Since its unveiling and after its arrival in Israel, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been praised from all corners, including by us. The Korean manufacturer has managed to create an impressive product with its first dedicated electric vehicle, starting with a distinctive design and continuing with excellent ergonomics, usability, road handling, and comfort. Yes, there were gaps to fill, and it also turned out to be too easy to steal and highly sought after, but those issues are being addressed. This process is also part of the vehicle’s lifecycle, and now it has reached its facelift phase, with marketing in Israel starting now.
The list of visual changes includes redesigned bumpers that add 2 cm to the overall length, while the other dimensions remain unchanged, including the generous 300 cm wheelbase, which is responsible for its excellent interior space. In the cabin, physical buttons have been added for seat heating and ventilation, and in some versions, the wireless charging pad for smartphones is positioned higher. The multimedia system has been redesigned with a new user interface.
The safety systems list hasn’t changed significantly, but their performance has been improved, such as with the steering wheel hand detection and lane departure correction. The body has been reinforced in the middle pillars (B-pillars) to provide better side-impact protection.
Regarding mechanical components, Hyundai says that the shock absorbers have been recalibrated, new mounts have been added, and the steering has been retuned. Additionally, more extensive use of bonding and welding techniques, along with added insulation materials, is expected to improve noise isolation.
The most significant update in the Ioniq 5 is in the powertrain and batteries. A new base model called Premium joins the lineup, featuring a 63 kWh battery with a range of 440 km, which was not previously available. The Limited and Elite versions will have an 84 kWh battery offering a range of 530 km, while the new Ultimate version will use the same battery but with a range of 570 km.
The motors in the refreshed Ioniq 5 have also been upgraded. In the rear-wheel-drive version with the smaller battery, the car will have 170 horsepower, allowing it to accelerate to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. In other rear-wheel-drive versions, the power has increased to 229 horsepower (a 12 hp increase), and acceleration to 100 km/h takes 7.5 seconds.
Prices and Trim Levels As mentioned, the base version will be the Premium, priced at NIS 210,000, which is NIS 15,000 less than the previous base model. Equipment includes, among other things, a 12.9-inch multimedia system, Android and iPhone compatibility, a 12.3-inch dashboard, steering wheel controls for regeneration level, tinted windows, dual-zone climate control with rear air vents, electric adjustment for the driver’s seat, and more.
Above it, the Ultimate trim level with the longer range will be priced at NIS 230,000, adding mainly a power tailgate.
The Limited trim level, priced at NIS 249,000, also includes wireless phone charging, heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, electric adjustment for the passenger seat, and ventilated and heated seats.
In the Elite trim level, priced at NIS 280,000, there’s also a panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, fully reclining front seats, electric and heated rear seats, a BOSE sound system, vehicle retrieval from parking using the remote, and blind-spot area projection on the dashboard.
The cheaper model will help the Ioniq 5 compete with the rival Xpeng G6, which was also launched with a base version priced at NIS 200,000 and an official range of 435 km, creating significant buzz in the market.