Hyundai Beefs Up the 2025 Ioniq 5 with R-Ready XRT Version
Year-to-year facelifts and model refreshes of new vehicles aren't usually that exciting — particularly when the sticker price seems to rise no matter what. That said, Hyundai has done something exciting for the 2025 model year Ioniq 5: instead of slapping on new lights or updating th einterior stitching, Hyundai is offering an all-new, off-tarmac-performance-oriented version of its excellent electric hatchback called the Ioniq 5 XRT.
Following in the footsteps of models like the Santa Fe XRT, the Ioniq 5 XRT is all about venturing off the beaten path. To that end, Hyundai has fitted the new XRT with some genuine off-road-worthy parts.
A 23mm suspension lift, 18-inch all-terrain tires, and increased approach and departure angles are all exclusive to the XRT level, in addition to standard dual-electric motor all-wheel-drive, and an 84-kWh battery. Visually, the Ioniq 5 XRT boasts a rally-esque front end with two tow hooks, digital camouflage cladding, and the choice of two exclusive colors (Ultimate Red and Cosmic Blue Pearl).
"We designed this Ioniq 5 XRT to offer more protection, connection, and Functionality. These will be hallmarks of our XRT models going forward," Brad Arnold, senior design manager of exteriors for Hyundai Design North America, said in a release. "The digital camo pattern was created using our Ioniq pixel as the building block. The matte-black 18-inch wheels also display the same Ioniq pixel theme while providing strength and cooling."
Hyundai's press material says the package is aimed at people who regularly venture off the beaten path, even if the car's 19.8-degree approach and 30.0-degree departure angle won't make the Ioniq 5 XRT a superb off-roader. This EV seems more suited to driving down fire roads — or, more excitingly, rallying down dirt paths — than chasing Broncos and Wranglers up the Rubicon.
Hyundai has made some changes to the Ioniq 5 lineup beyond the XRT trim, as well. The most notable is Hyundai's first serious move toward the adoption of the Tesla-designed North American Charging Standard (NACS). 2025 model year Ioniq 5s will be the first model from the brand capable of charging at NACS stations, opening up more than 17,000 Tesla Superchargers to Ioniq 5 owners. Additionally, Hyundai says that models built at its Georgia EV facility should receive a $3750 federal tax credit.
Range numbers are up slightly for the 2025 model year, as well, thanks to increased battery capacities of 63 kWh and 84 kWh. Rear-wheel-drive variants now achieve an estimated range figure of up to 310 miles, though the standard-range SE version only manages around 240 miles due to its smaller battery. All-wheel-drive variants of the Ioniq 5 previously managed around 260 miles of range, but Hyundai says its newest versions could go as high as 280 miles, though the official figures have yet to be confirmed. Range figures for the XRT version are not yet available... but the use of all-terrain tires and a lift kit certainly won't help.
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