Hyundai IONIQ Forum banner
Cancel
Create thread New Garage Forums

List of improvements on 2025 Ioniq 5

Jump to Latest
41 - 60 of 117 Posts
#41 ·
CarbonNanotubes said:
Man so many improvements over the ‘24…
Click to expand...
And a few that aren't. 2025s lose the ventilation on the charging pad, you now get an ugly camera bump on the steering column, the driver's display is no longer unique but looks like most other EVs now, the 20" wheels are more boring (IMHO), the tandem cupholders are less useful than the side-by-side ones (IMHO), etc. Still, the 2025's new features are attractive such as the ability to initiate battery preconditioning at any time.
 
#42 ·
CruiseControl said:
And a few that aren't. 2025s lose the ventilation on the charging pad, you now get an ugly camera bump on the steering column, the driver's display is no longer unique but looks like most other EVs now, the 20" wheels are more boring (IMHO), the tandem cupholders are less useful than the side-by-side ones (IMHO), etc. Still, the 2025's new features are attractive such as the ability to initiate battery preconditioning at any time.
Click to expand...
One more the (US) 2025's apparently no longer have Tow Hook locations.

As I posted above there may be pluses and minuses with ccNC infotainment and NACS ports.

Overall I would rather have a 2025 than 2023 but it would be good to have one list of all the changes (as they are significant).

Mods should we have a sticky thread on this?

Thanks
 
#45 ·
owns 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited RWD
Save
Reply Quote Like Like
#46 ·
Fan of EV said:
If you wish to add a set of “un-improvements” to the end of the improvements list, it seems that at present you cannot put a trailer hitch on the 2025 models. See: https://www.ioniqforum.com/threads/trailer-hitch-on-2025-ioniq-5.51752/?post_id=623738#post-623738

That might be a side effect of the following improvement:
  • Improved suspension (less wallow/float on high speed bumps)
Click to expand...
FWIW, U-Haul specifies a Curt hitch, Model 13520, for the 2023 Ioniq 5, but it specifies a different hitch for a 2025 -- a Horizon Global hitch, Model 76332. DRAW-TITE | Class III/IV: Receiver. The Horizon hitch is specifically for 2025's, and it's about US$40 more expensive than the hitch U-Haul offers for the 2023.
 
#47 ·
#48 ·
This just out.

 
#49 ·
I too am looking at 2024 rather than 2025 because I do NOT want the tesla port and, ironically, my tesla mobile charger (which is my home charger) will not work with 2025 Ioniq 5. I live part time at a fast DC CCS shared charging station and taking on/off adapters at every charge totally sucks, especially in brutal weather. I'm assuming and need to verify the 2024 port is CCS. But reading this I'm now reminded of the ICCU issue - which is probably the same with 2025 (despite the dealer telling me it's no longer an issue). Groaning that searching for an electric car is wicked time consuming. I'd pay a consultant for the job. I'm now looking at Ford, Chevy, Kia ...
 
#52 ·
One VERY important and expensive difference: the 2024 has LOW CONDUCTIVITY COOLANT that needs to be replaced every 60,000km, and if you scour the forum, you will find users that have been quoted / paid anywhere between $500 and $1,500, depending on location. In Canada at my dealership, current cost is $800+. Some on the west coast appear to pay around $500. I need to do this every 16-18 months.

2025 model does not have this.
 
#54 ·
mralex1986 said:
One VERY important and expensive difference: the 2024 has LOW CONDUCTIVITY COOLANT that needs to be replaced every 60,000km, and if you scour the forum, you will find users that have been quoted / paid anywhere between $500 and $1,500, depending on location. In Canada at my dealership, current cost is $800+. Some on the west coast appear to pay around $500. I need to do this every 16-18 months.

2025 model does not have this.
Click to expand...
important difference. thanks!
 
#56 ·
MattADK said:
I looked at a 2025 Ionic 5 SEL today and I’m fairly confident that I’ll buy either a 2025 or 2024. From what I can gather so far, looks like the cost of a 2025 new is about $10K more than a 2024 with low miles (less than 10K), so I’m trying to decide what’s the better option for me. I’d like to start a discussion about this, mostly asking about differences between the two years and between the SE and SEL trim levels. What forum on this site would be best for that kind of discussion?

Some differences I’m aware of are: rear windshield wiper in 25, 7KWhr bigger battery, NACS port (comes with CCS and J1772 adapters) but that’s about all I remember. There are no 2024s available close by, but I’m not in a hurry and I am not opposed to traveling to get one. My wife liked the 2025 SEL that we drove, so that was a success, but I doubt she’d notice much if any difference with the 2024. She does like the rear windshield wiper; I do too, but not for that much extra money.
Click to expand...
Among the other major changes, the change in coolant replacement needs may be worth the extra $.
  • No separate low conductivity coolant requiring expensive flush
 
#57 ·
KimH said:
Among the other major changes, the change in coolant replacement needs may be worth the extra $.
  • No separate low conductivity coolant requiring expensive flush
Click to expand...
reason why i went from 2024 sel to a 2025 is because i had 2 recalls in 1 year on the ICUU for charging the 12v battery and all they did was update firmware. but i was at dealership today for visit and my salesman says they had a brand new 2025 brought in cause it died no news on why.
its been 3 months on mine and no recalls yet
 
#58 ·
I traded in my 2022 i5 LTD for a 2025 i5 XRT today. My biggest beef with the 2025 is the gauge cluster. In the 2022, I set the background to be white during the day, black at night. Apparently the only choice on the 2025 is a black background.

