Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 By Midwest Automotive Media Association
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has been named Favorite Vehicle of 2025 by the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) at the Chicago Auto Show. The electric vehicle, which delivers up to 641 horsepower with N Grin Boost mode engaged, was selected from approximately 80 new vehicles evaluated throughout 2024 by around 150 automotive media members.
The evaluation process included testing at Wisconsin's Road America racetrack, where the IONIQ 5 N demonstrated its high performance and driver engagement capabilities. MAMA's President Robert Duffer highlighted the vehicle's ability to be more thrilling than gas-powered counterparts while maintaining accessibility and affordability.
L'Hyundai IONIQ 5 N è stato nominato Veicolo Preferito del 2025 dalla Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) al Salone dell'Automobile di Chicago. Questo veicolo elettrico, che offre fino a 641 cavalli di potenza con il N Grin Boost attivato, è stato selezionato tra circa 80 nuovi veicoli valutati durante il 2024 da circa 150 membri dei media automotive.
Il processo di valutazione ha incluso prove presso il circuito di Road America nel Wisconsin, dove l'IONIQ 5 N ha dimostrato le sue elevate performance e capacità di coinvolgimento del conducente. Il presidente della MAMA, Robert Duffer, ha sottolineato la capacità del veicolo di essere più emozionante dei suoi omologhi a benzina, mantenendo al contempo accessibilità e convenienza.
El Hyundai IONIQ 5 N ha sido nombrado Vehículo Favorito de 2025 por la Asociación de Medios de Automoción del Medio Oeste (MAMA) en el Salón del Automóvil de Chicago. Este vehículo eléctrico, que ofrece hasta 641 caballos de fuerza con el modo N Grin Boost activado, fue seleccionado entre aproximadamente 80 vehículos nuevos evaluados a lo largo de 2024 por alrededor de 150 miembros de medios automotrices.
El proceso de evaluación incluyó pruebas en el circuito de Road America en Wisconsin, donde el IONIQ 5 N demostró sus altas prestaciones y capacidades de interacción con el conductor. El presidente de MAMA, Robert Duffer, destacó la capacidad del vehículo de ser más emocionante que sus contrapartes de gasolina, mientras se mantiene accesible y asequible.
현대 아이오닉 5 N은 시카고 자동차 쇼에서 중서부 자동차 미디어 협회(MAMA)로부터 2025년의 가장 인기 있는 차량으로 선정되었습니다. 이 전기차는 N 그린 부스트 모드가 활성화될 경우 최대 641마력을 제공합니다. 약 150명의 자동차 미디어가 2024년에 평가한 약 80대의 신차 중에서 선정되었습니다.
평가 과정은 위스콘신의 로드 아메리카 경주장에서 이루어졌으며, 아이오닉 5 N은 높은 성능과 운전자의 몰입감을 보여주었습니다. MAMA의 회장인 로버트 더퍼는 이 차량이 가솔린 모델보다 더 스릴 넘치면서도 접근성과 가격을 유지할 수 있는 능력을 강조했습니다.
Le Hyundai IONIQ 5 N a été désigné Véhicule Préféré de 2025 par la Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) lors du Salon de l'Automobile de Chicago. Ce véhicule électrique, qui délivre jusqu'à 641 chevaux avec le mode N Grin Boost activé, a été sélectionné parmi environ 80 nouveaux véhicules évalués tout au long de l'année 2024 par environ 150 membres des médias automobiles.
Le processus d'évaluation a inclus des tests sur le circuit de Road America dans le Wisconsin, où l'IONIQ 5 N a démontré ses hautes performances et ses capacités d'engagement du conducteur. Le président de la MAMA, Robert Duffer, a souligné la capacité du véhicule à être plus stimulant que ses homologues à essence tout en restant accessible et abordable.
Der Hyundai IONIQ 5 N wurde von der Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) auf der Chicago Auto Show zum Lieblingsfahrzeug von 2025 gewählt. Das Elektrofahrzeug, das mit aktiviertem N Grin Boost-Modus bis zu 641 PS liefert, wurde aus etwa 80 neuen Fahrzeugen ausgewählt, die im Laufe des Jahres 2024 von rund 150 Medienvertretern aus der Automobilbranche bewertet wurden.
Der Evaluierungsprozess umfasste Tests auf der Rennstrecke Road America in Wisconsin, wo der IONIQ 5 N seine hohe Leistung und Fahrerengagement-Fähigkeiten unter Beweis stellte. Der Präsident von MAMA, Robert Duffer, hob hervor, dass das Fahrzeug spannender sein kann als benzinbetriebene Alternativen und gleichzeitig Zugänglichkeit und Erschwinglichkeit bietet.
- Recognition as Favorite Vehicle of 2025 by MAMA strengthens market position
- High-performance capabilities with 641 horsepower demonstrates technical superiority
- Positive reception from automotive media enhances brand credibility
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- Hyundai's first electric vehicle to wear the N badge delivers up to 641 horsepower with N Grin Boost mode engaged
- Non-profit media organization's Favorite Vehicle of 2025 announced at Chicago Auto Show
- Consensus pick of around 150 automotive media
"As we continue to celebrate offering America's Most Awarded EV Lineup, we are humbled to receive this Favorite Vehicle of 2025 award from the prestigious MAMA organization," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor North America. "Having the opportunity to showcase our newest vehicles' capabilities both on and off the track at MAMA driving programs is an incredible opportunity to reach automotive press who represent hundreds of media outlets."
"Hyundai has proven with the IONIQ 5 N that the electric sports car can be more thrilling than its gas-only counterparts, and still be as accessible and affordable as them," said Robert Duffer, MAMA President. "The IONIQ 5 N's unique blend of stun and fun wowed our membership, on Road America and off of it."
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1 | 2025 IONIQ 5N is available at select dealers in select states and in limited quantities. |
Up to 601 hp (448 kW) standard. When N Grin Boost is engaged, IONIQ 5 N provides 10 seconds of boosted acceleration up to 641 hp (478 kW). Actual horsepower will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition. Always use extreme caution when using N Grin Boost feature. The driver is responsible for being attentive and maintaining control of the vehicle at all times. See Owner's Manual for further details and limitations. |
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