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Hyundai Ioniq 5

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The high-quality Hyundai Ioniq 5 lifted the whole brand up, though we're still not sure if it's a big hatch or a crossover.

Without question, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the most striking car the Korean firm has yet put on sale - it's SUV-sized, overall, but looks more like an overgrown hatchback, with deliberate overtones of the Hyundai Pony hatchback of the 1970s. Inside, it's spacious and airy, with fully reclining front seats in some models, has exceptional performance and range and tremendous quality. It's a little expensive, but that has been no barrier for Hyundai in recent years. The high-performance Ioniq 5 N adds another dynamic to the line-up, with sports car-rivalling power and acceleration without the tailpipe emissions. A serious game-changer in the EV market, and a huge seller in the Irish market.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 specifications

Official WLTP range between charges
384-481km
Battery details (usable capacity)
58-84kWh lithium-ion
Electric motor details
125-159kW single-motor rear-wheel drive, 224-478kW dual-motor all-wheel drive
Fastest recharging rate
350kW on DC, 11kW on AC
Energy consumption
16.7-19.0kWh per 100km
Maximum power output
170-650hp
Maximum torque output
350-605Nm
0–100km/h
3.4-8.5 seconds
Towing capability
750kg unbraked, 1,600kg braked
Kerb weight
1,830-2,100kg

Last updated 3 November 2023

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