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Hyundai Ioniq 5 updated with new spec and longer range

Hyundai has revealed pricing for its updated Ioniq 5, along with three new trim levels.

The family crossover now starts at £39,900 and comes with a choice of two batteries, including a new 84kWh pack that offers an improved range of up to 354 miles.

In the spirit of mid-life refreshes everywhere, the updated Ioniq 5 gets new-look front and rear bumpers, new 19- and 20-inch alloy wheel designs, an extended rear spoiler and redesigned front LED look. Hyundai has also added two new paint options – the free Ultimate Red and paid-for Meta Blue.

Inside, Hyundai has added a raised and sliding centre console in place of the huge open storage space of the original car, and – praise be – this now features physical climate and heated seat controls. The light grey plastic surround of the dual displays has also been replaced with a darker design and the door card, seat and upholstery have been updated.

The motor setup remains unchanged but the 77kWh battery in long-range models has been upgraded to 84kWh, offering a 40-mile boost to its range. Standard-range cars retain the 63kWh battery with a 273-mile range.

Three new trim levels join the existing Premium and Ultimate options, with an entry level Advance model as well as two sportier N Line and N Line S specs with bespoke styling inspired by the wild Ioniq 5 N.

Advance and Premium models are available with in 168bhp or 225bhp rear-wheel-drive configuration with standard or long-range batteries offering a range of up to 273 miles and 354 miles respectively. The N Line, Ultimate and N Line S variants offer the long-range battery with rear-wheel-drive powertrain, as well as an 321bhp all-wheel-drive option. For N Line and N Line S models, the rear-wheel-drive powertrain has a range of up to 320 miles, and the all-wheel-drive option offers up to 307 miles. The Ultimate specification returns 329 miles in RWD format and 311 miles in AWD specification.

All cars now come with a battery heating system, battery pre-conditioning and heat pump as standard. They also all feature heated front seats and steering wheel, dual 12.3-inch displays with wireless phone mirroring, dual zone climate control and keyless entry.

The range starts at £39,900 for the Advance standard range model, rising to £55,900 for the fully-loaded N Line S with all-wheel-drive and long-range battery.

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Matt is Editor of EV Powered. He has worked in journalism for more than 20 years and been an automotive journalist for the last decade, covering every aspect of the industry, from new model reveals and reviews to consumer and driving advice. The former motoring editor of inews.co.uk, The Scotsman and National World, Matt has watched the EV landscape transform beyond recognition over the last 10 years and developed a passion for electric vehicles and what they mean for the future of transport - from the smallest city cars to the biggest battery-powered trucks. When he’s not driving or writing about electric cars, he’s figuring out how to convert his classic VW camper to electric power.