One of the most talked about electric cars in the country is without a doubt the Hyundai Ionix 5. Since last year, more and more new electric models are coming to Israel, but somehow the Ionik 5 is always one of the options for the Israeli driver who wants to buy an electric car. If for a moment it seemed to anyone that this alien-looking car would be a kind of curiosity, a cool and very unique vehicle, purchased by only a small group of electric car lovers, this does not seem to be the story. Despite the unconventional look, many do not seem to shy away from the look and enjoy being a spacious electric crossover for the family.
About a year ago I first encountered the new Ionic 5, at a launch that included driving south with a few stops and driving a few feet inside a kurkar trail, with height differences. This is to experiment with Ionic’s abilities on the trails. This model, then as today, is very impressive, inside and out, its qualities, unique instrumentation and huge interior space are very noticeable, but terrain or trail capabilities – none. Whoever planned and designed this vehicle, envisioned this beautiful and prominent car moving quietly between high-tech buildings, traffic lights and dull cars in white or gray. The few inches that elevated it to the status of a crossover model, were designed to give it some height and make it attractive.
This week I met the new version of the Hyundai Ionic 5, a dual-propulsion version, 4 × 4, which gives Fayette a Tesla Model 3 in the more powerful version, with dual propulsion. Really Ofra and Jordana. You will not be able to convince any of them to love the competing car.
In the Ionic 5 with dual propulsion, electric motors, which provide 305 hp (instead of 217 hp), and accelerate the vehicle from the place to about 100 km / h in 5.2 seconds (instead of 7.4 seconds). With the power and the pleasant propulsion system comes the electric range data , Which is shortened to about 430 kilometers versus 450 kilometers, according to the manufacturer.Range tested in the road test.
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In the encounter with the new Ionic, the battery percentage on the dashboard showed 67%, a range of about 250 miles, which is not a figure I could have been relaxed with before heading south. A quick search of the SHARE plug-in app shows Afcon’s fast charging position in the universe, 150KW, and that’s where I’m going. Picks up the handle, puts it in a socket in the car, passes the identification chip, and now it remains to wait, not much, for a 100% battery. No more than 20 minutes. After the battery reaches 80%, charging becomes slower to keep the battery from overheating and being destroyed.
I did not get this wild Ionic 5 to fast in it and save battery percentage, so I drove normal. In places where it was possible to accelerate – I accelerated, when it was possible to go up to 120 km / h – I went up, if I wanted a 21-degree air conditioning – I set the temperature, and even indulged in ventilation in the driver’s seat, given the scorching weather.
After 135-140 miles I was left with 40% battery, when I came out with 96%. Before leaving for home I will meet another charging station. It’s good that Arad has charging stations. It is a pity that there are only two, in the city through which you cross the Dead Sea and Eilat. At least they are normal and fast, 90KW, from Ginergy. The charging stop went by quickly and I came back with 84% battery, and enough range to enjoy even a restless ride.
The ride home in the evening was several times better than the round trip in the late morning. The heat outside was undoubtedly a factor that influenced the driving, and also the very strong winds that accompanied us for an hour and a half of driving.
The two large screens are white and illuminate and capture the gaze even in the dark. I feel like a four-wheeled lighting bomb. The beautiful and special headlights of the vehicle front and rear must attract attention.
The ride passes smoothly and quietly as long as the road I drive on is paved and tight, otherwise I will hear the ride on the asphalt from the wide wheelbase of the Ionic, through the wheelhouses, to the passenger compartment. This version accelerates exceptionally, and the high power is felt at every stage. So noticeable, that I chose to drive in “eco” mode only. The intermediate mode – NORMAL – provided more available power than I needed, and SPORT mode, you can already imagine. A lot of energy gives the driver great pleasure, but brings him to a shorter, less driving range Of the 450 miles declared, with my driving character, less than 400 miles are realistic, this is the only compromise you will have to come to terms with in this version.
The cab is unusually spacious, and the storage spaces between the front seats (a console that moves back and forth, and a glove compartment that is actually a drawer) are exciting.
The high level of finish includes a light and white cab, and in daylight, if you open the sunroof, you will get a real sun terrace. In the back and front everyone will sit comfortably, and in the style of a business flight. There are not many family electric vehicles that give such a feeling.
Aside from the multimedia screen and dashboard, the handsome panel includes audio and air conditioning control switches. Everything else is operated from the touch screen. I can not state that the multimedia interface is intuitive. It is intriguing, it is attractive, it is beautiful, but it requires learning and adaptation. Human engineering is not without sophistication either. When you study the multimedia system, you will find that it is good and interesting, and includes every possible definition, it speaks Hebrew and has large and clear fonts.
The Ionic 5 has a long list of advanced safety systems, the most prominent of which is a system that works with the turn signal on. As soon as it is to the right or left, a real-time photo of everything that is happening on this side of the vehicle will be displayed on the dashboard. This is an ingenious and effective system even at night.
The dual-propulsion version of the Ionic 5 is a unique version like the model itself, and is suitable for a fairly specific audience, giving up range for performance.
Price: 239 thousand shekels.
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