oi-Dennis Abraham James
It
was
in
September
2019
at
the
Frankfurt
Motor
Show
that
Hyundai
took
the
wraps
off
a
concept
EV
dubbed
simply
the
45.
The
45
concept
car
celebrated
45
years
of
the
original
Hyundai
Pony
car
that
was
revealed
at
the
Turin
Motor
Show
in
1974.
Two
years
and
a
pandemic
later,
Hyundai
revealed
the
Ioniq
5,
the
production
version
of
the
45
Concept
to
the
world.
The
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
retained
almost
all
of
the
retro-futuristic
looks
and
came
with
multiple
battery
packs
and
enough
range
and
insane
fast
charging
speeds
that
made
it
an
attractive
alternative
to
the
Tesla
Model
3
in
international
markets.
Nearly
two
years
after
the
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
made
its
international
debut,
the
South
Korean
EV
was
finally
launched
on
our
shores
at
Auto
Expo
2023.
We
finally
got
behind
the
wheel
of
the
Ioniq
5
in
Goa
to
see
if
this
retro-futuristic
Hyundai
is
the
premium
EV
that
we’ve
all
been
waiting
and
longing
for…
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
Design
&
Features
–
A
Drool-Worthy
Mix
Of
The
Past
&
The
Future
The
Hyundai
Ioniq
5’s
design
was
inspired
by
the
Pony
Coupe
concept
from
the
1974
Turin
Motor
Show.
But
Hyundai
didn’t
just
copy
and
paste
that
concept’s
design
to
this
EV.
Instead,
it
took
those
old-school
design
cues
and
married
them
with
something
you’d
love
to
see
in
the
future.
The
result
is
an
EV
that
reminds
you
of
an
80’s
hot
hatch
(despite
its
massive
size)
that
would
look
at
home
in
both
Back
To
The
Future
and
Tron
which
turns
heads
everywhere
you
take
it
in
the
present
day.
The
Ioniq
5
still
looks
like
that
supersized
hatchback
that
was
the
45
concept
car
from
Frankfurt
2019.
At
the
front,
the
clamshell
bonnet
extends
across
the
width
of
the
Ioniq
5
EV
and
ensures
that
cuts
down
on
panel
gaps
and
gives
the
front
end
a
clean
look.
The
parametric
pixel
LED
headlights
are
rather
distinct
and
are
made
from
256
individual ‘pixels’.
They
turn
heads
everywhere
the
EV
goes
with
the
DRLs
doing
double
duty
as
the
turn
indicators.
Lower
down
on
the
front
bumper,
active
aerodynamic
flaps
open
up
to
let
in
the
air
when
needed
to
keep
the
electric
powertrain
cool.
The
sides
of
the
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
ensure
to
continue
with
the
styling
highlights.
The
large
20-inch
parametric
pixel
design
alloy
wheels
that
sit
under
the
slightly
bulbous
wheelarches
raise
the
styling
quotient
of
the
EV
that
also
sports
flush
door
handles.
The
sides
also
feature
two
major
design
lines
both
starting
at
the
front
door;
with
one
heading
to
the
taillights
while
the
other
runs
diagonally
across
the
doors
to
the
rear
wheel
arch.
At
the
rear,
the
integrated
spoiler
helps
with
the
aero
profile
of
the
Ioniq
6
and
houses
the
third
brake
light.
The
rectangular
parametric
taillights
are
pure
theatre
and
up
the
coolness
quotient
of
the
Ioniq
5.
The
Ioniq
nameplate
is
found
between
the
taillights
above
which
sits
the
Hyundai
badge.
The
rear
bumper
features
some
ventage
with
the
lower
section
angling
downwards
towards
the
flat
floor
of
the
Ioniq
5.
The
brilliant
exterior
design
of
the
Ioniq
5
also
hides
just
how
massive
the
EV
actually
is.
This
becomes
evident
when
you
open
the
doors
and
step
into
Hyundai
Ioniq
5.
