But nothing’s perfect, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N could be better. Here’s how.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has been awarded Motor Authoritys Best Car to Buy 2025, praised for its performance and appeal to driving enthusiasts.

The DK himself, Keiichi Tsuchiya, has a new ride with green trim and a big wing. The build will be revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon.

The fun we had behind the wheel and the idea of an approachable EV track car (at $67,685) put the Ioniq 5 N over the top as our winner. Halvorson summed it up: “The Ioniq 5 N truly opens the idea of a fully electric track day to a new generation and a much wider go-fast crowd."

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has been reimagined as a special edition in collaboration with Japanese drifter Keiichi Tsuchiya, famously known as the “Drift King”. The Ioniq 5 N DK Edition appeared in an official video teaser ahead of its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025.