Hyundai Motor has been selling fully electric vehicles in the Nepalese market. Laxmi Intercontinental, the authorized distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Nepal, is all set to launch its premium electric SUV Hyundai Ioniq 5 in Nepal. However, the company has not made any official announcement about launching the Ioniq 5 in Nepal yet but the IONIQ 5 undergoing testing is certainly a positive sign. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicle comes with very futuristic styling and premium features.

The Ioniq 5 is available with two battery packs 72.6kWh and 58kWh with the larger battery having a maximum range of 481km and the smaller battery having a maximum range of 385km. The Ioniq 5 is available with two powertrain options. The base version gets a single motor setup that produces 169hp and 350Nm of torque while there’s also a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive version that produces 306hp and 605Nm of peak torque. It can go on to hit a top speed of 185kph. The 2 variants of Ioniq 5 can sprint from 0-100kph in 8.5 seconds and 0-100kph in 5.2sec.

The car is equipped with a host of features including a pair of 12-inch screens for the instrument cluster and an infotainment system featuring Hyundai’s BlueLink connected-car suite. It also gets digital screens for the rear-view mirror display. It also features a sharp line and hidden LED taillight. Ioniq 5 also offers Bose sound system, dual-zone temperature control, hands-free tailgate, 360-degree camera, seven airbags, and Level 2 autonomy. The car also features a wireless charging system and innovative safety package that offers blind spot detection, autonomous braking, cruise control, and rear traffic alert. 

Hyundai Ioniq 5 is available in nine different colors but it will be interesting to see which of them will make it to the Nepalese market. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Price in Nepal is estimated around NRs. 85,00,000 – Rs. 90,00,000 lakhs. Here are the complete specifications and features of the Hyundai Ioniq 5:

Specification of Hyundai Ioniq:

• Motor: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
• Max Power: 125 kW (170 PS)
• Max Torque: 350 Nm
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive Type: RWD
• Top Speed: 185 Kmph
• Battery Capacity: 58 kWh
• Range: 386 Km – 589 Km 
• Charging Time: 5 Hours
• Front Tyre: 235/55R19 – Disc
• Rear Tyre: 235/55R19 – Disc
• Tubeless Tyres: Yes
• Length: 4635 mm
• Width: 1890 mm
• Height: 1605 mm
• Wheelbase: 3000 mm
• Front Suspension: McPherson Strut 
• Rear Suspension: Multi-Link Type
• Seating: 5-Seater
• Storage Capacity: 527 liters
• Extended Capacity: 1587 liters
• Ground Clearance: 160 mm
• Kerb Weight: 1910 kg

Features of Hyundai Ioniq:

• Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
• Front-Wheel Drive
• 4.19 Axle Ratio
• Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• Front Anti-Roll Bar
• Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
• 11.9 Gal. Fuel Tank
• Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
• 58kWh Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery
• ABS, ESC, HAC
• 12.3-inch High Tech Infotainment System
• 12.3-inch Full Digital Meter
• Automatic Dual Zoned AC
• Power Tailgate
• 19-inch Aero-Dynamic Alloy Wheels
• 7-Airbags
• Spare Tire Mobility Kit
• Clearcoat Paint
• Body-Colored Front Bumper
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
• Black Side Windows Trim
• Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
• Trip Computer
• Outside Temp Gauge
• Digital/Analog Appearance

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