Hyundai IONIQ 5 month-long journey in Malaysia; how is the EV doing?

KUALA LUMPUR: It has been over a month since Hyundai Malaysia launched the stunning Ioniq 5 EV in the local market.

It sure looks different from any conventional car, in terms of design, features, and powertrain, of course. And so, we were a bit interested in knowing how well the new Hyundai EV has adjusted to the Malaysian market which is still in the early-mid stages of the electric vehicle becoming normal.

However, all our doubts vanished when Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) announced the first delivery schedule of the Ioniq 5. A batch 11 Ioniq 5 reached its destination (owner's home) from the Ara Damansara showroom. Now, the EVs will fulfill their destiny, i.e to serve the owner well, both in terms of commute and comfort.

Even before its launch, the Hyundai EV was successful in creating hype in the market. And the interest translated into actual figures, when HSDM opened the Ioniq 5’s booking, as the orders came flooding in, around 200 informed the dealers.

Overall, we won’t be wrong in saying that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is emerging as a success for the brand.

On Ioniq 5’s market performance, Low Yuan Lung, Managing Director of HSDM said, “the Ioniq 5 sets a new benchmark with its global acclaim for combining sustainability with a powerful performance. Testament to this, since the launch in Malaysia in March 2022, we have recorded more than 200 bookings. This indeed reflects the highly positive reception for this innovative sustainable vehicle, and we will continue to strive to meet customer demand."

Coming back to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 delivery details, the 11 car batch handed over to the owners was a mixed bag of its three variants - the Life, Plus, and Max. Also, all the new owners along with the car received a one-year complimentary membership with chargEV, an EV charging provider with over 400 stations across Malaysia.

What do you think of the Hyundai Ioniq 5? Let us know in the comments.

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