IONIQ 5 is
the BEV model to utilize the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). This
BEV-dedicated platform houses a flat battery that enables a spacious and
customizable interior, offering personalized mobility with flexible
configurations to comfortably accommodate both passengers and cargo.
Furnished
with primarily eco-friendly materials and textiles, the interior design
reflects consumers’ rising interest in personal transportation that supports
well-being as well as demand for more ethical and sustainable products.
“IONIQ 5 is
a statement of design that offers an optimistic look at what customers can
expect in the new EV era,” said SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of
Hyundai Global Design Center. “The long wheelbase is translated to a new
dimension of space. We designed this special space as a perfect place to
recharge, Your home away from home.”
‘Living
Space’ inspired interior opens a new dimension of design
IONIQ 5
sets itself apart from other midsize crossovers, especially those with internal
combustion engines and conventional Steer-by-Wire systems, because the E-GMP
allows for an elongated wheelbase and flat floor.
IONIQ 5′s
driver and passengers can freely enter and exit the cabin on either side when
parked in a narrow spot, because the flat floor allows the center console to
slide back and forth. This resulted in a fundamental rethink of the
conventional center console and to offer greater function than a static storage
box. The newly developed ‘Universal Island’ replaces the center console and
becomes the centerpiece of the IONIQ 5′s living space experience.
The driver
and front passenger seats are equipped with leg rests that allow passengers to
‘relax and recharge’ while their vehicle is being recharged. All seats can be
operated and repositioned, making it easier for adults in the front to care for
children and pets seated in the rear.
Reducing
negative environmental impact with high-quality, eco-friendly interiors
While
developing IONIQ 5, Hyundai put considerable thought into what consumers were
looking for in a car. One of the clear demands was the need for more
eco-conscious mobility solutions with lower environmental impact. Designers
addressed these concerns through IONIQ 5′s use of eco-friendly and sustainably
sourced materials.
The seats
are clad in an eco-processed leather that is dyed and treated with plant oil
extractions from flaxseed. Other soft furnishings throughout the cabin consist
of textiles derived from sustainable fibers such as sugar cane bio components,
wool and poly yarns, as well as material woven from fibers made from recycled
PET plastic bottles. Surfaces such as the dashboard, switches, steering wheel
and door panels are coated in a polyurethane bio paint composed of oils from
rape flowers and corn.
World
Premiere of IONIQ 5
Hyundai
will debut IONIQ 5 during the virtual world premiere event on February 23,
2021. During the event, Hyundai will unveil details about IONIQ 5′s innovative
features and how customers can benefit from this dedicated BEV model.
More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at:
http://worldwide.hyundai.com or http://globalpr.hyundai.com