Hyundai Ioniq 5 powertrain joins 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

MANILA: The powertrain of Hyundai Ioniq 5 was listed as one of the 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems.

The Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems include outstanding powertrain innovations, whether they are all-new or upgraded versions.

Due to its impressive performance, charging capability, and range, the Ioniq 5 became part of this year’s list. Since the awards began in 1995, Hyundai has bagged a total of 15 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems recognitions.

“With the introduction of our new E-GMP platform, the Ioniq 5 created new advancements in the automotive powertrain world with ultra-fast charging and Vehicle to Load two-way on-board charging. We are thrilled to once again be recognized by Wards for our leadership in eco-friendly technologies,” Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. Electrified Propulsion Development Director Byungho Lee stated.

“The Ioniq 5 redefines the modern vehicle, not only from the propulsion standpoint,” Wards Auto Judge Drew Winter said. “The car creates a new, roomy interior space by taking advantage of all the things an EV platform doesn’t have, like a transmission tunnel. The Ioniq 5’s propulsion system doesn’t just sell the car; it redefines what a car can be.”

The Ioniq 5 is the first model in Hyundai’s Ioniq brand. It is engineered with the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which is Hyundai Motor Group’s specialized architecture for BEVs. The vehicle features a long wheelbase, eco-friendly interior features, modern driver assistance and safety features, and a powerful performance with ultra-fast charging and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function.

The design of Hyundai Ioniq 5 drew inspiration from the Hyundai Pony, the Korean carmaker’s first-ever production car.

The Ioniq 5 features a distinctive midsize crossover utility vehicle (CUV) exterior look with clean and edgy linear accents. It measures 4,635mm long, 1,890mm wide, and 1,605mm high. The Ioniq 5 has a 3,000mm wheelbase.

The Ioniq 5’s front end is designed with Hyundai’s first clamshell hood that is made with less panel gaps for better aerodynamics. The Ioniq 5 also features a striking front bumper, highlighted by V-shaped daytime running lights. It also comes with auto flush door handles and Hyundai’s “Parametric Dynamics” style, similar to the Hyundai tucson. It has a bold C-pillar structure inspired by Hyundai’s “45” EV concept, which was first seen aat the 2019 International Motor Show Germany.

The Ioniq 5is fitted with 20-inch aero-optimized wheels.

Another remarkable exterior feature is the eco-friendly solar roof, which collects and transmits energy to the vehicle’s battery to prevent battery discharge on long trips.

On the inside, the Ioniq 5 is designed with the “Living Space concept that comes with an adjustable center console known as the Universal Island. This offers a more flexible cabin space. It also has an extended wheelbase that provides extra legroom.

The Ioniq 5 also comes with electronically adjusted front seats, whose thickness was reduced by 30% so that the second-row passengers will have more room. The vehicle is also equipped with heated steering wheel and heated front seat functions.

The car seats, headliner, door trim, floor, and armrest were all made from sustainable materials such as recycled PET bottles, bio PET yearns and wool yarns, eco-processed leather, and bio paint with plant extracts to further emphasize Hyundai’s commitment to promoting sustainability.

The second-row seats also have slide forward and folding functions to create more luggage space when needed. The Ioniq 5’s standard 531-liter cargo space can be expanded to nearly 1,600 liters when the seats are fully folded.

The Ioniq 5 also features a wide and customizable dual cockpit with a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment display and a 12-inch digital gauge cluster. The infotainment system features a Jong-e Graphic User Interface (GUI), allowing users to modify the interior ambience to Soft, Delicate, or Exuberant.

Occupants can also enjoy a premium music streaming experience inside the Ioniq 5 as it comes standard with a premium Bose sound system with eight speakers and a subwoofer. The vehicle is also equippedwith an Augmented Reality Head-up Display (AR HUD) that transforms the windshield into a screen that indicates vehicle information, navigation, and surroundings.

The Ioniq 5 also comes standard with a dynamic voice recognition system that allows the driver to control the airconditioning system, radio, and hatch opening and closing. The system can also provide summarized weather reports and stock market updates.

The driver can also easily control their vehicle through smartphone or voice commands using Bluetooth connected car services. Bluelink features include Connected Routing, Last Mile Navigation, and User Profile feature. The Ioniq 5’s range, battery state, and charging times can also be viewed on the smartphone app. It also has a Remote Profile Management feature that lets the driver save their customized vehicle settings in the Bluelink cloud. Meanwhile, the Remote Start Enhancements feature allows the driver to adjust the seats, heating, and ventilation functions through the mobile app.

The app also comes with Maintenance Alert Enhancement feature that allows the driver to manage the Ioniq 5’s multimedia system, and POI Send to Car Now with Waypoints feature that connects the navigation system to a smartphone.

The Ioniq 5 also coms standard with Hyundai SmartSense, a suite of advanced driver assistance features that enhances safety and convenience on the road. Hyundai SmartSense includes Highway Driving Assist 2 that uses the front view camera, radar sensors, and navigation data to assist the driver when driving along a highway. It also monitors the speed and following distance, which makes lane changing easier.

Meanwhile, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist comes with Junction Turning function that engages the brakes once it detects another vehicle when turning left at an intersection, Junction Crossing function that detects other vehicles from the side when moving straight through an intersection, and Lane-Changing Oncoming functionthat notifies the driver once it detects an approaching vehicle crossing the center line when changing lanes.

Hyundai SmartSense also includes Driver Attention Warning that alerts the driver when it detects any sign of inattentiveness.

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, on the other hand, monitors the speed and adjusts it according to the speed limit.

Meanwhile, High Beam Assist helps prevent blinding approaching drivers by producing high beams.

In addition to Hyundai Smartsense, the Ioniq 5 is also equipped with a blind spot view monitor that shows the vehicle’s side surroundings to make lane changing easier, remote smart parking assist feature that allows the driver to easily park from outside the vehicle by simply pushing a button on the smart key, a surround view monitor that provides a 360-degree view of the vehicle’s outside surroundings, reverse parking collision-avoidance assist feature that uses the rear view camera and rear ultrasonic sensors to alert the driver and engage the brakes once it detects an obstruction while backing up, and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist that detects an approaching vehicle from the side and alerts the driver through visual and auditory warnings.

Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. unveiled the Hyundai Ioniq 5 at the Philippine International Motor Show 2022 held on September 15 to 18 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. It will hit the local market in January 2023.

The Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems acknowledges outstanding powertrain achievement and teams for their ability to deliver more power, more torque, and better efficiency. A total of 29 vehicle models competed for the prestigious recognition this year.

The 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsions awarding ceremony will be held on the second day of AutoTech: Electrification Conference on October 26 to 27 in Michigan, USA.

Photo from Hyundai

Also read: WATCH: Hyundai version of BTS' 'Yet To Come' for Goal of the Century World Cup campaign