2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV updated – styling, structural improvements, larger 84 kWh battery; new N Line variant
Hyundai has released initial details on the updated Ioniq 5 EV for 2024, which features an N Line trim variant alongside increased battery capacity and EV range, along with design and equipment updates .
The battery capacity of the Ioniq 5 has increased from 77.4 kWh To 84.0 kWh, its available range will therefore increase, according to Hyundai, although no specific range figures are quoted for this update. For reference, the Max variant of Ioniq 5 for Malaysia – with a 72.6 kWh battery – providing a range of up to 430 km for the WLTP testing protocol.
Updates to the Ioniq 5’s exterior include a redesigned V-shaped trim along with updated front and rear bumpers to emphasize the model’s “low and wide SUV stance.”
These changes have slightly increased the overall length of the car by 20 mm to 4,655 mm, while other main dimensions such as width of 1,890 mm, height of 1,605 mm and wheelbase of 3,000 mm remain unchanged compared to before. Also changed is the rear spoiler, which is 50 mm longer, and the Ioniq 5 gets new wheels with a new aerodynamic design.
The Ioniq 5’s structural and hardware modifications include the addition of shock absorbers to help reduce vibrations from the road surface, while the crossbar on its lid has been stiffened to reduce vibrations transmitted to the steering wheel.
Reinforcements in the rear wheels and lower part of the vehicle have also been doubled, providing improved stability and agility, while body rigidity has been increased to reduce low-frequency boom noise and Additional sound insulation has been applied to the rear engine area to improve quietness. .
Passive safety also benefits from reinforced body parts, front and rear doors and B-pillar parts for improved protection against side impacts. To achieve that goal, the 2024 Ioniq 5 is equipped with 8 airbags, including side airbags in the second row.
New safety features have also been added, including hand detection steering wheel, Lane Keeping Assist 2, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2) and Forward Parking Collision Avoidance Assist /side/back (PCA-F/S). /R). Also included with the new feature set are smart front lighting, Digital Key 2, Integrated Cam 2 and remote folding second row seats.
Inside, Hyundai introduces an improved cabin for usability and convenience on the updated Ioniq 5, where the upper part of the Universal Island in the center console now has a physical button allowing access to Frequently used functions, such as vehicle heating and ventilation. front seats, heated steering wheel and parking assist function. The smartphone’s wireless charging dock has also been rearranged from the bottom to the top to provide better usability, Hyundai said.
For the driver, the steering wheel has also been updated with a new design, the manufacturer says, now with interactive pixel lights, while the arrangement of the infotainment and air conditioning systems has been revised to more convenient support for operation.
Infotainment for the 2024 Ioniq 5 moves to the next generation with a connected car navigation cockpit (ccNC), while the vehicle’s key electronics are kept up to date via software updates via network (OTA).
Rounding out the changes for the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 update is the addition of an N Line trim variant, positioned between the latest base model and the high-performance model. Ioniq 5 N. The new N Line variant has a more aggressive front and rear exterior design with the N Line’s signature front bumper, side skirts and 20-inch wheels.
Sportier trim details are also applied to the N Line variant, with an N Line steering wheel and dashboard, metal foot pedals, black roof, sports seats with additional N logo, stitching Red contrast stitching, along with two seat cover options.
According to Hyundai, for its home market of Korea, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 5 N Line will be available to customers from March.
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