The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first model from Hyundai’s all-electric Ioniq sub-brand. It’s an all-electric compact SUV, about the same size as a Tucson. It’s set to compete with vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 and the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
In rear-wheel-drive form with the 77.4-kWh battery pack, the Ioniq 5 has a maximum range of 303 miles. In addition, Hyundai says you can get from 10% charge to 80% in 18 minutes, and add 68 miles of range in five minutes. That’s one of the fastest charging times of any vehicle on the market.
The Ioniq 5 is bullish when it comes to its range and charge times. It also stands out when it comes to styling. It has a wide, low stance and retro lines that resemble an oversized ’80s hot hatch. (The design pays homage to the Hyundai Pony, the company’s first mass-produced car.) There’s even a dash of that modern retro feel in the back of the vehicle. Check out the pixel-style accents in the taillights and under the charger door.
The Ioniq 5 is based on Hyundai’s E-GMP (electric global modular platform), which is designed to charge on an 800-volt (greater than 250-kW) charger. It’s also backward compatible with a 150-kW charger, as well as AC Level 2 charging. This platform can work with a variety of wheelbases, lengths, and ground clearances, so we expect it to underpin a wide range of models. The Ioniq 5 version of this platform uses short overhangs and a long wheelbase – 4 inches longer than that of the midsize Palisade SUV — which makes the interior spacious while keeping overall dimensions tidy.
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, on sale in late December of 2021, has a 77.4-kWh battery pack. The model is available with rear- or all-wheel-drive model. With RWD, the single electric motor produces 225 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. EPA range is an impressive 303 miles.
With AWD and the same battery pack, the Ioniq 5 has an extra motor, in front. The combined output of the two motors is 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque, the most of the latter you’ll find in any Hyundai. EPA range of this model is a respectable 256 miles.
The Ioniq 5 RWD is estimated to go from 0-60 mph in 7.2 seconds; the AWD model scoots to 60 mph in about 5 seconds.
Inside, the Ioniq 5 has a clean, open layout. Unique features include a magnetic dashboard, a center console that can slide back and forth up to 5.5 inches, and a dual 12-inch horizontally mounted display. Hyundai used sustainable materials throughout the cabin. The armrest and seats are made from recycled plastic bottles. The headliner and carpet are made from material extracted from sugar cane. There is also recyclable fiber in the door panels.
When the Ioniq 5 goes on sale in late December, the rollout will start in 10 zero-emissions vehicle states (California and the Northeast), then will expand into Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Texas. There will be a wider rollout in 2022.
In the spring, an Ioniq 5 SE with a smaller (58 kWh) battery will start to be sold. Complete details have not been announced for this model yet, but we do know this: It will be a rear-drive vehicle with a 168-horsepower motor, an EPA range of 220 miles, and a starting price of $39,700 (before a possible federal electric vehicle tax credit of $7,500).
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is built in Ulsan, South Korea. Production of the larger-battery models starts first, then followed later by the models with the 58-kWh battery pack.
There are three trim levels: SE, SEL, and Limited. All models with the larger 77.4-kWh battery pack are available with RWD or AWD. The upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 with the standard 58-kWh battery is exclusively RWD. Find a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 for sale
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Long Range ($43,650)
The Hyundai Ioniq 5, in SE form with the Long Range battery, comes well-equipped with items like smart cruise control, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. This RWD model, powered by a single motor with 225 horsepower, has a 303-mile range and an 800-volt (250-kW) fast charger. The AWD Ioniq 5 SE ($47,150), with two motors that have a combined 320 horsepower, is similarly well-equipped.
Standard equipment includes Hyundai’s SmartSense safety suite, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, pedestrian and cyclist detection, reverse collision avoidance assist, and blind-spot collision avoidance assist. Hyundai anticipates that the Ioniq 5 will get a 5-star rating from NHTSA and a TSP+ from the IIHS. All Ioniq 5 trims also come with the Blue Link Connected Car system.
All Ioniq 5 trim levels use flush door handles that improve aerodynamics. The SE rides on 19-inch aero wheels and has LED exterior lighting. There’s also LED lighting in the cabin, as well as a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. All seats are cloth. The spacious interior offers generous amounts of head- and legroom. The Ioniq 5 has a flat floor in the front and rear, which provides more legroom and more room for storage. Cargo space is 27.2 cubic feet behind the second row and about 56 with the seats folded down.
