It Makes Spaceship Noises! // 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5N Review

[@wild_lee_coyote]

This is what happens when a car company has fun and pushes the limit. Hyundai came out with this car and the N Vision 74 at the same time. The Ioniq 5 was the EV hot hatch, the N Vision 74 was a hydrogen fuel cell car. Both were designed for enthusiasts and that is why Sarah likes it so much. It’s not for everyone, it’s for people that watch car reviews on KZbin for fun.

[@SarahnTuned]

I hope the Vision 74 stays hydrogen fueled.

[@bsmirnov]

​ There is(was) a news article on Edmunds stating Hyundai is planning to include N Vision 74 as part of 21 new models for 2030. The info leaked from a slide in CEO Investor Day presentation.

[@Jumalten001]

And given how easy it is to steal Hyundai, no one is going to drive them

[@stevedolan5065]

@@Jumalten001just the thieves…and it’s FREE! 😂

[@kristensorensen2219]

😮🎉

[@siqueira4470]

Misha drove one of these a few months ago to show how capable the car is, that it could do 2 flatout laps around the Nordschleife. And by cheer luck there was another one of these in front of him driving like a beast. It was, hands down, one of the coolest laps around Nürburgring. Hyundai gained my respect. They did the present future car enthusiasts. It's not a stretch to put Hyundai side by side with Toyota. The N people are car people. Mad respect!

[@artysanmobile]

I’m a big fan of Hyundai. They are in touch with their market, us. They will give us products we couldn’t have predicted, leading the market instead of lagging behind. As an engineer myself, I’m super impressed when a large company takes such chances. As it should be.

[@WWarped1]

It's magical seeing you have so much fun. You're normally working your arse off. Hyundai and Kia have remembered that a car and driving it should be fun. You should have a smile on your face and want to drive the car.

[@Fitforacting]

I never get tired of seeing Ioniq 5N reviews. Especially with how technical you get ❤🎉😮

[@502Chevy]

Alright I’m gonna come right out and say it: Sarah is a national treasure.

[@wbj2000]

We Canadians love her too.. that makes her an International treasure.

[@peanut71968]

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine Hyundai would EVER produce such a machine! I saw one of these parked in a shopping center parking lot a few weeks ago and it stole my eyes for many enchanting moments! Just on the visuals alone, now that I have seen Sarah’s assessment of this ride, wow! All I can say!

[@lordwalker71]

There's a video of Misha Charoudin driving one around the Nürburgring with another one and the one in front of him was drifting around corners, Misha was very impressed by it on the ring.

[@SarahnTuned]

Watched it 👍🏻

[@SuperOperator4]

I rode in one, slammed my head into the headrest....loving the tech, and it's only the beginning.

[@roymurray6374]

I'm not a fan of EVs cause I'm technically old and like loud V8s and such, but with modern techno wizardry it appears they have gone above and beyond with this little car, we all react to sensory stimuli, and to all the gear headedness in us car freaks, this car seems down right fun just from watching and hearing your review Sarah. Stay excellent!!!😎

[@bliers]

Sarah gives a 10 to an EV! Things for sure are EVolving 😘

[@SarahnTuned]

A cars a car, if it’s cool I respect it.

[@mrh3085]

@@SarahnTunedexactly! Like you I wish this car could be brought to market for $40K

[@4literv6]

@@mrh3085 2024 tesla model 3 performance is 48k after the tax credit. Outperforms this, 2.7s 0-60mph and 10.8 in the 1/4mile. Also has 80+more miles of range and similar charging per mile or range per minute. Of course it's American made to! 👍🏻 I bet that same drivetrain ends up in the tesla model Y juniper performance update next year. Should cost a similar amount to the m3p. Lighter than this i5n so it'll be as quick with slightly less power&more range for CHEAPER. 😎👍🏻 Of course in 2 or 3 years these will be 35-40k with low miles as semi solid state cells are then mainstream along with solid state cells. And much more powerful lighter axial flow hybrid style ev in wheel motors come into their own. So evs will drop 300-600#+ easily. Trucks and ev suvs/cuvs could drop 600-1,000# or more due to solidstate cells and lighter more powerful motors. Example the nio et7 150kwh pack is 44# heavier than the catl 100kwh pack which uses the same size case. And that is made by welion using semi solid state cells on sale already! Gac aion division just released a 30,000 rpm 4 in 1 design motor entering mass production in 2025. That has 7.9hp per pound nearly matching the insanely expensive all c.f. koenesigg dark matter raxial flux hybrid motor for the gemera. 👍🏻

