The Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally debuted roughly one year ago as a rally racing-inspired EV with some serious performance chops. The idea for the Mach-E Rally quite literally came from a Blue Oval break room, after which engineers added some upgrades to a GT to make it more off-road capable – and prove that all-electric vehicles can be good at such things. Thus, it’s no surprise to learn that the Mach-E Rally now has a competitor of sorts in the all-new 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT, which just debuted.
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT arrives as part of that model’s very first refresh, and features many of the same updates as the regular Ioniq 5, such as its revamped front and rear styling and interior upgrades that include new, larger, 12.3-inch screens. From there, the XRT does battle with the Mach-E Rally much the same way the Ioniq 5 N does with the Mach-E GT, with some off-road focused gear added in for good measure.
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT differentiates itself from the rest of the lineup with unique front and rear fascias that improve both approach and departure angles, along with unique black 18-inch wheels wearing 235/60R all-terrain tires. There’s plenty of black trim including the window surrounds, side sills, mirror caps, and flying “H” badges on the hood and tailgate, while the liftgate badging is also finished the dark hue, coupled with etched digital camouflage cladding. The XRT is also available in two exterior colors that the regular model isn’t – Ultimate Red and Cosmic Blue Pearl.
Inside the cabin, the Ioniq 5 XRT gets special badged all-weather floor mats, a black headliner, and H-Tex seating surfaces featuring an XRT-unique pattern and logo. Mechanically speaking, the XRT is only available in the dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration with the 84 kWh battery, and it also gets a 23mm suspension lift and unique tuning.
Since the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be built at the automaker’s new plant in Georgia, it will qualify for the $3,750 half tax credit, though lessees will get the full $7,500. Hyundai expects to eventually deploy a battery with no Chinese raw materials – making it eligible for the full credit – but for now, the refreshed model is slated to launch this fall.
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a much better and tougher EV.
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According to who? The Mach E charges slow and seems to overheat cutting performance all the time. Hyundai N flew up Pikes peak. Would love to see that review saying Mach-E is tougher.
You realize it got its butt kicked by a truck! A Ford Truck!
Hyundai went a little button overkill. Some people don’t have enough buttons, Hyundai stuffed the thing full of buttons. Hope this gives Ford a good kick in the rear and makes them update the Mustang rather than let it become old and feeble.
Bob, you are Korean? If not, defend your national brand!
I was shocked when I saw the photo and I thought “yeah buttons!” My guess is that if you like rally, you like buttons. In general, I hope buttons make a comeback. They are very practical for driving and screens are not (and a bit dangerous IMHO).