Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift Preview
The
Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a premium electric SUV, and now the manufacturer is planning
to bring its facelift version. Being a facelift, the Ioniq 5 must come with enhancements
in terms of range, features, and styling. Let’s have a look at the expected specifications
and other aspects of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift.
Hyundai Ioniq
5 Facelift: Powertrain and Performance
- The 2025 Ioniq 5
is anticipated to come with a larger 84 kWh battery for higher-range variants.
- Existing battery
options shall continue to power lower variants.
- The facelift
version is also slated to come with an enhanced driving range; exact numbers would
depend on testing standards.
- The car might also
come with dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) options. Currently, it has only a rear-wheel
drive (RWD) single motor version in India.
- The Torque and
power should remain similar to the current Ioniq 5 metrics for RWD versions. AWD
versions should obviously deliver higher output.
Hyundai Ioniq
5 Facelift: Exterior Styling and Dimensions
As
per the available information, this upcoming Hyundai car should
exhibit the following changes:
- It is anticipated
to be slightly longer, by about 20 mm, than the current version. Other dimensions
are likely to remain unchanged.
- It may get new
bumpers, a refined V-shape garnish in front, and updated alloy wheel designs.
- It may also
showcase an extended rear spoiler by about 50 mm longer.
Hyundai Ioniq
5 Facelift: Interior
The
cabin of this Hyundai electric SUV is expected to incorporate:
- Physical central
console buttons for frequently used functions such as heated/ventilated seats
in the front row, heated steering wheel, and parking assist.
- Wireless charging
pad repositioned to a more convenient spot.
- Eight-way electrically
adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support and 60/40 split folding rear
seats.
- An updated
infotainment display or, perhaps, a larger one with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android
Auto.
Hyundai Ioniq
5 Facelift: Charging
Both
battery packs are expected to support fast DC charging (10-80%) in about 20-30
minutes.
Hyundai Ioniq
5 Facelift: Safety Features
In
terms of safety, the Ioniq 5 Facelift is envisaged to come with:
- Up to an 8-airbag
setup and side impact improvements.
- Hands-On
Detection (HOD) steering wheel to ensure the driver is attentive.
- Second-generation
Lane Keeping Assist and improved Parking Collision Avoidance Assist.
- Remote smart
parking assist, ignition key interlock, anti-theft systems, tyre pressure
monitoring system, electronic stability control, and traction control.
Hyundai Ioniq
5 Facelift: Launch Date and Price
The
new Ioniq 5 is expected to be launched sometime at the end of this year.
Further, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift price is anticipated to hover around ₹36-47
Lakhs.
Please note that the aforementioned
information is based on unofficial sources and, therefore, may not be accurate.
We shall update the exact information once the model is launched or when the
manufacturer makes some announcements.