Hyundai’s adventure-ready 2025 IONIQ 5 XRT spotted for the first time [Video]- looki – Luxury cars

Hyundai’s aggressive new IONIQ 5 XRT mannequin was noticed in Korea for the primary time forward of US deliveries. The off-road XRT trim will arrive at US dealerships alongside the up to date 2025 IONIQ 5 this fall. With deliveries arising, Hyundai’s new EV was lastly caught out within the wild. Try the video to see a more in-depth look.

Meet the most recent off-road EV

After launching the IONIQ 5 in Seoul in February 2021, Hyundai’s midsize electrical SUV has steadily climbed the EV gross sales charts globally.

The IONIQ 5 was the sixth top-selling EV within the US final yr. By way of the primary eight months of 2024, Hyundai has bought almost 27,000 IONIQ 5’s within the US, up 26% from final yr. Regardless of its success, the electrical SUV is getting an improve.

Hyundai unveiled the up to date 2025 IONIQ 5 earlier this month, which gives extra driving vary, options, and magnificence. It is going to additionally include a rugged new off-road-focused XRT trim.

The XRT mannequin “provides rugged functionality to America’s most awarded EV lineup,” Hyundai stated through the reveal.

Hyundai stated the off-road mannequin is for these “who wish to play within the first and have all-electric adventures.”

First take a look at Hyundai’s new 2025 IONIQ 5 XRT mannequin

“We designed this IONIQ 5 XRT to supply extra Safety, Connection, and Performance,” Hyundai’s senior design supervisor of exteriors, Brad Arnold, defined.

The XRT trim consists of distinctive options like digital camouflage cladding, +23mm suspension elevate, 18″ black wheels, and XRT-exclusive entrance and rear bumpers.

On the within, it options XRT-badged all-weather ground mats, H-Tex seating with the XRT sample and brand, and unique colours (Final Purple and Cosmic Blue Pear).

Forward of deliveries, the Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 XRT was noticed in Korea for the primary time. The video from the parents at ShortsCar offers us our closest take a look at the rugged new trim.

The brand new front-end design, with large purple tow hooks that stand out, is straight away seen at first of the video.

Additionally, you will discover it sits barely larger for off-roading. Hyundai’s XRT mannequin has 7″ of floor clearance in comparison with the usual mannequin’s 6″.

Primarily based on the up to date 2025 IONIQ 5 (Hyundai’s E-GMP platform), the XRT trim is provided with its fourth-gen 84 kWh battery and has an EPA-estimated vary of as much as 280 miles (451 km). It additionally features a dual-motor (AWD) powertrain with as much as 300 hp.

One of many largest adjustments within the up to date IONIQ 5 is the brand new NACS charging port to entry Tesla Superchargers.

The XRT trim is predicted to begin at round $49,000. Will probably be constructed alongside the up to date 2025 IONIQ 5 as the primary mannequin vary produced at its new Metaplant America facility in Georgia.

Hyundai stated automobiles constructed on the facility will qualify for a $3,750 federal tax credit score. As soon as the battery unit opens on the facility subsequent yr, Hyundai’s US-made EVs are anticipated to qualify for the total $7,500 credit score.

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