Hyundai Ioniq 5 Desaru Drive Feature: There’s a First Time for Everything

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Cheng Yu Hung

24/11/2023

The Ioniq 5 lineup

Text: Ben Chia

The Ioniq 5 comes in four variations in Singapore, with two trim levels (Exclusive and Prestige) of the base 58kWh model, the more powerful Prestige 77kWh, and the all-wheel-drive Inspiration 77kWh. We drove three of them to Desaru, and here’s our brief impressions.

Prestige 58kWh (143hp)

The one we’re all familiar with, and probably the version that is likely to be the most popular in Singapore thanks to its status as a COE Category A car. We’ve already given it the full CarBuyer review treatment, and found it a compelling all-round package that offers excellent value. On a long road trip to Malaysia though the slightly constrained power output does come across as more obviously evident, especially on the North-South Highway. The contrast is notably stark once you’ve driven the more powerful variants, but it remains a soothing and comfortable ride, if you prefer to take things easy.

Prestige 77kWh (225hp)

Essentially the same as the 58kWh model but with a bigger battery and more power, which makes it a slightly better proposition on longer highway jaunts. 225hp is a decent amount, certainly enough to let you make brisk progress, or execute quick overtaking manoeuvres on the B-roads. Some preferred this over the all-wheel-drive Inspiration model, citing the lighter weight and rear-wheel-drive setup, despite being lesser-powered. In essence, this seems like the sweet spot in the range for those who desire the right combination of performance and driving fun.

Inspiration 77kWh (320hp)

The most powerful Ioniq 5 of all, the Inspiration offers a whopping 320hp and 605Nm of torque from its dual-motor setup. Those are hot hatch-rivalling figures, as is its 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.1 seconds, and the Inspiration is certainly the one to go for if you want to reach your destination in record time. But the bigger battery and all-wheel-drive system means that the car does come with a noticeable weight penalty, measuring in at over 2.5 tonnes. Perhaps not the most entertaining to drive in the bends, but there certainly is no doubting its performance potential. We’ll have a full CarBuyer review for this soon, so watch this space.

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Cheng Yu Hung

The new kid on the block that loves his JDM because he spent too much time changing colours and spoilers on his EVO instead of unlocking super cars in Need for Speed. Maybe he'll change his mind after a ride in a super car?

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