Of the many varieties of electric cars that have been officially circulated, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has attracted the most attention. Today we tested the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for daily use in the city. The test includes the distance range, the battery charging process, the amount of energy consumption, to the sensation of driving style.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 tested is the highest variant of the Signature Long Range. Based on the data in the brochure, it can cover a distance of 451 km (WLTP) in one full charge. However, for real conditions, you can see the estimated usage in the lower left corner of the meter cluster. Cruising range may vary. Depends on the driving mode used and the electrical device used.
The first impression sitting in it is very positive. No doubt, because he won the title of World Car of the Year 2022. Sitting in the front feels comfortable. The examiner’s height is 173 cm. The seat supports the entire end to the groin. So that the driver does not get tired easily while driving. The setting is electric, making it more practical. There are memory seats too. So, you can adjust according to the comfort of the initial position. After, for example, used by his wife or other relatives. External visuals are easy to reach, tend to have minimal blind spots. It’s even better with a 360-degree camera.
No need to linger, just press the start button. The monitor screen greeted, and remained silent as if nothing had happened. The gear lever is right behind the steering wheel. A little reminds us of the star brand. However the settings are different. Twist forward for neutral center (D) and rearward (R) drives. Then press the button (P) when the position is still. While the brake button (B) is on the right behind the steering wheel.
Sitting in the front is comfortable. The examiner’s height is 173 cm. The seat supports the entire end to the groin. So that the driver does not get tired easily while driving. The setting is electric, making it more practical. There are memory seats too. So, you can adjust according to the comfort of the initial position. After, for example, used by his wife or other relatives. External visuals are easy to reach, tend to have minimal blind spots. It’s even better with a 360-degree camera.
No need to linger, just press the start button. The monitor screen greeted, and remained silent as if nothing had happened. The gear lever is right behind the steering wheel. A little reminds us of the star brand. However the settings are different. Twist forward for neutral center (D) and rearward (R) drives. Then press the button (P) when the position is still. While the brake button (B) is on the right behind the steering wheel.
The way to drive an EV is very different from a car with an internal combustion engine. There can be seen, paddle shift inserts behind the wheel. Its function is not to shift the position of the teeth. But it regulates the regenerative level. Braking like engine brake. On the Ioniq 5, it can be positioned at level 0 meaning there is no slowdown when the accelerator is released. Continue to increase to level 1, with a little braking, until level 3. Finally, i-Pedal mode, you can lift the vehicle without pressing the brake pedal.
Well, need adaptation for the first time to bring a pure electric vehicle. If you are already proficient, driving in the city is best to level 3 or i-Pedal. Because rarely touch the brake pedal. Feet can be more relaxed when walking in traffic jams. Riding with the Ioniq 5 is even more fun. If you have found a union with the car, it makes you fall in love. Want to immediately leave the conventional and switch to EV alerts Hyundai.
The front suspension configuration of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 uses MacPherson Strut at the front and multilink as a support for the rear wheels. Obviously, it provides a fun driving experience on urban roads. The key is the 3,000mm wheelbase. This is much longer than the Palisade’s massive SUV (2,900 mm). Gliding on a smooth road feels like flying on an airplane. Very stable and quiet, when the audio is turned off.
Rarely is the steering wheel correction when carrying it shiny fast. Communication between the steering wheel, tires, and suspension is in harmony. But that enjoyment has to sacrifice a little bit of suspension tenderness when hitting a hole or uneven terrain. The car feels hard. The return of the spring motion (rebound) is very fast. But still quite reasonable. Just imagine if an electric car with large and instant torque. Then it has a rather soft suspension configuration. Even difficult to control, and less comfortable.
A light note regarding the 3,000mm wheelbase. That’s right, make driving stable. But if the car goes into a relatively narrow complex road. It takes a long square to turn right or left. Especially through a small T-junction. The turning radius is quite large, which is 5.3 meters. Not a big problem, but this is also something that prospective owners of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 need to know.
I was so comfortable with Ioniq 5, I didn’t feel like I had traveled around the city with a distance of 97 km. Of the 100 percent battery capacity, only 80 percent live. It means to travel that far with various traffic jam conditions. Only need to charge 20 percent.
