Hyundai ioniq 5

The most immediate future passes through electrical technology. Sooner or later we will end up driving a 100% electric car naturally. At the moment they are a rarity, but all the brands are already beginning to position themselves for those future years. The Koreans are working harder than anyone else, launching models that are really suitable for a general market. The Hyundai ioniq 5 it is the last of his creations, and the first of a new family. Officially presented in 2020, just two years later it receives an update, mainly focused on technical improvements.

Many brands have decided to separate their electric models from the general range. Hyundai has decided to integrate the Ioniq 5 into the family, although with a special nomenclature that at the time was initiated by the Hyundai Ioniq 2016 the year. In the future this new division will grow until it has a wide range of models, the next to appear will be the Ioniq 6, a saloon, and the Hyundai ioniq 7, a large SUV.

Although it may not seem like it because of its shape or size, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a mid-size crossover. It could be considered to be at the larger end of compact crossovers. His design philosophy is something completely new in the Korean house, and in reality it does not follow any known pattern, since the successive models of the Ioniq range will have an equally particular style.

Technical characteristics of the Hyundai Ioniq 5

Vehicle development involves the development of new technologies and components. The main one is the structure, or the platform on which the rest of the compounds rest. The Ioniq 5 uses the e-GMP platform of the Hyundai group, developed exclusively for 100% electric vehicles. It is the first to offer it, and given its modular nature, it can be adjusted to different models or bodies.

In this particular case, and as we have already said, it is a compact crossover with a generous wingspan that almost makes it jump to the next level. Outwardly it reaches 4,64 meters long, 1,89 meters wide and 1,6 meters high. To these dimensions must be added a leading wheelbase in its category with 3 meters in length. A very wide battle that allows you to offer a very spacious cabin.

Since the batteries are installed in the bowels of the car, the interior offers a completely flat floor. Three passengers will be able to go behind with some comfort. Regarding load capacity, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers a minimum trunk of 555 liters, expandable to 1.600 liters if we completely lower the rear bench. To this we must add a small front trunk of between 24 and 57 liters of capacity, depending on the version.

Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5 was born as a 100% electric car. In it there will be no thermal units of any kind, and that restricts us to a range where the main difference will lie in the size of the battery and in the output power of the set. Three different power levels are offered with two different batteries. Obviously all units are managed by an automatic gearbox, sending power to the rear axle or to all four wheels.

The range starts with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 with standard autonomy and rear-wheel drive. It offers 170 horsepower, 384 kilometers of autonomy and a 58 kWh capacity battery. Next in line is the rear-wheel drive long-range version. Develops 228 horsepower with a extended battery up to 77,4 kWh of capacity that gives it an approved autonomy of up to 507 kilometers.

The most powerful model will come along with the long-range battery, with a capacity of 77,4 kWh, and two electric motors to generate an all-wheel drive system. It develops 325 horsepower with a torque of 605 Nm and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5,2 seconds. The autonomy approved in the WLTP cycle is 454 kilometers. The most powerful, and the last to arrive in the family, is the Ioniq 5 N. It has two motors capable of developing a maximum of 650 horsepower powered by a 84 kWh capacity battery. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,4 seconds.

Equipment of the Hyundai Ioniq 5

Electric vehicles have a technological and avant-garde aura that surrounds everything. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers a very modern and minimalist interior. The simplicity of lines is completed with an impressive technological presentation. It uses a lot of recycled materials to generate a sense of high perceived quality, as well as to maintain a more ecological awareness.

As usual in the Korean house, the equipment of the Ioniq 5 is fragmented into different trim levels. As it is a special model, it does not follow the same rules as its brand brothers. From smallest to largest endowment we find: Light, Star and Energy. Version N requires special mention for its radical and particular point of view. In each one there are improvements at a technological level, there are also small differences at the design level, both exterior and interior.

As far as equipment is concerned, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers a wide range of modern and state-of-the-art solutions improved in the 2022 edition. It is worth highlighting elements such as: Full LED headlights, digital instrument panel with a screen of up to 12,25 inches, multimedia system with touch panel up to 12,25 inches, connectivity for mobile devices, connected services, OTA updates, digital mirrors, solar cell roof and the most complete safety equipment and driving assistants.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 according to Euro NCAP

Hyundai shows us that the safety of electric cars is at the forefront of the industry. In 2021 Euro NCAP analyzes the safety of the Ioniq 5, awarding it the five star rating. The highest possible score. The results by sections were as follows: 88 out of 100 in adult passenger protection, 86 out of 100 in child passenger protection, 63 out of 100 in pedestrian vulnerability and 88 out of 100 in driving assistants. These valuations are still valid after the 2022 update as there is no change in the structure of the car.

Rivals of the Hyundai Ioniq 5

Little by little rivals are emerging in the market. We are living a moment of change, and the portfolio is increasingly filled with new and increasingly interesting and real products for the general public. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 does not have many rivals around it, although in the future it will. Today we can name some such as: Ford Mustang Mach-e, skoda enyaq, Lynk & Co 01, Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model Y, Jaguar I-Pace, BMW iX3 y Polestar 2. All of them are similar in size and features, although in some cases the price is much higher than that offered by the Korean.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 price

When it comes to establishing sales prices, the Ioniq turns out to be one of the most expensive models in the range. The starting price of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 48.520 euros, without offers or discounts applied. That amount refers to a model with a 58 kW and 170 horsepower battery, rear-wheel drive and Light finish. The most expensive of all is the Ioniq 5 N with 650 horsepower and a specific tune-up. In that case the minimum starting price is 78.000 euros, without offers or discounts applied.

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