Hyundai is Updating its Ionic 5 Electric Mega Hatch for 2025: What to Expect

Hyundai is set to update its Ionic 5 electric mega hatch for the 2025 model year, and while the company hasn't released all the details yet, there are a few key updates that have been revealed. The most surprising news, however, is the announcement that Hyundai will be building an xRT version of the Ionic 5 - a slightly lifted electric rally hatch that promises to deliver some serious off-road fun.

The overall update for the 2025 Ionic 5 is likely to focus on increasing battery capacity and driving range, as well as expanding access to larger charging infrastructure. In terms of specific updates, standard range models will see their battery capacity rise from 58 kW hours to 63 kw hours, while long-range models will jump from 77.4 kw hours to an impressive 84 kw hours. This increase in capacity is expected to result in some significant fresh range targets for the rear-wheel drive standard range model, which currently delivers around 220 miles - but Hyundai now expects this number to exceed 240 miles.

Rear-wheel drive long-range models will also see a significant increase in range, with the current figure of 303 miles expected to rise above 310 miles. As for the all-wheel drive version of the Ionic 5, these have already been long-range only and currently deliver around 260 miles - but Hyundai predicts a range target of between 250 plus and 280 plus miles. The reason for this wide range is that the driving range changes depending on the trim and wheel size - with lower numbers likely applying to the xRT version.

Speaking of which, let's take a closer look at what makes the xRT version of the Ionic 5 so special. This quasi-Safari version of the car promises to deliver some serious off-road capability thanks to its dual motor big battery. The suspension has also been uniquely tuned for this model, giving it an added inch of height - likely providing improved ground clearance and stability on uneven terrain. Additionally, the xRT comes equipped with 18-inch xRT-specific wheels wearing 23560 all-terrain tires, which are sure to provide plenty of grip and traction.

The front and rear cladding of the xRT has also been finished in an etched digital camouflage pattern - giving it a unique and eye-catching appearance that's sure to turn heads. The window trim, mirror caps, side sills, and badges have all been blacked out, while the car is available in just a few colors - including Ultimate red and Cosmic Blue Pearl - both of which are exclusive to the xRT model.

While the idea of an xRT version of the Ionic 5 sounds exciting, some may be disappointed by its relatively conservative approach. The suspension could potentially be pushed even further for added off-road capability, while additional protection and suspension upgrades would make it even more capable in rough terrain. However, as things stand, the xRT version promises to deliver some serious off-road fun - especially when paired with its impressive 23560 all-terrain tires.

Beyond the updates for the Ionic 5 itself, Hyundai has also revealed several other changes that will be coming to the car for the 2025 model year. For example, the company has announced a new steering wheel design and redesigned climate controls that will be standard across all trims from formal on up. Additionally, Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto will now be available as standard features - giving drivers even more convenience and connectivity options.

Heated seats will also become standard in rear seats for formal trims, while there will be a greater number of standard safety features overall. The company has also announced that the 2025 Hyundai Ionic 5 will be one of the first model lines to come out of the new H.M.G.A. (Hyundai Manufacturing G.M.P.) plant in Georgia - which could potentially open up new opportunities for tax credits and incentives.

