The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is The EV Equivalent Of Fake Meat For Petrolheads

OK, I’m in my 60’s, I do track days and sprints, and I enjoy performance cars. I am NOT a petrolhead. I’ve had Tesla’s since 2014. I swapped in a Tesla Model Y for one of these. It’s clear that you guys just don’t get it. 1) It’s better than the Model Y for normal road driving in ECO or Standard mode. Suspension is better, noise levels similar or less. 2) The ‘fake’ noise is completely convincing if you DRIVE the bloody car. It tricks you. It DOES NOT feel like a video game noise when you are actively driving it. 3) My wife isn’t keen on the performance aspect, but that makes no difference as in ECO mode I can drive it comfortably for her - as good as any other EV for sure. 4) If you are using paddle shift you use ‘engine braking’ to aid slowing - remember that from ICE cars? 5) On track I don’t use the gears, but I do use the sound. The ‘revs’ give a guide to the corner entry speed etc. Frankly you just don’t get the car, and I’m afraid that makes your review less useful.

So you're LGBTQ, living around Portland, are into EVs but aren't vegan? What an anomaly..

Do not taunt super happy fun boost.

"I was just told we're at 35 minutes" - she says while the video is at 25 minutes.

Now I want to see the cut 10 minutes!

there was once a 20kmh limit due to roads work where I live and i literally could not hear a thing but the trees aroud me until the ionic 5 that was cruising by me passed me. I was so shocked.

I have been waiting for Nikki in an N! I drive a HI5 Limited and we love it

I agree with Nikki's partner. In my 70s with some back pain, I want a car that rides nice. I only use my sport mode when driving in the mountains, I do enjoy it, but I'm only good for an hour or so.

Thirsty, thirsty vehicle that ioniq 5n is.

If you have Hyundai a call and they couldn't grant an extension, they are only doing themselves a disservice.

You've ignored the much more stout mechanics of the N. You can turn off the noise, but you can't turn on the additional HP, cooling or braking that is unique to the i5N.

Awful orange peel in the paint, too.
[Ha! Not 30 seconds later, Nikki said the same thing!]

I think, I would pay extra to leave some of those things out. I guess the Kia is better

noise mode? how silly do they think people are? are they correct about people?

Loved the not-a-montage!
Fake engine noises silly, if that's what it takes, I guess? Rude.
We need a choice of pedestrian warning sounds

I've seen reviewers who like the silliness, and when you think of it most of this performance stuff is bollox silliness anyhow. 50+k cars are silly. If you're not going for practical then who cares what kind of impractical it is? And why are you so concerned about having the box installed? If you can turn it off then what's the problem? Just having the possibility embarrasses you? Come on! People should be embarrassed by much worse things.

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Thanks

I like it—except for the overly shinny black bits. The EV6 GT has fewer of those panels... and a slightly better price, even if has "less" power.

Without the fake noise, you can pay more attention to other noises that can indicate things like slippage and other issues that you might not otherwise notice until a warning light or ping finally engages. At least that would be important to drivers whose hearing hasn't already been impaired by overexposure to loud noises.

It's sick, get it to the Doctor QUICK, anything that sounds like that has to be SICK!

142... I'll be on the lookout for that bugger in my neighborhood. Thanks, and Keep Evolving!!!

Heh. "Fake meat"? I love Beyond Burgers!

I desperately need this to get a stick shift and clutch

I'm glad you got a video out on this car!!

What bad luck! Thanks for doing what you could with the review.

Your are far too nice to the 5N. Noisemaker alone reveals a lack of attention to engineering discipline and detail.

'EV6 super fun to throw around the track?' More so than the 5N - the car that is designed from the ground up to be fun around a track by an ex head BMW M test engineer, a car that is raved about in every other review whilst being chucked around a track (the Chris
Harris one is particularly good). The car that has technology, a chassis and brakes to specifically make it fun around a track - and you recommend an EV6 over this? What planet are you two on?

The comforts of my 2023 Limited trim are something I am not willing to give up just to pretend I’m 20 years younger than I am.

From the Department of Silly Noises…

So, let me get this straight:
IONIQ 5 - designed for and appeals to lovers of electric vehicles, leverages EV's strengths and benefits.
IONIQ 5N - designed to "appeal" to petrol heads with completely unconvincing sounds and software-based jerkiness, removing all the perceived advantages of being an EV in the first place?
No...just no. This vehicle's existence is a type of pandering which is an insult to both EV enthusiasts and gearheads alike.

I just priced one with no options or accessories. Um. As a previous Hyundai owner and a current BEV owner and having driven the Ioniq 5 when it was first released … sadly no

I am such a boring driver.

Thanks and I hope things go better for you. Does this have a solar panel option? I know that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 did earlier and I hope the 2025 models will have it available for all countries, along with standard AWD. I like this EV and the fact that it can almost approximate an ICE car’s sounds will likely attract some people. May be they will do an update to make it sound exactly like an ICE car as an option, or allow you to pick other EV sounds already available on other Hyundai EVs.

I love the montages and the standing here. You guys are good at anything and can pull it all off and make it look fun and easy. ❤
Awesome car, by the way, even with the massive glass damage.

Lol... Super happy fun boost...