Starting in 2020, Hyundai-Kia Group will be based on a new generation of E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) pure electric platform, including Hyundai's launch of the IONIQ electric sub-brand, kia will bring a series of models with the name of EV.
The debut of these two brands, both of which are targeted at the globally competitive mid-size SUV class, Hyundai launched the IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 and Kia is the EV6, both of which can be regarded as twin models, each with a different brand positioning and design interpretation. However, they are all based on the E-GMP platform's 400V/800V dual-gauge high-voltage architecture, 10% to 80% fast charging in just 18 minutes, and practical V2L (Vehicle-To-Load) external power supply function.
IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 and EV6 are originally born from the same root, and the world's main competitors roughly include Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, but it is inevitable that consumers will compare them together, and even in the market there is a little "Yu Liang plot" meaning.
A tribute to the Pony car series, which combines retro and futuristic technology elements
The IONIQ 5 styling is considered by many to resemble classic hatchbacks such as the Volkswagen Golf and Lancia Delta, but the IONIQ 5 is defined by the original as a medium-sized electric SUV, and in terms of body size, the body length and width of the body come to 4,635x1,890x1,605mm, the wheelbase is up to 3,000mm, and the front and rear axle expansion methods are quite visually tense, and compared to the modern brand's own fuel medium SUV Tucson L The length and wheelbase are longer. If compared with the same platform Kia EV6, the EV6 body length and width is 4,695x1,890x1,550mm, and the wheelbase is a shorter 2,900mm, the overall size of the EV6 is more slender and lower.
Therefore, I believe that many people are "misunderstood" by the IONIQ (Ani Krypton)5 hatchback-like body type, and when they see the real car, they will be more or less amazed by its actual size. Of course, it must also be mentioned that the IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 shape has a heritage of retro elements from the 70s to the 80s, because the IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 shape is based on the 45 EV Concept concept car published at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the 45 EV Concept is a tribute to the Pony launched in 1975. The series Pony series, which debuted in a similar quilt shape, was Hyundai's strategic model for entering the world at that time, and occupied an important historical significance in the development of the Hyundai brand.
After nearly 50 years, IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 has not only become the epoch-making focus of the electric vehicle market, but also inherited the previous in terms of styling, which can be said to be a mass production car that is very similar to the concept car. The IONIQ (Ani Krypton)5's integrated transverse shroud shape with the headlights at the front of the car, as well as the silhouette of the overall crossback, pay homage to the Pony series, and also introduce the brand's first mussel front cover to reduce gaps and enhance the air effect.
Under the central guard is attached A-shaped plastic, high-level V-Shape hidden LED identification light source embellishment, left and right sides with dual LED headlights and Parametric Pixels digital pixel LED daytime lights, not only to the Pony series of classic square headlights tribute, but also combined with high-tech elements, which also integrate HBA high beam automatic switching, but unfortunately not like EV6 to provide IFS active high beam intelligent masking function. The front shank has two AAF active gate air intakes in the center of the front shank, which open or close when necessary to provide better air effect.
The body is also heavily integrated into the design vocabulary of the 45 EV Concept, including the front and rear hidden door handles, as well as the thick C-pillar design derived from the concept car, coupled with the Z-Shape impression sheet folding line above and below the side, so that the IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 shows a full sense of power in simplicity, the mid-level above the front and rear wheel arches have a matte silver geometric cut side trim embellishment, and the unique electric shrink design door handle of the top gauge adds a sense of technology. The top gauge EV500 Performance was upgraded to a 20-inch Parametric Pixel geometry-cut low-drag rim, and the test drive was fitted with a Pilot Sport EV special tire developed by Michelin for electric vehicles, with a front and rear dimensions of 255/45 R20.
The IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 uses a Pixel Light tail light cluster light source across the entire rear of the car, which has the words IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 models, plus the V-shaped fog silver trim plate below, presenting a visual effect that echoes from head to tail. The large fluid air tail also adds a little sporty vision to it, and the whole car series is also equipped with Smart Trunk inductive electric tailgate opening and closing as standard, and the tailgate automatically opens when approaching the rear with the key.
