The Hyundai Ioniq 5 pure electric crossover has been revealed. It is the first model under Hyundai’s new Ioniq electric sub-brand. The Ioniq 5 is built ipon Hyundai’s dedicated BEV architecture called Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). This platform will also underpins the upcoming Ioniq 6 sedan and the Ioniq 7 SUV.
This E-GMP platform allows Hyundai Ioniq to offer innovative interior, strong performance with ultra-fast cgharging and advanced connectivity features with the new IONIQ 5 crossover. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is available with two battery sizes – 72.6kWh and 58kWh. Both comes with rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive layouts.
The 72.6kWh battery version is claimed to offer a maximum range of around 470-480kms. It supports 800V battery technology, which gives ultra-rapid charging. The Ioniq 5 is compatible with up to 220kW DC charging, which allows the battery to charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes.
The top-spec Ioniq 5 crossover features a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive layout that offers a combined power of 306bhp and a peak torque of 605Nm. The crossover is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph in just 5.2 seconds before hitting a top speed of 185kmph. The entry-level variant with 58kWh battery has a 169bhp, single motor. This rear-wheel-drive model accelerates to 100kmph from zero in just 8.5 seconds.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Key Features
– 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system
– 12-inch digital instrument console
– Bluelink connected car service
– Wireless phone charging
– Advanced Head-Up Display
– Electrically adjustable front seats
In terms of proportions, the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 4,635mm long, 1,890mm wide and 1,605mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The crossover offers a boot space of 531-litres, which can be extended to 1,591-litres by folding the second-row seats.
For safety and security, the Ioniq 5 gets forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA), blind-spot collision-avoidance assist (BCA), safe exit assist, intelligent speed limit assist, driver attention warning, high beam assist, surround view monitor, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, parking collision-avoidance assist, highway driving assist 2 and remote smart parking assist.
