The three 2023 Ioniq 5 trims are SE, SEL, and Limited. As simple as this lineup is, there are nevertheless three available powertrains: Standard Range with a single rear-wheel drive (RWD) electric motor (168 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque), an upgraded single RWD electric motor (225 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque), and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup (320 horsepower and 446 lb.-ft. of torque). The Standard Range is only available on the base SE, while the two upgraded motor systems can be ordered on any trim. The SE Standard Range gets a 58 kWh battery pack, while the other two powertrains have a 77.4-kWh unit.
According to the EPA’s official findings, the Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range achieves as much as 344 miles per charge (city driving only) and as high as 132 MPGe (MPG equivalent). AWD Ioniq 5s are rated to provide as much as 293 miles and 113 MPGe. Just 18 minutes on a 350-kW charger can boost the Ioniq 5’s charge from 10% to 80%.
This lowest-priced Ioniq 5 lets you enjoy great amenities such as aerodynamic flush door handles, proximity keyless entry, heated front seats with 8-way driver’s power adjustments, dual-zone automatic climate control, and LED headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights. It also has heated side mirrors with turn-signal indicators, sound-absorbing solar front glass, rear privacy glass, push-button start, power windows with driver’s auto-up/down, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and a 60/40-split rear seatback with a folding center armrest.
The infotainment system is contained within a sleek 12.3-inch touchscreen that manages these standard components: navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, HD radio, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. There are three front-row USB ports (one for data and two for charging) and two rear USB-charging ports; SE buyers also get Bluelink connected car services. Hyundai’s comprehensive SmartSense safety suite comes standard to provide forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian and object detection, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, smart cruise control with stop-and-go, highway driving assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, intelligent speed limit assist, driver attention warning, safe exit assist, and rear occupant alert.
The SEL adds a heated steering wheel, 64-color ambient interior lighting, power-folding side mirrors, a hands-free liftgate, Digital Key, H-Tex (synthetic leather) upholstery, a wireless phone charge pad, auto-up/down for the front passenger’s window, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, and HVAC vents for the second-row passengers. Hyundai also gives this mid-grade trim front parking sensors and an advanced forward collision system with lane change and evasive steering assist.
The range-topping Limited sets the benchmark for luxury with its LED exterior accent lighting, projector-type LED headlights, panoramic “Vision” glass roof, rain-sensing wipers, deluxe Bose audio system, head-up display, sliding center console, rear side-window sunshades, and vehicle-to-load (V2L) system, which allows you to plug in and power external devices that require electricity. For comfort, the Limited gains ventilated front seats with 8-way passenger power adjustments and a special driver’s seat with relaxation modes and position memory. The Limited’s bundle of premium driving aids is also boosted with Remote Smart Parking Assist, a surround-view camera, a blind-spot view monitor, and reverse parking collision-avoidance assist.
