Hyundai Ioniq 5 named Best Electric Car To Buy by The Car Connection

MANILA: The Car Connection's Best Electric Car To Buy 2023 Award went to the Hyundai Ioniq 5.

The Car Connection gives cars a rating on a 10-point scale based on features, safety, comfort and quality, performance, and fuel efficiency/electrification. The awards mark the culmination of a year-long process that involved expert vehicle testing and evaluation on new or completely redesigned models based on what car buyers value most.

“The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a cutting-edge electric car with a clever sense of style and excellent performance. It’s striking, swift, spacious, and incredibly efficient,” The Car Connection Editorial Director Martin Padgett stated.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first model under the Korean carmaker's Ioniq brand. The Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the Hyundai Motor Group's specialized architecture for battery electric vehicles, is used in the engineering of the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 features a long wheelbase, eco-friendly interior features, advanced driver assistance and safety systems, and a powerful performance with ultra-fast charging and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function.

Since its debut in February 2021, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received a lot of praise for its innovative design and remarkable all-around performance, as evidenced by a number of prestigious accolades.

Some of the awards it received are World Car of the Year 2022, World Electric Vehicle of the Year 2022, World Car Design of the Year 2022, UK Car of the Year, German Car of the Year, and Auto Express Car of the Year.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is available with different power electric (PE) systems to meet the needs of every customer. The Hyundai Ioniq 5  has two battery pack variants: 58kWh or 72.6kWh. Two electric motor configurations are available: one with a rear motor only and one with both front and rear motors. All PE configurations can produce an optimal speed of 185kph.

The BEV architecture of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is compatible with 400V and 800V charging stations. It features a multi-charging system that runs the motor and inverter to deliver 400V to 800V for constant charging compatibility.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 can be charged from 10% to 80% within 18 minutes when using a 350kW charger. According to WLTP, the vehicle can be charged for only five minutes to reach 100km.

With the V2L function, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 can charge up to 3.6kW of power on electric bicycles, scooters, camping equipment, and any electric devices. The charging ports are situated under the second row seats and on the vehicle exterior. High-powered electric devices can be charged through a converter.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets the latest Hyundai SmartSense version. It is a set of modern driver assistance features that heightens the vehicle’s safety and convenience level. This includes Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2) that uses the front view camera, radar sensors, and navigation data to assist the driver in passing through a highway. It also monitors the vehicle’s speed and following distance and it also comes handy when changing lanes.

Other SmartSense features include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), and High Beam Assist (HBA).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 also comes with a blind spot view monitor (BVM) that displays the vehicle’s side surroundings to guide the driver in changing lanes. The vehicle is also equipped with a remote smart parking assist (RSPA) feature that lets the driver conveniently park from outside the vehicle through a button on the smart key. The driver can also get a 360-degree view of the vehicle’s outside surroundings through the surround view monitor (SVM). The Ioniq 5 also comes with a reverse parking collision-avoidance assist (PCA) feature that uses the rear view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors to warn the driver and enable the brakes when it detects an obstacle while backing up. Another driver assistance feature is the rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist (RCCA) that detects an approaching car from the side. It alerts the driver through a visual warning and alarm.

“We’re honored the Hyundai Ioniq 5 won The Car Connection Best Electric Car to Buy 2023 Award. Earning coveted awards like this one reinforces our commitment to deliver segment-leading vehicles that appeal to a diverse group of consumers,” Hyundai Motor North America Product Planning Director Ricky Lao said.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 made its Philippine debut in September 2022 at the Philippine International Motor Show 2022. According to Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc., it will hit the local market this year. Pricing will range from P3.068 million to P3.698 million. It will be available in four colors: Phantom Black Pearl, Cyber Gray Metallic, Atlas White, and Gravity Gold Matte.

Every purchase of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will come with a five year or 200,000km warranty, an eight-year or 160,000km high voltage battery warranty, and a five-year or 75,000km free maintenance.

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