New Hyundai Ioniq 5 2024: features, interior, battery, autonomy and output

With the restyling, the Korean electric car gains a more powerful 84 kWh battery, digital rear-view mirrors and the N line setup

Matteo Gallucci

March 5 – 5pm – MILAN

Three years have already passed since the debut of Hyundai Ioniq 5, the electric bike from the Korean brand that caused a lot of discussion for its distinguishable square design among all. A period of time that marks the inevitable restyling mid-career, with updates to both style and technology. With the turning point also comes the unreleased N Line setupwhich is directly inspired by the more powerful version Ioniq 5 N with 650 HP.

External

There new Hyundai Ioniq 5 2024 the make-up is redone by changing the design of the grille and bumper, also refining the aerodynamics thanks to a new rear spoiler that is 5 cm longer and new partially faired alloy wheels. Her dimensionstherefore, they change with a length increased by 2 cm compared to the Ioniq 5 currently listed for a total of 4.65 meters. However, the width of 1.89 metres, the height of 1.6 and the wheelbase of 3 meters remain unchanged. At the price of 1,500 euros you can access the Tech Pack Plus package with the possibility of having digital rear-view mirrors. There bodywork has been strengthened to improve safety in the event of side collisions in the area of ​​the doors and B-pillar. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will also be available in new N Line setup which includes sporty style updates, such as 20″ alloy wheels, side skirts, metal pedals and sports seats.

Interior

In the cabin of the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 the updates aim to offer greater ergonomics. News for the steering wheel with a new design which integrates multifunction buttons and four backlit points in the center (the specific function of which we do not yet know ed). Physical buttons are back below the central multi-mode screen “shortcut” for the infotainment system menu. Other buttons are inserted into the profile of the central tunnel, in front of the armrest, to activate the maneuvering camera and seat heating/cooling. The induction plate for wireless charging of the smartphone is installed near the central double drink holder Hyundai universal island. The infotainment system is the latest version of the Connected car navigation cockpit that features Ota updates (over the air) not only for infotelematics but also for the various electronic controls of the car.

Technology, motors and battery

Among the most interesting aspects, especially when talking about electric car upgrades, there is the drums which is increased and brought to capacity 84 kWh. So improves autonomy of the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 2024 compared to the current 507 km declared by the company but to have the precise data we must wait for the communication of the new data sheet of the model. We also don’t know if the smaller 58 kWh battery will remain on the list to represent an entry-level version. More than one hypothesis, with the new larger battery, concerns the increase in power for all versions in the range, both the rear versions with 170 and 225 HP and the integral version with 325 HP. Of course, however, the debut of new driver assistance systems which integrate what is already present on Ioniq 5. The new version will have Lane keeping assist 2, Remote smart parking Assist 2 and parking exit monitoring. For a smoother ride Hyundai engineers have focused on designing new shock absorbers which promise to attenuate vibrations not only on the chassis but also on the steering wheel. Plus the whole car received a “treatment” for a additional sound insulationso as to be even quieter when driving.

Exit and prices

The restyling of Hyundai Ioniq 5 it cannot currently be ordered but given that it will arrive in Italian dealerships between June and July we expect theopening orders from May. The new prices have not yet been revealed but we expect a increase in the price list compared to the starting price of 49,050 euros currently requested, putting it outside the threshold of car incentives 2024.



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