The charging hole is behind the right side of the body, using the AMERICAN STANDARD AC AC J1772, DC DC CCS1 specifications, in addition to the standard electric opening function, you can also use the key to open the outer cover. In the rear charging hole can also be used with V2L external power supply system, need to be equipped with V2L adapter, even if the vehicle is not started can also be powered, can also be microwave ovens, laptops, hair dryers and other electrical appliances, and even charged another electric vehicle.
Simplicity and technology are combined, and the panoramic glass roof and fully tilted legrings create a comfortable space
The interior IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 introduces a dual 12.3-inch interface, including a 12.3-inch digital meter and a 12.3-inch central touch screen, all integrated on the same white substrate mirror, unlike the EV6, which is a curved screen. The IONIQ (Ani Krypton)5 also features a magnetic meter panel on the far left side of the instrument panel. The central touch screen also supports wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connections, and there is currently no wireless connection. It is a pity that the interface has not been Chinese, and the AR HUD head-up display and the original factory navigation are limited, and the mobile app network remote control and OTA remote update system functions are not available in China.
But in fact, its dual 12.3-inch interface provides a fairly rich display information, and the instrument panel shape can be changed with the driving mode, and the front and rear power distribution ratios of the four-wheel drive system can also be displayed. The central control screen can also set the DC charge to 50% to 100% and then stop, clearly displaying the estimated charging time. In addition to the 64-color atmosphere lights, there are also a variety of "Sounds of Nature" sound effects, including situations such as fireplaces, rainy days, etc., so that the occupants of the car can have a more relaxed effect when charging and waiting. Utility Mode camping air conditioning mode can be turned on, allowing the vehicle to continue to be powered by a large battery while stationary without automatically turning off. The 360-degree surround view shows a variety of clear viewing angles, and there are also 3D stereoscopic animations of vehicles in parallel between the marches. The Bose high-end sound system (7 speakers + 1 bass) on the top gauge is not too prominent or inferior to the MERIDIAN sound of the EV6.
The above screen functions are similar to the EV6, but I think the biggest difference of IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 is the overall relaxed and open cabin atmosphere. The suspension center console effect is more prominent in the IONIQ (Ani Kr)5, because of its rotary knob-type wire transmission gear (D gear and R gear position need to be used to), the double-spoke steering wheel is also quite simple, the central control panel is not like the EV6 need to switch in air conditioning/media, but with physical keys with mirror air conditioning control, and even the glove box is pulled out like a drawer. Also imported central sliding armrest, can be slid forward and backward up to 14 cm to facilitate the front seat lateral access, but also integrated cup holder, mobile phone wireless charging, USB hole, etc., armrests can be more placed after the bag, the design is quite clever and ingenious.
The IONIQ (Ani Krypton)5 is equipped with a rear seat that can be slid forward and backward by 13.5 cm and can also adjust the back inclination angle of the chair, but unfortunately lacks overseas rear seat electric adjustment and manual sun blinds.
The EV500 and above have a fully tiltable 12-way dual front seat power seat, providing dual front seat power lumbar backrests, dual front seat ventilation heating, and more comfortable than the EV6 is the IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 also has a dual front seat leg design. It also has more panoramic glass roofs than the EV6.
Riding at 178 cm, the rear seat knee space can reach up to about 2 fists or more, the head has 4 fingers, although the knee space is slightly shorter than the EV6, but the head space is more excellent, and the rear seat is more high than the EV6.
The IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 in the high-end not only leather seats, the whole car interior in many places using baote bottles, wool fabrics and other recycled materials, EV500 more can be added to 20,000 optional more textured off-white interior. The EV500 and above have a fully tiltable 12-way dual front seat power seat, providing dual front seat power lumbar backrests, dual front seat ventilation heating, and more comfortable than the EV6 is the IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 also has a dual front seat leg design.
Unfortunately, the rear luggage compartment does not have a fast tilt device like the EV6, which has a volume of 527 liters before dumping, can be expanded by up to 1,587 liters after dumping, and the IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 has a front luggage compartment setting, but the EV400 and EV500 have a volume of 57 liters, and the test drive EV500 Performance is reduced to 24 liters. There is also some hidden space under the luggage compartment compartment for the V2L adapter, 1kW power with charge.
