bare bones base model.

[@iananderson1935]

I'm really glad Hyundai is making this vehicle, it's definitely a segment of EVs that needs competition and development. I really hope the digital camo is an option that can be removed though, it screams "trying to appeal to young people" but said young people can't afford a $50k car. As an almost-40 dad looking for a Subaru Outback replacement in a few years, those design choices would be a deal breaker for me, and I would opt to hold off another year for the Rivian R3.

[@ahughan]

Thanks Tim. Great as always 😊

[@rizulli]

Any word on the external V2L with the NACS? New adapter? Was the internal plug still there?

[@Snafu2346]

I like the idea of it.

[@funnybone66]

Mind craft inspired.

[@stick3024]

when will we see them @ dealers?

[@TheJ1s]

So far the only one that's competing with this is the Mach-e rally until Rivian's R3X.

[@calebwoods9358]

What a hideous monstrosity. They went for rugged and ended up with the stripper model look older cars had with black bumpers and hubcaps.

[@harrymaurice8655]

Beautiful....

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

I wish I could afford this

[@denault3985]

Off-road...Where's the charger, oh maybe you can bring along a portable one. Still has too much black trim, does not fit this EV.

[@PresidentJackBauer]

Matte paint for off roading? Plus I wouldn't trust the range on an ev for off roading.

[@boy638]

3:06 is his name Chis or Chris?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Chris. I'd fire the editor (me) but that means the end of my videos.

[@volcalstone]

​@DrivenCarReviews 😅

[@CrazyBader]

Although I love the Hyundai Ioniq and I love offroaders, this one... Doesn't look good. Hardly has any more offroad capability than a twenty year old Corolla and it just looks so off.

[@richardgonzales3371]

This so corporate strategy in marketing, there is nothing unique in this car other than badging! Trying to make it appealing to “off roading” enthusiasts, come on we can see right through this marketing ploy.

[@jrwaters943]

Wish they brough the N Line to the states instead of the XRT. The N is too extreme for my needs.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Agreed

[@paulbegemann4308]

Kia version?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Kia doesn't necessarily copy Hyundai. But the XRT was off everyone's radar so... maybe?

[@N8844H]

Lots and lots and lots about form. Not so much about function

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Raised ride height, all-terrain tires, altered suspension, improved approach and departure angles, functional recovery points, larger battery and NACS. Not sure what else you want.

[@N8844H]

@@DrivenCarReviews A whole lot less about the kinda cheesy "pixel camo" patterns in the plastic cladding inside and out, and some idea how well (and how fast) the NACS/Tesla charge interface works with the Ioniq 5's 800-volt architecture. That would be most welcome.

[@FlywithXtian]

Lazy design. They could have gone a lot cooler with this car as their canvas. Look at the Ionic 5N, they should have started at that trim and then added a few rugged elements. The pixels are over-used at this point, doesn’t quite fit with the outdoorsy motif. Just lazy and lame. Disappointing.

[@지튜브-i5y]

타이어_돌멩이를_빼고싶다.

[@romeotee]

I will NEVER GET A. Hyundai

[@ganekim]

It's really not cool anymore lolo