The
cabin
of
the
Ioniq
5
is
massive
and
features
quite
a
bit
of
sustainable
and
recycled
materials
including
recycled
paperette
and
plastic
on
the
doors,
sugarcane
and
corn
components
for
the
headliner
and
carpet
fabric
and
the
usage
of
flaxseed
oil
to
dye
the
leather
upholstery.
The
Ioniq
5
features
a
rather
minimalistic
cabin
with
the
dash
sporting
a
Dark
Pebble
Grey
theme.
Sitting
atop
the
dash
are
two
12.3-inch
displays
for
the
instrumentation
and
infotainment
setups.
The
infotainment
display
is
a
very
responsive
touchscreen
unit
that
comes
paired
with
a
premium
8-speaker
sound
system
from
Bose
and
offers
support
for
both
Android
Auto
and
Apple
CarPlay.
The
infotainment
also
supports
onboard
navigation
and
over-the-air
updates
for
the
Ioniq
5.
The
infotainment
system
is
also
where
you’ll
find
Hyundai’s
Bluelink
setup
with
over
60
connected
car
features.
These
include
Home
2
Car
which
allows
owners
to
command
the
Google
Assistant
or
Amazon’s
Alexa
to
control
features
Remote
Door
Lock/
Unlock,
Remote
Climate
Control
among
others.
The
cabin
of
the
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
is
the
place
to
be
with
all
four
seats
offering
memory
function
and
reclining.
The
front
seats
are
ventilated
and
heated
and
also
sport
leg
rest
for
extra
support
when
you
want
to
really
relax.
The
lounge-like
nature
of
the
Ioniq
5’s
interiors
is
further
enhanced
by
the
sliding
centre
console
which
allows
for
a
walkthrough
cabin
and
the
large
panoramic
glass
roof.
Other
features
on
board
the
Ioniq
5
include
dual-zone
climate
control
with
auto
defogger,
rain-sensing
wipers,
and
a
wireless
phone
charger
among
others.
The
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
comes
packed
with
all
the
safety
kit
you
can
think
of
including
6
Airbags
(Driver
&
Passenger,
Side
&
Curtain),
all-wheel
disc
brakes,
multi-collision
avoidance
braking,
a
virtual
engine
sound
system
and
an
electronic
parking
brake
among
others.
Hyundai
has
also
fitted
the
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
EV
with
a
host
of
driver
aids.
The
Ioniq
5
sports
21
Level
2
Advanced
Driver
Assistance
Systems
(ADAS)
including
Lane
Keeping
Assist,
Bling
Spot
Collision
Warning,
radar-guided
cruise
control,
and
High
Beam
Assist
among
others.
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
Specs
&
Dimensions
–
Massive
RWD
Range
Monster
The
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
for
India
is
powered
by
a
72.6kwh
battery
pack
that
delivers
a
claimed
range
of
631km
on
a
single
charge
as
per
ARAI
testing.
The
battery
pack
is
connected
to
an
electric
motor
that
powers
the
rear
wheels.
The
motor
is
rated
at
214.5bhp
and
pushes
out
350Nm
of
peak
torque.
The
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
sprints
from
0-100km/h
in
7.6
seconds
and
has
a
top
speed
of
185km/h.
Speaking
of
speed,
the
charging
speeds
for
the
Ioniq
5
are
quite
insane
as
well.
If
you
can
find
a
350kW
DC
fast
charger,
the
Ioniq
5
will
charge
its
battery
pack
from
10-80%
in
just
18
minutes.
On
a
more
widely
available
50kW
DC
charger
the
time
for
the
same
10
to
80%
chargeup
takes
57
minutes,
enough
for
most
people
to
go
grab
a
bite
to
eat.
Home
charging
up
to
100%
with
the
11kW
AC
charger
takes
a
steady
6
hours
and
55
minutes.
The
battery
pack
on
the
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
has
another
trick
up
its
sleeve.
Hyundai’s
e-GMP
platform
allows
owners
of
the
Ioniq
5
to
treat
their
EVs
like
a
massive
power
bank
with
the
Vehicle
2
Load
(V2L)
feature.
Owners
can
power
anything
from
household
items
or
even
charge
another
EV
with
the
Ioniq
5’s
V2L
setup.
