Exterior changes for the 2025 Ioniq 5 facelift are concentrated mainly at the front and rear. The EV already has a sporty, futuristic look that has found widespread appreciation among enthusiasts. Changes visible in the spy images include a new alloy wheel design. These alloys have aesthetic significance and are optimized to enhance aerodynamic efficiency.
Bumpers have been redesigned, and there's a unique V-shape detail. There'll probably be a few other tweaks, but none are visible here due to camouflage. Dimension-wise, the facelift version of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 measures 4,655 mm long. This is about 20 mm longer compared to the ongoing model. The other dimensional elements remain the same as before.
Exteriors of Ioniq 5
Ioniq 5 facelift measures 1,890 mm in width, 1,605 mm in height, and comes with a 3,000 mm wheelbase. In the rear, the spoiler is 50 mm bigger. It has various advantages, including better stability and better aerodynamics. It also goes well with the EV's futuristic and sporty look.
New Features and Safety Upgrade
For the sake of practicality, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift receives several physical buttons on the centre console. These may be employed to operate commonly used functions like steering wheel heating, seat ventilation, and heating and parking assist. The wireless phone charger has been moved by Hyundai and is now easily accessible. There is a new 3-spoke steering wheel with responsive pixel lighting that increases visual feedback.
Hyundai has also altered the position of the infotainment screen and the climate control units. The infotainment unit is now being driven by a higher platform. It accommodates features like wireless OTA updates. Other new features for the Ioniq 5 facelift are a 2nd-generation inbuilt camera, Digital Key 2, second-row remote folding seat and intelligent front lighting system (IFS).
Safety features incorporate a Hands-On Detection (HOD) steering wheel, which maximizes the capabilities of the advanced Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system, in addition to the introduction of Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2). The facelift also receives 8-airbags and enhanced collision avoidance systems that are improved at managing forward, side, and reverse collision incidents. Side impact safety has been enhanced with structural modifications to the body shell, B-pillar sections, and front and rear doors.
More Comfortable rides and a longer range
To minimize the low-frequency noise of the electric powertrain, Hyundai has made pertinent modifications to the 2025 Ioniq 5 facelift's body structure. The motor noise management system has also been improved. The rear wheel motor receives an additional insulation cover, which ensures a quieter cabin experience.
Internationally, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift comes with a bigger 84 kWh battery pack. The electric motor delivers 228 PS and 350 Nm of torque. The RWD model has a certified range of 570 km, according to WLTP norms. Whether this bigger battery pack will be offered in India or not is yet to be seen. The Indian market currently gets a 72.6 kWh battery pack.
Conclusion
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift is a development of one of Hyundai's best-received electric vehicles. With clear improvements in exterior design, interior ergonomics, safety equipment, and overall performance, the new model hopes to provide an improved and forward-looking experience. The addition of physical controls for ease of use, the high-end safety features such as HOD and RSPA 2, and the potential inclusion of a more capacious battery pack result in this facelifted model promising to be an improvement. With Hyundai still testing these on Indian roads, everyone waits eagerly for its launch to know if the international-spec updates get implemented in the Indian version or not.
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