2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels: Which One Is Right for Your Drive?
If you’re shopping for an electric SUV in St. Louis, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 just made the decision a lot easier. Hyundai cut prices by up to $9,800 across the lineup for 2026 and added a new adventure-focused XRT trim to the mix. Suntrup Hyundai South carries the full 2026 IONIQ 5 lineup on S. Lindbergh Blvd — here’s how all five trim levels stack up so you can walk in knowing exactly what you want.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Trim Levels & Starting MSRP
- SE Standard Range: starting around $36,600 MSRP
- SE: starting around $39,100 MSRP
- SEL: starting around $41,400 MSRP
- Limited: starting around $46,675 MSRP
- XRT: starting around $47,875 MSRP
Pricing Note: All figures above reflect starting MSRP. Suntrup Hyundai South regularly offers dealer specials and incentives that bring your actual price even lower, making them one of the best places in St. Louis to get a deal on a new IONIQ 5.
What Every 2026 IONIQ 5 Includes
Every trim in the lineup comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and an included Level 1/Level 2 home charging cable. The 800-volt architecture supports ultra-fast DC charging up to 350 kW with battery preconditioning, and every model includes a full safety suite covering adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot warning, and front and rear parking sensors. Most competitors ask you to climb two trim levels to match what every IONIQ 5 includes as standard.
The Foundation: SE Standard Range and SE
The SE Standard Range (starting around $36,600) runs on a 63-kWh battery with 245 miles of EPA-estimated range and 168 horsepower, making it a capable choice for everyday St. Louis driving. The SE steps up to an 84-kWh battery, 318 miles of range, and 225 horsepower in rear-wheel drive — or 320 horsepower with optional AWD — starting around $39,100. The SE’s range upgrade is substantial enough that most buyers find it the smarter spend over the Standard Range.
The Sweet Spot: SEL
At around $41,400, the SEL is the best-value trim in the lineup. For roughly $2,000 more than the SE, it adds synthetic leather upholstery, a wireless charging pad, a hands-free power liftgate, and Highway Driving Assist 2 for semi-autonomous highway cruising. If you’re cross-shopping comparable EVs in the St. Louis market, the SEL is hard to beat at this price point.
Ready to see what’s on the lot? Browse current 2026 IONIQ 5 inventory at Suntrup Hyundai South and filter by trim.
The Adventure Option: XRT
The XRT (starting around $47,875) is AWD-only and built for buyers who want a capable EV away from the pavement. It rides on 18-inch all-terrain tires, raises ground clearance to 7.0 inches, adds front tow hooks, and wears unique front and rear fascias with black badging. The XRT also includes an 8-speaker Bose audio system, bidirectional charging that lets you power devices and small appliances directly from the vehicle, and the full 360-degree camera and blind-spot camera package. For drivers heading out of the metro on weekends, this trim brings genuine utility.
The Full Package: Limited
The Limited (starting around $46,675) brings the premium details together: a panoramic sunroof, head-up display, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, driver memory settings, ambient interior lighting, and a digital rearview mirror. Choose rear-wheel drive for 318 miles of range, or add AWD for all-weather capability at 269 miles. The Limited is the pick if you want every feature the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers without leaving anything on the table.
SE Standard Range vs. SE vs. SEL vs. XRT vs. Limited: Which Is Right for You?
- Everyday commuter focused on entry price: SE Standard Range
- Maximum range per dollar: SE
- Best overall value with premium features: SEL
- Weekend adventure and off-pavement capability: XRT
- Full luxury package with every upgrade: Limited
Find Your 2026 IONIQ 5 at Suntrup Hyundai South
vSuntrup Hyundai South is located at 5926 S. Lindbergh Blvd in St. Louis, and our team is ready to help you compare trims, explore financing options, and take a 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 for a test drive. With Hyundai’s significant 2026 price reductions, now is an ideal time to get into one of the most capable EVs in the segment. See what we have in stock, and get started on your trade-in at the same time.
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