As
we
said
earlier,
the
Ioniq
5’s
design
actually
hides
the
EV
crossover’s
massive
size.
The
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
is
4,635mm
long,
1,890mm
wide
and
1,625mm
tall.
The
wheelbase
of
the
Ioniq
5
is
3,000mm
long
and
the
EV
offers
160mm
of
ground
clearance.
The
Ioniq
5’s
boot
can
hold
527
litres
while
the
smaller
front
boot
under
the
bonnet
adds
another
52
litres
of
storage
space.
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
Driving
Impressions
–
Smooth
Electric
Operater
The
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
like
every
other
in
the
market
today
offers
instant
response
when
you
mash
the
throttle
no
matter
which
mode
(Eco,
Normal,
Sport)
you’re
in.
Hyundai’s
claimed
7.6
seconds
to
100km/h
from
a
standstill
is
quite
easily
believable.
Roll-on
acceleration
is
also
brilliant
in
all
three
modes
and
you’ll
find
yourself
passing
other
vehicles
with
ease.
However,
we
do
wish
Hyundai
had
baked
in
a
bit
more
oomph
into
the
sport
mode
of
the
Ioniq
5.
The
suspension
setup
of
the
Ioniq
5
is
a
bit
on
the
stiff
side
due
to
the
rather
bulky
1.9-tonne+
weight
of
the
EV.
However,
despite
the
stiff
setup
and
the
45-section
tyres,
the
Ioniq
5
rides
over
the
bumps
with
an
ease
that
belies
belief.
The
low
centre
of
gravity
thanks
to
all
that
battery
under
the
floor
helps
the
handling
characteristics
of
the
Ioniq
5
which
for
its
weight
and
size
is
quite
a
well-balanced
car.
While
there
is
a
bit
of
body
roll
when
really
pushing
at
speed
into
corners,
it
is
something
that
isn’t
a
dealbreaker.
The
steering
wheel
offers
both
tilt
and
telescopic
adjustability
and
is
a
bit
on
the
heavier
side
for
a
Hyundai.
While
the
heaviness
is
quite
appreciated
when
you
mash
the
right
foot
down,
in
slower,
bumper-to-bumper
it
can
be
a
bit
annoying.
The
Ioniq
5
sports
disc
brakes
all
around
and
they
bring
the
crossover
EV
to
a
stop
quite
quickly.
The
brakes
offer
good
bite
and
are
quite
progressive
and
the
short
travel
of
the
brake
pedal
makes
it
quite
easy
to
operate.
The
regen
also
helps
with
the
braking
performance
of
the
Ioniq
5.
The
Ioniq
5
offers
4
levels
of
Regen
braking
(0-3)
with
the
base
0
dropping
regen
entirely
while
Level
3
allows
for
one-pedal
driving
which
is
very
appreciated
in
jam-packed
city
traffic.
On
the
move,
the
cabin
is
quite
well-insulated
and
shields
you
from
the
high-octane
world
outside.
However,
at
higher
speeds,
tyre
noise
does
begin
to
creep
up
a
bit
into
the
cabin.
Hyundai
claims
that
Ioniq
5
will
deliver
a
range
of
around
631km
as
per
ARAI
testing.
While
we
didn’t
get
enough
time
to
really
put
that
number
to
the
test
in
our
limited
time
with
the
Ioniq
5,
we
believe
that
the
EV
can
easily
do
at
least
470
to
500km
on
a
single
charge
in
the
real
world
provided
you
drive
it
normally.
Being
leaden-footed
will
see
that
charge
level
drop
quite
quickly.
Final
Thoughts
On
The
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
–
India’s
Best
Premium
EV
The
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
may
just
be
the
best
premium
EV
currently
on
sale
in
India.
Apart
from
the
heavy
steering
and
the
lack
of
a
rear
wiper
and
maybe
some
USB
C
ports,
the
Hyundai
Ioniq
5
barely
put
a
foot
wrong
in
our
time
behind
its
wheel.
And
with
its
crazy
Rs
45.95
lakh
(ex-showroom)
price
tag,
there
isn’t
a
premium
EV
around
that
offers
a
better
bang
for
your
buck.
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