[@bliers]

👍🥰

[@Fastphil007]

@@4literv6 The N slaughters the M3P on road courses tho. Straight line warrior or track star hero. Take your pick

[@cnorton1us]

Car & Driver just gave this their EV of the Year, so other driving enthusiasts do indeed appreciate what Hyundai has done here. I like the fact that so many other EVs are trying to be everything for the masses, and Hyundai just did this for the minority of drivers who actually enjoy driving; there are of course other versions of the Ioniq and the similar Kia EV6 for less enthusiastic people. As for comparing it to a Tesla, even Car & Driver and MotorTrend have trouble getting those; they often have to rent or borrow one. Great review, with far more information and entertainment value than the magazine had. Plus Sarah's reaction to the acceleration and "shifts"!

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Just the greatest channel and content creator! And the hardest working for certain! Much respect ✊

[@rayyacht4342]

I want this Hyundai so badly. Although I'm working for one of the 3 Germany Premium Manufacturer. The N team is incredible, and this car is the peak of their innvovation. And I mean, this is also a family car with everyday practicality, with comfort mode. Insane.

[@BigBear--]

It's family sized, and a fun toy. Not so sure about everyday practically though. It's still just an EV after all. You have to live in a very specific location and have a very specific lifestyle to be able to live with an EV as a primary vehicle (even then have your life revolve around planning for the car)...and not be completely miserable or screwed. So fun toy, but expensive, and mainly impractical for most people just like any other EV.

[@Dakiraun]

SO glad to see you reviewing this! Yeah, lots of other channels have done so, and yes, lots of them all love it, but none of them go into the detail that you do overall. Your car assessments are always so much more technical as well as practical, which is fantastic.

[@Patrick94GSR]

Speed Academy tested one on their home race track, which is a cool perspective to see on the car.

[@GrandPotatoe]

Better value than a cyber truck.

[@TJDST4]

That's not saying much. I agree, but it's still not saying much.

[@tturi2]

the cyber truck is just a new version of the delorian,

[@klasseact6663]

Better EVERYTHING than a Cyber truck❗️❗️

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

....and raccoons probably won't mistake it for a dumpster 🦝

[@pathoyer5402]

At least you will not be laughed at like you would in the Cybertruck. I saw one near where I live and it was so ugly all I do is break out in hysterical laughing.

[@bsmirnov]

12:12 OMG, when you're driving, it looks like a video game, where the sky is a nicely done texture. It's beautiful in Arizona.

[@spdcrzy]

Straight out of Forza Horizon.

[@cloudyview]

Arizona RARELY gets fluffy clouds like that though, unfortunately. Source: I lived there for 15 years

[@stoff3r]

Its one of those desert maps from need for schpeed.

[@clancyjames14]

A car that puts a smile on your face is a great car no matter what brand or propulsion power. Superb review.

[@generalaviationflying6784]

The veteran humor! Thanks for keeping us laughing and entertained while giving it the beans !

[@andreya3950]

NGB button = Now Gimme Beans

[@papawheelie5835]

or.... Never Gonna Buy

[@HighlordFrancis]

@@papawheelie5835cope

[@diydrivenGA]

Ship it!

[@AarmOZ84]

Call Hyundai's marketing department! That is a way better name than what ever it is they use that no car reviewer seems to remember.

[@BLKMGK4]

Ah but is it a BUTTON or a piece of plastic you have to touch and get no feedback? ;)

[@jdos2]

I have to say that watching Sarah laugh while doing the acceleration tests is probably the best advertisement!

[@fl00d69]

Hyundai are killing it lately. I want this car super bad.

[@MrBlackjimrogan]

Hmmm i was going to het an ionic 6 but this looks waaay more fun

[@jaturnley]

​​@@MrBlackjimroganRumor is that the Kia version of Ioniq 6 (EV8) will be a Stinger replacement, so you might be able to have the best of both. If they think they will sell enough to make it worth doing, with the US market being what it is.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Sarah, this could possibly be the coolest EV you've ever reviewed. I'm not a huge fan of EVs, but this one could be a game changer. Keep up the great work.