The full-speed ACC Intelligent Active Distance Maintenance System, combined with LFA Full-Speed Domain Lane Maintenance Assist, is a fairly delicate and stable maneuver that allows the LFA to be turned on separately.
Unfortunately, there is no HDA2 system in China that automatically switches lanes with turning on the direction lights and displays traffic flow around it in 3D. (Screenshot from: https://youtu.be/uuRS9Bo_PAg)
Ar HUD and 3D traffic flow display illustration video in overseas markets
In terms of driving assistance, IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 is equipped with a number of modern SmartSense technologies as standard, in addition to the ACC intelligent active distance maintenance system, LFA full speed domain lane maintenance assistance, also equipped with FCA-JX oncoming traffic intersection brake assist, ROA rear seat occupants do not get off the car reminder system, etc. The movement of the ACC steering wheel and the LFA steering wheel is quite delicate and stable, and the LFA can also be opened separately. The BVM blind spot image assistance system can display a real-time picture of the blind spot on the dashboard, but unfortunately there is no HDA2 system in China that can automatically switch lanes with direction lights and display traffic flow around 3D.
As for RSPA remote control parking assistance, not only can automatic parking be enabled in the car, the automatic parking process can be controlled through the remote control, and even press the lock button outside the car for 4 seconds to hold down to start the vehicle, you can hold down the front and rear sliding keys to move, and the pedestrian will automatically stop when detected.
The BVM Blind Spot Image Assist system displays a real-time view of the dead zone in the dashboard.
The 360-degree surround view shows a variety of clear viewing angles, and there are also 3D stereoscopic animations of vehicles in parallel between the marches.
A solid and comfortable driving experience with amazing driving dynamics
Under the E-GMP platform with a maximum voltage architecture of 800V, it is divided into two capacity versions: 58kWh lithium battery pack and 72.6kWh lithium battery pack, of which the 72.6kWh version is slightly smaller than the EV6's 77.5kWh battery, and the battery pack is liquid-cooled. The EV500 Performance uses a 72.6kWh lithium battery pack with a total of 2 permanent magnet synchronous motors at the front and rear, with a maximum horsepower of 306 hp and a maximum torque of 606 Nm. Meters, stationary acceleration to 100 km/h 5.2 seconds, the Energy Authority announced that NEDC has a range of 496 km/ h, energy consumption of 5.1 km/kWh, and the same European standard 20-inch model WLTP range test value of 430 km/ h. The original speed of the entire vehicle series is 185 km/h.
The original factory emphasizes the DC fast charging pile with 350kW power, the whole car system can be charged from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes at the earliest, the large battery version can be replenished by 110 kilometers in 5 minutes, and the cruising range can be replenished in 18 minutes for up to 350 kilometers. The maximum charging power supported by the EV400 model overseas test vehicle itself can reach 180kW; the original estimated valuation of EV500 and EV500 Performance can be between 240kW and 260kW, and the domestic actual measurement can reach 220kW, or even 240kW.
There are eco, normal, sport, snow snow (long press to open snow) a total of 4 driving modes can be switched at the steering wheel, the vehicle will be steered according to the driving mode, power output adjustment. Steering wheel left and right have kinetic energy recharge control paddle, a total of Auto, Lv 0, Lv 1, Lv 2, Lv 3, single pedal MAX (I-Pedal) a total of 6 kinds of recharge levels can be switched, its Auto is a long press on the right - the number paddle opens, open Auto after the vehicle can automatically detect the distance in front of the car through the lens, by the vehicle to automatically adjust the recharge performance, open Auto after driving can still fine-tune the recharge force through the paddle; MAX (I-Pedal) It is similar to Tesla's suspension single pedal mode, after releasing the accelerator, the vehicle will vigorously slow down to a standstill on its own.
In actual use, the author believes that the IONIQ (Ani Krypton) 5 brake and recharge function corresponding to its power is quite enough, Auto mode will detect the distance of the front car, but will not glide to automatic stop, if the Sport mode with MAX (I-Pedal) is easier to have a feeling of pulling back and forth, it is recommended that the general driving can use Eco mode with MAX (I-Pedal) to form a quite comfortable single pedal driving.
