Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric car sold out even before launch

KUALA LUMPUR: Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM), the official distributor of Hyundai cars in Malaysia, has just unveiled this morning its latest electric model, the IONIQ 5 Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV). It comes with innovative and sustainable features that are set to redefine the electric mobility lifestyle in Malaysia.

However, even before its arrival in Malaysia, all of the units from the frost batch have been sold out. Yes, this is good news as some Malaysians are starting to take to the rising electrification movement and take advantage of the current tax-free situation for all fully electric vehicles.

The IONIQ 5 comes in three variants for Malaysia - Lite, Plus, and Max. All three variations of the IONIQ 5 provide an outstanding range, fast charging, and a top speed of 185 km/h. It is the second electric vehicle (EV) to be rolled out in Malaysia by HSDM, after the successful debut of Kona Electric last year.

The IONIQ 5’s Lite and Plus 2-Wheel Drive (2WD) variants are equipped with a 58 kWh battery pack while the Max All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variant provides a longer range with a 72.6 kWh battery pack.

Built on Hyundai’s dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) architecture – Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the IONIQ 5 supports both 400-V and 800-V charging infrastructures.

The platform offers 800-V charging capability as standard, along with 400-V charging, without the need for additional components or adapters. With a 50-kW DC charger, the IONIQ 5 can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 47 minutes. A standard 11 kW home AC charger can charge from 0 percent to 100 percent in 6.1 hours.

The IONIQ 5 offers an innovative ‘Living Space’ themed interior design with eco-friendly materials in many touchpoints, strong performance mated with ultra-fast charging, and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function that can supply up to 3.6 kW of power. It also comes with advanced connectivity and driver assistance features that will offer the ultimate in-car experience while ensuring optimum safety.

The IONIQ 5’s unique exterior design is a redefinition of the Hyundai Pony’s timeless design, which has a profile of over a 3,000-mm wheelbase. The auto flush door handles provide clean surface styling and enhanced aerodynamic efficiency. The front and rear forms of the vehicle merge together at its doors, offering another example of Hyundai’s ‘Parametric Dynamics’ design.

The starting price for the IONIQ5 is RM199,888 (On-the-road without insurance – fully exempted from import and excise duties, sales tax as well as road tax as announced under Budget 2022.

Booking of the IONIQ 5 can be done online via Hyundai’s online shopping platform, Cl!ck to Buy (www.hyundai.com.my/clicktobuy/) or visit any of Hyundai’s authorised showrooms. Customers can also call Hyundai’s Customer Careline at 1300-13-2000 or log on to www.hyundai.com.my. for more information and inquiries.

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