The Hyundai Ioniq 5, on sale in India since 2023 as the Korean manufacturer’s flagship electric offering, has received a facelift priced at Rs 55.70 lakh. It gets a larger battery pack and introduces new exterior and interior design elements for a more modern look. Here’s everything that has changed in the new Ioniq 5 compared to the previous model.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 new vs old: Exterior design
Redesigned front bumper and ‘V-garnish’ lighting
The front bumper has repositioned active air flaps finished in black. The silver finish surrounding the air dam remains, but the patterned silver trim above it is now thinner. The V-garnish lighting element underneath the grille has also been redesigned, says Hyundai.
The Ioniq 5 sports the same dual-pod pixel-shaped LED headlights with U-shaped LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) as the earlier model. Other elements, including the blanked-off grille and the sloping bonnet with a Hyundai logo, have also been retained.
New alloy wheel design is the only change in profile
Except for a new design for the 20-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels, everything else in the profile, including the silver trim on the beltline and flush-type door handles, is unchanged.
The rear bumper and roof-mounted spoiler have a new design
Like the front bumper, the rear bumper has also been redesigned with repositioned reflectors and a reverse light. The roof-mounted spoiler also has a new design. However, the tail-lights with pixel-shaped lighting elements and rectangular signature have been carried over.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 new vs old: Interior and features
New all-black cabin and black seat upholstery
The facelifted Ioniq 5 features an all-black interior, which will be easier to maintain than the older model’s grey-and-off-white cabin that was prone to visible stains and dirt. The dashboard is the same as before, with the same-sized 12.3-inch displays for instrumentation and infotainment. However, the system now supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the UI has been redesigned for a more modern look while integrating more connected-car functions, such as in-car payments and remote immobiliser. The white bezels around the screens have been replaced by gloss-black elements, lending the SUV a more modern look.
The centre console, independent from the dashboard, features vertically stacked cup holders, a repositioned wireless phone charger and integrated physical controls for seat heating and ventilation. The physical buttons and knobs with an MID for the AC controls are the same as before.
A 3-spoke steering wheel has replaced the older model’s 2-spoke unit, and the new physical controls on it are a welcome change. The four dots that make the letter ‘H’ in Morse code have been carried over.
Gets a panoramic glass roof, 8 speakers, Level-2 ADAS and more
Other features are the same as before, including an 8-speaker Bose sound system, a panoramic glass roof, a heated steering wheel, powered front seats with heating and ventilation functions, heating function for rear seats, dual-zone climate control, heated ORVMs and rear window sunshades. Safety features like 6 airbags as standard, Level-2 ADAS, 360-degree camera and front and rear parking sensors are also the same as the older model.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 new vs old: Powertrain options and price
The facelift is offered at a higher price tag, but it gets a bigger battery pack
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs old model: Powertrain and price | ||
New Ioniq 5 | Old Ioniq 5 | |
Battery pack (kWh) | 84 | 72.6 |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Power (hp) | 229 | 217 |
Torque (Nm) | 350 | 350 |
ARAI range (km) | 690 | 631 |
Price (Rs, lakh) | 55.70 | 46.30 |
The facelifted Ioniq 5 comes with an 84kWh battery pack, which is 11.4kWh more than the older model. The new Ioniq 5’s rear-axle-mounted (RWD) motor produces 12hp more than before, while the torque output is 350Nm as before. The claimed range has also increased by 59km on the Ioniq 5 facelift.
Notably, the charging time taken with an 11kW charger has increased from the previous model’s 5 hours 55 minutes to 7 hours 35 minutes. However, a 350kW DC fast charger can recharge from 10-80 percent of the new 84kWh battery pack in 18 minutes, which is the same as the older model, even though the latter had a smaller battery.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift is currently priced at Rs 55.70 lakh, which is Rs 9.40 lakh more expensive than the older model that had a last recorded price of Rs 46.30 lakh.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.