South Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled the new 2025 version of its popular Ioniq 5 electric SUV, which boasts a range of new features, styling updates, technologies, and two new battery sizes that can deliver up to 570 kilometres in range.
Hyundai first revealed the Ioniq 5 back in early 2021, the first of its new electric-only Ioniq brand that has been built on a new platform. It was followed by a 2024 facelift, and the Ioniq 5 N performance variant, and then Ioniq 6 electric sedan or fastback.
It won multiple awards, both in Australia and around the globe, and still remains popular with more than 500 sales so far this year. (See The Driven’s month by month sales data here).
The new 2025 Ioniq 5 is priced from $69,800 (MLP) for the standard version with a 63 kWh battery, and up to $88,000 for the AWD version with a 84 kWh battery. It is littered with upgrades throughout.
“With greater range and an array of safety and technology upgrades, the refreshed 2025 iteration of our award-winning IONIQ 5 gives EV buyers an even more persuasive SUV package,” said Ted Lee, CEO of Hyundai Motor Company Australia.
The 2025 Ioniq 5 is offered in a highly equipped three-grade model line-up with the choice of Standard and Extended Range powertrains, and optional N Line and Digital Mirror Packs, offering a raft of purchase options for prospective customers.
The Standard Range model comes with a 63kWh battery (up from 57 kWh) that powers a single engine with rear wheel drive and putting out 125kW of power and 350Nm of torque and delivering a range of up to 440km (WLTP).
Two models are available in the Extended Range variant which is fitted with an 84kWh battery, up from 77 kWh. The rear wheel drive model puts out 168kW of power and 350Nm of torque for anywhere between 570km with the 19” wheels or down to 512km with the N Line package.
The HTRAC dual motor all wheel drive variant packs a lot more power, with 74kW plus 165kW of power and 255Nm plus 350Nm of torque, and a range of up to 500km.
Exterior design highlights include “bolder design cues” and a revised front bumper, skid plate, and hidden lighting, paired with revised 19” and 20” alloy wheels.
An N Line Pack is now available as an option for the Dynamiq and Epiq variants which offers exclusive interior and exterior styling, including unique 20” alloy wheels.
A revised centre console headlines modifications made to the interior, alongside revised steering wheel, instrument cluster bezel, multimedia screen, and seat patterns.
The user experience has also been upgraded with Connected Car Next-Generation Cockpit (CCNC) featuring a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, along with Bluelink connected car services and Over-The-Air (OTA) wireless update capability.
The 2025 Ioniq 5 also includes a whole host of advanced driver assistance systems including forward collision avoidance assists with direct oncoming and auto evasive steering assist functionality.
Pricing for the 63kW standard range starts at $69,800 with the base Ioniq 5 package, while the 84kWh rear wheel drive is available in all three trims starting from $75,800. The all when drive Extended Range Ioniq 5 will only be available in the two higher range trims, starting from $85,300.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.