However, there's still no word on updated pricing for the 2025 model year machines - so that will have to wait until later this fall. For now, it's enough to get excited about the prospect of owning a capable and fun-to-drive electric car like the xRT version of the Ionic 5. And who knows? Maybe with some mods and upgrades down the line, this baby could become an even more formidable off-road machine.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enHyundai is updating its ionic 5 electric Mega hatch for 2025 these updates focus on more battery capacity greater driving range and access to a larger charging infrastructure the most surprising and potentially fun update however is the news that Hyundai is going to build an xrt version of the ionic 5 a slightly lifted electric rally hatch Count Me In This sounds fun first I'll run through the overall update for the 2025 ionic 5 probably the biggest bit of news is that these will have an nacs or KNX Port that means you can charge up at a Tesla Supercharger you'll get a CCS adapter to use when you're charging elsewhere standard range models will see the battery capacity rise from 58 to 63 KW hours and long range models will see a jump from 77.4 KW hours to an even 84 with that increase in capacity comes fresh range targets the rear wheel drive standard range currently delivers 220 Mi but Hyundai expects to see a new range of over 240 miles rear wheel drive longrange models can currently deliver 303 miles but Hyundai expects that number to now climb over 310 miles as for the all-wheel drive version these are already long range only and the current range is listed at 260 Mi Hyundai predicts a range Target of between 250 plus and 280 plus the reason for the wide range here is that the driving range changes depending on the trim and wheel size I'd assume that lower number is for the xrt while other trims should land at the higher figure speaking of the xrt let's take a look at what's going on here this is a quasi Safari version of the I5 it's dual motor big battery only the suspension gets a unique xrt tune and it sees the car sitting nearly an inch higher you also get 18-in xrt specific Wheels wearing 23560 allterrain tires the front and rear cladding is finished in an etched digital camouflag and it's a little on the goofy side but you know I'm going to let it go here the window trim mirror cap side Sills and badges are all blacked out and the xrt can be had in a few colors including Ultimate red and Cosmic Blue Pearl which are both xrt exclusives I'm a fan of this idea I'd love to see it pushed even further with more aggressive protection and suspension but as it sits I really am curious about how this thing will take to sideways fun on dirt roads back to the 2025 lineup as a whole though as Hyundai has more changes in store there's a new steering wheel design redesigned climate controls Wireless carplay and Android auto are standard and all Trims fromal on up get heated seats in the rear there are a greater amount of standard safety features a more smartly located wireless charging pad and now you also get a rear wiper with washer feature which is something Hyundai says that owners have been asking for on the ionic 5 the 2025 Hyundai ionic 5 is set to be the first model lineup to come off the line at the new hm GMA plant in Georgia that should open it up to a greater range of potential tax credits or incentives as it starts to filter out onto dealer Lots there's no word on updated pricing for these 2025 model year machines but that info should arrive sometime this fall until then I'm going to start daydreaming about the mods I do on a rally ready xrt version aHyundai is updating its ionic 5 electric Mega hatch for 2025 these updates focus on more battery capacity greater driving range and access to a larger charging infrastructure the most surprising and potentially fun update however is the news that Hyundai is going to build an xrt version of the ionic 5 a slightly lifted electric rally hatch Count Me In This sounds fun first I'll run through the overall update for the 2025 ionic 5 probably the biggest bit of news is that these will have an nacs or KNX Port that means you can charge up at a Tesla Supercharger you'll get a CCS adapter to use when you're charging elsewhere standard range models will see the battery capacity rise from 58 to 63 KW hours and long range models will see a jump from 77.4 KW hours to an even 84 with that increase in capacity comes fresh range targets the rear wheel drive standard range currently delivers 220 Mi but Hyundai expects to see a new range of over 240 miles rear wheel drive longrange models can currently deliver 303 miles but Hyundai expects that number to now climb over 310 miles as for the all-wheel drive version these are already long range only and the current range is listed at 260 Mi Hyundai predicts a range Target of between 250 plus and 280 plus the reason for the wide range here is that the driving range changes depending on the trim and wheel size I'd assume that lower number is for the xrt while other trims should land at the higher figure speaking of the xrt let's take a look at what's going on here this is a quasi Safari version of the I5 it's dual motor big battery only the suspension gets a unique xrt tune and it sees the car sitting nearly an inch higher you also get 18-in xrt specific Wheels wearing 23560 allterrain tires the front and rear cladding is finished in an etched digital camouflag and it's a little on the goofy side but you know I'm going to let it go here the window trim mirror cap side Sills and badges are all blacked out and the xrt can be had in a few colors including Ultimate red and Cosmic Blue Pearl which are both xrt exclusives I'm a fan of this idea I'd love to see it pushed even further with more aggressive protection and suspension but as it sits I really am curious about how this thing will take to sideways fun on dirt roads back to the 2025 lineup as a whole though as Hyundai has more changes in store there's a new steering wheel design redesigned climate controls Wireless carplay and Android auto are standard and all Trims fromal on up get heated seats in the rear there are a greater amount of standard safety features a more smartly located wireless charging pad and now you also get a rear wiper with washer feature which is something Hyundai says that owners have been asking for on the ionic 5 the 2025 Hyundai ionic 5 is set to be the first model lineup to come off the line at the new hm GMA plant in Georgia that should open it up to a greater range of potential tax credits or incentives as it starts to filter out onto dealer Lots there's no word on updated pricing for these 2025 model year machines but that info should arrive sometime this fall until then I'm going to start daydreaming about the mods I do on a rally ready xrt version a\n"