Electric Premium Sedan of the Year
IM 5 EV
Between the two fresh-off-the-boat twins from IM Motors, keener drivers will probably appreciate the IM5 sedan. It shares all of its higher-riding sibling's tech (blind spot monitors on steroids, rear-wheel steering, and more), but boasts far sharper handling. And even in Cat A guise, it delivers plentiful punch thanks to the whopping 450Nm of torque on tap. Tying it all up, its cosseting cabin and crisp screens lend strong credence to its premium ambitions.
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I recently collected the IM5 Luxury and have been genuinely impressed by how refined and premium the car feels. Coming from a performance ICE car, I expected to miss the sound and drama, but the IM5 makes up for it with smoothness, quietness and a very planted driving feel.The cabin feels modern and upmarket, with a strong sense of space and comfort. The ride is composed, the steering feels confident, and the car has a very calm executive feel on the road. Even though the Luxury variant is Cat A power-limited, the torque delivery is still more than sufficient for daily Singapore driving.The technology is also a big highlight. Features like auto-parking and rear-wheel steering / crab-walk capability make the car feel genuinely special, not just another EV. It feels like a premium product that is ahead of many traditional brands in terms of innovation and value.Overall, the IM5 Luxury is a very impressive EV sedan. It offers refinement, comfort, tech and presence at a price point that makes many legacy premium cars look hard to justify.
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The IM 5 Sport is a performance-first EV that trades creature comforts for outright driving excitement and striking design. With a claimed 406 bhp and a 0
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Verdict
When you're a newcomer up against two heavyweight rivals, you've got to bring your A-game just to compete. But the IM 5 has gone much further not just by offering more features but also ensuring that they work flawlessly.

Its four-wheel steering for instance, shrinks turning circles at low speeds while providing greater stability when cruising. And it also lets the car 'crab walk' by moving laterally into parking spaces, making parallel parking a breeze.

The IM 5 also has a hugely impressive interior. Apart from being well-made, the dashboard's three-screen setup is user-friendly and intuitive - even for first-time users. Cushy seats all around and generous rear legroom further raise the comfort level for all on board.

When it comes to the drive, the IM 5 Sport with 300kW (402bhp), and the IM 5 Performance with 572kW (767bhp) and 802Nm of torque will appeal to enthusiasts. Even the IM 5 Luxury, which has 109kW (146bhp) can elicit wows with its 450Nm of torque - the most offered by a Cat A COE model.

Whichever variant you choose, the IM 5 offers a polished driving and technological experience that's far beyond what rivals offer. It truly deserves to be named the Electric Premium Sedan of 2025.