[@theangrymarmot8336]

Hyundai really knocked it out of the park with this car. They knew what they needed to do to bridge the gap between internal combustion enthusiasts and EVs. It is a shame the small overly-vocal group of people who can't separate the politics from the products won't realize how cool this thing is and acknowledge it as the "step in the right direction" that it is for enthusiasts. Given this is the first product to really do what this car can do - I hope other manufacturers do the same. Every review I have seen of this car has been glowing - and there is tons of footage of them being driven on tracks. If I was in the market for an EV - this would be #1 on my list. What would be really, really cool is if they implement a feature where you can download / add different "tuning" maps to change the sound and behaviors. It would be thoroughly quite awesome to hop in the car - and be like "today I want to drive a supercharged V8" or "How about a high-revving Italian v6" and have the simulated powerband/shifts replicate those powertrains.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

WOW! Im so with you on the amount of bad ass they packed into a mobile video game! But 70 k is still any builders dream budget. And for that kid of jack i could whip out a 700 hp. Restomod and have some cheddar left in the tank for bean counting. Still it looks really fun to play with. Your expressions said it all.

[@Togga4]

It's so cool to see Sarah test drive this beast. So much fun. This is my dream car hands down. I drive a 20 year old Hyundai coupe and if I win the lottery I'll get the Ioniq 5N... but still keep the coupe 😅. Thanks Sarah, keep on cruising. ❤

[@RocktCityTim]

We owned a 2010 Genesis Track 3.8 (Interlagos Yellow with Nav FTW) and it was so, so, so much better than a 370Z or any of the American sports cars of the time. It's no surprise that the N group have taken performance seriously. We all also know that Sarah's hair is one of the precursors to a great review.

[@morrigansraven61]

Glad to see you having Fun! Hyundai/Kia have been killing it here lately! They also do a great job upgrading their offerings, keeping them safe with better brakes and realistic traction controls! Thanks for the review👍

[@robrutledge6591]

Hi Sarah, you are doing a great job. I'm glad you cover the tech stuff better than any other reviewers. And you do a great job of dressing to compliment the car you are reviewing. You just needed an orange belt 😂.

[@axeman3d]

I was kinda forced to get rid of my GT86 and Civic and instead leased a Smart #1. Fast, comfy, easy to drive but not engaging in any way. The Hyundai N would be my dream car now. All the benefits of an EV but with the engagement of an old fashioned sports car.

[@marinossg389]

Looks extremely fun to drive! Love Hyundai, Love my 2005 Tiburon, I will drive it 'till the wheels fall off!

[@CerberusTenshi]

I love the Ionic 5N. Personally, I prefer the supersonic sound, given that instead of pops and burbles, it has little sonic booms. Also, the sound doesn't really come across on video quite as nice as it sounds IRL. There are so many cool things about the 5N. 0.6g of regenerative braking. In comparison, the Porsche Taycan GT only has 0.42g. It's a super usable car. Range isn't bad for what it is, especially when driven readonably. It still has the 18min from 10 to 80% on a 350W fastcharger, like the normal 5/EV6/GV60. The fake gears even have a hard limiter, so when you hit it, you don't keep accelerating, like it would be in a real transmission. It's currently in my top 3 of cars that I want. The other 2 are the Ariel Nomad 2 and the eNomad.

[@yumenozen]

I love Hyundai being able to just make cool things. It's not trying to be something it's not, it's just sharing joy in the best and silliest ways.

[@thedarkknight1971]

I AB-SO-LUTE-LY LOVE the look of the Hyundai NVision 74.... Just imagine if they released that 74 model with the same elec/tech specs on the market alongside the Ioniq5... How many 5s would be bought compared to how many 74s would be baught? 🤔😏 😎🇬🇧

[@MDKN22]

Best EV on the market. No contest.

[@888Longball]

Til you have to replace the battery! Almost the cost of the car! 😂

[@paperback10]

Great fun to watch review. Maybe not the best choice for a teenage driver, but a boatload of grins and giggles for your sixty grand. 😊

[@Sulu-d4r]

I've watched several 5N reviews now and I don't think that I've ever come across a car which instantly brings people joy as soon as they floor it. It is writ large across everyone's faces.

[@skywatcherjan]

The Korean outfit suits you ! This car is pure fun.

[@Primus54]

I always enjoy these reviews that have you in a continuous blissful state. Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

[@mj-dd2fb]

"Frunk lid" .. Love it!

[@Papolucho702]

The mega Power Wheels car we all wanted as a kid… 😂

[@MrMorton]

I wish the Engine Profile sounds included Starship, and Warp Speed 😂 Seems like a very powerful car!

[@mikehomner4724]

There is no denying it, you have a big smile on your face while putting the pedal to the metal... :):)

[@josejgonzalez20]

I love how beautifully youre outfits match all cars that's awesome

[@WrenchingOnCars]

Yes!!!! The seat bolster test, with no injury this time.

