The new IONIQ 5 has started to make its way into Spanish retail outlets. Hyundai’s long-awaited new-generation electric vehicle is slated to spearhead the South Korean automaker’s effort to position itself as the undisputed leader in all-electric transportation. In this evaluation of the new IONIQ 5’s five keys, we examine pertinent concerns such as its design, technology, and performance.
The introduction of the new IONIQ 5 signals the start of Hyundai’s next generation of electric vehicles. The South Korean company has mobilized all of its resources to begin an electrification drive in order to establish itself as a worldwide model for sustainable mobility. Additionally, the debut of this electric small vehicle heralds the introduction of the IONIQ sub-brand.
The IONIQ 5, which is expected to take the lead, is now available at Spanish dealerships. It has a sleek external design, cutting-edge technology, and an electric propulsion system. It features numerous surprises. That is why, throughout this post, we will go over each of the IONIQ 5’s five essential features in detail, allowing you to quickly grasp everything the new Hyundai electric has to offer.
Video review of the new IONIQ 5, Hyundai’s long-awaited electric compact.
Hyundai’s first all-electric vehicle using an e-GMP platform
The platform will also be used for the future models in Hyundai’s IONIQ series of electric cars. By developing an electric vehicle on a dedicated architecture for this sort of vehicle, it is feasible to fully use the propulsion system’s potential in order to achieve the maximum possible performance and efficiency.
If there is one thing that defines the IONIQ 5, it is its outside design. The new Hyundai model is immediately recognized due to its unique special characteristics that set it apart from the company’s other cars (including electric) sold in this region of the globe. Hyundai previously said that the IONIQ electric cars will have a new design language. Something that has been proven by the IONIQ 5’s arrival on the scene.
Two of the most prominent characteristics are the front and rear light clusters. Now, we can’t forget about the grille’s contour and the design of both bumpers. As if that weren’t enough, the bottom of the body is shielded by plastic bumpers, giving the vehicle a ‘crossover’ appearance.
Another advantage directly connected to the platform is that, despite its tiny outside dimensions (4.6 meters in length), the cabin is rather large. It has a capacity of five adult passengers on board. The wheelbase is 3 meters long.
The IONIQ 5 is equipped with a slew of driver assistance features.
When it comes to safety, the new Hyundai model has an extensive array of active and passive technology. The IONIQ 5 is equipped with Hyundai’s newest series of SmartSense sophisticated driver assistance features.
The IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s first vehicle to have Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), a function that assists drivers on highways. A forward-facing camera, radar sensors, and navigation data are used to monitor the vehicle’s speed and distance from the vehicle in front while maintaining the vehicle in the middle of its lane. Additionally, it aids in lane change maneuvers. Additionally, the frontal anti-collision assistance, the blind spot anti-collision helper, the intelligent speed limit assistant, the driver’s attentiveness warning, and the high beam assistant should be emphasized.
Also, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models are available. The engine produces between 125 kW (170 hp) and 225 kW (305 horsepower). And, critically, the autonomy is 481 kilometers in the best-case scenario, according to the WLTP cycle. The WLTP cycle’s entirely urban cycle has a range of 686 kilometers.
Which is better, gasoline or diesel? Is not real! Anyone purchasing a Hyundai Ioniq has a choice of three different drive concepts: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or the completely electric type demonstrated here, which, despite the arrival of the ultra-modern Ioniq 5 to the family, continues to attract adherents.
On paper, the faultless Stromer is undoubtedly the most costly of the three models when it comes to trend equipment: 37,700 euros must be worth the customer’s peace of mind, whereas equivalent hybrid and plug-in counterparts cost 27,400 and 33,200 euros, respectively. After deducting the current purchase premium for electric vehicles, the electric Ioniq is hardly more expensive than the hybrid.
The upgraded model’s primary feature is a bigger driving battery. The Ioniq Elektro now features a 38.3 kWh battery in the underbody, up from a fairly paltry 28 kWh prior to the makeover. Even though this is not a record, Hyundai claims that the range has been enhanced to 311 kilometers in accordance with the WLTP standard. Is this a feasible scenario? At the very least, the prior model proved to be incredibly inexpensive. With an average use of just 14.7 kWh per 100 kilometers (including charging losses! ), this vehicle is very fuel efficient. It remains the most fuel-efficient electric vehicle in the ADAC test. Despite the battery’s limited capacity, a measured range of 210 kilometers was achieved.
Consumption during the test: 16.3 kWh per 100 kilometers
The present model is nevertheless exceptional in terms of thrift, although not nearly as austere as its predecessor. Ecotest engineers calculated an average use of 16.3 kWh (including charging losses). And with a range of 270 kilometers, the Ioniq falls short of the 375 kilometers recorded by its sibling Kona Elektro with a 64 kWh battery.
A complete charging cycle takes around nine hours on a wallbox with 4.6 kW charging power. However, this is only true for customers who have purchased the Style or Prime package: everyone else must either pay 389 euros for the charging cable with the type 2 plug or use the standard emergency charging cable with a Schuko plug for the household socket – which provides 2.3 kW charging current but takes twice as long. A peculiar and petty policy of surcharges.
After all, the Ioniq’s battery can be recharged fast owing to CCS technology: at compatible charging stations, which are often located on highways, it takes less than an hour for the battery to reach 80 percent capacity. In our test, the Ioniq Elektro charged from 10% to 80% in 40 minutes at a temperature outside of 13 degrees. The charging power increased gradually from roughly 45 kW at 10% state of charge to over 50 kW at 50%, and then decreased again in phases.
The exterior of the Ioniq Elektro has been refreshed subtly: All that remains is a slightly changed front portion and freshly designed 16-inch alloy wheels. Apart from the instrument panel in the leather lock and the ambient lighting, the most visible difference in the inside is the new touchscreen display that protrudes from the center console. The conventional audio system’s screen is eight inches diagonally, while the navigation system’s screen measures even larger at 10.25 inches.
However, the elimination of the practical rotary knob for manual zoom and the practical fixed buttons on the screen’s edge does not make operation any simpler.
Bluelink is a new telematics solution that connects the car to the smartphone through an app. It may be used to configure the Ioniq’s charge through mobile phone, or it can be warmed in the winter. Additionally, Bluelink provides real-time traffic updates, a map of local charging stations, and information on available parking spots.
Nothing has changed in terms of space: you sit lavishly up front, and the high side lines and small side windows make the rear seem a little confined. Although the trunk space is nominally 350 liters (ADAC measured value: 265 to the load compartment lid), it is smaller than the hybrid version, but it may be utilized well due to the low loading sill and almost level floor when the rear seat is folded.
On the steering wheel are paddles that allow the recuperation to be regulated in four stages: on the left, the recuperation is enhanced, while on the right, it is decreased. In the third stage, the recovery is sufficiently robust that deceleration in flowing traffic is sufficient, and the mechanical stopper is only triggered during a halt or when braking hard. Without recuperation (level 0), sailing is possible: the vehicle will roll quite far without slowing down much, which saves energy when combined with a forward-looking driving style.
The electric version’s chassis is fairly balanced, with the suspension reacting only reluctantly at low to medium speeds. The limit area is notified in advance, and the maximum cornering speeds are not excessive. A braking impulse in a curve leads the vehicle to become unbalanced.
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