dE S i T odaY AUT O
2022
Ultimate AWD : New EV breaks out with 488 km of driving range and more!
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 • Fantastic gas mileage • Intuitive infotainment system • Many standard safety features • Roomy front seats and cargo area • Snug rear seats • Price tag of top-spec version
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fter a long much anticipated wait the fully electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 hatchback is finally arriving in dealer showrooms. With a top electric range of 488km, radical out of the box styling, a roomy interior, and a lot of high- end technology, the Ioniq 5 looks like a sure -fire winner. Its boxy looks, flush pop out door handles and funky front and rear light cube treatments give it a unique look. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is offered in three powertrain configurations and five trim levels. The base Essential trim is a single engine, RWD configuration that delivers 354-kilometre range and starts at $44,999. The next trim up is the Preferred model, which adds a heat pump, 350 kW fast charging, keeps the same 354-kilometre range rating and starts at $46,999. At the top of the range are the two longrange models equipped with the larger 77.4 kWh battery. The first one is the Preferred model with RWD configuration that offers 488 88
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kilometres of range –It starts at $51,999. The only available AWD model is the Preferred AWD trim which starts at $54,999. This one can be optioned with the Ultimate Package as tested, comprising 20-inch wheels, a head-up display, panoramic sunroof, a Bose sound system, and remote parking feature. Our tester had the 239kW Electric motor, 77.4kWh lithium-ion polymer high-voltage battery and HTRAC All-Wheel Drive Now in terms of electric charging, Hyundai says the Ioniq 5’ battery can charge from 10 to 80% in as miniscule as 18 minutes when using a fast charger (800V). You can also gain a quick 108 km of driving range after just five minutes of plugged-in time. A 10.9kW AC Level 2 charger installed at home will get the car from 10 per cent to a full charge in six hours and 43 minutes. The Ioniq 5 is also fitted with the V2L feature, which lets you use the battery’s power to feed appliances and charge electronics.
Like all Hyundai vehicles, standard equipment is extensive. You get a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, satellite navigation, 8-speaker Bose audio system, ventilated, and heated seats, power liftgate, 20-inch alloy wheels, semi-autonomous parking assist, remote smart parking assist, and dual-zone climate control and more. In terms of technology, the Ioniq 5 features Hyundai’s second-generation highway driving assist tech with assisted, turn-signal-triggered lane changes, and cool augmented-reality head-up display system which overlays graphics on the view out of the windshield. Interior wise, the Ioniq 5 features a clean, neat cabin that is a little is more subdued than the funky exterior. In keeping with its green credentials much of the interior such as the seats, headliner, door trim and floor, are made from recycled plastic bottles and natural, plant-based wool yarn. The www.desitoday.ca
