Hyundai Motor India has started its Delhi Auto Expo 2023 journey with the launch of its first ground up EV, the IONIQ 5. Showcased a few days ago in Mumbai, the car has received interest from customers and is now available for sale at a starting price of Rs 44.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The special introductory price is limited to the first 500 customers. Built on the E-GMP platform, the four-wheeler is developed as an EV only offering and is on sale in the international market from 2021.
Hyundai IONIQ 5: Design Details
Talking about the exterior design, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 takes a new design direction that is an evolution of the recently seen ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language. Drawing inspiration from the Pony, Hyundai’s first-ever car, the IONIQ 5 highlights the company’s 45-year journey creating a common thread from past to present and the future. In terms of size, the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 measures 4.6-metres in length, 1.89 metres in width and 1.6-metres in height. The car also boasts of a 3.0-metre-long wheelbase that helps liberate more room on the inside.
From the start the IONIQ 5’s exterior design features a lot of retro design cues. The front and rear of the vehicle is dominated by the rectangular Parametric Pixels LED lights while the side profile showcases a modern and sporty silhouette with a short hood and a steeply raked C-Pillar. The large 20-inch alloy-wheels along with the auto-flush door handles add dynamism to the overall design.
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Hyundai IONIQ 5: Interior Layout
Moving to the inside, the car features an airy cabin finished in eco-friendly materials. The centrepiece of the knob-free interior design is the new magnetic dashboard that features twin 12.25-inch touchscreens. Other unique equipment on the interior includes the column type shift-by-wire gear lever, integrated drivers display, individually adjustable 60:40 split rear seats, a panoramic sunroof and more. The use of a dedicated EV platform has helped Hyundai carve out a 57-litre front boot on the IONIQ5.
The IONIQ 5 comes loaded 21 Smart Sense ADAS features include:
- Forward Collision Warning
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
- Blind Spot Collision Warning
- Lane Following Assist among others
In addition, the car also features standard equipment like 6 airbags, Virtual Engine Sound System and more. The best package of safety and comfort, the IONIQ 5 is a full 5-Star Euro NCAP rated product.
Hyundai IONIQ 5: Powertrain Details
Similar to its sibling the KIA EV6, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is offered with a single 72.6-kWh battery. The total power output of the system is rated at 215 bhp and 350 Nm of torque. The IONIQ 5 also comes equipped with 350kW rapid DC charging technology that recharges the car from 10 to 80 percent in under 20 minutes. The total driving range of the IONIQ 5 is capped at 631 kilometres on a single charge.
Hyundai IONIQ 5: Colour Options
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is offered with 3 exterior colour options that includes Gravity Gold Matte, Optic White and Midnight Black Pearl, while the upholstery is finished in new Dark Pebble Grey colour.
So, with the KIA EV6 sold out for India, does the IONIQ 5 excite you as your next new car purchase? Let us know. For more updates from the Auto Expo stay tuned to CarLelo.com.
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