Hyundai’s fully electric SUV, the IONIQ 5 meets upgrade. The vehicle was recently spotted testing in the US with its fresh look along with its new interior. The IONIQ 5 debuted in 2021, it presented as the brand’s first specific EV which is built on its E-GMP platform.
By that time, Hyundai’s electric SUV had mounted to become one of the best-selling EVs US. It succeded in achieving seventh overall last year. It got momentum through 2023 and its sales rose every month through July.
The electric SUV is even inspiring new buyers from different markets. It significantly earns recognition for its striking new design, advanced tech, and efficiency. However, Hyundai seems to continue to enhance the IONIQ 5 as it appears to stabilize its place. Since the industry taking a shift towards electric. The automaker is popular for its extreme mid-cycle refreshes.
Recently, the images of the IONIQ 5 came out, depicting its fresh look in the US first time. It simply brings assistance to our imagination.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 with a new facelift spotted in the US
The images of the vehicle were posted by Kindel Auto. Since it is wrapped in camouflage, thereby you can see little updates. This depicts the new IONIQ 5 facelift features with a tweaked front bumper. This is to add a potentially redesigned rear bumper and front parking sensors are also adopted new placement.
Some images of the inside of the camouflaged vehicle showcase the interior of the vehicle. This reveals that it will get updated internally also. It is expected that the electric SUV will receive an upgraded instrument cluster and infotainment system.
In addition to this, it also comprises Hyundai Mobis’ new “Parabolic Motion Glove Box,” equipped in the Kia EV9. Its compartment enables an 8L capacity, as compared to an ICE vehicle’s globe box capacity of 5.5L.
Speaking about powertrains, it’s not predicted to change much with respect to present models. At the same time, the design language and other major upgrades will be supposed to improve effectively.
Presently, the automaker provides the two battery choices in the US. This includes 58 kWh, and 77.4 kWh, delivering 220 mi and 303 mi range, respectively. The IONIQ 5 new facelift variant in the US is anticipated to arrive in late 2024.