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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been round for a number of years now, so it's time for a mid-cycle refresh to maintain it aggressive with an more and more robust area of options. The replace has been anticipated for a while, and spy photographs caught a prototype testing final yr, so it's not a shock to see the brand new mannequin on Hyundai's Korean web site.
Earlier than going too far, it's vital to notice that we're solely speaking concerning the Korean model of the Ioniq 5 right here up to now, because the US website has not obtained the same replace. There’ll nearly definitely be some variations when it reaches our shores, however the important thing themes of the refresh will probably stay.
Hyundai introduces some new colours for the up to date EV, and the entrance finish now incorporates a extra distinguished pixel design. The Ioniq 5 additionally will get a redesigned rear spoiler and the general size will increase by nearly an inch because of a revised bumper. The Koreans additionally get aspect mirror cameras, however they're not street-legal right here but. Hyundai additionally gave the Ioniq 5 a rear wiper, which is a welcome change for these of us who dwell in locations with questionable climate year-round.
The large story with this refresh comes with battery capability, the place Hyundai bumped the 77.4 kilowatt-hour pack to 84 kWh. This brings the vary of the Korean model from 285 miles to 301 miles, which ought to push the vary of our big-battery variations past their present 260-mile (AWD) and 303-mile (RWD) scores.
Inside updates embody a brand new steering wheel with 4 indicator lights to indicate cost standing or warnings about driver help options. The middle console has been revised with a USB-C port and a distinct wi-fi charging pad design. Hyundai additionally thoughtfully included bodily buttons for options like heated and ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel. The Ioniq 5's software program obtained a lift with Hyundai's related automobile navigation cockpit system, permitting over-the-air updates.
We'll have to attend a bit to see what number of of those modifications come to the USA. The excellent news, at the very least for Korean patrons, is that Hyundai has stored the value secure, which bodes nicely for the value of the up to date mannequin when it arrives.