[@nobodynothing6551]

When I was a valet I got to drive all of the evs at the time. The regular ionic 5 was the one Id choose over the mach e, the teslas, the vw, and any others I got to drive. The N model must be a riot.

[@matthewsever]

Yay my favorite car person and one of my favorite electric cars!

[@Badkarma801]

Great car, deserves a place in the hall of fame.

[@paulusarnhelm704]

UK here.Nice to hear that you pronounced aluminium the correct way.

[@mrh3085]

Are you sure your name isn’t Herb? 🪴 😉

[@andrewsvaz]

Impressive. A car that's a video game by itself. As always Sarah, you killed the review.

[@LearningJeff]

I was smiling and having fun, just riding along with you. You’re right, they did an awesome job making an electric hatch a blast. Great review 😊

[@chrisgabbert658]

👍😊 it’s always fun watching Sarah knowing her sense of humor my come backs are not KZbin approved 🤷‍♂️😁.

[@JwcubTHS]

I like how your top matches the mat blue paint! Nice touch! 😂

[@Riverdeepnwide]

Never thought I'd be interested by an Ionic. Sarah does it.

[@darylclifford]

It’s an Ioniq :)

[@fluffycritter]

Well, the N Grin Boost button sure boosted your grin! Seems like it works.

[@tranceallstarful]

Great review your reaction when you take off in N mode absolute crack up 😊 love from Australia

[@DeutschlandGuy]

Some day a car maker will send a car in a colour that Sarah doesn't have a coordinated outfit to match... But not today. You always go that extra mile (no pun intended, Sarah) in everything you do. Respect! And in this particular case, Sarah, hold on to that particular outfit, in case Ford ever decides to send you a new base model 1967 Ford Custom for review. I think that shade of blue was one of the choices. 😂

[@pepperspride28]

So glad you got to review this car!!!! Would be nice for another review after you have driven it longer with info on charging times, how much battery gets used for the NGB and daily use. Thinking very seriously about getting this car in the future! And somebody let her review a Tesla !!!!!!

[@samuelhatman8995]

Glad I came back to see the finish. 70K?? dang. Outta my league. I need to build a supper successful KZbin Channel and 1,000 Patreons.

[@Jay-sb2xs]

You look absolutely beautiful today Sarah love your shirt is matching to the color

[@mrwest5552]

it is FUN watching you have Fun.

[@DumbCarGuy]

I did notice your sleeved tube top matches the color of the car.

[@mrstoives2444]

I’ve been waiting for this and you don’t disappoint. (PS 👍on outfit to colour matching)

[@douglaslippertindy]

The whole video, Sarah, was worth it just to see your surprise at the first launch. Thanks for another great video. This is the first electric car that has caught my eye.

[@lukeclayton7578]

It's so well proportioned you can't even tell how big it is until you see it in person. I can only imagine of when they perfect solid state batteries and cut weight by a third.

[@ninjadriver3271]

A third? If they double density and keeping the size (car size + battery capacity), you're looking at a 10% reduction. Redesign platform form scratch, maybe 20%. This car might seem heavy, but for the interior size and performance, it's actually on-par with ICE!

[@stevesloan6775]

Gut rolls! You look great in an a-line skirt. That N spec looks stupid fast! I love how much fun you were having. The simulated millisecond gear changes look convincing!! 😂😂😂 🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🍀🍀💙🇮🇪☮️☮️😎

[@VacFink]

I guess you could call that stylish orange mark on the bumper a ……Seoul patch🇰🇷

[@stevelacher8092]

Again great content. I really like your evaluation of the feel of the drive. I would like to see on the cars with regenerative braking a max stop on only regen. Thanks for the takes

[@davidking3699]

How many people really appreciate that Sarah coordinates outfits, shoes and nails for each of these reviews... that is commitment... I also want to know if the body control module can be hacked so the rear light strip can be used to display messages or patterns... and can we upload an MP3 of an F22 or F35 at full afterburner vertical ascent as the engine sound option to use...? It looks like the Hyundai design crew have been reverse engineering BMW M cars...

[@chehale8020]

The former head engineer for bmw m division is now in charge of Hyundai n cars.

[@hughmac7423]

I think it is the best pick of the electric cars out there.

[@filovirus1]

chevy citation. now that's a name I haven't heard in a long long time.

[@mrh3085]

Sarah was talking about them in her last Celica video

[@ghostray3252]

3:26 Appears to be some kind of QC sticker with inspector's stamp (it's the equivalent of signiture/autograph in countries such as Korea, Japan and China) So I guess the part was inspected for possible defect and passed the quality standard.

