HYUNDAI

HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 ELECTRIC HATCHBACK 239kW Ultimate 77 kWh 5dr AWD Auto

Fuel

FuelElectric

Transmission

TransmissionAutomatic

Acceleration

0 - 62 mph5.1s

WLTP - Pure Electric Range

Electric Range282 miles

Having shaken up the market with its very first IONIQ, Hyundai has done so again with this far more sophisticated IONIQ 5. This time round, the IONIQ is only an EV - and it's quite an arresting one, aimed at premium compact hatch and Crossover models typified by cars like Volkswagen's ID.4, Ford's Mustang MACH-E, the Polestar2 and this Hyundai's close cousin, the Kia EV6. You have to offer something interesting and different in that kind of company. The IONIQ 5 very definitely does.

5 STAR

Hyundai's IONIQ 5 EV will turn a few heads. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Having shaken up the market with its very first IONIQ, Hyundai has done so again with this far more sophisticated IONIQ 5. This time round, the IONIQ is only an EV - and it's quite an arresting one, aimed at premium compact hatch and Crossover models typified by cars like Volkswagen's ID.4, Ford's Mustang MACH-E, the Polestar2 and this Hyundai's close cousin, the Kia EV6. You have to offer something interesting and different in that kind of company. The IONIQ 5 very definitely does.

Background

Exactly what has the EV automotive sector been lacking - apart from extended battery range? Here's my nomination: design character. Most family EVs are about as interesting to look at or sit in as a wet day at Brighton Beach: in lockdown. But this one, Hyundai's IONIQ 5, isn't. The name might ring a bell. The first IONIQ model was the first car to be available in hybrid, electric and plug-in forms - a Prius rival that went further. And this one aims to go further still, the founding member of Hyundai's new IONIQ EV sub-brand, a line-up that'll subsequently be bolstered by the IONIQ 6 (a mid-sized saloon) and the IONIQ 7 (a large SUV). This IONIQ 5 is less easy to pigeonhole, not least because of its arresting looks, penned by Luc Donckerwolke, the man behind who styled most modern era Lamborghinis. Larger than its predecessor, it's a family hatch with aggressive SUV overtones. And it makes a statement.

Driving Experience

The IONIQ 5 sits on the all-new E-GMP platform that Hyundai has created for its future EVs. As usual with an EV of this size, there's a choice of battery pack sizes and rear-driven electric outputs, with a token AWD model at the top of the range. The base 58kWh battery model has a single electric motor on the rear axle with 168bhp and 350Nm of torque. That delivers 238 miles of driving range and gets to 62mph in 8.5s. Step up to the improved top battery version - which now offers 77.4kWh - and the rear motor gets a boost in power to 215bhp, range increases to 315 miles and the 0-62mph sprint time improves to 7.3s. The top 77.4kWh AWD model adds an extra motor on the front axle, which boosts output to 301bhp and ups torque to 605Nm, slashing the 62mph sprint time to just 5.1s, though the drive range figure falls to 298 miles. On the move, drive dynamics are centred upon comfort; to that end, the brand has engineered the mass market's very first integrated drive axle, which combines the driveshafts and wheel bearings, benefitting comfort and handling stability. There's a 'Sport' driving mode button hanging from the steering wheel for those times you want to push on a bit, on the opposite side to the phallic-shaped gear selector. SUV-specific Michelin Pilot sport 4 tyres promise decent traction and the slippery shape aids cruising refinement. We've left the most desirable IONIQ 5 until last, the IONIQ 5 N, because it's an almost completely different proposition from its mainstream stablemates. It gets its own 84kWh battery and a power output that can be as much as 641bhp, allowing for 62mph from rest in just 3.4s. It's been designed for the track with a whole series of circuit-specific engineering features developed at the fearsome Nurbring Nordschleife.

