Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Lexus UX
What's the difference?

Hyundai Ioniq 5

$42,449 - $92,950

2024 price

View pricing & specs

Lexus UX

—

2026 price

View pricing & specs

Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Mercedes-Benz EQ-Class

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLB

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class

Mini 3D Hatch

Mini Countryman

Mitsubishi Pajero

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Nissan Pathfinder

Omoda Omoda 9

Peugeot E-Partner

Polestar 2 Long Range

Polestar 2 Standard Range

Summary

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5

2026 Lexus UX

By James Cleary

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Inline 4, 2.0L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Electric range

500 km

4.2L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

18.2 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

84.00 kWh

Seating

Likes

Refinement
Safety
Still looks great

Solid on-road handling
Great fuel economy
Long time between fills

Dislikes

Awkward exterior door handles
No spare wheel
Big turning circle

Reminds you too often its a base grade
Drive modes largely indistinguishable
Cosy back seat

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Summary

What is it about single letters and performance cars?

BMW has M, Volkswagen has R, Lexus has F, and with only 23 choices left Hyundai opted for N - which stands for Namyang, site of the brand’s sprawling proving ground and development centre in South Korea, and Nurburgring, the famous German racing circuit where its performance cars are fine-tuned.

And like BMW M Sport, VW R-Line and Lexus F Sport, the Korean giant has N Line as a ‘lite’ option. Sporty models that add a little more punch and visual flair without crossing the line into hardcore hot-rod territory.

And this is one its latest examples, the pure-electric Ioniq 5 SUV in top-spec Epiq AWD trim and equipped with the N Line Option Pack as well as the tricky Digital Mirror Pack.

In this configuration it slots into the $90K price band, which means it has a lot to live up to in terms of performance, safety, driving dynamics, value and more.

So, stay with us to see if this premium five-seater is the kind of sporty EV SUV that gets your heart racing.

View full pricing & specs

2026 Lexus UX Summary

Replacing the long-standing UX250h, the more powerful Lexus UX300h hybrid sits at the luxury end of the compact SUV segment, and the latest update brings a refined line-up along with tweaks to both design and technology. In this review, I’m looking at the base Luxury grade to see what it's like to live with this hybrid day-today and how it stacks up against its nearest rivals.

View full pricing & specs

Deep dive comparison

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 2026 Lexus UX

Verdict

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Epiq N-Line AWD leverages an electric powertrain’s best attributes brilliantly well.

It’s ultra smooth and comfortable with ample performance and great dynamics thanks in part to this car’s N Line spec.

Its price tag pits it against formidable competition from the German Big Three, Tesla and others. But it has what it takes in terms of quality and value to fight that battle. It’s an impressive machine.

Verdict

The updated Lexus UX300h Luxury is a solid entry in the premium compact SUV segment. It doesn’t break new ground, and there are areas that could be improved, but it handles well, offers a thoughtful selection of amenities for a base-grade luxury model, and its compact size makes it easy to park almost anywhere. For buyers seeking a stylish, efficient, and practical hybrid with a luxury badge, it’s a dependable choice.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Lexus UX What's the difference?

Summary

Deep dive comparison

Verdict

Verdict

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Lexus UX
What's the difference?