[@Mindseas]

Fun, engaging and insightful, and an eye for detail as always. Thank you for the review, appreciate your work a lot! Very interesting car too, although it's definitely one of the ones that will divide people's opinions. Love your channel, and your attitude Sarah! You continue to inspire and entertain, and your sense of humor is second to none!

[@Rjhs001]

Just gonna say it Sarah, you and your channel are fabulous.

[@peterhong526]

Saw one of these in person at a local dealership in the red color...the presence this car exudes on the road is astonishing, aside from the performance of it. Also, did you know that it has a longer wheelbase than the Hyundai Palisade SUV? 😅...hence, I wouldn't call it a "hatchback," per se...

[@juliahawkes-reed5650]

That looked like all sorts of fun. However I now have _major_ boot envy.

[@David-cf2iq]

You look extra great in plaid.

[@specialkonacid6574]

i like the eLSD setting the most

[@cnvrtbl5]

Incredible car! Incredible review!

[@ReubenAStern]

Your blouse matches the car.

[@dado304]

You nailed it! Best review. Anaway a new era of EVs just started with 5N. They overjumped Tesla and Porsche by a lot. In fun factor for sure! What is beautiful, it is all just a software matter to simulate gearshifts (not even complicated from coding point of view). No single harware needed, and suddenly paddles under the wheel do have a meaning in EV. :))

[@Robert8455]

Wait... did you say 68,745 for a Hyundai? That was a hard pill to swallow but as I watched the whole review it was clear they did something special here. Yeah, not for everyone but clearly super cool and I agree probably the best sporty EV you can buy now. It would be cool to see Hyundai have a track event.

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

Are there still tax incentives for EVs?

[@TIGFAD]

​@@betteheadbettehead4800 Yes, but only if they're built in the US. You can still get it on any EV if you lease it, but I don't think many ioniq 5N's will be available for lease.

[@bills6093]

Isn't this the Hyundai with the $60K cost for a new battery that was unavailable anyway?

[@betteheadbettehead4800]

@@TIGFAD ah.... thanks for this info!

[@jeffbruce7347]

Great review!! One of your best matching outfits!! You look amazing GREAT JOB!!

[@huadkung]

Hi Sarah If price is not an issue, which one do you prefer, the Ioniq 5N or the Mercedes EQE AMG 53?

[@zigmoto360]

Three years ago, after seeing your Veloster N review, I went out and bought one. I’ve since sold that car. Now, I’m thinking I may go out and buy a 5N! I have an M2 on order and now I’m wondering if this would be more fun (and practical and cheaper).

[@thedarkknight1971]

There are some classic sports car 'RestoModders' out there replacing the ICE motors for Tesla motors BUT, STILL linking them up to MANUAL gear boxes (Karma Ghias, Porsche and more) so you have the 'Insto torque' of electric but, WITH the fun of a manual sports car! 😏👌 😎🇬🇧

[@elext9q]

color matching outfit 😊😊

[@SebastianBohn]

This was hilariously entertaining and fun to watch. Please never change, Sarah!

[@volcalstone]

Matching top 👍🏼

[@Paff805]

I have the EV6-GT. Love the fact that it's basically the sleeper version of the 5N

[@mightydeku]

For the first time ever, my mental scores matched Sarah’s! 🎉🎉🎉

[@IronmanV5]

No Sarah, a nerd's dream car would be an EV Dodge M4s with engine sound effects that match the movie engine sounds. And your reviews are always enjoyable.

[@kwiebusch]

Great they have you to review this car!

[@hanzkoenig]

Thanks Sarah. The best thing about this...thing... are the cupholders.

[@pmNCC-1701]

I would never buy an EV, with your review, I would buy this one... great job and nicely done... Love your VLOG... =)

[@robertevans6481]

Yep a hot hatch,aka pocket rocket,the thing is that I would get in so much trouble, because I would drive it like i stole it.... everyone have a happy and safe holiday weekend

[@doyleuboldi9049]

Hi Sarah. I went back three times to watch you the first e-beans and it looked like you had so much fun. It was hilarious. This review was great !!!!!!

[@richardharker2775]

Pleasing to see you having fun instead of work, work, work..

[@michaelj7069]

Every single review has this same conclusion. It’s absolutely fun. I love the standard Ionic but this just next level. I can just imagine what we’re in store for with the N Vision.

[@simtalkayak]

.... I'd make it sound like the Jetsons "car".

[@johnd9111]

Eat more mexican food