2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review
Read Savvy’s in-depth review of the Hyundai Ioniq electric car in Australia
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What we like
- Both Dynamiq RWD and Techniq AWD variants available in Australia
- Rapid charging capability - charges from 10% to 80% in less than 20 minutes
- 451km maximum driving range - makes long distance driving viable
- Attractive interior and gadgets - sleek, modern and comfortable design packed with features such as dual dash screens
What we don't like
- Hard to find - It hasn’t been readily available to the Australian market, with a recent batch of 200 sold in minutes
- Steeper price than other EVs - at around $70,000 or more, this premium Hyundai model is more expensive than other leading EVs in Australia
- Imperfect boot shape - despite ample space at the front and back of the vehicle, the shape of its boot may hinder your ability to pack it completely
Our verdict
While not the cheapest EV available, if you’re in the market for an electric vehicle and have the funds available, the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a great entry point.
It’s easy on the eye and comes packed with a range of features which make it more than fit for its purpose as a medium SUV.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was, and remains, one of the most sought-after EVs in the Australian market. However, is the vehicle all it’s cracked up to be? Find out all you need to know about the Ioniq 5 and its several variants right here with Savvy, from its physical frame to performance and all the attractive features packaged inside this electric SUV.
Driveaway price
The Ioniq 5’s current price depends on the model you’re looking to buy: the Dynamiq RWD starts from $69,900, while you’ll likely have to fork out closer to $77,500 for the Techniq AWD (or $79,000 if you want to take advantage of its vision roof).
*Please note: prices above are indicative of driveaway costs. On-road costs such as stamp duty, registration and car insurance aren’t included.
Trim levels
Despite starting life with a single trim grade, the Ioniq 5 now comes with two different trim levels: the Dynamiq, which is a rear-wheel drive (RWD), and the Techniq, an all-wheel drive (AWD).
Dimensions
The dimensions of the 2022 Ioniq 5 are as follows:
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 - Dimensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | AWD | ||
| Length | 4635mm (15ft, 2in) | 4635mm (15ft, 2in) | |
| Height | 1605mm (5ft, 3in) | 1605mm (5ft, 3in) | |
| Width | 1890mm (6ft, 2in) | 1890 mm (6ft, 2in) | |
| Weight | 2,020kg (4,453lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630lbs) | |
| Wheelbase | 3000mm (9ft, 10in) | 3000 mm (9ft, 10in) | |
| Tyre size | 255/45 R20 1 | 255/45 R20 1 | |
| Ground clearance (unladen) | 160mm (6in) | 160 mm (6in) | |
Motors
The RWD Ioniq 5 comes with a 160kW/350Nm, fully electric motor, which is attached to the rear axle. The AWD steps it up to two motors, with 70kW/255Nm in the front and 155kW/350Nm at the rear.
Accessories and features
This model comes with a range of attractive standard features and accessories. The console is equipped with two 12.3-inch screens: a digital instrument system including a blind spot monitor and a multimedia touchscreen with satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Its 20-inch alloy wheels are also a major selling point, as is its Bose sound system consisting of eight speakers. Dual-zone climate control and adjustable ambient interior lighting are among its desirable qualities. Some of the other features to look for include:
- Heated steering wheel
- Keyless entry and push-start ignition
- LED headlights and automatic high beams
- Vision roof (Techniq AWD)
- Smart power tailgate
- Front and rear seat heating and front seat cooling
Warranty
Hyundai offers their Ioniq 5 models with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The car’s battery also comes with a warranty stretching a further three years, meaning it’ll be covered for up to eight years or 160,000km.
Drivers will either have to check their vehicles in for servicing every 12 months or 15,000km depending on which occurs first. This is capped at $220 for the first three and fifth services, while the fourth will set you back $804.
Colours
You can purchase the vehicle in one of the following colours:
- Atlas White
- Galactic Grey
- Phantom Black
- Digital Teal-Green
- Lucid Blue
- Gravity Gold
Battery, charging and range
The Ioniq 5 comes with a high voltage, lithium-ion, 72.6kWh battery and, utilising an ultra-rapid, 800-volt charger, can go from 10% to 80% charged in just 18 minutes. Hyundai boasts that you can charge your vehicle for up to 100km in the space of five minutes.
You can also charge your vehicle from home with a type 2, 10.5kW AC wallbox, which can take your vehicle from 10% to 80% charge in just over six hours. In terms of its range, the Ioniq 5 can reach 451km on a single charge.
Speed
The Ioniq 5 AWD is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in the space of 5.2 seconds, while the RWD can reach the same mark in 7.4 seconds. This has it short of the fastest electric passenger car currently available in Australia, with the Porsche Taycan Turbo S able to reach 100km/h in just 2.8 seconds, but it’s still nothing to sneeze at. They’re also capable of top speeds of around 185km/h.
Interior
Perhaps its most immediately obvious quality when stepping foot in the Ioniq 5 is its spaciousness. This can be further customised to your liking with a sliding central console and adjustable seats which can move both back and forth and be reclined to enable you to lie almost completely flat.
You’ll be able to select between interior themes of both light and dark and enjoy leather seats, as well as other surfaces which have been designed to be both pleasing to the touch and more environmentally friendly. This has been achieved through a combination of recycled materials, plastic and eco-treated leather (including its carpeting being made from recycled PET bottles).
Storage space
Thanks to its lack of engine, the Ioniq 5 comes with two separate storage spaces: the boot, which has a capacity of 524L, and the ‘frunk’ (under the bonnet), which comes with either a 52L capacity (RWD) or 24L worth of space (AWD).
Towing capacity
The Ioniq 5 comes with a braked towing capacity of 1,600kg and an unbraked capacity of 750kg. This remains the same across all variants.
Safety features
It’s also crucial to consider the safety features of your car before taking the plunge. In the case of the 2022 Ioniq 5, you can enjoy a five-star ANCAP safety rating alongside myriad further features, including:
- Lane-keeping and lane-following assist
- Adaptive cruise control with stop and go
- Seven airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (intersection support, pedestrian and cyclist detection)
- 360-degree camera
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic parking with front and rear parking sensors
What’s new from 2021
The biggest difference between the Ioniq’s original release and the updated 2022 version is the additions of the Dynamiq and Techniq variants. This gives Australians more choice when it comes to their electric vehicles, with the Dynamiq serving as a cheaper option than the original Ioniq 5 released in 2021.
What’s coming in 2023
With the 2023 Ioniq 5 now unveiled by Hyundai and set to arrive on Australian shores in November, we can look ahead to see the key differences and upgrades on the previous model. The first major change is the expanded driving range, which has increased to 454km to 507km on a single charge. The car’s battery is more powerful, running on a 77.4kWh box compared to the 2022’s 72.6kWh. The motor is also up to 168kW from 160kW.
The Dynamiq variant has increased to $72,000, while the Techniq rises to $79,500. Most notably, they’ve also revealed a new variant, the Epiq, which comes with digital wing mirrors, a heat pump to redistribute excess battery heat to the cabin and a battery conditioning system. This new model starts from a price of $85,000. The different government incentives offered in each state and territory can help reduce the price by a small but significant margin.
The new three-variant 2023 model includes an augmented reality head-up display, Michelin Primacy 4 tyres (235/55), road sign assist and more.
While servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km on the 2022 model, you’ll only have to check your 2023 vehicle in every two years or 30,000km. These will be capped at prices of $570 (two and six-year) and $1,090 (four-year).
Additionally, Hyundai is also releasing the Ioniq 6 in Australia in 2023, which is set to boast further range and improved performance and handling.
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