Hyundai IONIQ 5 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts at $35,000 for the SE Standard Range RWD and tops out at $48,975 for the Limited AWD, excluding $1,600 freight. The lineup is SE, SEL, XRT (AWD only) and Limited. Hyundai cut 2026 prices by $7,600–$9,800 on Oct 1, 2025. The 601-hp IONIQ 5 N listed at $66,100 for 2025.

Current IONIQ 5 trim levels: First generation (2026 model year)

The 2026 IONIQ 5 offers a 168-hp Standard Range, a 225-hp RWD and a 320-hp dual-motor AWD, all with 800V fast charging. Prices come from Hyundai's Oct 1, 2025 sheet after a cut of $7,600–$9,800 and exclude $1,600 freight. The 2026 N price was not in the sourced sheets.[1][2][3][4]

Hyundai IONIQ 5 First generation (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE Standard Range RWD	$35,000excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY)	Single rear motor, 63.0-kWh battery (168 hp, 258 lb-ft)	800V ultra-fast charging (up to 350 kW) 12.3-inch digital cluster Battery preconditioning Cut $7,600 from 2025 pricing [1][2][3]
SE RWD	$37,500excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY)	Single rear motor, 84.0-kWh battery (225 hp, 258 lb-ft)	Larger 84.0-kWh battery 800V ultra-fast charging Auto flush door handles [1][3]
SEL RWD	$39,800excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY)	Single rear motor, 84.0-kWh battery (225 hp, 258 lb-ft)	H-Tex seats; power front seats Highway Driving Assist 2 Hands-free power liftgate; wireless charger Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist [1]
Limited RWD	$45,075excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY)	Single rear motor, 84.0-kWh battery (225 hp, 258 lb-ft)	Vision Roof panoramic fixed glass roof Ventilated front seats; driver's relaxation seat Surround View and Blind-Spot View Monitors Digital rearview mirror; sliding center console [1]
SE AWD	$41,000excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY)	Dual-motor AWD, 84.0-kWh battery (320 hp, 446 lb-ft)	Dual-motor HTRAC AWD Heat pump $3,500 over the SE RWD [1][3]
SEL AWD	$43,300excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY)	Dual-motor AWD, 84.0-kWh battery (320 hp, 446 lb-ft)	SEL equipment with dual-motor AWD Heat pump $3,500 over the SEL RWD [1]
XRT AWD	$46,275excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY); $46,725 with tow hitch (2,700 lb)	Dual-motor AWD, 84.0-kWh battery (320 hp, 446 lb-ft)	+23 mm suspension lift with unique tuning 18-inch XRT wheels with all-terrain tires Terrain Mode Select (mud, snow, sand) Surround View Monitor [1]
Limited AWD	$48,975excl. $1,600 freight (2026 MY)	Dual-motor AWD, 84.0-kWh battery (320 hp, 446 lb-ft)	Limited equipment with dual-motor AWD 20-inch alloy wheels Heat pump [1]
IONIQ 5 N	$66,1002025 MY price, excl. $1,475 freight; 2026 N price not in sourced sheets	Dual-motor AWD (601 hp, 545 lb-ft; 641 hp, 568 lb-ft with N Grin Boost)	High-performance N model N-exclusive gloss-black and Luminous Orange exterior accents 800V ultra-fast charging (up to 350 kW) [5][4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

Previous IONIQ 5 trim levels: First generation (2022 launch)

The IONIQ 5 launched for 2022 in SE, SEL and Limited trims with a 168-hp Standard Range, a 225-hp RWD or a 320-hp dual-motor AWD. Prices ran from $39,700 to $54,500, excluding $1,225 freight, with EPA-estimated range of up to 303 miles.[6]

Hyundai IONIQ 5 First generation (2022 launch) trims in ladder order with 2022 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2022, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
SE Standard Range RWD	$39,700excl. $1,225 freight (2022 MY)	Single rear motor (168 hp)	220-mile EPA-estimated range 800V, 350-kW ultra-fast charging 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation [6]
SE RWD	$43,650excl. $1,225 freight (2022 MY)	Single rear motor (225 hp)	303-mile range 19-inch aero wheels Highway Drive Assist 1 [6]
SE AWD	$47,150excl. $1,225 freight (2022 MY)	Dual-motor AWD (320 hp)	256-mile range Dual-motor AWD SE equipment [6]
SEL RWD	$45,900excl. $1,225 freight (2022 MY)	Single rear motor (225 hp)	303-mile range Step up from SE Rear-wheel drive [6]
SEL AWD	$49,400excl. $1,225 freight (2022 MY)	Dual-motor AWD (320 hp)	256-mile range Dual-motor AWD SEL equipment [6]
Limited RWD	$50,600excl. $1,225 freight (2022 MY)	Single rear motor (225 hp)	303-mile range Top equipment level Rear-wheel drive [6]
Limited AWD	$54,500excl. $1,225 freight (2022 MY)	Dual-motor AWD (320 hp)	256-mile range Top 2022 IONIQ 5 Dual-motor AWD [6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Hyundai pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best IONIQ 5 trim?

The SEL RWD ($39,800 for 2026) is a strong value. It adds H-Tex power front seats, Highway Driving Assist 2, a power liftgate and a wireless charger to the 225-hp SE for $2,300.

Which IONIQ 5 trims have AWD?

For 2026, the SE ($41,000), SEL ($43,300), XRT ($46,275) and Limited ($48,975) offer dual-motor AWD. The XRT and IONIQ 5 N come only with AWD, and the SE Standard Range is RWD only.

What is the IONIQ 5 XRT?

An AWD-only trim at $46,275 for 2026 ($46,725 with a 2,700-lb tow hitch). It gets a 23-mm suspension lift, all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels and Terrain Mode Select.

How much did the 2026 IONIQ 5 price drop?

On Oct 1, 2025 Hyundai cut 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by $7,600 to $9,800 per trim, an average of $9,155. The SE Standard Range fell from $42,600 to $35,000.

How much is the IONIQ 5 N?

Hyundai's Dec 2024 sheet listed the 2025 IONIQ 5 N at $66,100, excluding $1,475 freight. It makes 601 hp, or 641 hp with N Grin Boost.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Hyundai for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 pricing sheet (effective Oct 1, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/68391-26MYIONIQ5Pricing01Oct2025.pdf)
Hyundai lowers price on 2026 IONIQ 5 EV lineup (Oct 1, 2025) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/68390-IONIQ5repricing1012025finalmjab.pdf)
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 specifications & features — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/67177-2026IONIQ5SpecsFeatures20250702.pdf)
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N specifications & features — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/68164-2026IONIQ5NSpecsFeatures20250722A.pdf)
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N pricing sheet (effective Dec 20, 2024) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/64632-2025MYIONIQ5NPriceSheet20Dec2024.pdf)
2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 pricing release (Dec 13, 2021) — Hyundai Motor America, HyundaiNews.com (archived copy) (archived copy of https://www.hyundainews.com/assets/documents/original/49088-IONIQ5pricingpressrelease13Dec2021.pdf)

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