IONIQ 5 interior revealed
Futuristic, sustainable cabin for Korean brand’s all-new mid-size electric SUVHyundai has given us an up-close view of the stylish and sustainable cabin of the 2021 IONIQ 5 as the South Korean car-maker prepares to officially unveil the all-electric mid-size SUV next week.
Furnished using sustainable materials including eco-processed leather, bio paint, sugar cane and both natural and recycled fibres, the IONIQ 5 will be the first model to be sold under the standalone IONIQ brand and is set to enter production later this year.
We’ve previously captured the IONIQ 5 with some exclusive spy shots of the EV in development, and also seen its form emerge via official teaser images and the Hyundai 45 concept that started the ball rolling back in September 2019.
Now we’ve been served a teaser of the SUV’s cabin, which is laden in white leather-look upholstery and what appears to be a minimalist console and dash up front.
Not much else can be gathered from the single interior shot, however previous reports suggest the IONIQ 5 could come with an LG-developed ceiling-mounted 77-inch flexible OLED screen, as well as speakers embedded into the head restraints.
The IONIQ 5 is the first of three all-new models designated for the IONIQ brand over the next few years. The others are the 2022 IONIQ 6 sedan, which was previewed by the 2020 Hyundai Prophecy concept, and the 2024 IONIQ 7 large SUV.
They are being developed on the new Hyundai-Kia electric global modular platform (E-GMP), which is said to allow longer wheelbases and flat floor layouts, enabling ‘breakthrough’ interior design compared to conventional SUVs with combustion engines, transmission tunnels, and so on.
Hyundai says the IONIQ 5 is set to offer “personalised mobility with flexible configurations to comfortably accommodate both passengers and cargo”.
Among them, a newly-developed ‘Universal Island’ centre console that can slide back and forth will allow the front occupants to enter or exit from either front door, which could be handy when parking in tight spaces.
Both front seats are fitted with leg rests, so passengers can “relax and recharge” while the vehicle is recharging.
Hyundai also says that all seats can be repositioned, to make caring for children or pets in the rear seat easier – although we’re not quite sure how that will go with strict Australian Design Rules.
The seats are finished in eco-processed leather that’s been dyed and treated with plant oil extractions from flaxseed, while other textiles used around the cabin include wool and poly yarns, along with material woven from fibres made from recycled PET plastic bottles.
Surfaces like the dash, switchgear, steering wheel and door panels are said to be coated in a polyurethane bio paint composed of oils from rape flowers and corn.
Hyundai’s global design chief SangYup Lee said the IONIQ 5 is a statement of design that offers an optimistic look at what customers can expect in the new EV era.
“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,” he said.
Other details we’ve gathered about the new IONIQ 5 include the fact it’ll ride on massive 20-inch alloy wheels and should be good for a range of at least 500km.
It’s also tipped to be capable of delivering in excess of 100km of WLTP-verified range in five minutes when connected to a compatible fast charger, according to the manufacturer.
Stay tuned for the IONIQ 5’s virtual world premiere on February 23.
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