Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Wins Five-Star Car Award at 2025 Autocar Awards

Abu Dhabi : Hyundai’s high-performance EV has earned praise from Autocar. It sets new benchmarks in innovation, so as to help drive fun, and usability for the electric age.

• Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has received the Five-Star Car award from Autocar.
• Autocar is recognizing it for power, tech, and engagement with drivers.
• It is one of only three cars to earn the title in 2025.
• It is also the first Hyundai EV from the N division to receive this recognition.

Hyundai Motor Company’s IONIQ 5 N has secured a major industry accolade as it earned the coveted Five-Star Car award at the 2025 Autocar Awards.

This award is a recognition for the vehicle’s impressive high performance, advanced technology, and practical usability, which confirms its place among the top electric vehicles in the world.

A Benchmark in EV Performance

The IONIQ 5 N is the first electric model from Hyundai’s high-performance N division and also the first from the brand to receive Autocar’s Five-Star rating. Only three cars achieved this distinction in 2025, and that underlines the exceptional capabilities from the model.

The IONIQ 5 N, which is built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, features a dual-motor system that delivers up to 641 horsepower when drivers activate the N Grin Boost. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, a performance level that was once reserved for combustion supercars.

Autocar’s review called it “blindingly good fun” and “a game-changer,” and that highlights how it is closing the gap between traditional thrills of driving and electric innovation.

What Sets the IONIQ 5 N Apart

• Power: Dual motors, 641 hp with N Grin Boost.
• Immersive feeling: N e-Shift simulates real changes in gears.
• Dynamic control: Regenerative braking, thermal management, and a software that is inspired by racing.
• Comfort: Spacious interior with advanced connectivity and V2L features.

Industry Leaders Weigh In

Mark Tisshaw, who is an Editor at Autocar, praised the influence of the model: “Cars changing the game have been the ones that are vanishingly rare… Yet the IONIQ 5 N is a game-changer.” He also stated that the vehicle sets a new standard for excitement in electric driving.

Ashley Andrew, who is the President of Hyundai & Genesis UK, said: “The IONIQ 5 N, from the outset, has demonstrated Hyundai’s technological leadership… It has yet again shown this by winning the Five-Star Car award from Autocar.”

Driving the EV Future Forward

Hyundai has given the IONIQ 5 N lots of technologies with the aim of track-leveling performance and comfort. Features like the N e-Shift bring back the feeling of engine braking and gear changes, while new drive control systems allow users to tune custom performance. Its V2L (vehicle-to-load) system supports external devices, which adds to daily functionality.

The IONIQ 5 N is a clear step in Hyundai’s journey toward electrification. It appeals to drivers who want the excitement of performance driving with the clean, quiet benefits of electric power.