2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Named Favorite Vehicle and Best Performance Car

Electric vehicles are the wave of the future, and Hyundai, like all other automakers, has risen to the challenge of crafting quality electric vehicles like the IONIQ 5. Recently the IONIQ 5 was given a new trim level with an upgraded version called the IONIQ 5 N. This is Hyundai’s first electric vehicle to be given the “N” badge. If you live in or near Riverside, Perris, or Bernardino, the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N can be found at Premier Hyundai of Moreno Valley.

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IONIQ 5 N Named Favorite Vehicle by MAMA

Hyundai’s 5 N is an electric performance vehicle capable of a powerful 641 hp with N Grin Boost Mode engaged. As of February 6^th, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N was named Favorite vehicle of 2025 by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at the Chicago Auto Show’s opening breakfast.

IONIQ 5 N earned its award for impressive driver engagement and the strength of its high performance. MAMA evaluated around 80 new vehicles of all types throughout 2024, including a membership drive at Wisconsin’s legendary Road America Racetrack. The result led to the IONIQ 5 N being named the Favorite Vehicle of 2025. Winning this prestigious award proves that the IONIQ 5 N can not only match the thrill of many other sports cars but also beat them.

IONIQ 5 N Wins Driver’s Choice for Best performance Car by MotorWeek

At the Chicago Auro Show, the IONIQ 5 N was also awarded Driver’s Choice Award for Best Performance Car by MotorWeek due to its amazing performance thanks to the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and N motorsport technologies. MotorWeek’s vehicle evaluations team considered reliability, value, and consumer trends in their assessment of the IONIQ 5 N before awarding the vehicle as a “Driver’s Choice”.

The IONIQ 5 N is the first Hyundai EV to be assigned the “N” label, identifying it as a quality performance vehicle. Adding to its impressive acceleration, the efficient braking system, the handling of the vehicle, and a high-performance driving experience overall, the engineers boosted power and added the N Drift Optimizer to provide the driver with high-speed, adrenaline thrills. They even added electronically generated engine sounds that coincide with acceleration to provide a race-like experience like so many muscle car predecessors over the decades. Hyundai designers upgraded everything from outdoor styling to new seat designs to raise the bar to N-Level expectations. The design and engineering of the Hyundai 2025 IONIQ 5 N, bear witness that an electric sports car can be as appealing as its gasoline-powered counterparts.

If you are interested in the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N and you want to learn more, contact us at Premier Hyundai of Moreno Valley. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are on hand to answer all your questions. To get the right feel for the IONIQ 5 N, set up a test drive and see for yourself all that this high-performance electric vehicle has to offer.