The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received a larger battery and new technologies as part of its 2023 model year update.
The electric SUV will be offered with a 77.4kWh battery from later this year, and it’s claimed that “several range improvements” should enhance the driving experience.
The Ioniq 5 is currently offered with a 58kWh battery and a 167hp motor; or a 73kWh battery with two motors making 214hp or 300hp combined.
Hyundai has yet to announce range or power stats for the new 77.4kWh model, but it did tell Autocar there would still be two top-of-the-line power levels and the 58kWh variant on sale.
In addition, a new battery conditioning feature allows the Ioniq 5 to automatically adjust the temperature of its battery, optimizing charging in both hot and cold conditions.
Additional technology options as part of the model year update include intelligent frequency dampers to improve ride comfort, body control, handling and rear axle response.
Drivers can choose both a digital rear view mirror and digital side mirrors, the latter of which will be available for the first time on a Hyundai Group model in Europe. The Ioniq 5 already offers this option in its native South Korea.
“The Ioniq 5 has proven extremely successful in the 12 months since its launch, both in terms of sales and branding,” said Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President of Marketing and Product at Hyundai.
“The segment is becoming increasingly competitive and we will offer enhanced capabilities to defend our position as a technology leader in the automotive industry.”
Updated UK pricing and specification details for the updated electric SUV will be confirmed in the coming months ahead of order books opening in late spring.
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