2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
SEL RWD
What the SEL adds over the SE Standard Range (+$4,800)
| Spec | SE Standard Range | SEL |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 225 hp |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $35,000 | $39,800 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2nd Row A/C vents, 8-way power passenger seat, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Crossing Detection, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Oncoming Detection, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Side Detection, Glass - Acoustic Front and rear, Glass - Laminated Front and rear, H-Tex® seating surfaces (artificial leather, one-tone), 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, Trailering Package (4-pin trailer prewire), Wireless Phone Charger 15W
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 58.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 132.8 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | Bluelink+ |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in |
| Overall height | 63 in |
| Overall length | 183.3 in |
| Overall width | 74.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) RWD |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 225 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.7 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 39.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,800 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 57.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link (5-link) |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 |
| Transmission type | Single-speed Reduction Gear |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
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Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety52 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2)
- Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (steering wheel-mounted)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Crossing Detection
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning Detection
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Oncoming Detection
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Side Detection
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Airbags (Front - Advanced): Driver (1), Front passenger (1)
- Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Evasive Steering Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (NSCC)
- Rearview Camera
- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse
- Rear side airbags (2)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 2.5-MPH Bumpers
- ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) - 4 Wheels/Channels/Sensors
- Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors
- Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Bodyside reinforcements
- Brake Assist
- Brake Booster - Active Hydraulic Booster (Regenerative Brake)
- Cruise controls, Smart
- Electric Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold
- Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock – Electronic type
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist
- Forward Attention Warning (FAW)
- Front crumple zone
- High Beam Assist
- Hillstart Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Occupant Classification System (OCS) - Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor
- Outside Mirrors - Blind-Spot Collision Indicator
- Power window lock-out button
- Rear LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic-type)
- Rear child safety locks (Power-operated)
- Regenerative Braking System with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
- Seatbelt Reminder (Driver and All Passengers)
- Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters (all outboard seating positions)
- Steering wheel haptic feedback (for LKA and BCA)
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Indicator and Tire Fill Complete Alert
Infotainment14 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-inch color touchscreen (ccNC) AM/FM/SiriusXM®/HD Radio audio system with onboard Navigation, Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay®
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- 12.3-inch color touchscreen audio system with 6-speakers
- Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming + phonebook transfer
- Bluelink+ Connected Car System
- Bluelink+ Remote Charge Access
- Bluetooth® Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices)
- Dynamic Voice Recognition
- Hyundai Pay
- Over-the-Air (OTA) Controller ECU and Map/Multimedia software update capability
- Regenerative brake control paddles
- Steering Wheel - Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode)
- Three 1st row & Two 2nd row USB-C outlets (1x Power/Data & 4x Power)
- Wireless Phone Charger 15W
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Hands-free Smart Power Liftgate - Auto open & adjustable height setting
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- Power door locks
- Power windows with front auto-down/up
- Proximity w/ detachable valet key & push button start (2)
- Remote hood release
- Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic
- 12-volt outlets - 2 total: 1 front, 1 cargo
Climate6 std · 0 opt
- 2nd Row A/C vents
- Cabin air filter
- Dual Automatic Temperature Control w/ Driver Only mode
- External temperature display
- Heat Pump (AWD only for SE/SEL/XRT/Limited; standard for N AWD)
- 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 - Driver (SE) / Front (SEL, XRT, Limited, N AWD)
- Seating capacity - 5
- Rear center armrest with cupholders
Interior30 std · 1 opt
- Inside rearview mirror - Auto-dimming EC mirror with HomeLink®
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster w/ EV Technology Display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster w/ EV Technology Display - Speedometer, System Power Gauge, Charge level, Odometer, Trip odometer
- Assist Grips (4)
- Bottle holders - Front and rear
- Center console - Storage compartment and armrest
- Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off
- Cupholders, Dual - Front center console-mounted
- Cupholders, Dual - Rear seat center armrest-mounted
- Door handles - Metallic-painted
- Front center console - Fixed armrest storage with tray
- Front trunk ("Frunk") LED light
- Glove compartment - Damped and Illuminated
- I/P switch illumination (hazard)
- Illuminated power window switches
- LED Interior Lights
- Power window switches - Front and rear
- Rear center armrest
- Rear coat hanger (1)
- Roof trim - Cloth
- Seatback pocket(s) - Front passenger (SE/SEL/XRT) / Both (Limited)
- Shift knob - Column-type (stalk); shift-by-wire
- Steering Wheel - 3-Spoke, H-Tex® wrapped
- Steering Wheel - Tilt + telescoping
- Storage tray - Fixed Center Stack
- Sunvisors w/ Illumination
- Cargo Light
- Sunvisors w/ sliding function
- Trip odometer
- Floor mats - Carpeted (PIO) optional
- Door storage pockets - Front and rear
Exterior21 std · 1 opt
- "Aero" wiper blades
- Acoustic Windshield
- Active grille shutters (lower front grille)
- Charge Port Door - Power open and close
- Door Handles (Flush-type) - Bodycolor, Automatic operation
- Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Glass - Acoustic Front and rear
- Glass - Laminated Front and rear
- LED Daytime Running Lights
- LED headlights - MFR-type
- LED taillights
- Outside Mirrors - Heated
- Outside Mirrors - LED Turn Signal Indicators
- Rear spoiler - Integrated with LED CHMSL
- Rear wiper/washer
- Roof antenna, shark-fin - Black
- Spare Tire - Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Privacy Glass - Rear/quarter/back (heated) glass
- Rear window defroster with timer
- Solar front glass - Front Door, Windshield
- LED Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
- Mud Guards Front/Rear (PIO) optional
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- Battery preconditioning function
- Drive Mode Select (Eco → Normal → Sport → Snow)
- Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
- Transmission Type - Shift-by-wire
- Ultra-Fast Charger (up to 800V / 350 kW)
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 net (PIO) optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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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Common questions about the SEL
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL?
The manufacturer lists $39,800 for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL. That is $4,800 above the SE Standard Range, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL add over the SE Standard Range?
Against the SE Standard Range, 16 features become standard that the SE Standard Range does not and 2 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.