Design and Build

How to start in describing the way the IONIQ 5 looks? Perhaps with its aggressive clamshell nose section that'll have drivers squinting in the rear view mirrors at the fabulous 8-bit LED matrix lights with their 256 cubic pixels. Then there's the 'Zorro'-style profile panel slashes, the forward-leaning C-pillars, the flush door handles and the neat spoiler that's actually a wing with airflow slots. Ex-Lamborghini designer Luc Donckerwolke has even allowed for a solar panel roof which powers the car's ancillary electrical systems and can sometimes energise the battery too. Style-wise, this could be either a Crossover or a high riding hatch, depending on your perspective. And EV size-wise, it's a Volkswagen ID.4 rival, larger than a Nissan LEAF (this IONIQ is 4,735mm in length), but smaller than, say, a Mercedes EQC. Inside, there's plenty to talk about too, dual 12.3-inch screens dominating the dashboard and lovely front seats with limo-like deployable calf rests and a reclined 'Relaxion' pre-set mode. Some of the haptic touch buttons aren't particularly successful, but there are plenty of them, so not everything is buried in sub-screen menus. A recent change lies in the adoption of video-based digital interior and exterior mirrors, plus you can now have Digital Side Mirrors too. Thanks to a 3-metre wheelbase even larger than something like a BMW X5, there's loads of room in the back, aided by seats able to electrically slide fore and aft by up to 135mm. Boot capacity is ample at 531-litres - or 1,600-litres with the rear bench folded. There's also further 'frunk' storage under the signature clamshell bonnet.

Market and Model

The IONIQ 5 prices from just over £43,000 and is offered in three specification levels - 'Premium', 'Ultimate' and top 'Namsan Edition'. Prices stretch up to around £58,000 in the mainstream range and there are two battery size choices - 58kWh and 77kWh. The base figure gets you a 'Premium'-spec 58 kWh rear wheel drive model, even this coming well kitted out. You get 19" alloy wheels, sliding rear seat adjustment, interior mood lighting, a 12.3" LCD audio visual and navigation system with DAB, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, plus an LCD drivers instrument cluster. There's also wireless phone charging, a rear view camera, LED Multi-Faceted Reflector headlamps, rear parking sensors and Navigation based Smart Cruise Control. Plus loads of camera safety and drive assistance features - Highway Drive Assist (HDA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Lane Keep Assist with Lane Following Assist (LKAS + LFA) and Driver Attention Alert. You'll need closer to £50,000 to get the 58kWh rear-driven model in mid-range 'Ultimate' form. But you might prefer to spend extra money on the higher capacity 77.4kWh battery. IONIQ 5 rear-driven variants with that start from around £47,000 (with 'Premium' trim); you're looking at around £53,000 for a 77.4kWh IONIQ 5 rear-driven model equipped to 'Ultimate'-spec, with around £3,500 more to pay if you want the same car with AWD. The top IONIQ 5 N costs £65,000.

Cost of Ownership

We gave you the driving range figures in our 'Driving Experience' section: they're very class-competitive, a 58kWh rear wheel drive model offering a combined range of up to 238 miles. The 77.4kWh rear wheel drive model delivers a combined range of up to 315 miles, while a 77.4kWh all-wheel drive variant has a range of up to 298 miles. The IONIQ 5 features 800V charging as standard, which when combined with a 350kW ultra-rapid charger will provide an 80% charge in just 18 minutes and 62 miles of driving range in 5 minutes. Connect to a more accessible 50kW charging feed, the 58kWh battery can be completely recharged in 46 minutes - it's 56 minutes for the 77.4kWh version. The charging system also supports both domestic wall box charging and mainstream public 400V high speed charging, using the motor and the inverter to convert the voltage from 400V to 800V for optimised charge times whenever possible. There's now an added battery conditioning feature that will enable the IONIQ 5 to automatically adapt its battery temperature while travelling to ensure optimal charging conditions when reaching the charging point, improving real-life charging performance in hot or cold ambient conditions. This function activates automatically when a charging point is entered into the vehicle's navigation system using connected routing. All IONIQ 5 models come with a 1 year subscription to the IONITY charging network, plus Hyundai's 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, an 8 Year/100,000 Mile High Voltage Battery Warranty, a 5 Year Annual Health Check, a 3 year MapCare navigation update program, a Roadside Assistance package, and a 12 Year Anti Corrosion Warranty.

