Hyundai has given its 2024 Ioniq 5 electric car a mid-life facelift, introducing a range of updates including a larger battery pack, styling changes, and improved technology.
Originally unveiled in February 2021, the Ioniq 5 line-up is now three years old and is receiving its first major update. The new model also introduces a sportier N Line version, drawing design cues from the high-performance Ioniq 5 N.
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Key upgrades include a higher-capacity battery pack for the long-range version, now at 84kWh compared to the previous 77.4kWh. This upgrade is shared with the Ioniq 5 N and utilizes next-generation battery cells that are more energy-dense. While Hyundai has stated that this increase “increases … all-electric range,” specific range figures have not been provided.
The restyled front and rear bumpers extend the overall length of the Ioniq 5 by 20mm to 4655mm. The rear spoiler has also been extended by 50mm for improved aerodynamics, and new aero-efficient alloy wheel designs have been introduced.
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Inside, the center console has been redesigned with shortcut buttons for various features such as heated and ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, and park assist. The wireless phone charger has also been relocated for easier access. The car now features Hyundai’s new ‘ccNC’ infotainment software, offering modern graphics and over-the-air software updates.
Other updates include a new steering wheel with ‘interactive pixel lights’, improved arrangement of infotainment and air conditioning controls for enhanced convenience, and a stiffer body to reduce noise and vibrations.
Hyundai has also strengthened the body, doors, and window pillars for improved crash protection, and added rear-side torso airbags in South Korea to complement the existing curtain airbags for rear passengers’ heads.
Other new features in some markets include ‘hands-on detection’ in the steering wheel, updated lane-keep assist software, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2, and low-speed autonomous emergency braking that can detect obstacles on all sides of the car.
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Photo Gallery
