In Detroit with the jury of the prestigious North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY), the chronicler of Car guide Antoine Joubert was able to have an exclusive test drive of the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Although the columnist questions the aesthetic approach, he is convinced that the vehicle will be an “extraordinary success in Quebec”.
In terms of driving, the four-wheel drive version tested promises with its interesting performance. Note that two choices of batteries will be available for the IONIQ, 58 and 77.4 kWh. Rear-wheel drive is also available.
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In this sense, the announced autonomy varies between 435 and 480 kilometers depending on the version selected. Despite our harsh winters, Antoine has no worries about autonomy.
In terms of comfort, the axles are placed at the ends of the vehicle, so that the wheelbase is longer. Therefore, Antoine says the IONIQ 5 is comfortable, not least thanks to the good job of the suspension.
The columnist adds that it is “a product ready for marketing”, since he did not hear any crackles during his test drive. In practical terms, the vehicle can tow loads of up to 1,500 lbs. The trunk volume is 531 liters and becomes 1,591 liters when the bench seats are folded down.
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The IONIQ 5 will include the following driving aids SmartSense from Hyundai such as the frontal collision avoidance assistance or the collision avoidance assistance in blind spots.
On board, occupants can use the infotainment system that combines Apple CarPlay and Android Auto features. The screen measures twelve inches, ditto for the instrumentation. “We have the impression of taking a step forward 10 years, in terms of technology and presentation,” notes Antoine.
Prices have not been released at the time of this writing. Despite everything, we can expect that the base model will be offered at less than $ 45,000, which would allow Quebec buyers to benefit from a subsidy of $ 13,000.