Hyundai has revealed interesting new changes for its range of Ioniq 5 electric SUVs ahead of a new “drop” of cars on Wednesday, July 20.
The entry-level Ioniq 5 2WD has been renamed the Dynamiq and is now $2,000 cheaper than previously, while the AWD variant has gone up in price by around $1,500 and will now be known as the Techniq.
This means the rear-wheel-drive Ioniq 5 will now start from under $69,900 before on-road costs, still out of range of state-based EV rebates, while the all-wheel-drive model will start from $77,500.
New tech specs additions and cuts
A range of technical specifications and features also form part of the new Ioniq 5 offering from Hyundai.
While the 2WD Dynamic still barely misses out from being available for NSW, Victoria and South Australia $3,000 EV rebates, it does get a decent boost in driving range and new 19″ wheels.
An extra 30km driving range has been added to the Dynamiq compared to the outgoing 2021 2WD model, bringing it up to 481km (WLTP). The AWD Techniq range remains the same at 430km (WLTP).
The new 19″ alloys in a gloss black machine finish improve the Dynamic’s aerodynamic performance, says Hyundai, helping it to achieve a fuel efficiency of 168Wh/km (down from 179Wh/km) according to WLTP ratings.
Both models will now get a heads-up display as well as vehicle-to-load capability inside the vehicle with a 15A/250-volt rating similar to that of the Kia EV6.
Power output remains the same (160kW for the RWD and 155kW/70kW on the rear/front for the AWD), as does the 72.6kWh battery size.
Sadly, AWD Techniq does away with the included “vision roof” with sunblind. Drivers will still be able to get the sunroof when Hyundai makes it available later in the year but will have to pay an additional $1,500 for it.
Other high spec features remain. From its 10-way electric heated seats and two-way lumbar for the driver, Bose audi and powered tailgate, the RWD Dynamiq remains the same Tardis-like homage to the “space age” we’ve seen before.
As with the Techniq, which also gets ventilated seats, and memory settings for all seats, as well as rear window sunshades.
IONIQ 5 DYNAMIQ | IONIQ 5 TECHNIQ |
Key Specifications: | Key Specifications above DYNAMIQ: |
• 160kW Rear Motor • 19-inch Alloy Wheels • 481km range (WLTP) • Leather Appointed Interior • Bose Premium Audio • Smart Power Tailgate • Heated seats – front • 10-way power seats – front (Incl. 2-way lumbar) |
• 225kW Dual Motor AWD (70kW F + 155kW R) • 20-inch Alloy Wheels • 430km range (WLTP) • Memory driver & all passenger seats (f/r) • Premium Relaxation Seats – front (12-way adjust.) • Ventilated seats – front • Heated seats – rear • 2-way power rear seats – fore/aft (60:40) • Rear window sunshades |
New Standard Features: • Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD) • Vehicle To Load (V2L) – (Inside & Outside) |
Optional Features: • Vision Roof – fixed glass with electric sunblind |
Next drop of Hyundai Ioniq 5s
Those keen to take advantage of the cheaper RWD Dynamiq pricing unfortunately will have to wait until later in 2022, as will those wanting to order the new AWD Techniq with vision sunroof.
There will be exactly 119 AWD Techniqs available from 1pm Wednesday in a range of colour and specs, with an estimated delivery time of 4-6 weeks for successful customers (depending on signing date of contract).
Buyers will need to be quick: Previous drops of Ioniq 5s have sold out within minutes, with limited supply meeting head on with increasing demand of EVs as petrol prices soar and consumer confidence in the new technology rises.
