[Aditya]

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Big shoutout to Eddy for shooting these pictures & his coverage of the Auto Expo. Thanks for sharing, man!

The Ioniq 5 Electric SUV has been launched in India. The price for the first 500 customers is Rs. 44.95 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries start in February 2023:


The Ioniq 5 is the second EV from Hyundai after the Kona Electric. It is based on Hyundai's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP):


In India, the Ioniq 5 is available in a single variant with a 72.6 kWh battery pack. It has an ARAI-certified range of 631 km on a single charge. The car comes with a rear-mounted electric motor that makes 216 BHP and 350 Nm:


The Ioniq 5 looks great with a futuristic design with angular surfaces on the exterior. At the front, it gets dual LED headlamps. Front camera is well concealed in a sea of glossy black:


At the rear, it gets pixelated LED tail-lights:


The Ioniq 5 measures 4,635 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width, 1,625 mm in height with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm and ground clearance of 163 mm:


Pixelated detailing in the headlamp cluster:


Large front windshield. Notice the instrument cluster and touchscreen sticking out like a large tablet:


Side cameras for the 360-degree viewing system are placed below the ORVMs:


Dual-tone 20-inch alloy wheels shod with 255/45 section rubber. The Ioniq 5 comes with disc brakes all round:


Flush-fitting door handles:


Strong character line runs across the doors:


Glossy black roof with a sharkfin antenna:


Pixelated detailing runs around the tail-lamps and across the tailgate:


Large rear windshield:


The Ioniq 5 supports 800V fast charging, which can charge the battery from 10-80% in 18 minutes. It also gets load-to-vehicle technology:


In black body colour:




Minimalistic dashboard with a dual floating screen and dual-tone colour scheme. Bio Paint is used on surfaces such as crash pad, switches, steering wheel and door panels that includes oil extractions from plants such as rape flowers and corn. Eco-processed leather used is dyed using flaxseed oil. Headlining and carpet fabric includes bio components extracted from sugarcane and corn. Eco-friendly fabric is created using plastic bottles that are shredded into plastic chips. These chips are melted and spun into threads which makes for an inviting fabric that is used on the seatback and door armrest:


2-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel:


Doorpads carry over the dual-colour theme from the dashboard. Notice the pixelated detailing on the armrest:


Pedals are well spaced out. Large dead pedal provided:


Rear windows get sunblinds:


The seats are super comfortable. The headrests even more so. However, light colour upholstery will get soiled easily. Rear legroom is adequate. Floor is flat:


Boss controls for the front passenger seat:


Charging socket under the rear seat:


USB charging ports for the rear passengers:


Rear seat is split in a 60:40 ratio and gets a reclining backrest:


Boot floor is flat:


Bonnet has a cover and a 57L frunk:

[Aditya]

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[MotoDrive]

Good pricing! I see VW Polo design influence in side view.

[Eddy]

Originally Posted by MotoDrive

Good pricing! I see VW Polo design influence in side view.

The price for the 501st car will be very interesting

[SR-71]

No rear blowers? It makes a big difference for our hot summers. The rear seats look comfortably reclined.

EDIT - I just noticed it's there in the B Pillars!

[kinetic]

Loved the design and execution from the day they launched it here in the US. The silhouette reminds me of a Lancia Delta Integrale. Hyundai calling it an SUV is a bit of a stretch though, but probably wise for marketing it in India.

[DicKy]

My current favourite Hyundai (excluding Genesis) and dare I say BEV (sorry Honda E). They got the retro futurism so right, especially those pixelated lights, though I guess they are overdoing it with the Ioniq 6.

Originally Posted by kinetic

Loved the design and execution from the day they launched it here in the US. The silhouette reminds me of a Lancia Delta Integrale. Hyundai calling it an SUV is a bit of a stretch though, but probably wise for marketing it in India.

I was annoyed with the SUV tag, until i saw @carthick1000's post. It is big!!! The tasteful styling makes us feel that it is a cute little hatchback (Atleast in pics)

[extreme_torque]

Ioniq 5 looks deceptively small but trust me its not. Excellent pricing though. 216bhp is good enough speed for Indian roads and given the battery size, the real world range should be close to 400-450kms easily which is plenty in India.

[zandot]

They left out the main part, when they expect to start deliveries by!

[inwester]

This is a steal at this price. The car sells for $40-50k USD for the RWD trim in the US and that's basically the equivalent of an entry level BMW X3 or a GLC etc. Try buying those at 44 lakhs.

Not to mention that IONIQ 5 is technically accomplished, supremely capable and have won all kinds of international accolades, some even saying the best EV in the world to buy.

Well done Hyundai!

[koolkunz]

Originally Posted by zandot

They left out the main part, when they expect to start deliveries by!

The original post mentions that deliveries start in Feb 2023, although not sure from where that information has come.

Maybe the OP can shed some light on it.

[bullitt1]

A very rare clean looking Hyundai. But whats with the 20 inch alloys, ride quality will take a beating.

[koolkunz]

Originally Posted by bullitt1

A very rare clean looking Hyundai. But whats with the 20 inch alloys, ride quality will take a beating.

It's sold worldwide with 19 or 20 inch alloys only, nothing smaller, and my guess is they went for the 20 inch ones to increase the ground clearance for Indian conditions.

[Senotrius]

Seems to be superb pricing compared to the byd 3 now.

[srgntpepper]

Originally Posted by MotoDrive

Good pricing! I see VW Polo design influence in side view.

Even from the the front. This is the EV VW should have built.