“No rear wiper which is annoying. Rear camera also gets easily dirty and hard to see behind. Rear door rattles. Ev economy above 70mph is much lower. Fun to drive and super comfortable. Pretty quiet interior and lots of storage. Great car apart from above issues.”
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is standard battery preconditioning and battery heating on every trim, which helps prepare the battery for DC fast charging. It is otherwise a light-update year, though AWD models gain 10 miles of EPA range.
About the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5
1st generation (2022-2024), second model year before the 2025 refresh.
Hyundai markets the IONIQ 5 as a design-forward electric crossover that gives buyers more interior room than its outside size suggests. The flat floor and long wheelbase create a roomy cabin, while the 800V charging setup is one of its main competitive advantages. Against rivals, the IONIQ 5 leans more toward comfort, fast charging, easy-to-use tech, and standout styling than sporty handling.
The 2023 lineup ranges from the rear-wheel-drive SE Standard Range, with a 58-kWh battery and 220-mile EPA range, to long-range SE, SEL, and Limited models with a 77.4-kWh battery. The SEL adds comfort and convenience features such as synthetic leather seats, a heated steering wheel, and a hands-free liftgate. The Limited is the showcase trim, with a panoramic glass roof, Bose audio, extra camera views, and an augmented-reality head-up display.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Battery preconditioning and a battery heating system become standard on every trim. AWD versions of the SE, SEL, and Limited gain 10 miles of EPA range, increasing from 256 to 266 miles. The maximum towing figure for those three trims rises from 1,500 to 2,300 pounds.
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Electric Motor / Dual Electric Motors | Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 225–320 hp | 225–320 hp | 225–320 hp | 168 hp |
| Torque | 258–446 lb-ft | 258–446 lb-ft | 258–446 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2300 lb | 2300 lb | 2300 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 59.3 cu-ft | 59.3 cu-ft | 59.3 cu-ft | 59.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 266–303 | 266–303 | 266–303 | 220 |
| MPGe Combined | 99–114 | 99–114 | 99–114 | 110 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5?
The biggest change is standard battery preconditioning and battery heating across the entire 2023 IONIQ 5 lineup. These systems help prepare the battery for DC fast charging, especially in colder conditions.
Does every 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 have battery preconditioning?
Yes. Battery preconditioning and a battery heating system are standard on every 2023 IONIQ 5 trim, including the SE Standard Range, SE, SEL, and Limited.
Did the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gain driving range?
AWD versions did. Their EPA range increased by 10 miles, from 256 miles for 2022 to 266 miles for 2023; the long-range rear-wheel-drive rating remains 303 miles.
Is the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 a full redesign?
No. The 2023 IONIQ 5 is a light update within the first generation, not a redesign. Its exterior, cabin, and four-trim structure largely carry over from 2022.
Which 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 trims have the long-range battery?
The 2023 SE, SEL, and Limited use the 77.4-kWh long-range battery. The SE Standard Range instead has a 58-kWh battery, rear-wheel drive, and a 220-mile EPA range.
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5.
4.3
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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“The workmanship, fit and finish, along with the ride quality is better than any Tesla, hands down.”
“It has some minor nit-picks about some of the infotainment functions, but overall one of the best cars I've ever owned.”