Hyundai has announced U.S. pricing for the 2022 Ioniq 5 and confirmed plans for an entry-level variant with a smaller 58 kWh battery pack. Starting with the latter, the Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range will use the aforementioned battery as well as a rear-mounted electric motor that produces 168 hp. This setup will enable the model to travel up to 354 km on a single charge. While the range and performance aren’t remarkable, the model starts at US$ 39,700 and drops to US$ 32,200 when the US$ 7,500 federal tax credit is factored in. Unfortunately, fans will have to wait a bit longer to get one as the Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range won’t arrive until next spring.
Moving up the trim ladder is the Ioniq 5
SE, which is available in rear- and all-wheel drive configurations. Both
feature a larger 77.4 kWh battery pack and the rear-wheel drive variant has a
more powerful electric motor that develops 225 hp and 350 Nm of torque. This version is also notable for offering an
impressive range of 488 km for US$ 43,650 (US$ 36,150 after credit). The
all-wheel drive SE has a dual motor powertrain with a combined output of 320 hp and 604 Nm of torque. It enables the US$ 47,150
(US$ 39,650 after credit) crossover to travel an EPA-estimated 412 km on a single charge.
Regardless of which version is selected,
all SE variants will come equipped with LED lighting units, an acoustic
windshield, privacy glass, and 19-inch alloy wheels. Buyers will also find a
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment system with
GPS navigation, voice recognition technology as well as Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay compatibility. They’re joined by stain-resistant cloth seats with
eight-way power adjustment on the driver’s side. Other highlights include
heated front seats, a dual-zone automatic climate control system, a
leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a proximity key.
On the safety front, there’s an assortment
of driver assistant systems including Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist,
Highway Driving Assist, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with junction
turning as well as car, pedestrian, and cyclist detection. Other safety
features include Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, High Beam Assist,
and Safe Exit Assist. Drivers will also find Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Avoidance Assist, Rear Parking Distance Warning, and a Rear View Monitor with
Parking Guidance. Moving up the trim ladder is the mid-level Ioniq 5 SEL. The
rear-wheel drive variant starts at US$ 45,900 (US$ 38,400) while the all-wheel drive
model begins at US$ 49,400 (US$ 41,900).
The SEL features a lightly revised
exterior with projector-style LED headlights and front LED accent lights. The
model also comes with power-folding side mirrors and a hands-free smart
liftgate. Bigger changes occur in the cabin as buyers are treated to
leatherette upholstery, additional soft-touch plastics, and a heated leather steering
wheel. Other amenities include a wireless smartphone charger, a 64 color
ambient lighting system, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink.
Last but not least, there’s Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning as well as
upgraded versions of Highway Driving Assist and Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist.
The range-topping Ioniq 5 Limited starts
at US$ 50,600 (US$ 43,100) and climbs to US$ 54,500 (US$ 47,000) for the all-wheel drive
version. Exterior changes are modest but include gloss black accents, rain-sensing
wipers, a fixed panoramic glass roof, and larger 20-inch wheels. Moving into
the cabin, there’s heated/ventilated front seats, an eight-way power passenger
seat, and a driver’s seat with relaxation and memory functions. Other
highlights include a head-up display, an eight-speaker Bose premium audio
system, and digital key technology. They’re joined by a sliding center console
and rear side window sunshades. The range-topper also has a vehicle-to-load
feature, which enables it to power small appliances and even other electric
vehicles.
The Limited trim also packs on safety
features as drivers will find a Blind-Spot View Monitor, a Surround View
Monitor, and Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist. The model comes with
Remote Smart Parking Assist. Higher-end versions of the Ioniq 5 will go on sale
late this month, but the model will be limited to the states of Arizona,
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas,
Vermont, Virginia, and Washington.
