Hyundai to enter new territory in India soon
Hyundai is the second-largest carmaker in India. The brand is known for its popular SUVs, the Creta, and Venue that have made a major impact in their respective segments. Hyundai is now planning to bring a ‘born electric’ SUV to India. The car we are about to discuss in this article is the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Design
So far the cars that are available as electric vehicles in India are all derived from their ICE counterparts. They have the same chassis and exterior designs as their ICE versions. Hyundai has built the Ioniq 5 all the way from ground zero to be an electric vehicle. The Ioniq 5 is built on Hyundai’s E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform). The car looks extremely futuristic and does not have a conventional blocked-out grilled like other EVs. As this car is a born electric vehicle, there are no transmission tunnels or driveline under the floor. The floor of the car is absolutely flat.
As there is no gearbox, there is ample space between the driver and the co-passenger seat in the front row. The front row armrest is moveable and offers decent storage space. The side profile of the car carries sharp ‘Z’ shaped lines that continue the ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language. The rear end of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks inspired by a science fiction movie and is very futuristic with LED tail lights spreading from one end to another.
Specifications
Let’s discuss the dimensions of this futuristic car from Hyundai. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 4635mm in length, 1890mm in width, 1605mm in height with a wheelbase of 3000mm, and ground clearance of 160mm. The wheelbase of the Ioniq 5 is longer than the Hyundai Palisade that has a wheelbase of 2900mm. The Ioniq 5 is available in two variants one with 54kWh battery pack that delivers 383km of range with a rear-wheel-drive system and the other with 72kWh battery pack with 480km of range with a 4X4 with two motors (one for each axle). The former variant produces 170bhp while the latter variant produces 306bhp & 605Nm of torque. This car gets a single-speed transmission which means there is no gear lever no shifting gear, just an accelerator, and brake.
Price and Launch
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is expected to be launched in India by mid-2022. The car is expected to be priced around Rs 45 to Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom). The Ionic 5 will be competing against the Volvo XC40 Recharge which is also expected to carry a similar or even higher price tag once launched in India.
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