Electric vehicles have taken off at a breakneck speed, and it has become a highly competitive segment. One of the most competitive areas within this are electric compact or small crossovers. This style of vehicle is already popular in general and adding electrification to it makes it even more so. To say a vehicle like the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has its work cut out for it is an understatement. This segment represents the latest and greatest in the mainstream auto market most times.
Despite this, the Ioniq 5 shows up to take the crown. A lot of times someone may describe a car as more than the sum of its parts meaning that it lives up to more than what is outlined on paper. But the Ioniq 5 is the sum of its parts, and we mean that in the best way possible. Many aspects of this electric vehicle add up to a very impressive vehicle. One that can take on the droves of Tesla Model Ys, Mustang Mach-Es, and many more.
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 does a lot to impress. Here are the features that impress us the most.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Styling That Is Nostalgic And Futuristic
Hyundai has been able to do something that not many other automakers have been able to do. Recently Hyundai has made a subtle shift to a retro futurism with some of its vehicles. Along with the Ioniq 5, we have seen this with the Hyundai Grandeur Concept and most recently on the absolutely stunning N Vision 74 Concept. On the Ioniq 5 specifically, this styling manifests itself with an abundance of straight edges and pixilated design cues. This retro futurism in the Ioniq 5 has been able to find that delicate balance of paying homage to styles of the past and interpreting it in a version of what Hyundai thinks that the future should look like.
The result of this is a vehicle that turns heads on the road. Nothing else looks like it. Even its corporate cousin, the Kia EV6, blends in much more than the Ioniq 5. There is no mistaking this Hyundai with a Model Y or a Chevrolet Bolt. The uniqueness that it possesses gives it a leg up on the competition because its style matches the uniqueness one feels about an EV when they are buying one.
Interestingly, the overall style of the Ioniq 5 looks like it is a hatchback but in reality the size classifies it as a crossover. This gives it more space for people and cargo while still looking like more than a bland crossover. The styling in the Ioniq 5 is one of its most notable features due to the attention and practicality that it brings as well.
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Caters To Your Lifestyle
So many of the features of the Ioniq 5 simply try to make your life easier and more comfortable especially as an EV. The range is very impressive given that at its highest capacity it can go up to 330 miles on a single charge. Range at this level limits any range anxiety you might have because even on longer trips this gives you the ability to go longer between stops to recharge. As mentioned before, the Ioniq 5 is extremely comfortable inside due to its roominess. The magic of an EV is that it can have proportions that a normal internal combustion engine cannot. Because of this, the Ioniq 5 has very small front and rear overhangs that allow for a longer wheelbase. In fact, the Ioniq 5 has a wheelbase that is even longer than Hyundai’s largest SUV the Palisade. Giving ample room in the front and rear seats gives this EV the space to comfortably seat five people.
As with many electric vehicles, the power and instant torque is one of the best features a car powered by electricity can have. The Ioniq 5 is no exception with its engaging driving experience and a max of 330 horsepower. Though this is no Tesla Model S Plaid, this is more than enough power to give you a smile when you put the accelerator to the floor or when you need to pass on the highway.
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 shows how if you add up enough desirable features, you get a desirable vehicle. Sharp styling, quick performance, strong range, and more makes something that can appeal to the masses. Hyundai clearly knows what people want to see in a new EV and the Ioniq 5 hits all the marks. Consider the rest of the electric vehicle to be put on high alert. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is here and the reigning champ.
Source: Hyundai