Rear headroom is merely fine rather than exceptional, though. Those large windows let in plenty of light, but built-in retractable blinds help to keep things cool. In keeping with the regular Ioniq 5, there are ISOFIX child seat mounting points on the outer positions of the rear bench.
It seems as if most of the car’s packaging has been focused on providing space for people, rather than their luggage. A 480-litre volume is fine, but we’d hope for a bit more capacity in a car of this size. While the area the boot covers is very large, a high floor means that the load bay is also shallow.
A top Euro NCAP score and a long warranty make the Ioniq 5 N a safe and dependable performance car
Hyundai came 17th out of 32 brands in our 2024 Driver Power satisfaction survey, ranking it above many premium German manufacturers. The Ioniq 5 scored a five-star Euro NCAP rating when it was tested in 2021.
All Hyundais have a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, which is a rare perk in a car with as much performance as the Ioniq 5 N.
Electric running gear delivers searing performance, but maintenance costs are far less than they are for a highly-strung combustion engine set-up. A major check-up costs around £167, with interim services about half as much, so three years’ maintenance comes to only £302.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N alternatives
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is in a unique position as one of the first genuine driver’s electric cars on the market. Obvious EV rivals include the top-spec Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, Kia EV6 GT (which shares similar running gear with the Ioniq 5) and the Tesla Model 3 Performance, but none are as fast or handle as sweetly.
To match the Ioniq 5 N’s acceleration, you’d have to look at the more expensive BMW i4 M50 or Mercedes-AMG EQE 53, but again, the Hyundai is a better driver’s car than both.
Look beyond EVs, and there is some serious performance car opposition on hand, including the BMW M3 Competition (also available as an even more family-friendly Touring estate, of course), Audi RS 4 Avant and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, all of which are able to raise a smile courtesy of their high-performance petrol powertrains.
Frequently Asked Questions
As with all Hyundais, the high-performance Ioniq 5 N has a five-year, unlimited mileage warranty in the UK.
