Hyundai Ioniq 5 ‘XRT’ predecessor sets impressive off-road record
- The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has set a new off-road record
- It reached the greatest altitude change by an electric vehicle
- The feat comes as its successor, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 ‘XRT’ drops
Published on Jan 09, 2025 at 7:57 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 09, 2025 at 7:57 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Not to be overshadowed by its successor, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 ‘XRT’, the Ioniq 5 has set a new off-road record.
The record attempt took place in Leh Ladakh, India in December.
It came hot on the heels of the XRT hitting roads in the US.
The record? The greatest altitude change by an electric vehicle – and the views from icy mountain passes to India’s coastal plains were incredible.
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The Hyundai off-road record
Reaching new heights just as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 ‘XRT’ EV hit the road, the Ioniq 5 set a Guinness World Record.
It reached the greatest altitude change by an EV over 19,000 feet.
The journey set out from Umling La, which is the highest driveable road globally.
The trip covered a massive 3,080 miles in 14 days.
It’s a testament to the car’s resilience in extreme conditions amd wouldn’t have been possible without the latest Ioniq 5 models’ƒ two battery options.
There’s a 63 kWh standard range option and a long-range version boasting 84 kWh.
The top-tier version provides up to 273 miles and 354 miles of range, respectively.
What’s more, the long-range all-wheel-drive variant is capable of achieving 0-97km/h/0-60mph in approximately 5.1 seconds.
It supports ultra-fast charging from 10-80 percent in just 18 minutes when connected to a 350 kW DC fast charger.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 ‘XRT’ EV
This is certainly an achievement for the all-rounder, but many have questioned why Hyundai didn’t use its rugged Ioniq 5 XRT.
To make it go smooth on harsh terrain, the XRT trim gets a suspension lift and sits 0.9 inches higher than the standard version.
Although the extra height will help, its ground clearance is still lower than some of the best off-roaders out there.
Regardless, the suspension lift should certainly be able to conquer a great deal of bumpy roads.
The new Ioniq 5 XRT also has a bright red front hook and a 2.6-tonne (5,834-pound) towing capacity.
An off-roader isn’t truly an off-roader without an appropriate set of tires, which is why the carmaker put in 18-inch wheels wrapped around all-terrain tires.
The world-first showcased the Ioniq 5’s durability, versatility, and technological capabilities.
The upgraded model starts at $42,500, while the long-range version costs just under $50,000 and both are already rolling off the South Korean brand’s Georgia, US, production line.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
