When the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical crossover arrived final yr, it was simply top-of-the-line rivals but to Tesla. It’s noteworthy vary, spacious inside and distinctive styling made it a stand out. A yr later, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 remains to be a stand out.
Even after the Ioniq 5 debuted, some newcomers nonetheless aren’t nearly as good because the Ioniq 5. Why? Properly for starters its primarily based on Hyundai Motor Group’s e-GMP 800-volt platform, which permits for an extended driving and quicker charging occasions. A simple comparability is between the Ioniq 5 and the Toyota bZ4X. The Ioniq 5 has a driving vary as much as 303 miles vs. the bZ4X which has a shorter 252 mile vary. The Ioniq 5 will also be charged from 10-80 p.c in solely 18 minutes, whereas the bZ4X wants about half-hour.
For the reason that Ioniq 5 has solely been round a short while, Hyundai solely made some slight enhancements to the 2023 Ioniq 5. It now comes customary with a battery heating system and a battery preconditioning system. The excellent news is that the all-wheel drive variations get a ten mile longer driving vary at 266 miles. The max towing vary has additionally elevated to 2,300 kilos, up from 1,650 lbs.
The Ioniq 5 is obtainable with two powertrains, both single- or dual-motor variations. The bottom SE Normal Vary is powered by a rear mounted electrical motors with 168 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The bottom mannequin solely has a 220 mile vary with its 58 kWh battery pack. The opposite single motor variations get a bigger 77.4 kWh with have 225 hp and 258 lb-ft., with a 303 mile vary. The twin-motor all-wheel drive Ioniq 5 has 320 hp and 446 lb-ft. and a spread of 266 miles.
As you possibly can see, the Ioniq 5 shouldn’t be gonna decide up pace as quick as some Tesla Mannequin Y, however it positively isn’t a slouch. The AWD model packs a pleasant punch with the instantaneous torque that we anticipate from an EV. Due to that enormous battery below the ground, the Ioniq 5 stays planted to the highway with all of the twists and turns you possibly can throw at it. It’s steering is a bit mild, however the Ioniq 5 remains to be extra enjoyable to drive than the bZ4X or the VW ID.4. Sure the Tesla Mannequin Y does provide extra efficiency and an extended driving vary (330 miles), however you should look nearer on the stats.
The bottom Mannequin Y solely has a 266 mile vary and begins at $46,990, whereas the bottom Ioniq 5 begins at $42,785. The Mannequin Y Lengthy Vary with its 330 mile vary begins at $49,990. The Ioniq 5 SE with its 303 mile vary begins at $45,500. The pricing for the Ioniq 5 tops out at $52,600 and the Tesla Mannequin Y Efficiency with its 303 mile vary is priced at $53,990. So though you get a bit extra efficiency with the Mannequin Y, it’s onerous to disregard the additional worth you get with the Ioniq 5.
Contained in the Ioniq 5’s cabin feels ethereal and cozy with ample area in each rows of seats. Within the entrance the middle console can slide ahead and again. With the middle console pushed all the way in which again, there’s an open ground area between the driving force and entrance passenger. In comparison with the bZ4X, there’s extra rear legroom with 39.4 inches of area, in comparison with 35.3 within the Toyota. With the rear seats up there’s 27.2 cubic toes of cargo area, which expands to 59.3 cubic toes with the rear seats folded down.
When it comes to tech, the Ioniq 5 shines with its twin 12.3-inch screens, one for the gauge cluster and the opposite for the infotainment system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, however not wirelessly. The highest spec Restricted model additionally provides a head-up show and a Bose audio system.
On the protection entrance, the Ioniq 5 comes customary with all the driving force help options you’d anticipate, like automated emergency braking, adaptive cruise management, blind spot monitoring, a blind spot collision avoidance system, and lane holding help.
On the finish of the day the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is well certainly one of our favourite non-luxury electrical SUVs. It provides price range oriented EV patrons the most effective of every little thing at an affordable worth. It’s onerous to beat.
