A brand new rugged IONIQ 5 mannequin is about to hit the market quickly. Forward of its debut, Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 XRT was caught out within the wild testing for the primary time as a brand new video provides us our closest look but. Will it compete with Rivian’s lately revealed R3X?
IONIQ 5 will get an improve with a brand new variant launching
After introducing the brand new IONIQ 5 replace and a sporty N mannequin earlier this month, Hyundai is getting ready to launch one other variant of its best-selling electrical SUV.
Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 contains a greater battery (84 kWh), boosting the electrical SUV’s vary to 485 km (301 mi) in Korea. You’ll be able to see slight design modifications from the earlier mannequin with a barely bigger rear spoiler and extra “pixel” particulars. It additionally features a new rear window wiper.
Though Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 was already one of many fastest-charging EVs, the brand new mannequin options even faster charging charges (10% to 80%) in as little as 18 minutes.
The brand new IONIQ 5 begins at $39,400 (52,400,000 KRW) in Korea, however Hyundai has but to disclose US costs. Hyundai’s electrical SUV additionally earned an N efficiency improve. Its first efficiency EV, the IONIQ 5 N, will begin at $66,100 within the US.
In the meantime, Hyundai has one other trick up its sleeve. We reported earlier this month that Hyundai was planning to launch an off-road-ready IONIQ 5 XRT within the US.
First take a look at Hyundai’s rugged IONIQ 5 XRT in new video
In line with TheKoreanCarBlog, a prototype was noticed close to Hyundai and Kia’s Technical Heart earlier this month. You could possibly see noticeable variations regardless of the camouflage, together with redesigned entrance and rear bumpers and new parking sensors up entrance.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 XRT was caught testing as a brand new video from HealerTV provides us our greatest look but on the off-road-focused EV.
As you may see, the inside is totally coated, suggesting a redesign is within the works. With lighter camo, you may see the mannequin is rocking a brand new rear and entrance bumper design.
The brand new Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT is anticipated to incorporate minor powertrain upgrades, much like the brand new refresh. An even bigger battery and extra environment friendly motor will probably enhance vary. In the meantime, the within is anticipated to function Hyundai’s latest-gen infotainment and security options.
In line with TheKoreanCarBlog, Hyundai is anticipated to introduce its new rugged EV within the US and Europe by the top of the 12 months.
Hyundai’s XRT mannequin will compete towards Rivian’s lately revealed R3X. After unveiling its smaller, extra inexpensive R2, Rivian shocked the web with an much more compact and cheaper R3 and R3X, a high-performance mannequin.
Rivian’s R3X nearly resembles the IONIQ 5, taking design affect from iconic rally vehicles just like the Audi Quattro coupe and Delta Integrale.
The R3X will comply with the R2 into manufacturing. Rivian plans to start constructing the R2 within the first half of 2026.
What do you guys suppose? Which rugged EV would you select? Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 XRT or the Rivian R3X? Tell us within the feedback.