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THE HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 MAKES A LOT OF SENSE THE SIZE, THE TECH AND THE COMFORT ALL ENOUGH TO TRUMP ICEPOWERED CARS. WE FIND OUT HOW GOOD THE INDIA-SPEC CAR REALLY IS

- ANAGH BHASKAR

While we see new electric cars almost every month now, there are some which deserve special attention. One of these is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 because of the immense effort put into its development—from the design and aesthetics to the powertrain. Hyundai has used the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), which underpins the Kia EV6 that was launched in India last year. Both cars, however, couldn’t look any different, with the Kia following a sportier approach, while the Ioniq 5 is neo-retro. The design looks akin to something we saw in sci-fi flicks from the 1980s, inspired by the iconic Hyundai Pony. The shape is of an oversized hatchback, but do not let its form factor fool you into thinking it’s a small car. In fact, this electric SUV is large with a wheelbase of 3,000mm, comparable with the likes of the Range Rover Sport and the Audi Q7. Being electric, the Ioniq 5 sports a frunk, with 57 litres of storage in addition to a 527-litre boot under the electrically operated tailgate.