Hyundai is well-known for offering excellent value for money, with affordable models that deliver equipment levels and overall finish that rival some luxury and premium brands.
With such compelling entry-level options, it’s easy to forget that Hyundai also offers more expensive—and equally appealing—vehicles for buyers with a more flexible budget. That’s why I decided to take a closer look and show you what you can buy at Hyundai when money is no object.
Incredible Value
The first thing you notice when looking at the upper end of Hyundai’s pricing is that even its most expensive models remain very accessible, especially when compared with their direct competitors.
The Palisade, the Ioniq 6, the Nexo, and the Ioniq 9 rank among the priciest vehicles offered by the Korean manufacturer this year. However, it’s actually the Ioniq 5 that takes the crown as Hyundai’s most expensive model for 2025. And to be clear, we’re not talking about the regular version here, but rather its high-performance variant.
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N starts at $78,199 before freight and PDI. Fortunately, there aren’t many options to add aside from the paint color, which means the final price generally remains close to the advertised amount.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
The model is built on an 800-V architecture with a charging capacity of up to 350 kW. In other words, this allows the battery to charge to 80% in under 18 minutes. If you think that’s fast, you’re not ready for what comes next: the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is powered by two electric motors producing a combined 601 horsepower and 641 lb-ft of torque, enabling the Korean manufacturer’s performance SUV to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in under 3.4 seconds. Absolutely everything about the Ioniq 5 N was engineered for performance, which explains its higher price tag. That said, everything is relative—Hyundai’s electric powerhouse delivers a tremendous amount of value for the money.
Jean-Sébastien Poudrier
