The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq5 N Is An Emotional & Visceral Electric Hot Hatch For Enthusiasts

[@theredline]

Happy Tuesday everyone! Its a two video day and this is probably the high performance EV that surprised us the most! We got extensive time on the track and on the street and it genuinely feels like an electric hot hatch built by enthusiast, for enthusiasts. Well done to those mad scientist over at the N performance division.

[@tino5271]

That was fun to watch Sofyan!😀

[@anniecameron6794]

Stunning

[@phantom6knight]

Your laughter and excitement is wonderful! What an amazing vehicle!

[@DomsGameRoom]

I haven’t seen you giggle like that in quite a long time, I’m sold

[@ronnie_5150]

So true. I'd look into buying any car that makes someone who reviews cars for a living giggle like a school girl. 😆

[@ibrahimjubayer8373]

Trying to replicate the feeling of a 2L turbocharged internal combustion engine with a dual clutch 8 speed auto wins my heart it’s amazing in the way it makes us feel like traditional high performance cars and ev with a soul

[@chrism869]

Man hyundai has been killing it,what a cool ev

[@krane15]

The Koreans are doing better at fun to drive than the Germans. Not surprising since they've "acquired" many of their designers and engineers from that region.

[@chrism869]

@@krane15 yup, true. the engineering that went into the n e shift thing was probably insane to, to make the car to bounce of the rev limiter and etc, a lot of time and effort was spent on that.Props to them for being able to do this.

[@Freddy_Confetti]

@@chrism869 Nobody cares if a ev is fast

[@chrism869]

Why would they not care,the brutal acceleration is just as fun​@@Freddy_Confetti

[@i0x_x0i]

Don’t judge the book by its cover

[@miggs.countrymusic]

His expression when he hit that THROTTLE. Love it! I am excited for this vehicle and really hope other companies catch on to the shifting sounds to keep us drivers engaged. That is awesome!

[@SanthoshKumar-ye3sh]

Hyundai and Kia together clinched three of the six World Car of the Year awards. The Kia EV9 won both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle awards, while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was recognized as the World Performance Car.

[@tooltalk]

Also for 2023 and 2022.

[@HeavenOnEarth-uq5ci]

@@tooltalk Yes they have been doing it consistently and that shows how they are committed.

[@sow_scout4989]

Everyone i've seen so far that got their hands on this can't help but smile driving this. And I think that's exciting. Yes, it's not for everyone, but those that want to have fun definitely will with this car it seems.

[@RainbowTy]

Absolute beast. This thing is awesome!

[@lytatroan]

I love the look of the ioniq 5 and turning it into a retro hot hatch is insanely cool

[@JT-fq2bl]

The I5 is getting a XRT trim this year for those who are interested in moderate off-roading.

[@blablawtf]

Dude, that laugh out of excitement and joy at the launch, that was rare to begin with, but priceless and REALLY making me consider this vehicle!!

[@keithrodes1591]

If you're going to make an EV hot hatch... this is the way to do it!

[@psI6]

Hardcore petrol head here and this is the first vehicle to EVER have me consider switching over to EV.

[@martinrps13]

You need to do more research then

[@MDKN22]

​@@martinrps13 sure old man

[@liudxdx]

Same lol, If I was forced to get an EV this one would be it lol

[@vr6gls]

It still misses the mark for me. I don’t want a completely artificial and computerized driving experience. Also, there is no getting around how heavy this vehicle is. Regardless of how fast it accelerates.

[@doudymac]

​@@vr6glsEV cars are heavier. That's just how it's gonna be. For me it's the range. In a few more years I might consider jumping in.

[@reviewsandstuff4447]

My ionic 5 has been flawless, great car

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

For anyone wondering the Macan EV Turbo has less power, weighs 500lb+ more, has less cargo space, costs 2x the price similarly equipped, etc. Crazy this Ioniq 5 also has the same battery/charging tech and it has crazy good thermal management. It was developed to do a hot lap then fast charge and another hot lap without and significant heating concerns. Probably on par or better than what Porsche developed.

