IONIQ 5, EV TO THE NTH DEGREE

EV power is the great equaliser, according to Tim Rodgers – big battery, big power, big tyres, zero to 100km/h in less than four seconds – and ultra-fast examples are relatively easy to do. As Hyundai Australia product development manager, he should know. Rodgers spent a year and a half on three continents helping to hone the suspension and systems of the new high performance Ioniq 5 N all-electric vehicle. The absence of ICE limitations and the scope for new technologies was daunting initially. However, it made the development of… Read more

IONIQ CONCEPT PREVIEWS EV HI-PO CATALOGUE

Hyundai has unveiled a concept constructed with prototype N Performance Parts. The Ioniq 5 N NPX1 previews an array of enhancements by N Performance Parts that will be available for purchase by customers in the near future. Continuing from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, such as i30 Sedan N, i30 N and i20 N, Hyundai N plans to offer specialised tuning components for all-electric N models including the Ioniq 5 N. It features a carbon front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser, rear wing spoiler, lightweight hybrid carbon wheels, high-performance brake… Read more

IONIQ 6 UPGRADE ADDS VALUE AND EFFICIENCY

Hyundai Australia is now accepting orders for the upgraded version of its Ioniq 6 fully- electric sports sedan, with delivery planned for the first quarter of next year. The current Ioniq 6 arrived here earlier this year to join its sibling, the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV, in Hyundai’s electric vehicle sub-brand range. As before the 2024 Ioniq 6 comes with a choice of three variants but with a new entry-level model, just called Ioniq 6, replacing the previous mid-spec Techniq and joining the continuing Dynamiq and Epiq models. The addition… Read more

IONIQ 5 N IN FINAL TESTING

Hyundai’s upstart N sport division has taken the fight to the very door of established car makers. And, it’s about to take that fight to the next level, with the release of its first electrified high- performance model – the Ioniq 5 N which is undergoing final testing at the famous Nürburgring circuit in Germany in preparation for its debut next month. The Ioniq 5 N is the Hyundai counterpart of the Kia EV6 GT and while it shares the same hardware, it has been tweaked for the track with… Read more

HYUNDAI’S IONIQ 6 STREAMLINES THE ELECTRIC EXPERIENCE

With an elongated, futuristic design, Hyundai’s latest electric vehicle, the Ioniq 6 Electrified Streamliner cuts a dramatic profile. At an impressive 4.8 metres in length, Ioniq 6 is available with a range of drive motors and battery packs to fit the needs of every customer. It delivers an estimated driving range of 610km (WLTP) as well as ultra-fast, 400- V/800-V multi-charging capability. The long-range 77.4kWh battery is available with either rear- or all-wheel-drive. The top-of-the-line dual motor all-wheel drive model produces a combined power output of 239kW and 605Nm of… Read more

2022 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a fully electric vehicle, that is it doesn’t work in tandem with a petrol or diesel engine. It’s is currently available in one grade in Australia, with the option of a rear-wheel single motor layout or a dual motor (rear and front) AWD. We feel that other models may follow later, but Hyundai Australia won’t comment on this. Time will tell… DRIVETRAIN The IONIC 5 RWD has a 72.6 kWh electric motor mounted at the rear that produces 160kW of power and 350 Nm of… Read more

IONIQ TRICKS

The gloves have come off with a warning that Hyundai wants to build the EV with the longest range in the world. This follows news the company’s forthcoming Ioniq 6 electrified streamliner will have an impressive range of 614km (WLTP). It’s not quite the best in Australia, but not far off. Ioniq 6 is no high-riding SUV, rather an extremely long, low curvaceous sedan with inherent aerodynamic advantages. In fact, with a drag coefficient of 0.21 Cd, it’s even slipperier and more aerodynamic than the $300K plus Mercedes-AMG EQS 35… Read more

HYUNDAI’S IONIQ 6 STREAMLINES THE ELECTRIC EXPERIENCE

With an elongated, futuristic design, Hyundai’s latest electric vehicle, the Ioniq 6 Electrified Streamliner cuts a dramatic profile. At an impressive 4.8 metres in length, Ioniq 6 is available with a range of drive motors and battery packs to fit the needs of every customer. It delivers an estimated driving range of 610km (WLTP) as well as ultra-fast, 400-V/800-V multi-charging capability. The long-range 77.4kWh battery is available with either rear- or all-wheel-drive. The top-of-the-line dual motor all-wheel drive model produces a combined power output of 239kW and 605Nm of torque,… Read more