The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has just introduced itself, correcting everyone who called it a hatchback – including us. Hyundai’s new electric vehicle is a CUV, even though it really looks like a hatchback. If that were the case, the Ioniq 5 would be a hell of a hatchback, 4.64 meters (182.7 inches) long.
This makes it bigger than the VW ID.4 and almost as big as a Tesla Model 3. Still, this is not the only impressive technical specification that comes from the new EV. According to Hyundai, its 3 m (118.1 in.) Wheelbase is the longest among electric cars. The Tesla Model S has a wheelbase of 2.96 m (116.5 in.), For example.
To prevent it from looking like the long vehicle it really is, Hyundai has given it 20-inch wheels and a height of 1.61 m (63.4 in.). The Ioniq 5 is 1.89 m (74.4 in.) Wide and its trunk holds 531 liters (18.75 cubic feet) of cargo.
For fans of frunks, the new EV offers one, even if quite small. When it is driven exclusively by its rear wheels, there are 57 liters (2 cubic feet) of space under the shell lid in all markets except North America. There, the RWD and AWD versions of the electric crossover will have 24 liters (0.85 cubic feet) of space in that compartment.
As expected, the Ioniq 5 is the first product built on the E-GMP platform. You will have two battery options: 58 kWh or 72.6 kWh. Unfortunately, Hyundai did not disclose the range for the 58 kWh unit.
The 72.6 kWh battery, applied to the AWD version of the Ioniq 5, would be able to reach between 470 km (292 miles) and 480 km (298 miles) in the WLTP cycle. Hyundai also did not say how far the RWD Ioniq 5 can go with this battery. After all, this is probably the most efficient option of all.
Interestingly, the Ioniq 5 has four engine options. The one with the 58 kWh battery offers 125 kW (168 HP) in its RWD option. The AWD adds a 53 kW (71 hp) engine to the car, but the rear engine loses 5 kW, offering only 120 kW (161 hp) for a total of 173 kW (232 hp).
When it comes to crossover with the 72.6 kWh battery, the rear engine alone produces 160 kW (215 hp). The AWD receives a 70 kW (94 hp) front engine, and the rear unit loses 5 kW, making it deliver a total of 225 kW (302 hp).
If you’re wondering how much torque this steroid hatchback offers, the 255 Nm of the front engine adds to the 350 Nm of the rear unit to present a total of 605 Nm (443.2 foot-pounds). The most powerful Ioniq 5 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds, and the maximum speed for all derivatives is 185 km / h.
According to Hyundai, it can tow a trailer up to 1,600 kg (3,527 pounds). We have no idea how much the car weighs or how far it is to the ground. For an intersection, this is relevant information. The brand may launch it for each market where the Ioniq 5 is presented in the first half of 2021.
When it comes to its 800 V battery and its fast charging capability, it is not clear whether the Ioniq 5 can beat the Taycan. It goes from 10% to 80% of the load in a 350 kW fast charger in 18 minutes. Porsche claims to go from 5% to 80% of the load in 22.5 minutes in a 270 kW charger. The Ioniq 5 also has an integrated 400 V fast charging capability.
In the new interior of the electric crossover, three things will catch the attention of potential buyers: the 12-inch digital cluster integrated with the 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, the Universal Island and the V2L.
The first item is self-explanatory, but the interior image will show why this is important. The interior is minimalist and resembles the Honda e. In fact, the Ioniq 5 looks like a Honda and bigger, which many American customers would probably consider buying instead of just a few. Hyundai also promises that the HUD (head-up display) will offer augmented reality, something that the VW ID family already has.
Universal Island is a sliding center console that can be moved 14 cm (5.5 in.). We have no idea what use this could have – perhaps our readers will see a point in this. The V2L (or vehicle to load) is easier to understand.
Below the rear seats and on the charging port, two V2L ports allow the Ioniq 5 to supply up to 3.6 kW of energy to charge high-powered electrical equipment with the help of a converter. The V2L port on the Ioniq 5 charging port works even when the car is switched off.
The latest relevant information about the Ioniq 5 is Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2). What Hyundai suggests is that it is the company’s version of the Tesla Autopilot and the GM Super Cruise, or else, a level 2 steering assistant. The Ioniq 5 is the first vehicle to introduce it. We will have to wait and see how it compares to the competition.
From what it has presented so far and its appearance, the Ioniq 5 has incredible possibilities to compete with the VW ID.4, the Tesla Model Y and the Ford Mustang Mach-E for buyers looking for an elegant and spacious electric car. If its price is as aggressive as its appearance, it must be one of the best selling EVs in all markets where it is offered.
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