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Seoul’s Rough-Road Renaissance: The Ioniq 5 XRT Finds its Fairway

Hyundai’s latest rugged EV proves that the transition from paved paddocks to unkept trails requires more than just a lift kit.

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT has arrived as a corrective measure for those who found the original’s retro-compact aesthetic a bit too precious for the country club’s overflow lot.

Hyundai isn't the only one leaning into this rugged-electric pivot. The marketplace is increasingly crowded with contenders like the new electric Toyota C-HR and Hyundai’s own…

The performance and utility of these new-age hatchbacks and crossovers are under intense scrutiny.

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Hyundai’s latest rugged EV proves that the transition from paved paddocks to unkept trails requires more than just a lift kit.

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