Highly Preferred Convenience and Safety Features Now Standard
Expansion of 'N Line' Trim for Ioniq 5
Enhanced Entry-Level Features for Kona Electric
Minimal Price Increases and Special Purchase Discounts
On May 13, Hyundai Motor Company announced the launch and official start of sales for the '2025 Ioniq 5' and '2025 Kona Electric', both equipped with highly preferred convenience and safety features as standard, while minimizing price increases.
For the 2025 Ioniq 5, Hyundai has included auto flush door handles as standard on the entry-level E-VALUE+ trim, a power passenger seat on the Exclusive trim, and second-row heated seats on the Prestige trim. In addition, a new 'Parking Assist Lite Package' has been introduced, featuring core options for parking convenience such as a surround view monitor and blind-spot monitor. The N Line, which was previously only available on the top Prestige trim, has now been expanded to the Exclusive trim as well.
The 2025 Kona Electric adds safety features such as blind-spot collision warning, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, and safe exit warning to the E-VALUE+ trim. There is also a 'Comfort Choice' package, which includes synthetic leather seats, as well as heated and ventilated front seats.
Despite the enhanced product value, Hyundai has minimized price increases for both vehicles. Based on a 3.5% individual consumption tax rate and after tax benefits, the 2025 Ioniq 5 is priced as follows: Standard ▲E-VALUE+ 47.4 million won ▲Exclusive 50.3 million won Long Range ▲E-Lite 50.64 million won ▲Exclusive 54.5 million won ▲N Line Exclusive 56.5 million won ▲Prestige 59.15 million won ▲N Line Prestige 60.25 million won.
The 2025 Kona Electric is priced as follows: Standard ▲E-VALUE+ 41.52 million won ▲Premium 43.57 million won Long Range ▲Modern Plus 45.66 million won ▲Premium 46.57 million won ▲Inspiration 49.92 million won.
Hyundai has also prepared a variety of benefits to celebrate the launch. Customers who purchase the 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2025 Kona Electric are eligible for discounts of 2 million won and 3 million won, respectively. An additional discount of 2 million won is available for those who sell their existing vehicle (regardless of manufacturer) to Hyundai Certified Used Cars before purchasing. Young customers under the age of 35 who are buying an electric vehicle as their first car will receive a special subsidy of 500,000 won. Through the 'Zero Burden for Youth' promotion, customers can take advantage of installment plans that allow them to purchase an electric vehicle for monthly payments in the 100,000 won range.
Hyundai is also holding a 'Trip to Okinawa' event, where customers who take delivery of either vehicle can enter a draw to win airline tickets to Okinawa and EV rental car vouchers. For Korean travelers visiting Okinawa, Hyundai is operating the 'Hyundai Mobility Passport in Okinawa' EV rental car program. Customers who use this program and later purchase an Ioniq 5 or Kona Electric will receive a 300,000 won discount.
A Hyundai representative stated, "We hope many customers will experience the 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2025 Kona Electric, which have returned with enhanced product value and reasonable pricing."
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