KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift spied at a charging station
- Launch expected soon around this festive season
- Likely to skip on the bigger battery pack from international markets
The electric vehicle landscape in India is constantly buzzing, and the latest sighting has enthusiasts eagerly awaiting a significant update. A test mule of the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift was recently caught on camera at a Shell charging station in Chennai, hinting at an imminent official reveal. Despite being draped in heavy camouflage, the tell-tale silhouette and visible elements offer clues about what's in store for this already popular electric crossover. Check out more details and images in the section below, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community of avid petrolheads to never miss out on any latest news and automotive updates.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift Spied: Draped But Obvious Updates
While international markets have already welcomed its siblings, the Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 9, built on the same versatile platform, the focus for now shifts to the refreshed Hyundai Ioniq 5, poised for our shores based on the popular E-GMP platform, and the same has now been papped at a charging station, albeit under heavy camo. From what's discernible beneath the extensive wraps, the Ioniq 5 facelift is expected to retain its signature premium crossover stance.
The front fascia appears to keep the sleek, rectangular LED headlamp clusters connected by a narrow panel, though a redesigned bumper is almost certainly on the cards to give it a fresh face. Along the sides, you will get new aero-optimized alloy wheel designs aimed at maximizing efficiency, something that we have already spotted in previous sightings. Similarly, the rear bumper will also likely be a tweaked affair with some signature styling updates, with the tail lamp expected as well.
While concrete details regarding the interior remain scarce and the same could not be snapped in this sighting, the outgoing Ioniq 5 is already celebrated for its modern technology and comfort amenities. We can safely anticipate that the facelift will only build upon this foundation, potentially introducing new functionalities and further pampering its occupants with some serious tech boost inside the cabin.
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Battery And Range Details
For the Indian market, the current Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes with a 72.6 kWh battery pack, powering an electric motor that churns out a robust 216 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. This setup ensures strong performance, complemented by an impressive ARAI-certified range of 631 km on a single charge, making it well-suited for longer journeys. While a larger 84 kWh battery is available internationally, it's widely expected that the India-spec model will retain its familiar 72.6 kWh unit for the foreseeable future.
Naturally, with these enhancements, we can likely expect a premium over the current model's Rs 46.05 lakh price tag. While the launch will likely take place aroudn this year's festive season, it will continue to rival other premium EVs in the segment like the Kia EV6, BMW iX1, and others.
Verdict
The sighting of the Ioniq 5 facelift signals Hyundai's continuous commitment to refining its EV offerings. As it prepares to shed its camouflage, the refreshed Ioniq 5 is set to solidify its position as a leading choice in India's rapidly expanding electric vehicle market. Not just this, the EV market is now witnessing a bloodbath with some sersious rivalry now brewing up across segments, it would be intersing to see how the sustainable mobility tussles against the ICE vehicles, which currently still holds the lion's share.