[@frankcastle1578]

But it’s still a Porsche with Porsche quality and brand appeal , this still a Hyundai at the end of the day lol

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

@@frankcastle1578 And that doesn't distract anyone from the fact that spending 110K on a Porsche just to get gapped by a Hyundai in a straight line and around the track is downright embarrassing. Couldn't imagine having to explain this to my family and other people on why a Hyundai is faster than the new 110k Porsche I just bought lol

[@GodsloveMuzik]

@@ayushmalpeddi2793 $220k-$275k not $110k. Porsche is inexcusably expensive

[@RainCloud210]

@@frankcastle1578 yeah, It's still a Porsche. But that Porsche value & heritage, based on technology. The advanced technology can't compete or compare to anyone. Now, We compare Porche with Hyundai... HYUNDAI. How long do you think Porsche value will last? I am pretty sure it will die sooner than you think.

[@BondiBeache]

@@frankcastle1578 The Macan is Porsche's mistake and shame. It used low-cost LFP batteries from China. If the Porsche Macan were to meet the ioniq 5n on the road, it would be ridiculed into tatters due to the overwhelming performance difference. Even if the Macan is sprinting at top speed, the ioniq 5n can taunt it by circling it. Looking at the ioniq 5n moving away, you can say: Hmm~ Although most of these cars have cheap batteries made in China, the emblem on the steering wheel is beautiful. Looks like it's worth $40,000.

[@ericc705]

I've never seen you have this much fun!

[@NBABY-J]

Game changer. I said this when they first announced the ioniq 5n. Now ppl are seeing it. N to the world.

[@bigheadrec]

The joy was obvious when you were performing the 0-60 mph tests...yes the sound is artificial but together with all that power it sounded pretty fun and made me want to go and order one now, lol

[@trstnhn]

It's impressive how well the "fake" sounds are integrated into the car. Quality implementation.

[@layne4376]

This is a game changer for performance EV's. That transmission is bonkers.

[@rlsedition]

That's software, not a transmission.

[@InsighterofTech]

@@rlsedition that's obvious because its electric

[@rlsedition]

@@InsighterofTech Nothing is "obvious" about this EV except that much of the driver perceptions are fake.

[@InsighterofTech]

@@rlsedition for being what it is, it’s pretty cool still. This is the only ev I’d really consider.

[@rlsedition]

@@InsighterofTech All kudos to the engineers doing the software, but if I needed all the feedback they imbued into this EV I'd just buy an ICE vehicle.

[@mackfar27]

I would get into some serious trouble if this was ever in my possession. Therefore, I will stay away from it and just admire it from a distance. Another win for Hyundai.

[@solarflare1008]

For the record you need a travel itinerary just to operate the starship. Insane amount of gadgets and power.

[@RichardPettit-r6p]

You are absolutely correct in saying it’s the EV than an enthusiast might choose if they haven’t bought an EV before. I would get one. So much driving value on tap.

[@Dwreck73]

Excellent review! Nice job showing and explaining the features that set it apart from it's competitors. It actually looks like it's "fun" to drive--well done Hyundai.

[@brandonjackson9047]

I don't think I've seen Sofyan laugh so much during a test drive. He had a lot of fun with this car. This is awesome and pretty much the summary for the review.

[@MyShawn82]

This car looks so fun. Hyundai is killing it.

[@martinrps13]

70k for a kia 🤣

[@LeftEagle51012]

@@martinrps13this is a Hyundai

[@trstnhn]

@@martinrps13 Sir, this is a wendys

[@chrism869]

​@@martinrps13a hyundai not a kia

[@Jason-ls6wr]

I own a 2023 Ioniq 5 SEL AWD and it’s pretty fun. It’s quick not fast. But this 5N is amazing and on another level. Too bad Stealerships will kill anyone’s hopes of not paying $20K mark ups on this low volume performance model. Sad. 😢 Great review as always RR!

[@justaguy6862]

Above MSRP should be banned by the automaker!

[@nixter1nixter1]

As a performance enthusiast, I really like the acceleration and handling aspects, I think this car will be popular.

[@babupranav]

cant wait for the ioniq 6 version!

[@jeffs6090]

I can't wait for the GV60 Magma version!

[@carlosh7166]

Wow this looks like a blast to drive based on your reactions. Hyundai great job on making a sick Hot Hatch EV

[@simonmorty8344]

Shame Kia EV6 GT didnt go the extra mile with similar features, way more aggressive styling and driving dynamics. Well done Hyundai!

[@martintokinaga5261]

That is marketing to be expected. Always something better is coming. They will probably spice it up further with the GV60 magma.

