Hyundai IONIQ 5

Hyundai · IONIQ 5

IONIQ 5

Released 2021

Hyundai's five-seat electric hatchback, updated with 63 kWh and 84 kWh batteries, rear- or all-wheel drive and a WLTP range of up to 354 miles.

Body
Hatchback
Powertrain
Electric
Power
168–320 bhp
Range
273–354 mi
Boot
520 l

What reviewers say

Auto Express and Carwow both praise the roomy, comfortable cabin and distinctive styling. Both find the boot less useful than some rivals; Auto Express also criticises the many safety alerts and large turning circle.

From autoexpress.co.uk and carwow.co.uk

Performance

Powertrain
Electric
Power
168–320 bhp
0–62 mph
5.3–8.5 s
Top speed
114 mph
Engine or motors
Rear permanent-magnet motor, 125 or 168 kW; AWD adds a front motor for 239 kW combined. Bhp converted from Hyundai's PS figures.
Torque
350 Nm RWD; 605 Nm AWD
Gearbox
Single-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive

Range and charging

Zero-emission range (WLTP)
273–354 miles
Fastest charging
260 kW
Range detail
WLTP combined 273 miles (63 kWh); 354 miles (84 kWh Advance/Premium RWD), 329 miles (Ultimate RWD), 320 miles (N Line/N Line S RWD), 311 miles (Ultimate AWD) or 307 miles (N Line/N Line S AWD).
Charging
Hyundai states battery capacities of 63 and 84 kWh without identifying usable capacity. Up to 260 kW DC; estimated 10–80% in 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger. 10.5 kW AC onboard charger.

Practicality

Body
Hatchback
Seats
5
Boot
520 litres
Length
4,655 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Weight
From 1,880 kg
Boot
520 litres with rear seats up; 1,580 litres folded
Towing
750 kg braked with 63 kWh battery; 1,600 kg with 84 kWh battery
Size
4,655 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,605 mm high; 3,000 mm wheelbase; 11.98 m turning circle

Tech and safety

Infotainment
12.3-inch touchscreen navigation and 12.3-inch driver display
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control, lane keeping and forward collision avoidance; higher trims add blind-spot monitoring and Highway Drive Assist 2.0

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 354 miles of WLTP combined range
  • 10–80% charging in about 18 minutes on a suitable 350 kW charger
  • 520-litre boot and a 3,000 mm wheelbase

Cons

  • 11.98 m turning circle
  • The 63 kWh version is limited to rear-wheel drive
  • The 20-inch-wheel trims have a shorter WLTP range

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
HatchbackElectric187–322 bhp300–392 mi385 lDec 2021
HatchbackElectric268–469 bhp344–409 mi407 lJul 2020
HatchbackElectric282–593 bhp318–380 mi470 lNov 2021

Sources

  1. dmassets.hyundai.com/is/content/hyundaiautoever/IONIQ_5_Tech_and_Spec_Guidepdf
  2. hyundai.com/uk/en/models/ioniq5.html
  3. hyundai.news/uk/articles/press-releases/hyundai-ioniq-5-available-to-order-now.…
  4. hyundai.news/uk/articles/press-releases/hyundai-motor-uk-reveals-new-ioniq-5-pr…

Photo: dmassets.hyundai.com

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