” Stylish EV with substance and surprises “ Pros & cons The IM5 is quick and tidy on the road. What’s it like to drive? Out on the road, the IM5 is impressively refined. On the motorway, it’s near-silent thanks to active noise cancelling, with only the occasional rustle from the door mirrors breaking the calm. Long-distance driving is effortless and stress-free. It’s not quite as settled around town. On lumpier roads the ride becomes a little jittery, and you feel more of the surface imperfections than you’d expect in a car pitched as premium. Still, on most roads it’s composed and comfortable enough to compete. Performance is strong across the board. The entry-level model with 291hp is quick enough, while the 100kWh single-motor model hits the sweet spot between range and usable pace. The dual-motor Performance version is properly fast – that 3.2-second 0-62mph time puts it in supercar territory. Handling is tidy, too. Four-wheel steering helps it feel agile in town and composed on twisty roads. However, the steering feel is inconsistent – overly light in places and oddly heavy in others – and the brakes lack initial bite. Still, it feels rear-biased and nicely balanced, and the narrow body helps confidence behind the wheel. 14