[@merrichoang6858]

EV6 GT is a $60k car while this N is $100k car. Big difference

[@simonmorty8344]

@@merrichoang6858 where did you get 100k from. He told you prices. However, i expect these will be marked up and more desired than ev6 Gt

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

@@simonmorty8344he’s princess Canadian or Australian, not US dollars

[@i.d.6492]

@@merrichoang6858 in what world it's $100K. In US it's $70K

[@bbbt8090]

That steering wheel is hard as fuck lol. Man crazy setup

[@Kampfgruppe9260]

There are hundreds of small companies in the EV industry, which has a low barrier to entry technically, but it seems that Hyundai, a major internal combustion engine company, is the only one making a true EV.The Ioniq 5N has set the standard for high-performance EVs.

[@Jgjginkg244]

You making me fall in love with this car!! 😂

[@lplt]

the only car that makes me want to trade in my Model Y

[@Libra67jtc]

That 0-60 beats out most supercars.

[@digitalxtremehg]

That Nos "NGB" button that adds 40 hp for 10 secs is epic lol

[@tyresepalmer4732]

This is such a cool car! With a lot of quirks and features

[@geneharvey]

You give the best reviews of vehicles.

[@Gimlet6051]

This machine even shines more on a race track. 😊

[@billyjean2905]

At least with this price, there is no competitor in the world. There's no EV which can take more than two laps of Nurburgring with full sprint other than this with near stock version under 150k. But in the States, consumers must take too much markup to get this one.

[@henryyiu618]

Why couldn't a Model 3 Performance? Even with its optional track package it costs less than this Hyundai.

[@dillonbanks609]

@@henryyiu618the model 3 is a car this isn’t

[@henryyiu618]

@@dillonbanks609 and? i was responding to no other EV can track the ring not no other SUV.

[@littlebigbrother7279]

What about the air pure touring? Similar in price double the range more luxurious and just as fast.

[@OtisG86]

Been waiting for this review!

[@gr8vivin]

Wow, just love that steering wheel!!

[@JaedoTae]

My coworker showed me her Tesla model Y making fart noise...but I definitely want this one any day.

[@ricric9521]

Ok you will pay $30k more for it

[@chrisballard115]

One of your best videos yet you’ve made, been watching it for many years!! It looks very fun !! Keep up the good work I love what you do !!😁

[@Veyronp87]

the only EV i've ever really wanted - congrats hyundai. this car is an achievement. not for the general public but to get enthusiasts into the EV game

[@angrygreek1985]

This thing is SO SICK

[@markducharme9199]

Dude you're my favorite car reviewer. Great work.

[@gumhoptop8732]

No EV will ever be as fun to drive as a true ICE car, nor have as much of a pure driving experience, but the way Sofyan raves about this car certainly has peaked my interest in it.

[@doudymac]

Can't duplicate the real ICE experience but Hyundai has gotten the closest with this one. Kudos to those engineers. They killed it. 👍

[@commonduck10]

Koreans taking over the car market with this..

[@ciello___8307]

Not for nearly $70k. Its a great car but its not gonna be a volume seller

[@scottgabbard662]

@@ciello___8307another person posted that dealers are asking $30-35k markup. They will kill the sales.

[@talentscoutreacts]

I am a proud owner of a 2021 Hyundai Veloster N and I can confidently say this is just a slightly faster electrified version of my car, which is hardly a bad thing since most EV’s wish they were as fun as a Veloster N. Great job Hyundai 👏🏻

[@doudymac]

3.1 sec 0-60 is a lot more than "slightly faster" imo. 😁

[@talentscoutreacts]

@@doudymac only 1.7 that’s not a ton.

[@ciello___8307]

@@talentscoutreactsthats a lot faster. It costs a lot of money to make up that 1.5 seconds

[@SAT1337]

Veloster N does 1/4 mile in 13.8s. This does it in 11.3. That’s a night and day difference. Now imagine around a lap!

[@looneyyang1326]

lol. this is a lot faster.

[@InsighterofTech]

This ev looks sick!! I like the fake sound a lot really!!

[@graemetimmins]

This has me pumped for the GV60 Magma!

[@jasonchae119]

I like to see you smile with N.

[@boborambow]

Oh man, this looks fun. I can't wait until they make a smaller hot hatch like the Kona EV in to an N version. Having a true FWD hot hatch EV would be sick. Also, it would be nice if you could adjust the power without the full gimp Eco mode. 600 HP is a little too much to actually enjoy when just driving around. If you could tune it down to 300 HP but keep the AWD and throttle response and the sound, that would be flawless.

