Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the India-spec IONIQ 5 all electric vehicle at a exclusive glittering media event at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai last evening.
Hyundai will launch and reveal the prices for the IONIC 5 at the upcoming 2023 Auto Expo that happens in the beginning of January 2023. The IONIC 5 is based on the Bookings of the EV, which is based on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) platform. Bookings have also opened from today across Hyundai dealerships and online for an amount of Rs 1 lakh.
Powering the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the 72.6kWh battery pack that develops a power output of 214bhp and 350Nm of torque. The IONIC 5 comes with an ARAI-certified range of 631km on a single charge.
The company will offer a fast charging capability of 10-80 per cent in just 18 minutes using a 350kw DC charger. In terms of safety features, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 comes with six airbags, ABS with EBD, VESS, EPB, MCB, and all four disc brakes.
In terms of exterior looks the Hyundai IONIQ 5 sports the unique ‘parametric pixel’ LED headlamps, front and rear bumpers with integrated skid plates, Active Air Flaps (AAF), 20-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, flush-fitting door handles, LED tail lights, a shark-fin antenna, an integrated spoiler, and a raked rear windshield.
In terms of interiors the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a lot of sustainable materials on its list and sports a Dark Pebble Gray interior theme, a sliding centre console, a sliding glove-box, Level 2 ADAS, two 12.3-inch screens as the infotainment system and instrument console, V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) technology, a Bose-sourced eight-speaker music system, BlueLink connected car technology, a powered tailgate, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, powered front seats with lumbar support and memory function.
In terms of dimensions, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 stands at 4,635mm in length, 1,890mm in width, and 1,625mm in height. The wheelbase stands at 3,000mm. The futuristic EV will be available in three exterior colour options that include Matte Gravity Gold, Optic White, and Midnight Black Pearl. Watch this space for more.
Incidentally the amazing light show that was projected on the Gateway of India was all powered using the V2L feature from the three IONIQ 5 cars that were on the media preview.