Hyundai Outlook Ioniq 5: Life is a Pony Yard
Hyundai Motor has released initial details about the all-electric flagship of the new sub-brand Ioniq. The Model 5, as the first model of the stylish offshoot, is supposed to represent an all-electric so-called CUV (Crossover Utility Vehicle) and is based on the specially developed Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). This relies on fast-charging technology with 800 volts, which is supposed to ensure 100 kilometers of recharged range in five minutes. Under the brand umbrella, the Koreans plan to bring further numerically named electric models in the coming years.
First photos offer insights into the characteristic design elements, which are dubbed "Parametric Pixels." They are said to be based on the smallest unit of digital imaging and combine digital and analog design components. Overall, the aim is to realize a timeless design for the sub-brand. The pixel-like headlights and taillights are simultaneously intended to express the vehicle's digital technologies. The hood stretches over the fenders to the wheel arches, thus spanning the entire width of the vehicle.
"In combination with the resulting small gap dimensions, this creates an elegant and high-quality overall appearance," the Hyundai designers assert.
With the Ioniq 5, Hyundai's electric model for the first time features 20-inch wheels, which have been optimized for their aerodynamic properties. They aim to incorporate the "Pixel" design and complete the distinctive proportions of the vehicle.
"The innovative design offers a completely new customer experience. It reminds us of our iconic Pony model, which established Hyundai's design DNA," enthuses SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center.
The interior is also made from environmentally friendly materials, emphasizing the commitment to offering people "new, sustainable and advanced mobility solutions," as Lee further promotes. Technologically, the company promises the start of a new era for the manufacturer. In addition to high-performance charging capability, the customer can also count on external sources with the 110- or 220-volt alternating current thanks to the bidirectional charging capability (Vehicle-to-Load, V2L), according to the promise.
The everyday utility of these technologies is to be underpinned by four video clips. In the video "5 min Challenge," the Ioniq 5 takes on three electronic devices: a smartphone, a notebook, and an action camera. All are charged over a period of five minutes in the sequence, and none of the devices can surpass the electric car in terms of battery life. In the three "Ultimate Camping" videos, a camper uses the car's "Vehicle-to-Load" function and its 3.5 kW power to run high-end speakers, an oven, and a fitness treadmill. The car becomes a stationary vehicle.
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