Further, faster, sexier! Overhauled Hyundai Ioniq 5 coming for Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Polestar 2, Toyota bZ4X

March 6, 2024March 5, 2024 John Mahoney 2271 Views 2, EV6, Hyundai, ioniq 5, Kia, model y, N Line, Tesla, toyota bz4x

The 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 line-up will be overhauled later this year with a whole host of tweaks including a new look, a bigger battery and a new sporty N Line trim all designed to give the Korean the edge over its mid-size all-electric SUV rivals.

Three years since it was first introduced, the refreshed Hyundai IONIQ 5 will land in Australia by around mid-2024 and when it does it will also introduce the rear wiper that many owners missed in rainier climates.

Most will also rejoice in the arrival of a bigger battery, with the current car’s 77.4kWh power pack replaced by a new 84kWh unit set to ramp up the range from an already respectable 507km to more than 550km.

There’s no word on whether or not the smaller 58kWh battery model will also be upgraded.

The new IONIQ 5 N Line sporty variant misses out on the full fat IONIQ 5 N’s mighty 478kW dual-motor powertrain and makes do with the regular line-up’s powertrains.

It’s not known if the new N Line will be available with either the 168kW/350Nm single motor or the more powerful 239kW/605Nm dual-motors – or if it will be offered with both.

What we do know is the new trim adds a set of fresh 20-inch alloy wheels, gets revised front and rear bumpers and new side skirts.

Inside, the N Line adds sports seats with N logos, a sportier N-branded steering wheel, new N Line metallic pedals, red stitching and a black headliner.

The rest of the range also get mild tweaks, with new front and rear bumpers that actually extend the length of the Hyundai SUV by 20mm to 4655mm. The other dimensions remain unchanged (1890mm width, 1605mm high, with a 3000mm wheelbase).

Further revisions include new dot matrix-inspired pixel LED headlamps, and tail lights, the addition of a new spoiler and aerodynamically-honed alloy wheels that will be offered as part of a new option pack aimed at maximising the range.

In the core IONIQ 5 there are new controls placed on a centre console between the driver and passenger for the heated and cooled seats, among other things.

The wireless charging pad has also been raised, while ahead of the driver a new steering wheel has been added. At the same time the climate control panel has been overhauled for improved functionality on the move.

Hyundai says it’s also added its next-gen infotainment system that will be continually improved by over-the-air-updates.

More improvements have been made to the way the IONIQ 5 rides and drives, with new dampers reducing vibrations from rough roads.

Engineers have even reinforced the steering rack to reduce vibrations through the steering wheel, while a stiffened body and rear sub-frame is claimed to improve both stability and agility.

Enhancing refinement, there’s now more sound deadening material added around the wheel wells.

Safety has been improved with IONIQ 5 getting the car-maker’s latest lane keep assist and collision avoidance assist, while the there’s also an upgraded remote parking feature.

New hands-on detection sensors for the steering wheel also make their debut to ensure you don’t take your paws off the wheel during a semi-autonomous cruise.

Finally, new features like a digital key, remoted second-row seat folding, intelligent front lighting and built-in dash cam are also all available.

Full pricing will be revealed in the coming weeks in the build-up to the introduction of the refreshed IONIQ 5 line-up.

Current pricing starts with the base IONIQ 5 ($65,000 plus on-roads), the Dynamiq ($76,000), Dynamiq AWD ($80,500), Epiq ($79,500) and the Epiq AWD ($84,000).

At the top of the tree is the hyper-AWD fast IONIQ 5 N that costs a cool $111,000.