Hyundai confirms the launch of the IONIQ 5 XRT in the North American market

Following rumours earlier this year suggesting that the South Korean manufacturer was working on developing an off-road version of the refreshed 2025 IONIQ 5, with plans to launch it at the end of 2024 in its home market and also in Europe, we now know that this more rugged model will also arrive in North America, with some modifications to better suit the requirements of that market.

2025 is shaping up to be a year full of new developments for the IONIQ 5 range in North America, starting with the confirmation that all versions of this model destined for that market will come as standard with the NACS connector integrated into the vehicle. North American owners of a new IONIQ 5 will therefore be able to charge without any hassle across the extensive charging network Tesla on the continent, with more than 17,000 Superchargers. Arrive, plug in and go.

Another major new addition will be the XRT version, designed for lovers of adventure off the asphalt. This version features all-terrain tyres, slightly raised suspension and an exclusive design that includes bumpers with digital camouflage, matte black wheels and red towing hooks. The South Korean manufacturer has enhanced the IONIQ 5’s off-road capabilities with this XRT version, increasing the approach and departure angles, although no breakover angle has been announced so far. In short, it is a vehicle that will allow you to move with ease along forest tracks and tackle some challenges on rough terrain, but without reaching the level offered by other 4×4 off-road vehicles.

How far do you want to go?

The ability to venture onto unexplored tracks will come at a price, however: a slight reduction in the range of this XRT version, as a consequence of the additional equipment it includes and its greater ground clearance. Hyundai promises a range of 310 miles -499 km- for the 2025 IONIQ 5 with rear-wheel drive, thanks to the new 84 kWh battery pack used by all the refreshed versions. Meanwhile, the all-wheel-drive versions will offer between 250 and 280 miles -402 and 450 km-. We therefore understand that 402 km will be the range of the new XRT off-road version of the IONIQ 5.

Finally, it should be noted that all versions of the new 2025 IONIQ 5 will come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, along with improvements to the infotainment system and physical controls for certain settings, such as the heated seats.

Production of the new IONIQ 5 destined for the North American market will take place partly at the Hyundai plant in Georgia, which will allow American buyers of this model to benefit from the federal government’s incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles. Units imported that have been assembled in South Korea will not, however, be eligible for this reduction.

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