A Very Good Vehicle with some disappointing qualities
I have the 2025 Ioniq 5 XRT, and while I would definitely recommend the Ioniq 5 to anyone that asks, I'm not sure I would recommend the XRT. My main argument against it is the price, vs the things that you get. It's lifted higher than the normal Ioniq 5 and it's made for more off-roading or sporty activity, but you don't get any of the comfort amenities that one would expect from a vehicle this expensive - no head's up display, no cooled seats, no interior lights that change color... I was expecting these things when I bought it, and was pretty disappointed that they weren't there. Second, the Hyundai trip planning app is kind of abysmal - part of that is the fault of the charging infrastructure and the fact that not all Tesla charging stations are open to non-Tesla's, but I've found it to be overly conservative in how low it allows the battery to get and add unnecessary stops - e.g. I recently drove from Boston, MA to Burlington, VT and began the trip with ~30% battery; it had me charge at 20% to 80% just outside Boston, and then stop again in West Lebanon, NH to again charge at 20% to finish the trip. I could have easily made it to Manchester, NH at the start of the trip and just charged once. I would rather be rolling into the charging stations at 5% - otherwise what is all that capacity for?
All of that said, this is a pretty great ride. It's fun to drive. It's quiet. It's responsive. The assisted cruise control with lane switching is excellent. You won't be disappointed if you know exactly what you're getting when you purchase the XRT.