Such a Tease

Hyundai teases first Ioniq family model, the Ioniq 5

Eileen Falkenberg-Hull
Dec 9, 2020, 10:44 pm

Hyundai Motor Group is teasing its new Ioniq 5 midsize SUV.

Photo courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group

The first teaser video of the Ioinq 5 has been released by Hyundai Motor Group. The model, the first dedicated electric vehicle (EV) in the new Ioniq brand lineup will be launching in early 2021.

The Ioniq 5 midsize SUV is based on Hyundai's 45 EV concept which, like the Le Fil Rouge concept, was a modern interpretation of the Hyundai Pony Concept, only this time it was focused on powertrain technology. Hyundai says that the car's diamond silhouette foreshadows the design direction of future electric vehicles the company will produce while holding fast to the "Sensuous Sportiness" design identity.

The car will ride on the Hyundai Motor Group's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). That architecture is exclusively for battery electric vehicles. The platform's design allows for a "smart living space" complete with highly adjustable seats, wireless connectivity, and unique features - the company says that a glovebox deigned as a drawer is an example of one such innovation.

The teaser, a 30-second video entitled "The New Horizon of EV" shows pixels and dots converging on white space that Hyundai says is representative of "a new era of EV". The video plays up what Hyundai calls the "three extras": extra power for life, extra time for you, and extraordinary experiences. The car will offer vehicle-to-load (V2L) bi-directional charging capability, fast-charging capability, and a number of other features.

IONIQ 5 : The new horizon of EV www.youtube.com

The Ioniq name is a portmonteau of "ion" and "unique". The IONIQ 5 will be the first of three vehicles for the new brand that includes the Ioniq 6, a sedan; followed by Ioniq 7, a large SUV. The Ioniq 6 sedan is set to be introduced in 2022. It is based on the company's Prophecy concept vehicle, which was unveiled in March. That concept car's design gave a nod to the large car models of the 1920s and 30s but brought forward digital technology of today. Ioinq 7 will follow in 2024.

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2022 Toyota Highlander Bronze Edition The Bronze Edition adds useful features, such as a hands-free power liftgate.toyota

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2022 Toyota Highlander Bronze Edition The Highlander is a supremely comfortable SUV with room for the family.Toyota

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2022 Toyota Highlander Bronze Edition The Bronze Edition is available for Highlander Hybrid models.Toyota

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Here are three things to like about the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid The Santa Fe Hybrid brings great passenger space and an upscale interior.Hyundai

It offers plenty of passenger and cargo space

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid All trims come decked out with safety equipment.Hyundai

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Fuel economy is better than many smaller cars.Hyundai

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