Hyundai has launched its first China-spec all-electric model under the Ioniq brand, the Ioniq V, at Auto China 2026. This EV is based on the recently revealed Venus concept from which it borrows a lot of design elements. The carmaker has also stated its China-specific plans for the coming years.
- A ‘long-range’ version is claimed to offer over 600km range
- Sports aggressive LED DRLs, low-profile tyres and frameless windows
- Features a massive 27-inch panoramic display on the dashboard
- Amenities include ambient lighting and an 8-speaker sound system
Hyundai Ioniq V: All you need to know
The exterior design is very similar to that of the Venus concept
Several of the Hyundai Ioniq V’s design elements, including the Sakhir Gold exterior hue, are borrowed from the Venus. Up front are slim LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) that form two halves of the letter ‘H’, connected by a black strip. The headlights are placed on the bumper, which also houses what appear to be active aerodynamic vents.
The profile is characterised by frameless windows, black wheel arches and pull-type door handles. Low-profile tyres are visible, but the exact rim size is yet to be revealed. At the rear are slim LED light bars joined by a black trim and a tailgate featuring an ‘Ioniq’ badge and a black lip spoiler.
Here are the dimensions of the Hyundai Ioniq V:
Gets a massive display on the dashboard and a coloured HUD
Inside, nothing much has changed in the Ioniq V compared to the Venus concept. It gets a 27-inch 4K display across the dashboard for infotainment duties and also a wide, coloured head-up display (HUD) for instrumentation. A 3-spoke steering wheel with touch-enabled controls is also being offered. Hyundai has also revealed that the Ioniq V gets an 8-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos support and ambient lighting.
The manufacturer claims a segment-best legroom of 1,078mm and 1,019mm for the first and second rows, respectively. It also asserts that the Ioniq V offers best-in-class shoulder room of 1,502mm and 1,473mm for front and rear seat passengers, respectively.
A ‘long-range version’ of the Ioniq V is claimed to offer over 600km of range
While Hyundai has not revealed much about the Ioniq V’s electric powertrain, the official release mentions that “the long-range model secures a driving range of over 600km on a single charge (CLTC standard)”. This implies that Hyundai will offer the Ioniq V with a standard-range iteration with a lower claimed range, alongside the aforementioned long-range version.
Hyundai’s upcoming plans in China
20 new EV models are planned to be launched in China in the next five years
To strengthen its position in the Chinese market, Hyundai says it has “outlined a comprehensive plan through sustained investment, localised product development and deeper collaboration with its joint venture partner”. Notably, Hyundai has entered a joint venture with BAIC Group (Beijing Automotive Group), where both parties will invest a total of 8 billion Yuan. In the next 5 years, the joint venture, named ‘Beijing Hyundai’, plans to introduce 20 new models in China.
After the Ioniq V, Beijing Hyundai plans to introduce “an additional SUV model in the first half of 2027”, which is expected to be the production-spec version of the Earth Concept that was showcased recently. The carmaker also states that the SUV will be followed by “a broader rollout across midsize to large segments, encompassing both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs)”. With this upcoming portfolio, the manufacturer is aiming to achieve 5 lakh annual unit sales, driven by the “Chinese market and expanded export opportunities”.
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