Summary

If the IONIQ 5 isn't enough to position Hyundai toe to toe with the most advanced offerings from European brand automotive design, it's hard to imagine what would be. It looks arresting and lacks nothing in terms of the latest EV technology - except perhaps for a truly Tesla-style extended battery range driving figure. But you can bet that Hyundai is working on that. Is any brand faster at translating advanced concept to reality? What's even more impressive is that it does so without diluting extreme stylistic expression to something more palatable. That's certainly not happened here. Park an IONIQ 5 in the High Street and people are going to look. Invite others to join you inside and passengers are going to comment. If that isn't the feel you're after with your new EV, lots of other brands will better satisfy you. But if it is, this car is one you need to try.

  • Rear wiper
  • Electric front/rear windows with drivers one touch/anti-trap
  • Privacy rear window
  • Acoustic windscreen
  • Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor
  • Aero blade wiper
  • Windscreen auto defog function
  • Heated and privacy rear windscreen
  • Laminated glazing front and rear windows
  • Solar glass windscreen and front windows

  • Smart regenerative braking
  • Regenerative brake shift paddles
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Electronic stability control
  • Anti-lock brake system

  • Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition
  • Wireless phone charging pad

  • Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
  • Driver attention warning
  • Power assisted steering
  • Parking system with surround view monitor
  • Lane follow assist
  • Drive modes select (Eco, normal and sport)
  • Blind spot collision avoidance assist
  • Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) - Car, Pedestrian and Cycle
  • Surround view monitor
  • Parking - rear view monitor with parking guidance dynamic
  • Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
  • Parking distance warning - forward and reverse
  • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist (RCCA)
  • FCA-JT - Forward Collision Avoidance Assist - Junction ( Turning)
  • HDA - Highway Drive Assist Level 1.5
  • Bluelink Connected Car Services
  • Alternator management system
  • Lane keep assist (LKA) - Line and road edge
  • BVM - Blind spot view monitor

  • Hyundai road side assistance
  • eCall emergency system
  • Smart electric tailgate with hand's free opening function

  • RTTI - Real time traffic information
  • Digital clock
  • On board diagnostics
  • Outside temperature display
  • 12.3" touchscreen satellite navigation and media centre
  • Phone connection with apple carPlay and android auto
  • Head up display - augmented reality (AR) and standard displays
  • 12.3" Full TFT drivers supervision instrument cluster

  • Digital rear view mirror
  • Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors
  • Indicator light on door mirrors
  • High gloss black door mirrors

  • Shift by wire - E shift
  • Battery heating system

  • DAB radio
  • Bose Premium Audio system with 7 premium speakers + subwoofer

  • Body coloured door handles
  • Anthracite side sills
  • Shark fin roof aerial
  • Rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light
  • Chrome bodyside mouldings
  • Anti-corrosion treatment
  • V2L (Vehicle to Load inside and Outside)
  • Exterior door handle - Flush
  • Door scuff - Deluxe plate
  • Frunk - under the bonnet storage
  • Tailgate up lift opening
  • Headlamp surround
  • Rear side wing doors

  • Dual LED low and high projection headlamps
  • LED positioning lights
  • LED rear fog lights
  • Auto headlights
  • Smart high beam headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear combination lights

  • Dual zone climate control air conditioning

  • CCS Combo rapid charge port (50kW)
  • Metal paint effect interior door handles
  • 12V power outlet in front console
  • Black glossy beltline
  • A/B/C Pillar trim - Cloth
  • Roof trim - Cloth
  • 1x USB connectivity port in front
  • Alloy pedals
  • 2 x USB ports for row 1
  • Front cup holders
  • Steering wheel audio controls
  • Leather wrapped steering wheel
  • Sliding centre console box
  • Luggage hooks
  • Rear grab handle with coat hook
  • Leather seats
  • Luggage cover
  • Height/reach adjustable steering column
  • Heated steering wheel

  • Interior mood lighting
  • Luggage compartment light
  • Ambient light in 64 colours

  • Trailer wiring package - Ioniq5

  • Front center side airbag
  • Front thorax and pelvis + curtain airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system with individual tyre pressure warning
  • Front and outer rear seatbelt reminder and pretensioners
  • Front passenger airbag deactivation switch
  • Impact sensing auto door unlocking
  • Childproof rear door locks
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • 3 point rear seatbelts