[@Playb0ymari]

Great Job Hyundai!!! Love the simulated noise! Other automakers take notice

[@DanielReyes-lu5ui]

Omg. Nvr seen u genuinely suprised and happy

[@darkurious]

FINALLY, a car company who figured out the sounds for an electric car. I was hoping BMW would do it but THANK YOU HYUNDAI for figuring it out. Figure out the adding 100 more miles of range, I would buy one.

[@1halfstep1000]

In australia getting a sunroof for the Ionic 5n is a option

[@MrBananers]

Holding out for the Rivian R3X but this is promising and good to see from Hyundai

[@villavids2785]

Oh man, I can see my wife making fun of me revving. And that’s why I love it!

[@CarsMadeSimple]

16:53 This vehicle has wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay

[@robinghosh2109]

Pretty impressive

[@quantx6572]

Thats an impressive little hot hatch. Wow.

[@revelare_xvii6269]

This, the Taycan, and the Rimac Nevera are the only three EVs that I can’t bring myself to hate.

[@frf1670]

This is faster than most of the Taycan trims unless you get the most expensive one for like 3.5 times the price. Hilarious

[@SAT1337]

@@frf1670Except the range is a joke at 221miles. Taycan demolishes that.

[@frf1670]

@@SAT1337 the update Taycan yes the older taycan no lol but I wouldn’t say demolish. The range posted for taycan is euro standard which is very much inflated

[@SAT1337]

@@frf1670 Bjorn tested real world range. Even for the old one, it’s far better than this ioniq 5N.

[@jimmysong1347]

looks awesome!

[@anthonym5395]

This car seems freakin' amazing!! The only thing I'm concerned with is the range - 221 miles?! I'm really looking forward to the day when Lithium Ion battery technology progresses and we can hopefully double that range without significantly adding to the weight.

[@n-power-automotive]

Love to see the Elantra N influence in it!

[@sutterpark]

they make one

[@ASD-DAD]

Tesla: our cars are the fastest ev in the industry. Hyundai N Division: hold my soju.

[@MB-jz3uu]

Honestly no different than playing video games. We enjoy all the car noises going on in a video game so getting some simulated shifts and sounds in the real world is still very fun.

[@Vini-Pizza]

Wow!! What a cool EV! Do you prefer the N series over your Mach E?

[@therichardrichyrich]

Smiles per kilowatt hour 😁

[@DandCentertainment]

Love this thing!

[@i.d.6492]

Remember it's not 601 to the crank it's 601 to the wheels at all times. It's absolutely insane. How much money or mods you have to pay to get to that whp numbers

[@shahramtorki560]

I’m getting one for sure 👍 🎉

[@mad636man]

As an owner of a model 3 performance for the last 5 years, this thing is sick. I wish it had a little more mileage for the occasional trip to take my wife to the airport. But man, if I ever start to hate my model 3 (which I doubt) or when it starts to fall apart, this will be on the top of my list of replacement cars.

[@chrism869]

you know what,if i wanted a small high performance ev,this would probably be my top choice,second to the taycan turbo s. but honestly for what you get,this is one cool of an ev. Props to hyundai.

[@joec.5009]

model 3 owner here. i live in korea right now and test driven this thing multiple times. Tesla has some serious work to do. this is a whole new world. trust me. wish i could afford it right now.

[@volcalstone]

I currently have an EV6 GT. This is nice but it has too many sacrifices to be a daily for me. I knew this a couple of months ago prior to getting my GT. As much as I like how it looks like inside (now) and outside I didn't want to wait for it as the GT has several things that I like over it. I wanted an opening sunroof and was surprised today that it doesn't have a HUD either which I use everyday. I do appreciate that they were able to retain the vent seats though. I just wish there were buttons for them instead of going through the screen. This seems to be a cross between the old gen and the new gen coming out. I would actually be more interested in the N-line instead. I didn't want to track my car so I knew the 5 N was not for me. This is a great car if you want to track it tho but to me the sound would get old quick. Whoever gets this car enjoy it! It's just not for me and I'm fine with that. Call me old hehe. 😊

[@skip741x3]

Guaranteed that hyundai will have Many more sound options available in this platform as a download upgrade.

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

Ioniq 5 just got refreshed in Korea which gets physical buttons for heated and cool seats.

[@volcalstone]

@@blackwhirlwind1245 yeah I know. I just found out a little ago that th Canadian spec has a HUD. This is a real shame for HUD fans.

[@coreylucas5997]

Awesome hot electric hatch, bet the Kona is next possible

[@erch4882]

I wish they had a long range version to this with 400+ mile range on a full charge

[@chrisvigo4880]

Hyundai killing it but that little part on the left side of the dash.....DO SOMETHING TO IT!!! Anything!!!

[@trstnhn]

Yeah I hate that thing lol hated it ever since ioniq 5 first came out.

[@Hardcaslte]

The fact someone can say a Hyundai captures 90% of the performance of a Porsche... that says volumes. I mean of course it's nowhere near something like a GT3, but hyundai being compared to any performance Porsche is crazy, and I think they're putting the EV industry on notice. I hope all manufacturers pay attention and put in eshift with interior simulated sound, etc. That's how you get car enthusiasts to look at an EV.

[@re14437]

I don’t care what the haters say…anything that makes you laugh like that is a WIN!! That launch was WILD!! Best ever.

[@blue5peed]

Been hoping for an EV like this and Hyundai seems to have exceeded expectations. I would love the ability to emulate different drivetrains/engines complete with shifting characteristics and engine sounds. Now we just need more high powered chargers at tracks.

[@jlmnjr88]

Dang no heads up display? It's one of my favorite features of the 2024 Ioniq5.

[@kervinceus5841]

It does have one

[@georgepalmerjr990]

Welll I’m sold. Hate the battery but you sold me 😂. They owe you money for this review for sure. lol

[@carlosrodriguez8372]

I don’t like electric cars but this one it’s something different I actually like that Hyundai

[@robsta5000]

Hearing that laugh tells me everything I need to know

[@dniketown1]

GREAT REVIEW!👍🏽👍🏽

[@aonforme3349]

Seventy Thou-Wow!!!

[@krane15]

No longer the eco-hatch from the good 'ol days. That performance will come at nearly luxury car prices.

[@aonforme3349]

@@krane15 I get that and I suspect these EVs will sell to some extent. My point is, close to $70k and name/brand recognition, that price opens up many more well established brands, even in the ICE options. Some of us look at more than $1 per blended hp, in the $70s range. Also, do you know what depreciation means for some brands? Nice car but this brand was once a value leader.

[@v60polestar88]

It’ll be $40k very soon. EV don’t sell well and $70k for a Hyundai 😅

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@v60polestar88Sure - let us know when this is $40k 😂

[@v60polestar88]

@@NomenClature-o8s Have you looked at EV prices. They don't hold their value at all. Research before you comment.

[@jameschm4848]

Apparently the hyundai N are testing out the Ioniq 6N, just hoping that they keep some of the wide body arches like their concept RN22e.

[@trstnhn]

They already showed Ioniq 6N design like a year ago. It looks drop dead gorgeous.I hope they stay true to the concept.

[@stockey]

Imagine the Ioniq6 N.

[@dlg5485]

For this pricepoint, the interior does look a bit cheap, but you can argue with the insane performance and innovative features of this car. Sure, it's all computer trickery, but even as an old head enthusiast, I'm a big fan of all the different ways you can configure this car to your driving mood.

[@Freestyleny]

The Evolution sound is from the Hyundai VISION GT race car

[@gionieves2646]

your reaction when you floored it from a stop was gold!!

[@bigsicktrucks]

My brother in Christ just filmed himself committing an exhibition of speed offense on a public road, during a merge no less

[@Visualhead_Spacer]

they need to have an option with powerseats tbh.. some people like to go fast but doesn't necessarily have to have be "track" car. Some of us just want a performance car with comfortable/convenient seats.

[@justinadejobi5043]

The seats are comfortable, it's the same offered in the Ev6 GT. Only letdown is it's manually operated. But unlike the Ev6 GT, this has ventilated seats

[@jessiejusino7865]

Toyota and Honda , learning from Hyundai's 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JB11335]

I'll have to get one in 5+ years. Cmon depreciation.

[@jakes5530]

Okay as an EV hater (generally speaking) this is awfully tempting. The “transmission” takes the visceral EV experience of something like BMW’s “iconic sounds” to a whole new level.

[@adrian8426]

I just wished it had more range, but this is insane for an EV.

[@ciello___8307]

For 500+ horsepower, of course the range wont be good.

[@Max-xl1bl]

That’s a wild statement 👀

[@trstnhn]

What is