Hyundai’s new electric SUV: Amidst a crowded field of electric SUVs, the Hyundai’s new electric SUV—which we named our 2024 Best Electric SUV for the Money—offers a distinctive appearance. Additionally, the large interior and excellent driving range will appeal to buyers. It provides a great deal of value at a cost that is affordable for many. Here, we’ll go over what to expect from the top-tier trim, the Hyundai new electric SUV Limited, and if the extra money is worth it.
Price
The top-tier Limited model of the Hyundai’s new electric SUV 5 costs $53,500, but it’s still reasonably priced for an electric SUV. There are two mid-tier trims after the $41,800 base SE Standard Range trim. A significant $10,000+ price increase over the standard model is that.
Interior Features and Seating
With its roomy and airy cabin made of sustainable materials and a modern, straightforward style that seems a little basic given the Limited price range, this two-row SUV can accommodate five people. The top trim comes with an eight-way motorized passenger seat, ventilated front seats, and leatherette upholstery. When the back seats are folded down, the cargo hold increases to 59.3 cubic feet from 27.2 cubic feet behind the second row.
Standard Interior Features
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Power lumbar support (driver and passenger)
- Seat memory setting
- 12.3-inch touch screen
- Navigation
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Premium head-up display (HUD) with augmented reality functions
- Wireless device quick charging
- Sliding center console
- Power windows with front auto-down/up
- Dual automatic temperature control with driver-only mode
- Rear A/C vents
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Rear side-window sunshades
Optional Interior Features
- None
Performance
Both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are options for the new Hyundai’s electric SUV. The all-wheel-drive model features two electric motors that together provide 320 horsepower, whereas the rear-wheel-drive type has a single rear-mounted electric motor that produces 225 horsepower. The Ioniq 5 has a low center of gravity and a smooth ride quality that makes it feel stable on the road.
Standard Performance Features
- Single electric motor
- Rear-wheel drive
- 303 miles of driving range
- Single-speed automatic transmission
Optional Performance Features
- Dual electric motors
- All-wheel drive
- 260 miles of driving range (all-wheel-drive model)
Safety
With nearly flawless safety ratings, the Hyundai’s New Electric SUV was awarded the highest accolade from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety—Top Safety Pick+. The number of available and standard safety features on this Hyundai is extensive. A surround-view camera system, a blind spot camera, and a head-up display are among the extra safety measures that come standard on the Limited.
Standard Safety Features
- Rearview camera
- Forward collision warning
- Forward automatic emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Adaptive cruise control
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane-centering assist
- Traffic-sign recognition
- Driver-attention monitoring
- Vehicle exit warning
- Rear-seat alert
- Rear parking sensors
- Automatic high-beam headlights
- Head-up display
- Park Assist
- Forward and reverse parking sensors
- Surround-view camera system
- Blind-spot camera
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
Optional Safety Features
- None; all safety features are standard
Is the Hyundai’s new electric SUV Worth It?
This trim is great if you enjoy all the bells and whistles. It adds a tonne of entertaining extras like a panoramic sunroof and LED accent lighting, as well as safety measures like extra parking sensors and a blind-spot camera. It also adds a tonne of interior comfort features. Having said that, we highlight the SE trim’s driving range, technological and safety features, and quick charging in our assessment.
Hyundai’s new electric SUV Alternatives
We recommend carefully examining the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Tesla Model Y. Starting at $52,442, the top-tier Model Y has more standard technology and a longer driving range than the Ioniq 5. But the ride quality and interior of the Ioniq 5 are superior.
For $46,995 you may have the Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium trim, which has similar features and specifications. Along with having a longer driving range and a roomier, more pleasant interior, the top-tier trim costs less than the Hyundai’s New Electric SUV. It costs a lot less money and checks nearly all the same boxes.