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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5

SEL AWD AWD

ElectricAWDMSRP $43,300Compare this trim against anything →

What the SEL AWD adds over the SE RWD Standard Range (+$8,300)

The $8,300 gap buys you AWD with 320 hp and 446 lb-ft versus 168 hp and 258 lb-ft, H-Tex seating, 8-way power passenger seat, wireless 15W charging, hands-free power liftgate, auto-dimming mirror with HomeLink, rear A/C vents, acoustic rear glass, Highway Driving Assist 2, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, expanded Forward Collision-Avoidance scenarios, and front auto up/down windows.

Pick the SE RWD Standard Range if: You want the lowest price and do not need AWD or the added features.  ·  Pick the SEL AWD if: You want AWD, significantly more power, and the additional safety and convenience features.

Written from the differences listed below only; no outside facts.

SpecSE RWD Standard RangeSEL AWD
Horsepower168 hp320 hp
Torque258 lb-ft446 lb-ft
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$35,000$43,300

Standard here, not on the base trim: 8-way power passenger seat, Acoustic laminated rear side window glass, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist, Junction Turning/Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side Detection and Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist, Junction Turning/Crossing, Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side Detection and Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Lane Change Oncoming, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Lane Change Side Detection, H-Tex® seating surfaces (artificial leather, one-tone), HVAC – 2nd Row A/C vents, Hands-free Smart Power Liftgate – Auto open & adjustable height setting, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), Inside rearview mirror – Auto-dimming EC mirror with HomeLink®, Power windows – with front auto-down/up, Wireless Phone Charger 15W

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter325 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter325 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row58.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row26.3 cu-ft
Total interior volume132.8 cu-ft

Connected Services

Connected services brandBluelink+

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance6.1 in
Overall height63 in
Overall length183.3 in
Overall width74.4 in
Wheelbase118.1 in

Engine Output

Horsepower320 hp
Torque446 lb-ft

Headroom

Front headroom39.8 in
Third-row headroom38.7 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.7 in
Third-row legroom39.4 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$43,300

Seating

Passenger seating capacity5

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room57.7 in
Third-row shoulder room57.7 in

Steering

Steering typeRack and pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)19.7 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-link (5-link)

Tires

Tire size235/55R19

Transmission

Final drive ratio4.7
Transmission typeSingle-speed Reduction Gear

Wheels

Wheel diameter19 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7.5 in
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Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety46 std · 0 opt

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist
  • Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2)
  • Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (steering wheel-mounted)
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist and Junction Turning Detection
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Lane Change Oncoming
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Lane Change Side Detection

Infotainment13 std · 0 opt

  • 12.3-inch color touchscreen (ccNC) AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio™ audio system with 6-speakers and onboard Navigation & Traffic flow and incident data via HD Radio (HERE)
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming + phonebook transfer
  • Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
  • Bluelink+ Connected Car System
  • Bluelink+ Remote Charge Access

Convenience9 std · 0 opt

  • Hands-free Smart Power Liftgate – Auto open & adjustable height setting
  • Proximity key entry with push button start
  • Charge Port Door – Power open and close
  • Keys – Proximity w/ detachable valet key & push button start (2)
  • Power door locks
  • Power window switches – Front and rear

Climate5 std · 0 opt

  • Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Driver Only mode
  • Cabin air filter
  • HVAC – 2nd Row A/C vents
  • Heat Pump
  • PTC Heater

Seating8 std · 0 opt

  • 60/40 Split Fold-down Manual Sliding Bench Seat w/ Reclining Seatback
  • 8-way power driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • 8-way power passenger seat
  • H-Tex® seating surfaces (artificial leather, one-tone)
  • Power lumbar support

Interior29 std · 1 opt

  • Inside rearview mirror – Auto-dimming EC mirror with HomeLink®
  • 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster w/ EV Technology Display
  • Assist Grips (4)
  • Bottle holders – Front and rear
  • Center console – Storage compartment and armrest
  • Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off

Exterior25 std · 1 opt

  • "Aero" wiper blades
  • 19 x 7.5J Alloy Wheels
  • Acoustic Front and rear – Front only (SE) / Front and rear (SEL, XRT, Limited)
  • Acoustic Windshield
  • Acoustic laminated rear side window glass
  • Active grille shutters (lower front grille)

Powertrain7 std · 0 opt

  • Battery Heating System – Battery preconditioning function
  • Drive Mode Select (Eco → Normal → Sport → Snow)
  • NACS to CCS Adapter
  • Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
  • Regenerative brake control paddles
  • Transmission Type – Shift-by-wire

Chassis3 std · 0 opt

  • Front suspension – MacPherson strut with High-Performance Damper
  • Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) - Power assisted, rack-mounted
  • Rear suspension – Multi-link (5-link) with High-Performance Damper

Cargo2 std · 1 opt

  • Cargo tie-down anchors (4)
  • Trailering Package (4-pin trailer prewire)
  • Cargo netoptional

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Ioniq 5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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