The Ioniq 5 has arrived in Europe and it won’t be long before it reaches our shores downunder. Just one look at it and you know it’s different. This angular SUV which is the first model Hyundai has ever built to be exclusively electric, its arrival is the exciting beginning to the brand's new series of all-electric vehicles. Some of its styling cues have created an appearance of waves with its unique, futuristic design, an innovative, airy interior space, and its ultra-fast charging capabilities which is so important in a country like ours.
Hyundai states, it’s inspired by the future, past, and present, its style is unique, sporting clean, sharp lines throughout its electric SUV body. With its pixel-inspired light clusters, clamshell hood, and flush door handles, IONIQ 5 is undeniably distinct and modern.
Inside the IONIQ 5 is an interior redefined for the electric era and not having an ICE powertrain means a longer wheelbase and flatter floor, creating more space for you and storage. The sliding center console, futuristic dashboard, and minimized center stack give you more freedom.
IONIQ 5 is built on an intelligent battery platform that can be modified for different powertrain configurations and offers two battery pack options 58kWh or 72.6kWh, and two electric motor layouts rear or all-wheel drive.
With the high-capacity battery, the dual-motor AWD model is claimed to deliver total outputs of 225kW and 605Nm of torque and hits 100km/h in just 5.2 seconds.
That figure rises to 6.1sec in 58kWh dual-motor AWD form, to 7.4sec in 72.6kWh single-motor 2WD form (in which peak torque reduces to 350Nm), and to 8.5sec in 58kWh/2WD guise. All versions will have a 185km/h top speed.
In 72.6kWh battery/rear-drive form, the IONIQ 5 is claimed to offer a maximum driving range of 470-480km (WLTP).
The IONIQ 5 has ultra-fast charging capability which gives you over 100 kms of range with just a five minute charge, or you can charge it from 10 percent to 80 percent in just under 18 minutes.
Hyundai will announce more information on local specs and pricing for the IONIQ 5 within the coming month and it’s expected to arrive in showrooms during the final quarter of 2021. More details to follow as soon as it hits the Australian shores.
Looks like we are in for an exciting and busy last quarter of 2021, with so many brands releasing EV’s into the Australian market. The EV revolution continues to gain momentum as we head into 2022, we are now approaching the tipping point where we'll see a wide selection of EV products downunder.
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