Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift Breaks Covers Globally, To Drive On Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Tyres

Hyundai has given the Ioniq 5 its first-ever facelift, bringing in new cosmetic changes and a bigger battery pack to the Ioniq 5 range. Here are all the details about the tyres on offer, along with the information on the changes and new battery pack of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift:

• While the exterior changes of the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 include new bumpers, the cabin gets a new steering wheel and new physical buttons for various functions. 
• The Ioniq 5 now gets new 20-inch aluminium alloy wheels with 255/45 R20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. 
• The updated Hyundai Ioniq 5 now gets a bigger 84kWh battery pack from the Ioniq 5 N, which is expected to claim a higher driving range. 
  

Hyundai has updated its popular and award-winning Ioniq 5 electric vehicle with a few tweaks and add-ons inside-out and a bigger battery pack. The new Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift will be hitting the global markets in a phased manner, and its arrival in the Indian car market is also a matter of time. Here are all the changes and tyre options offered in the new facelifted Hyundai Ioniq 5:

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift: Tyres & Wheels

Among all the Hyundai electric vehicles on sale right now, the Ioniq 5 facelift has the largest wheels on offer. The new 20-inch aero aluminium alloy wheels of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 come equipped with 255/45 R20 tyres, which are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 all around. 

The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a dual sport tread design for excellent grip on both dry and wet surfaces, while its unique MaxTouch construction and a high-density double casing increase its durability and robustness for a longer duration of usage. 

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift: Looks & Design

Hyundai has introduced minor but noteworthy changes to the exterior and interior of the Ioniq 5. On the outside, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift has received new front and rear bumpers, with the N Line version of the electric vehicle getting sportier bumpers and side skirts. The interior of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has also got physical buttons for the heating and ventilation functions for the front seats, park assist functions and more. Also new to the cabin of the Ioniq 5 are a repositioned wireless charging pad and a new steering wheel.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift: Engine & Specifications

While Hyundai has made no changes to the motor setups of the Ioniq 5, it has upgraded the existing 77.4kWh battery pack available in its global version to a larger 84kWh battery pack, which is already offered in the full-blown N version of the Ioniq 5. However, it will be interesting to see whether the Indian version of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will get this new battery pack or not. Currently, the India-spec Ioniq 5 has a 72.6kWh battery, which claims an ARAI-certified range of 631 km.