2025 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 SE
225 hp Single-Motor RWD - USA Market
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PistonDB Editorial Rating
Editorial Score:
3.8 / 5.0The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 SE offers a compelling electric SUV experience with its distinctive retro-futuristic design and practical interior. Powered by a single-motor rear-wheel-drive setup producing 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, it achieves an impressive EPA-estimated range of 323 miles (511.75 km) thanks to its 84 kWh battery. The 800V system allows for rapid DC charging, reaching 10-80% in just 20 minutes at up to 350 kW. Inside, it features a spacious cabin with dual 12.3-inch displays for infotainment and instrumentation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat. Standard safety features include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and blind-spot monitoring. While praised for its unique style and EV capabilities, community sentiment indicates some reliability concerns, particularly regarding ICCU failures.
Reddit Community Sentiment Analysis: hyundai ioniq-5 2025
Community Sentiment Score:
3.8 / 5.0The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 garners significant praise for its unique and attractive retro styling, innovative design, and its role in showcasing EV possibilities. Many users love its distinct look, pixel lighting, and the way it breaks from conventional car designs. The interior is often described as clean and intuitive. However, a recurring and significant concern is the reliability, particularly regarding ICCU failures, with some owners experiencing long wait times for parts and expressing frustration with dealership service. Other minor points include a desire for physical climate controls and buttons, and some critique of the exterior design's consistency. Despite these issues, the car is generally seen as a strong contender in the EV market, though reliability concerns temper overall enthusiasm for some.
Pros
- Unique and attractive retro styling
- Innovative design and pixel lighting
- Showcases new EV layout possibilities
- Clean and intuitive interior layout
- Good driving and handling characteristics
- Attractive offering in the affordable EV range
Cons
- Significant concerns about ICCU failures and reliability
- Long wait times for replacement parts
- Frustration with dealership service and support
- Desire for physical climate controls and buttons
- Some critique of design consistency (e.g., wheel arches, rear wiper absence)
- Concerns about glass scratching easily
- Subscription model for car app after initial period
- • Vehicle Identity
- • Exterior and Lighting
- • Dimensions and Aerodynamics
- • Interior and Infotainment
- • Engine Specifications
- • EV Powertrain and Battery
- • EV Range and Charging
- • Transmission and Drivetrain
- • Performance and Fuel Economy
- • Chassis Suspension and Brakes
- • Wheels and Tires
- • Safety and Driver Assistance
- • Warranty and Services
| Vehicle Identity: | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Hyundai |
| Model Name | IONIQ 5 |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Trim Level | SE |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Target Market | USA |
| Exterior and Lighting: | |
|---|---|
| Headlights Technology Type | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Parametric pixel LED |
| Automatic High Beam | High Beam Assist |
| Tail Lights Technology Type | LED |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Yes |
| Door Handles Type | Flush door handles with automatic extend/retract |
| Active Aerodynamics | Active grille shutters |
| Dimensions and Aerodynamics: | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 183.3 in |
| Overall Length (mm) | 4655.82 mm |
| Overall Width | 74.4 in |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1889.76 mm |
| Overall Height | 63.0 in |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1600.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 3000.0 mm |
| Interior and Infotainment: | |
|---|---|
| Seating Layout | 2 rows |
| Second Row Seating Type | 60/40 split-folding |
| Interior Passenger Volume | 3.015 m^3 |
| Front Headroom | 1010.92 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 982.98 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1059.16 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 999.74 mm |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1465.58 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1465.58 mm |
| Interior Color Options | Black Cloth, Gray 2-Tone Cloth |
| Seat Upholstery Material | Cloth |
| Seat Adjustment Ways | 8-way |
| Ventilated Seats (Front/Rear) | No |
| Heated Steering Wheel | No |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Tilt-and-telescopic |
| Climate Control Zones | Dual |
| Ambient Lighting System | No |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | No |
| Rear Sunblinds Type | No |
| Standard Cargo Volume | 0.7446 m^3 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row | 1.6566 m^3 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row | 0.7446 m^3 |
| Power Tailgate | No |
| Infotainment Display Size | 12.3 in |
| Digital Gauge Cluster Size | 12.3 in |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No |
| Voice Assistant Brand | Dynamic Voice Recognition |
| Smartphone Integration | Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Front USB Ports Count | 3 |
| Rear USB Ports Count | 2 |
| Digital Key Support | No |
| In-Car Connectivity Type | Bluelink+ |
| OTA Updates Support | Yes |
| OTA Domain Capability | vehicle software |
| Engine Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Engine Configuration | Single-Motor RWD |
| Engine Fuel Type | Electric |
| Power | 225 hp |
| Power (kW) | 167.76 kW |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 350.0 N-m |
| EV Powertrain and Battery: | |
|---|---|
| Electric Motors Count and Layout | Single-Motor Rear Wheel Drive |
| Electric Motor Position | Rear |
| EV Motor Type | permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Rear Motor Power | 168 kW |
| Electric Motor Torque | 350.0 N-m |
| Battery Chemistry | lithium ion |
| Gross Battery Capacity | 84 kWh |
| System Voltage | 800 V |
| Battery Architecture Voltage | 800 V |
| Electrical Architecture Voltage | 800 V |
| Battery Thermal Management | Battery heating system and battery preconditioning function |
| Battery Preconditioning | Yes |
| Heat Pump Equipped | No |
| EV Range and Charging: | |
|---|---|
| Electric Range Value | 511.75 km |
| Electric Range Standard | EPA |
| Electric Energy Consumption | 97.0 L/100km |
| NACS Charging Standard Support | With adapter |
| Max Charging Power (kW) | 350 kW |
| DC Charging Time (10% to 80%) | 20 minutes |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Support | No |
| Transmission and Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | RWD |
| Performance and Fuel Economy: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Economy Standard | EPA |
| Fuel Economy (City) | 129 MPGe |
| City Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 97.0 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Highway) | 100 MPGe |
| Highway Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 117.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Combined) | 114 MPGe |
| Combined Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 104.4 L/100km |
| Chassis Suspension and Brakes: | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | Rack-mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering |
| Steering Assist Type | Motor-Driven Power Steering |
| Regenerative Braking Blend Type | Regenerative brake level control paddles |
| Wheels and Tires: | |
|---|---|
| Front Rim Diameter (inches) | 19 inches |
| Rear Rim Diameter (inches) | 19 inches |
| Rim Material | Alloy |
| Safety and Driver Assistance: | |
|---|---|
| NCAP Safety Rating (Stars) | 5 stars |
| NCAP Rating Year | 2024 |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Standard |
| Stop & Go Function | Standard |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Standard |
| Lane Centering Assist | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Standard |
| Driver Drowsiness Detection | Standard |
| Warranty and Services: | |
|---|---|
| Basic Warranty (Years) | 5 years |
| Powertrain Warranty (Years) | 10 years |
| EV Battery Warranty (Years) | 10 years |
| Roadside Assistance Duration (Years) | 5 years |
| Anti-Perforation Warranty (Years) | 7 years |
Downloads & Manuals
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