The New 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 for Sale in Slidell, LA
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 redefines electric SUVs with advanced tech, impressive range, and sleek design. It offers multiple powertrains, safety features, and spaciousness, appealing to families and commuters. Matt Bowers Hyundai Slidell proudly serves the Gulf Coast with this versatile, eco-friendly vehicle.
What's New for 2026
The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers refined features and improved capabilities, adding the rugged XRT trim with unique styling and standard all-wheel drive, now with five configurations. Covington drivers benefit from fast-charging with NACS, compatible with more stations across Louisiana.
Performance
The 2026 IONIQ 5 offers multiple powertrain options for various needs. The SE Standard Range has a 125 kW motor, 168 horsepower, rear-wheel drive, and 245 miles range. Long-range models include a 168 kW motor with 225 horsepower and 318 miles, or a dual motor with 320 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and 269-290 miles range. It features a one-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, regenerative braking, and Drive Mode Select (Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow). Mandeville residents will find the AWD useful in bad weather.
Interior
Inside the 2026 IONIQ 5, the cabin is thoughtfully designed to maximize space and comfort across all five seats. Its 118.1-inch wheelbase offers a spacious interior with ample rear legroom. Front bucket seats are thin with optional heating and ventilation, while the 60-40 rear bench folds and reclines manually. Seating surfaces vary from stain-resistant cloth in lower trims to H-Tex artificial leather in higher trims. The Limited trim adds an Integrated Memory System, relaxation seating, and a heated leatherette steering wheel, enhancing comfort for drivers from Picayune, Mississippi, during their daily commutes.
Exterior
The 2026 IONIQ 5's exterior features Hyundai's parametric pixel theme with LED signatures and a sleek, aerodynamic profile. It is 183.3 inches long, 74.4 inches wide, and 63.0-64.0 inches tall, depending on trim. The SUV has 19-inch alloy wheels on most trims; the Limited offers 20-inch alloys, and the XRT has 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. It has auto on/off LED headlights with automatic high-beams; XRT and Limited have projector beam LEDs for better nighttime visibility.
Safety
Hyundai's 2026 IONIQ 5 includes comprehensive safety features such as airbags, collision-avoidance systems, lane assistance, and parking aids. Standard safety features cover front and curtain airbags, while active systems like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Assist are available. Higher trims offer additional features like Blind-Spot Collision-Awareness, Parking Collision Avoidance, Evasion Assist, and Junction Crossing, enhancing safety for families from Diamond Head, Mississippi.
Technology
The 2026 IONIQ 5 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation and traffic data via HD radio. Standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus Blue Link+ for remote monitoring, are included. A Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth with phonebook transfer, and voice recognition improve convenience. The system supports Over-the-Air updates for software and maps. Higher trims add a Bose premium audio system with eight speakers, including a subwoofer. The Limited trim offers a head-up display and surround view monitor for better awareness.
Trim Levels

SE Standard Range
- 125 kW single electric motor with 168 horsepower
- 63 kWh lithium-ion battery with 245-mile range
- Rear-wheel drive configuration
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Stain-resistant cloth seating surfaces
- 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control
- 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration

SE
- 168 kW single motor (225 HORSEPOWER) or dual motor (320 HORSEPOWER) options
- 84 kWh battery with up to 318 miles of range
- Available rear-wheel or all-wheel drive
- Heated front seats with eight-way power driver adjustment
- Body-colored power heated mirrors with turn signals
- Proximity key with push button start
- Front and rear parking sensors

SEL
- Single or dual motor powertrain availability
- H-Tex artificial leather seating surfaces
- 8-way power front passenger seat with power lumbar
- Power liftgate with proximity activation
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go plus Machine Learning
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
- HomeLink garage door transmitter
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror

XRT
- Dual electric motor with 320 horsepower and standard AWD
- 84 kWh battery with 269-mile range
- Exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain tires
- H-Tex artificial leather with XRT debossing
- Aerial view camera system
- Parking-Automatic-Remote System
- Bose premium eight-speaker audio system
- Class II towing equipment with hitch

Limited
- Single motor RWD or dual motor AWD configurations
- Heated and ventilated front seats with relaxation function
- Fixed glass vision sunroof with power sunshade
- Head-up display
- Surround view monitor
- Available 20-inch alloy wheels
- Rain-detecting variable intermittent wipers
- Memory settings for driver seat and mirrors
- Manual rear window sun blinds
Visit Matt Bowers Hyundai Slidell Today
Experience the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at Matt Bowers Hyundai Slidell in LA. Our sales team can guide you through trim levels and help find the perfect fit, from the efficient SE Standard Range to the fully-loaded Limited. Visit our financing center to explore payment options and get pre-approved. Our finance team works with lenders for competitive terms. Stop by our financing department and see why the IONIQ 5 leads in style, tech, and driving enjoyment.
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Matt Bowers Hyundai Slidell
298 E Howze Beach Rd
Slidell, LA 70461-4636
- Sales: (985) 607-7760