Hyundai Ioniq 5 bags EV of the Year award from MotorBiscuit

MANILA: The MotorBiscuit 2022 Vehicle Awards' EV of the Year award went to the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The MotorBiscuit team gave the Hyundai Ioniq 5 a score of 9.2 out of 10 after thoroughly comparing it to a wide range of vehicles and rivals, saying, “it's clear that rivals have some catching up to do.”

Several vehicles that redefined value, performance, technology, or driving experience were tested by MotorBiscuit editors.

“Ioniq 5 is quickly becoming one of the most-awarded EVs on the market, and we’re excited to add the MotorBiscuit EV of the Year to our growing list of accolades. From its sleek, yet purposeful design and intuitive convenience features to unrivaled performance, driving range and charging capability, Ioniq 5 was built from the ground up to meet the needs of the EV customer of the future,” Hyundai Motor North America Product Planning Director Ricky Lao stated.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first model in Hyundai’s Ioniq brand. The Ioniq 5 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 Ioniq 5 exhibits a unique midsize crossover utility vehicle exterior look, chiseled with clean and edgy linear accents.

The Ioniq 5’s front features Hyundai’s first clamshell hood that is developed with less panel gaps for better aerodynamics. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 also sports a striking front bumper, which is accentuated by unique V-shaped daytime running lights. The vehicle is also equipped with auto flush door handles and Hyundai's “Parametric Dynamics” style. The Ioniq 5’s bold C-pillar structure makes it more distinctive on the road.

The Ioniq 5 gets the largest rims among all Hyundai electric vehicles. Each of its aero-optimized wheels has a diameter of 20 inches.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 features an eco-friendly solar roof that can collect and transmit energy to the vehicle’s battery to avoid battery discharge when traveling over longer distances.

On the inside, the Ioniq 5 features the “Living Space” design, which is highlighted by the adjustable center console called the Universal Island. It is designed to provide a more flexible space inside the cabin. Its longer-than-usual wheelbase provides extra legroom for a more comfortable ride. The vehicle is also upholstered with electronically adjustable front seats, whose thickness were decreased by 30% to offer more room for the second-row passengers. To demonstrate its commitment in promoting sustainable development, the car seats, headliner, door trim, floor, and armrest were all made from eco-friendly materials such as recycled PET bottles, bio PET yarns and wool yarns, eco-processed leather, and bio paint with plant extracts. The cabin also features a unique ceiling which is made of one large glass panel without any support materials.

The second-row seats get slide forward and folding functions to provide more trunk space if needed. If the seats are fully folded, the Ioniq 5’s standard 531-liter luggage space can be expanded to almost 1,600 liters. The vehicle also provides a front trunk space that can accommodate a maximum cargo of 57 liters.

“When you get in the new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, you feel like you’re living in 2032, not 2022. The electric Ioniq 5 SUV seems to manage an EV hat trick of packaging an excellent ride, unmatched comfort, and great driving manners with quiet power. While it’s not as large as other SUVs, it still manages to seat five comfortably, offers all-wheel drive, and has a good-sized cargo area. It even earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation,” MotorBiscuit Staff Writer Dan Mayfield said. “The Ioniq 5 looks futuristic outside, but Hyundai didn’t forget about the interior, where we spend our time, where it added most of the creature comforts we all want. You can slip it into quiet mode and turn on the sounds of nature, which is just the mode to hear the tires squeal to deal with its optional 320hp dual-motor drive.”

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes in different power electric (PE) systems to suit every customer’s needs. It offers two battery pack variants, either 58kWh or 72.6kWh. Customers can also choose between its two electric motor layouts, either both front and rear motors or with a rear motor only. All PE configurations can produce an optimal speed of 185kph.

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.

Photos from Hyundai

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