2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Here's what we still like, here's what annoys us
It’s spacious, efficient, and charges very quickly. But what about reliability concerns?
In 2021, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 impressed with its angular design and 800 V architecture, making it competitive in the electric vehicle market despite its retro appearance. However, five years later, the compact crossover segment has become more competitive. To assess the Ioniq 5's current standing, a test drive of the 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD Limited was taken, which features a larger 84 kWh battery pack and a NACS (J3400) charge port.
The range-topping trim, starting at $45,075, adds a front electric motor to provide a combined output of 320 hp (239 kW) and 446 lb-ft (605 Nm), resulting in a 20% drop in EPA range to 269 miles (432 km) compared to the rear-wheel drive variant's 318 miles (512 km).
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