Hyundai IONIQ 5 – Redefining Hyundai

There is no denying that Hyundai has taken massive leaps to become the car company it is today. In the forefront of electric vehicles with a solid base in small cars and mid-sized SUVs and crossovers, but what was the next step? The answer is the IONIQ 5.

Below is a roundup of everything you need to know:

• Based on the E-GMP platform which can change the wheelbase fairly easily, making it possible to create the IONIQ 5
• The IONIQ name goes back to the first electric model from Hyundai.
• Completely new bold and progressive design unlike anything Hyundai has on the market currently.
• True successor to the 45 EV concept.
• Clamshell hood that reduces panel gaps, V-shaped hood and completely unique square front and rear lights
• Nods to the Pony, Hyundai’s first production car. Similar philosophy as the Honda E.
• Automatically retractable door handles.
• Aero optimized rims offered in 20 inch.

• 4635 mm long, 1890 mm wide, 1605 mm high and a wheelbase of 3000 mm. In comparison, 100 mm longer wheelbase than the Palisade. Hyundai’s massive SUV in America.
• Interior has tried to create a “living space” with rounder edges than the current design of interiors.
• New infotainment system, or as Hyundai calls it, Jong-e Graphic user interface.
• Augmented Reality Head-Up Display
• 531 L of cargo space.
• Rear seats can move forward up to 135 mm.
• Focus on sustainability with materials from recycled PET bottles.
• Can be optioned with a solar cell roof.

• Several engine configurations.
• 72,6 kWh battery with 302 hp and 605 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 5,2 s, AWD – Top of the line.
• Same engines with 58 kWh battery does 0-100 km/h in 6,1 s.
• Single engine configuration with 215 hp (168 hp with 58 kWh battery) and 350 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 8,5 s.

• Control functions with your phone via BlueLink.  
• Sound system from BOSE. 8 speakers and one base.
• Whole host of latest generation driving aids.
• Member of IONITY joint venture.

• Further IONIQ models to come.
• IONIQ 6 will be an electric sedan.
• IONIQ 6 will be an electric SUV.
• No price has been announced yet.