Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD

Overview

The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD is a real head-turner in the electric SUV scene, mixing retro-cool pixel styling with properly punchy performance. This dual-motor, all-wheel-drive variant offers a compelling package against rivals like the Tesla Model Y. Highlights include its spacious, tech-filled cabin and ultra-fast charging chops. While official 2024 new pricing isn't listed, provided data suggests an estimated used price for this trim around $20,799, which likely reflects earlier model years. Note that this specific Long Range AWD configuration is listed as discontinued, making 2024 its final model year.

What's New for 2024?

For its 2024 run-out year, the Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD benefits from some tidy updates shared across the lineup. You now get a Wi-Fi hotspot as standard, keeping everyone connected on the go. Safety gets a boost too, with rear outboard seatbelt pretensioners and rear side airbags becoming standard kit. Plus, the steering wheel now gives you a little nudge (haptic feedback!) for lane keeping and blind-spot alerts. These refinements ensure this distinctive EV bows out with its best foot forward before any major successor or trim reshuffle.

Design & Exterior

Get ready to stand out! The Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD rocks a truly unique, almost concept-car look with its sharp creases, distinctive Parametric Pixel LED lights, and that clamshell bonnet. It’s a proper slice of retro-futurism on wheels. This AWD variant typically rolls on stylish alloy wheels enhancing its planted stance. Dimension-wise, it measures 182.5 inches long, 74.4 inches wide (mirrors tucked), and 63.2 inches tall, giving it a great CUV profile that’s both eye-catching and practical for city streets or cruising the open road.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD and you’re greeted by a super spacious and airy cabin, thanks to its flat floor and minimalist design. Material quality is generally impressive, often featuring eco-friendly touches. For passengers, there's ample room for five. Tech-wise, dual 12.3-inch screens dominate the dash, handling infotainment and driver display duties, complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cargo is generous: 26.3 cubic feet in the boot, expanding to a massive 58.5 cubic feet with seats down, plus a handy 0.8 cubic foot frunk for your charging cables.

Performance & Driving Experience

This ain't no slouch! The Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD, with its dual PMSM motors (one front, one rear), packs a serious punch: a combined 320 horsepower and a hefty 446 lb-ft of torque. That means a blistering 0-60 mph sprint in just 4.9 seconds – quick enough to surprise a few hot hatches! The all-wheel drive provides mega grip and confidence in all weather. It’s not just about speed; the ride is comfy, and you get adjustable regenerative braking, including a slick i-Pedal mode for proper one-pedal driving. Top speed is a respectable 115 mph.

Range, Battery & Charging

Juice-wise, the Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD sports a 74 kWh usable battery pack. Green Cars Compare calculates a real-world range of around 252 miles, with an efficiency of 3.41 mi/kWh. Thanks to its trick 800-volt architecture and CCS Type 1 port, it’s a charging champ! You can hit a max DC fast charge rate of 233 kW, meaning 10-80% in about 18 minutes if you find a powerful enough charger. At home, the standard 10.9 kW AC charger will fill it up in roughly 7 hours. Plus, it has V2L to power your gadgets!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Hyundai doesn’t skimp on safety here. The Ioniq 5 boasts a 5-star NHTSA rating and is generally an IIHS Top Safety Pick+. The Long Range AWD comes loaded with Hyundai’s SmartSense suite. This means you get Forward Collision-Avoidance with car/pedestrian/cyclist detection, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Keeping and Lane Following Assist all as standard. Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Highway Driving Assist also help take the stress out of long journeys, making this a properly reassuring family wagon.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Hyundai’s warranty is famously good, giving you solid peace of mind. The Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD is covered by a 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and an impressive 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Critically for an EV, the high-voltage battery also gets that 10-year/100,000-mile coverage, often with a 70% capacity guarantee. To sweeten the deal, Hyundai throws in complimentary maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles. Overall, it’s a robust package reflecting Hyundai’s confidence in their electric tech, which has proven pretty reliable so far.