I also found on the 2025 the lane centering can go around curves much better than the 2022. Another thing I like as a senior citizen, I constantly banged my head on the top of the door opening as I entered the LTD, With the XRT I can just step in without banging my head. Finally when I pull into a space, if a sensor detects something, not only does that sensor light orange, the others also show their status.
 
#59 ·
jjd said:
I own a 2022 Ioniq 5 Limited. A friend just picked up a 2025 Ioniq 5 SEL and I must say that I'm very impressed with all the small changes Hyundai made to the 2025 model. I don't think I've ever seen so many small useful improvements on any car's mid-cycle refresh.

To that end, I tried creating a list of improvements I've noticed or read about. This list is of improvements from my 2022 Ioniq 5 to the 2025 model. Some of the changes are only on some trim levels -- I've tried to make that distinction where I found it.
  • Larger Battery, better range (84kWh instead of 77.4kWh)
  • NACS charging port - ability to use Tesla Superchargers without adapter
  • Rear Wiper/washer
  • Improved CNCC-based user interface for infotainment
  • Battery pre-heating can be started manually
  • Wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay
  • USB-C ports instead of USB-A
  • Turn-by-turn directions from Apple Navigation/Google Maps now show up in Heads Up Display (Limited)
  • Physical buttons for seat warmers/seat cooling and steering wheel heater
  • Improved location for the wireless phone charger, now with status LEDs
  • Useful slot to hold your phone between cup holders
  • XRT trim available
  • Improved Digital Key 2 using ultra wideband and Bluetooth LE now with iPhone support (SEL and above). Car unlocks with phone on approach instead of holding phone up to door handle.
  • Improved suspension (less wallow/float on high speed bumps)
  • Roof Rails for roof racks
  • Hybrid digital rearview mirror on Limited (was on 2024 too)
  • LED light inside charging port to aid in inserting charger at night
  • No separate low conductivity coolant requiring expensive flush
  • Improved Bose stereo - (only heard this from one source so not sure)
  • "Driver Only" and "Sync" physical buttons for climate control
  • Physical button on dashboard to open charging port
  • Improved "driver attention" system for HDA doesn't require steering input
  • Heated seats for rear passengers (SEL and above)
  • Improved trim shape around doors so seatbelts don't incessantly rattle when twisted
  • Haptic warning system in steering wheel
  • No longer constantly beeps when leaving/entering i-Pedal mode
  • Full OTA (over the air) updates for all software - no need to go to dealer for software updates
  • New Forward and Side collision avoidance (XRT, Limited)
  • Remote start can heat and ventilate the seats
  • Battery preconditioning can be initiated from Bluelink app
  • Steering wheel heater has more than one heat setting

If I hear of others, I'll try to update the above list.
Click to expand...
Excellent job of documentation. Makes me want to trade up from the 2024.
 
#60 ·
jjd said:
I own a 2022 Ioniq 5 Limited. A friend just picked up a 2025 Ioniq 5 SEL and I must say that I'm very impressed with all the small changes Hyundai made to the 2025 model. I don't think I've ever seen so many small useful improvements on any car's mid-cycle refresh.

To that end, I tried creating a list of improvements I've noticed or read about. This list is of improvements from my 2022 Ioniq 5 to the 2025 model. Some of the changes are only on some trim levels -- I've tried to make that distinction where I found it.
  • Larger Battery, better range (84kWh instead of 77.4kWh)
  • NACS charging port - ability to use Tesla Superchargers without adapter
  • Rear Wiper/washer
  • Improved CNCC-based user interface for infotainment
  • Battery pre-heating can be started manually
  • Wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay
  • USB-C ports instead of USB-A
  • Turn-by-turn directions from Apple Navigation/Google Maps now show up in Heads Up Display (Limited)
  • Physical buttons for seat warmers/seat cooling and steering wheel heater
  • Improved location for the wireless phone charger, now with status LEDs
  • Useful slot to hold your phone between cup holders
  • XRT trim available
  • Improved Digital Key 2 using ultra wideband and Bluetooth LE now with iPhone support (SEL and above). Car unlocks with phone on approach instead of holding phone up to door handle.
  • Improved suspension (less wallow/float on high speed bumps)
  • Roof Rails for roof racks
  • Hybrid digital rearview mirror on Limited (was on 2024 too)
  • LED light inside charging port to aid in inserting charger at night
  • No separate low conductivity coolant requiring expensive flush
  • Improved Bose stereo - (only heard this from one source so not sure)
  • "Driver Only" and "Sync" physical buttons for climate control
  • Physical button on dashboard to open charging port
  • Improved "driver attention" system for HDA doesn't require steering input
  • Heated seats for rear passengers (SEL and above)
  • Improved trim shape around doors so seatbelts don't incessantly rattle when twisted
  • Haptic warning system in steering wheel
  • No longer constantly beeps when leaving/entering i-Pedal mode
  • Full OTA (over the air) updates for all software - no need to go to dealer for software updates
  • New Forward and Side collision avoidance (XRT, Limited)
  • Remote start can heat and ventilate the seats
  • Battery preconditioning can be initiated from Bluelink app
  • Steering wheel heater has more than one heat setting

If I hear of others, I'll try to update the above list.
Click to expand...
My I5 is just over 3 years old now and at 78 I’ve figured that this was probably my last car. But the list you’ve complied is pretty impressive. I may have to rethink that assumption.
 
41 - 60 of 117 Posts
About this Discussion
116 Replies
46 Participants
Last post:
MrMjay
Hyundai IONIQ Forum
posts
314K
members
42K
Since
2015
A community of Hyundai Ioniq enthusiasts discussing the electric acceleration & reliability of the Hyundai ioniq.
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Hyundai IONIQ Electric (EV) ('17-'21) Hyundai IONIQ General Discussions Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid ('17-'21) Hyundai IONIQ 6