The single-motor RWD Ioniq 5 SE has 225 horsepower and a range of 303 miles; the dual-motor Ioniq 5 ($47,150) has 320 horsepower and a range of 256 miles.
Adding the $1,225 destination fee to the Ioniq 5 SE, the base price totals $44,875. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $806.
The AWD 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE, with a total price of $48,375 and the same financing terms, would have a monthly payment of $869. Find a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE for sale
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Includes:
Hyundai SmartSense — A wide range of advanced safety and driver-assist features. The SE does not come standard with the complete suite, but what the SE comes with is impressive.
Forward collision assist — A cluster of systems that helps when turning left at an intersection or crossing when there’s cross traffic, changing lanes when someone else wants to get into that same opening in traffic, and evasive steering assist.
Evasive steering assist — Can use steering to actively avoid a stopped car.
LED exterior lighting — Not only does this improve visibility in varying weather conditions, but it adds style to the front and rear of the Ioniq 5. Note the pixel accents and additional hidden lighting.
Sustainable cabin materials — The Ioniq 5 is part of Hyundai’s clean mobility initiative. Therefore, many of the interior components are made from sustainable sources, such as recycled or plant-based materials.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL ($45,900)
Moving up to the SEL includes automatic flush exterior door handles and a hands-free power liftgate. The interior benefits from leatherette seats and ambient lighting. And Highway Driving Assist II becomes standard. This is a semi-autonomous system that goes beyond adaptive cruise control. It assists with lane changes and reacts when a vehicle cuts in front of you at low speed. It can also adjust from side to side when the car next to you creeps too close.
The single-motor RWD Ioniq 5 SEL has 225 horsepower and a range of 303 miles; the AWD dual-motor Ioniq 5 SEL ($49,400) has 320 horsepower and a range of 256 miles.
Adding the $1,225 destination fee to the Ioniq 5 SEL, the base price totals $47,125. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $847.
The AWD 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL, with a total price of $50,625 and the same financing terms, would have a monthly payment of $910. Find a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL for sale
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL Includes:
Flush door handles — These improve aerodynamics.
Hands-free power liftgate — An easy way to open the cargo area when your hands are full.
Highway Driving Assist II — This semi-autonomous system can keep the Ioniq 5 the same distance from the vehicle in front of it at any speed. It is also designed to account for someone who aggressively changes lanes in front of you, and it can adjust the Ioniq’s side-to-side position in the lane.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited ($50,600)
With the top-of-the-line Limited, standard equipment expands to include 20-inch wheels and a Vision sunroof, a premium head-up display with augmented reality, and Bose premium audio. This head-up display incorporates turn-by-turn navigation cues, a front vehicle indicator, and lane safety information into your field of view.
A zero-gravity reclining driver’s seat takes advantage of the spacious cabin by allowing for a welcome place to stretch out at break time. In addition, in Limited models, the center console slides back and forth. Under the console’s upper storage area is a large tray as well as wireless smartphone charging.
With this model, Hyundai SmartSense expands to include a surround-view monitor and a blind-view monitor in the gauge cluster. Hyundai’s Remote Smart Parking Assist is also standard with the Limited.
Hyundai’s single-motor RWD Ioniq 5 Limited has 225 horsepower and a range of 303 miles; the AWD dual-motor Ioniq 5 Limited ($54,500) has 320 horsepower and a range of 256 miles.
Adding the $1,225 destination fee to the Ioniq 5 Limited, the base price totals $51,825. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $931.
The AWD 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited, with a total price of $55,725 and the same financing terms, would have a monthly payment of $1,001. Find a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited for sale
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited Includes:
20-inch wheels — The wheel design is a Parametric Pixel design, which complements the pixel cues seen in the Ioniq 5’s exterior lighting.
Vision sunroof — This allows for an expanded view without any pillars blocking visibility.
Head-up display — This HUD projects information onto the base of the windshield. This keeps the driver informed without having to take their eyes off the road.
Sliding center console — For even more room, the center console can slide forward and back 5.5 inches.
Remote Park Assist — While you’re outside the vehicle, you can use your fob to park the Ioniq 5 or to pull it out of a parking space.
Additional Options and Features
A number of interesting features are available in the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. There’s Vehicle 2 Load, which uses a special adapter that will allow the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to serve as a generator. It can power small appliances and electronics. And in the future, there will be an in-car payment system where you can pay for EV charging, parking lots, and more right from the driver’s seat.
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