2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 enters its second model year with a few small changes but mostly sticks to its highly successful formula. This electric small crossover SUV joined the brand's smaller Kona Electric last year and will spawn a sedan counterpart, the Ioniq 6, this year as well. Distinctive retro-themed styling helps the Ioniq 5 stand out at first, and thankfully there's plenty of substance to back it up. The crossover is comfortable and fun to drive and packed with technology, and it offers EPA-estimated range of more than 300 miles in some trims.

For 2023, a battery heating system is now standard for all models instead of only all-wheel-drive versions, and a battery preconditioning function is newly available. It prepares the battery for faster charging if an EV fast charger is set as a destination in the navigation system. Towing capacity grows from 1,650 pounds to 2,300 pounds for all models with the larger extended-range battery. AWD models also get 10 more miles of estimated range, up to 266 miles, and they're slightly more efficient as well. EV enthusiasts pining for an N-branded performance version of the Ioniq 5 will have to wait a bit longer, it seems. That vehicle was rumored to appear for 2023, but the latest info suggests it won't come out until the 2024 model year.

There are a few minor drawbacks to Hyundai's Ioniq 5, but on the whole it's a great pick for an electric SUV. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to get our full report on its performance, real-world range and more.

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a small electric crossover SUV sold in four trims: SE Standard Range, SE, SEL and Limited. All except the SE Standard Range can be had in rear- or all-wheel drive. The rear-wheel-drive Ioniq 5 uses a single electric motor located at the rear axle. It produces 168 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque in the SE Standard Range trim level; the motor makes 225 hp in all other models. The AWD version adds a second motor at the front axle, for a combined total of 320 hp and 446 lb-ft. Read more for a complete rundown of the Ioniq 5's range and standard and optional features.