Hyundai has launched the facelifted Ioniq 5 at Rs 55.7 lakh (ex-showroom), bringing a larger battery, a refreshed design and updates to technology and safety features. Built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, the Ioniq 5 continues as the brand’s flagship electric offering in India.
- Larger 84.0kWh battery pack replaces 72.6kWh unit
- Updated bumpers and alloy wheels
- More buttons, new steering wheel and repositioned wireless charger
Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift: Battery and range
The biggest change is the introduction of a larger 84.0kWh battery pack, which has replaced the outgoing model’s 72.6kWh unit. Hyundai claims an ARAI-certified range of up to 690km, making it one of the highest among EVs currently on sale in India.
While the brand has not revealed power figures for the India-spec model, globally, the rear-wheel-drive version with the 84kWh battery produces 229hp and 350Nm.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift: Exterior updates
The facelift retains the Ioniq 5’s overall design and Parametric Pixel styling but introduces a set of incremental updates. Up front, it gets a revised bumper with a more open design, along with new skid plates. In profile, the changes are limited to a new set of alloy wheels. At the rear, updates include a redesigned bumper, a new roof spoiler and a revised V-garnish lighting element, while the pixel-based lighting signature continues unchanged.
The facelifted Ioniq 5 is offered in four exterior colours: Gravity Gold Matte, Midnight Black Pearl, Titan Grey and Optic White, paired with an Obsidian Black interior theme.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift: Interior and features
Inside, the Ioniq 5 continues with a dual-screen layout comprising 12.3-inch displays for infotainment and the instrument cluster. There’s a new three-spoke steering wheel featuring an illuminated 4-dot design and a heating function.
The centre console has been revised and now includes additional physical controls for functions such as seat heating and ventilation. The wireless charging pad has been repositioned, along with updated cup holders.
On the technology front, the facelift adds Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), controller over-the-air (C-OTA) updates, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and in-car payment integration for EV charging. A new remote immobilisation feature has also been introduced via Hyundai’s Bluelink system. Moreover, driver-assistance features now include parking collision-avoidance assist (rear) and side parking distance warning.