Hyundai Motor Company Announces Details of Enhanced IONIQ 5, With Greater Range

Hyundai Motor Company has announced the upcoming release of an enhanced IONIQ 5 and new IONIQ 5 N Line for its electric vehicle (EV) lineup that offers product enhancements, new features and design upgrades. The upgraded IONIQ 5 now features an increased capacity, growing from 77.4 kWh to 84.0 kWh, which increases its all-electric range.

A new steering wheel design with interactive pixel lights has been implemented, and the arrangement of infotainment and air conditioning controls has been changed to enhance operational convenience.

Hyundai has implemented a next-generation infotainment system called connected car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC).

The vehicle also is equipped with wireless Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates to ensure that the vehicle’s major electronic controls remain up to date.

Furthermore, it has introduced several new safety and convenience features to benefit drivers.

These include the Hands-On Detection (HOD) steering wheel, Lane Keeping Assist 2, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2), and Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA-F/S/R).

All these features contribute to a safer and more convenient driving experience.

In a press rlease, Hundaiy says: 'The interior of the vehicle offers improved usability and convenience while maintaining a comfortable living space. In the center console, the upper part of the Universal Island now features a physical button that can operate frequently used functions, such as the first-row heated and ventilation seats, heated steering wheel and parking assist function. Also, the smartphone wireless charging pad has been relocated from the lower part to the upper part, significantly enhancing usability'.

Joining Hyundai's lineup is the IONIQ 5 N Line, a sporty variant positioned between the upgraded base model and the high-performance IONIQ 5 N.