  • Heated front seats
  • 3 rear seats
  • Driver/passenger front seatback pockets
  • Heated outer rear seats
  • Driver's electric lumbar adjustment
  • 4 way electrically adjustable drivers seat
  • Front passenger seat isofix location point
  • 3 rear seat adjustable head restraints
  • ISOFIX child seat anchorage points attached on outer rear seats
  • Ventilated front seats
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat
  • Front passenger's seat electric lumbar support
  • Front passenger's seat electric adjustments
  • Front head restraints with vertical and horizontal adjustment
  • Second row outer head restraints vertical adjustment
  • Electric sliding rear seats
  • Single front passenger seat

  • Smart Key - Keyless entry with Power On/Off button
  • Rear occupant alert
  • Thatcham category 1 alarm
  • Remote control central locking
  • Drive away door locking
  • Immobiliser

  • All Wheel Drive (AWD)

  • Driver/passenger sunvisors + illuminated vanity mirrors (drivers with ticket holder)

  • Emergency 3 pin connector charging cable (ICCB)
  • Charging cable - 7 pin type 2
  • 10.5 kWh 3 Phase On Board Charger

  • 20" Alloy wheels

  • Tyre repair kit

  • Coupler/Connector Type: Type 2
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 8
  • Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 100000
  • Battery Capacity in kWh: 77
  • Battery Leased: False
  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb: 454
  • WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb: 282
  • Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty: 70
  • Charging Port Location: Left Side Rear

  • CO2 (g/km): 0
  • Standard Euro Emissions: N
  • Noise Level dB(A): N
  • CO: N
  • HC: N
  • NOx: N
  • HC+NOx: N
  • Particles: N

  • Engine Code: N
  • Cylinders - Bore (mm): N
  • Cylinders - Stroke (mm): N
  • CC: 1
  • Cylinders: N
  • Cylinder Layout: N
  • Number of Valves: N
  • Camshaft: N
  • Fuel Delivery: N
  • Catalytic Convertor: N
  • Compression Ratio: N
  • Transmission: AUTO
  • Gears: 1 SPEED

  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: N
  • EC Urban (mpg): N
  • EC Extra Urban (mpg): N
  • EC Combined (mpg): N

  • Coin Series: Ultimate
  • Coin Description: N
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 5
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 999999
  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12
  • Timing Belt Interval Mileage: N
  • Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months: N
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 88
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 86
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 63
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: 88
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 5
  • Badge Power: 325
  • Badge Engine CC: 0.0
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
  • Generation Mark: 1
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: True
  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: False
  • Special Edition: False
  • Special Order: False
  • Based On ID: N

  • Engine Power - KW: 239
  • Engine Power - BHP: 325
  • Engine Power - PS: True
  • 0 to 60 mph (secs): False
  • 0 to 62 mph (secs): 5.1

  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: N/A

  • Tyre Size Rear: 255/45 R20
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Type: 20" ALLOY
  • Wheel Style: N
  • Alloys?: True
  • Space Saver?: False
  • Tyre Size Front: 255/45 R20

  • Length: 4635
  • Width: 1890
  • Wheelbase: 3000
  • Width (including mirrors): 2152
  • Height: 1605

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 527
  • No. of Seats: 5
  • Max. Towing Weight - Braked: 1600
  • Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked: 750
  • Max. Loading Weight: 515
  • Minimum Kerbweight: 2045
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2560
  • Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): N
  • Max. Roof Load: 80
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1587
  • Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 11.98

  • Obsedian black interior trim: Included
  • Light grey/dark grey interior trim: £0

  • Metallic paint: £585
  • Pearlescent paint: Included
  • Solid paint: £300
  • Matt paint: £685
  • Additional Pearlescent paint: £585

  • Heat pump: £995

  • Metallic - Galactic grey: £585
  • Metallic - Cyber grey: £585

  • Pearl - Phantom black: £585
  • Pearl - Lucid blue: £585
  • Pearl - Mystic olive green: £0
  • Pearl - Digital teal green: £585

  • Solid - Atlas white: £300

  • Matte - Shooting star grey: £685
  • Matte - Gravity gold: £685

  • Leather - Black shadow: £0
  • Leather - Moonlight grey: £0

Whilst every effort is made to verify and ensure the accuracy of the data, the information should only be used as a guide and no purchasing decision should be made without verification of the data from either the manufacturer or franchised dealer. Our offers may be on a different model year to that represented by this data and so specification may differ accordingly.

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