The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N could also be making headlines, however the remainder of the vary is getting a considerable variety of updates to its security, vary, know-how and styling.
Hyundai’s up to date Ioniq 5 vary, now together with a sporty-looking new N Line variant, is due right here across the center of 2024. Pricing and specs might be introduced nearer to launch.
The 77.4kWh battery of the outgoing Prolonged Vary mannequin has been swapped out for an 84kWh unit which Hyundai says provides extra driving vary, although it hasn’t printed a determine.
Outgoing Prolonged Vary fashions in Australia provided a WLTP examined driving vary between 454km and 507km, relying on the variant.
Ioniq 5s get tweaked entrance and rear bumpers to “emphasise [the] Ioniq 5’s low and large SUV stance” – so, to make it look even much less like an SUV? – which enhance general size by 20mm to 4655mm.
There are new wheel designs plus a rear spoiler that has been prolonged by 50mm for higher aerodynamic efficiency, whereas Hyundai’s Clever Entrance-Lighting System is now obtainable.
Inside, the wi-fi charging pad has been moved to the higher a part of the ‘Common Island’ centre console, and there’s a row of bodily buttons for features just like the heated and ventilated seats.
There’s additionally a brand new steering wheel design with “interactive pixel lights”, whereas the infotainment and local weather controls’ association has been improved “to reinforce operational comfort”.
The Ioniq 5 now makes use of Hyundai’s new linked automobile Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) infotainment system. Whereas the corporate hasn’t launched any additional particulars about this method for the Ioniq 5, ccNC helps wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The car additionally options wi-fi over-the-air software program updates.
A brand new N Line variant incorporates a sportier look than the common Ioniq 5, with distinctive entrance and rear bumpers, facet skirts, and 20-inch aluminium wheels.
Contained in the N Line, there’s a novel steering wheel, metallic pedals, a black headliner, and entrance sports activities seats. The cabin additionally options purple distinction stitching, whereas there’s a alternative of two completely different upholsteries.
No point out has been product of any N Line-specific mechanical modifications, however the complete core Ioniq 5 vary is getting varied tweaks underneath the pores and skin.
Hyundai says there’s a shock absorber designed to alleviate vibrations from the street, whereas a extra inflexible cowl crossbar is alleged to scale back vibrations within the steering wheel.
The corporate has additionally made reinforcements on the rear wheel and decrease a part of the car to enhance stability and agility, whereas the physique has been stiffened to scale back “low-frequency booming noise”.
The electrical motors are claimed to be quieter, and there’s extra insulation across the rear motor.
Security upgrades embrace a bolstered physique, entrance, B-pillar and rear doorways to enhance facet collision safety.
New security options embrace the most recent variations of Hyundai’s lane-keep help and Distant Sensible Parking Help, whereas there’s additionally Ahead/Facet/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Help.
The steering wheel additionally options hands-on detection.
Different new options embrace a built-in dashcam, the most recent model of Hyundai’s digital key, and power-folding second-row seats.
Final yr, Hyundai Australia launched a extra inexpensive Customary Vary mannequin, dropping the bottom value by $7500.
This mannequin incorporates a smaller 53kWh lithium-ion battery, plus a much less highly effective 125kW/350Nm electrical motor.
On the different finish of the vary, Hyundai is including a scorching N flagship with an 84kWh battery, and as much as 478kW of energy and 770Nm of torque from its dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain.