Hyundai Motor Company today released new images, revealing the spacious and versatile interior of the much-anticipated IONIQ 5, which will make its virtual world premiere on 23 February, 2021.

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IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s electric car to use the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). This particular BEV-dedicated platform has flat battery that gives room for an incredibly roomy cabin, a flexible interior design, and maximum cargo space.

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ABOVE: 2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Teaser – sliding centre console

The cabin is made from eco-friendly materials and textiles. Consumers want their cars to promote well-being, be sustainable, and to be good and flexible transport.

“IONIQ 5 is a statement of design that offers an optimistic look at what customers can expect in the new EV era,” said SangYup Lee, Senior Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Centre. “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.”

‘Living Space’ inspired interior opens a new dimension of design

IONIQ 5 is a midsize SUV that differs from other SUVs, especially those with petrol and diesel engines and conventional Steer-by-Wire systems, because the E-GMP allows for an elongated wheelbase and flat floor.

IONIQ 5’s occupants can easily enter and exit the cabin on either side when parked in a narrow spot, because the flat floor allows the centre console to slide back and forth. This innovation means the centre console is not just a static storage box. This ‘Universal Island’ replaces the conventional centre console and is the centrepiece of the IONIQ 5’s living space experience.

While recharging, the driver and front passenger can use inbuilt leg rests that allow passengers to ‘relax and recharge’ for the duration. All seats can be moved to make it easier to tend to children and pets seated in the rear.

Reducing negative environmental impact with high-quality, eco-friendly interiors

Hyundai considered what consumers were looking for in a car. A top consideration was environmentally sensitive mobility solutions with as low an environmental impact as possible. Designers saw this as important, so IONIQ 5’s makes extensive use of eco-friendly and sustainably sourced materials.

Upholstery is eco-processed leather that is dyed and treated with plant oil extractions from flaxseed. Other soft furnishings throughout are sustainable fibres such as sugar cane bio components, wool and poly yarns. Some of the “fabric” is made from from recycled PET plastic bottles. Dashboard, switches, steering wheel and door panels are coated in a polyurethane bio paint composed of oils from rape flowers and corn.

World Premiere of IONIQ 5

Hyundai will debut IONIQ 5 during the virtual world premiere event on 23 February, 2021. During the event, Hyundai will unveil details about IONIQ 5’s innovative features and how customers can benefit from this dedicated BEV model.