PIMS 2022: Hyundai previews Ioniq 5 electric vehicle

Updated Sep 15, 2022 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

Electrification is upon us.

Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH), the new distributor of Hyundai in the country, made its presence known to Filipinos when it introduced a reworked 4-car lineup last month. Now, the Korean automaker is making a louder noise with the preview of the Ioniq 5 at the 8th Philippine International Auto Show (PIMS).

Hyundai Ioniq 5 front view

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a fully electric compact crossover that has already bagged several accolades since its introduction in March 2021. One of the most significant recognitions of the Ioniq 5 is winning the 2022 World Car of the Year. This should make the model more interesting once HMPH officially launches the Ioniq 5 in the Philippines in January 2023.  

Moreover, the Ioniq 5 conforms to the returning auto show’s “Mobility + Humanity: Innovation for the Common Good” tagline thanks to its all-electric powertrain. Upon the induction of the Hyundai EV into the local lineup, it will join the Staria, Creta, Santa Fe, and Tucson. The company has yet to reveal the specs of the PH-spec model.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 interior view

Take a glimpse of the future of automobiles

“Our vision is ‘Progress is Humanity’ because we are dedicated to understanding what people want in life. For us, it’s not about going from A to B, it’s about creating time for the moments that truly matter. This is what we hope for our Filipino customers to experience when they own a Hyundai,” said HMPI President Dongwook Lee.

“We are excited to hit the ground running and give Filipinos access to our award-winning smart technologies, advanced safety, and driver-assist systems, and of course, our new ‘sensuous sportiness’ design philosophy in our range of passenger cars,” added Lee.

Hyunda Ioniq 5 rear view

It sports a retrofuturistic design

The Hyundai Ioniq 5’s platform stablemate, the Kia EV6, has also made an appearance at this year’s PIMS being held at the World Trade Center. Both Korean EVs will help expand the benefits of non-internal combustion engine (ICE) cars including eco-friendly advantages and cost-effective ownership.

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Know more about Hyundai Ioniq 5 2024

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5 is a fully-electric compact crossover SUV. For the Philippine market, it has two variants: The Long Range 2WD, and the entry-level Standard Range 2WD. These are available for Php 3,698,000 and Php 3,068,000 respectively. 

When it comes to size, the Ioniq 5 is 4,635mm long. It also has a width of 1,890mm, and a height of 1,605mm. It then has a wheelbase length of 3,000mm. 

Powering the Ioniq 5 Long Range is a 72.6 kWh battery. The Standard Range variant meanwhile, gets a 58 kWh battery. Both use a permanent magnet synchronous motor. On the Long Range Variant, it can make up to 214 horsepower and 653 Nm of torque. The Standard Range meanwhile, can produce up to 167 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.  

For both variants, the engine output is then managed by an E-Shift transmission sending power to the rear wheels.  

As per their names, these two trims also get different ranges. The Long Range variant is capable of travelling up to 451 km in a single change, while the entry level trim meanwhile, provides 384 km of range.  

Locally, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is set to compete against the upcoming Kia EV6.  

₱ 3,068,000 - ₱ 3,698,000

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