Hyundai says cars will be available in every state with the exception of the Northern Territory, and that following this latest tranche there will be another order drop in August.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Servicing
Powertrain | Service Interval | 12 mths | 24 mths | 36 mths | 48 mths | 60 mths |
160kW 2WD | km | 15k | 30k | 45k | 60k | 75k |
Cost (incl. GST) | $220 | $220 | $220 | $804 | $220 | |
225kW AWD | km | 15k | 30k | 45k | 60k | 75k |
Cost (incl. GST) | $220 | $220 | $220 | $804 | $220 |
Full list of specifications
IONIQ 5 DYNAMIQ | 160kW 2WD | |
Key specifications: | ||
7 airbags – inc. front centre side airbag | Auto dusk sensing headlights | 10-way power driver & front passenger seats |
SmartSense™ including: | LED headlights, including: | – incl. 2-way lumbar support |
– Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist; | – Low/high beam – projector type | Heated front seats |
Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection | – Positioning lights | 60:40 split fold rear seat w/recline function |
Junction Turning & Crossing | – Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Head-Up Display, including: |
Lane Change Oncoming & Side | – Turn signals | – Augmented Reality mode (AR HUD) |
Evasive Steering Assist | LED front light guide – hidden type | 12.3” digital instrument cluster |
– Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance-Assist | LED tail and rear combination lights | Adjustable ambient lighting |
– Blind-Spot View Monitor | Acoustic laminated windscreen | ECM interior mirror |
– Driver Attention Warning, including: | Acoustic laminated side door glass (f/r) | Sliding centre console |
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | Solar control windscreen/frt. door glass | Sliding glovebox – 9.4L capacity |
– High Beam Assist | Privacy rear door/tailgate glass | Wireless phone charger (Qi standard) |
– Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | Power door handles – capacitive touch | Shift by Wire – column mounted |
– Lane Following Assist | Heated & power folding side mirrors | Paddle shifters –regenerative brake control |
– Lane Keeping Assist – Line/Road-Edge | Rain sensing aero wipers | Smart Key w/push button start |
– Manual Speed Limit Assist | Smart power tailgate | Remote start – via Smart Key |
– Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Rear | Gloss black window frame/mirror trim | Smart Parking Assist (SPA) |
– Parking Distance Warning – Front/Rear | Satin chrome door & bumper trim | Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) |
– Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance | Liquid silver body cladding | 2 x USB-A charging ports – front |
– Rear Occupant Alert – logic type | Liquid silver front/rear skid plates | 2 x USB-A charging ports – rear |
– Safe Exit Assist | Leather appointed eco processed seats | 1 x 12V socket – front |
– Smart Cruise Control, including: | Leather appointed steering wheel | 1 x 12V socket – cargo |
Stop & Go function | Premium bio PET carpet | 12.3” Multimedia navigation unit |
Machine Learning function | LED interior lighting | Android Auto/Apple CarPlay – wired |
– 3D Surround View Monitor | Alloy scuff plates | Multi-Bluetooth connectivity |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Alloy pedals | BOSE premium audio w/8 speakers |
Electronic Park Brake (EPB) – auto hold | Luggage net | Dual zone climate control w/auto defog |
Drive Mode – Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow | Cargo blind | Rear air vents |
i-Pedal mode (one pedal driving) | 527L cargo – w/underfloor storage | Cabin air filter |
Smart regenerative braking 2.0 | 57L front under-bonnet cargo capacity | PTC electric heater |
Trailer pre-wiring package | Alarm | Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) |
19” Alloy wheels | Auto up/down front windows | Portable emergency charging cable – ICCB |
235/55 Michelin Primacy 4 tyres | Convenience front window open/close | Vehicle To Load (V2L) function – inside |
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Power child lock – rear doors/windows | Vehicle To Load (V2L) function – outside |
IONIQ 5 TECHNIQ | 155kW + 70kW AWD | ||
Key specification differences vs. IONIQ 5 DYNAMIQ: | |||
HTRAC AWD | Premium ‘relaxation’ seats – front | Ventilated front seats | |
Under-bonnet insulator | Memory driver & all passenger seats (f/r) | Heated steering wheel | |
20” Alloy wheels | 2-way power rear seats – fore/aft (60:40) | Heated rear seats | |
255/45 Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres | Rear door sunshades | 25L front under-bonnet cargo capacity | |
This article has been updated to clarify the stock release is Wednesday, July 20.
Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.