The top gauge models equipped with the HTRAC four-wheel drive system, eco mode is resident RWD, normal mode is generally RWD, heavy load or sharp acceleration will enter AWD, Sport mode and Snow mode are resident AWD, these changes can be observed from the dashboard power distribution display. Like when I first used the Eco mode, its output was relatively gentle, but in fact, the output response was already stronger than many fuel vehicles, and there was less interference such as gear shifting and pulling, resulting in a fairly linear acceleration reaction.
After switching to Normal mode, its acceleration response will be significantly more direct and full than eco, and the feedback response of steering is more solid, if you do not want to drive too intensely, in fact, Normal mode can already meet the driving "big foot" throttle. And because IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 uses the original suspension system called "HPD Reinforced Damping", its suspension lift is 45kgw, and the original factory emphasizes that it can suppress the forward and backward tilt caused by acceleration more than the 67kgw of Tesla Model 3. In the process of actual driving, the author can indeed feel the IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 compared to the Model 3 and other cars more stable rapid acceleration, sharp deceleration posture.
If you switch to Sport mode, the IONIQ (AniKr) 5 acceleration reaction will come to the most sharp and agile feeling, the steering wheel will be more heavy-handed, the feel is almost the same as the EV6, but I think the IONIQ (AniKr) 5 steering wheel is not as heavy as the Model 3 in any mode.
Accelerated reaction part, the author believes that the IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 EV500 Performance of 306 horses, unlike the Model 3 Long Range of 346 horses (Energy Bureau numbers), Performance's 450 horses to come so strong, even the high-speed re-acceleration reaction is also the same, but IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 power is still on the go, and even the original stationary acceleration of 5.2 seconds, compared to many fuel vehicles have been much faster, In fact, it is more than enough to satisfy the bloody "push back feeling" that drivers want. Compared with the 325 horses of the EV6 top gauge, the author believes that the EV6 is naturally faster, but the gap is not too obvious. The suspension is front McPherson, rear 5 linkage structure, although the IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 has no electronic suspension or air pressure suspension, and does not change the suspension response with the pattern.
The steering sensitivity and chassis reaction part is the detail that the author believes that IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 is quite different from ev6. Ev6 previously gave the author the impression that the steering sensitivity is good, and the overall chassis for the feedback of the road information is sporty, but because it still has a slightly higher than the car, the suspension stroke is slightly higher than the ground, and when the highway switches lanes, the center of gravity and roll of the SUV car can still be felt. Although the sensitivity of steering and the front of the car are not as direct as the EV6 on the IONIQ (Ani Kr)5, I think that through the combination of a longer wheelbase (100mm long) and a shorter car length (short 60mm), even the weight of the vehicle has come to a heavier 2,109 kg, and the attitude of the IONIQ (AniKr)5 when switching lanes is not fast, but it is quite stable and comfortable.
During the test drive, the day was as heavy as when experiencing the EV6, and through the blessing of the IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 four-wheel drive system, the overall four-wheel power distribution was quite coordinated, but the PS EV special tire under the foot encountered the larger metal expansion joint on the rainy day of The 2 C, and there will still be a slightly slippery feeling. Compared with EV6, IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 overall suspension is comfortable but has a certain toughness, the 20-inch tire under the foot is under 37PSI tire pressure (the original cold tire pressure is recommended value of 36PSI), it will still feedback some road sense and vibration, but not too uncomfortable, and even the body posture with the right weight, coupled with the sound insulation performance similar to ev6, the overall presentation of a comfortable driving process, and even let the author enjoy a fairly solid and stable bending posture, bringing driving pleasure beyond the author's expectations.
Take advantage of 800V high voltage fast charging
In the energy consumption performance part, the author test drove 68% when picking up the car, the starting mileage of the new car state was 9 kilometers, and the estimated remaining mileage at the time of departure was 289 kilometers; the power after driving to the Fulong return journey and then to the Nangang Photography Point and the Inner Lake Charging Station in sequence was 35%, with a total consumption of 33%, and the dashboard mileage was 120 kilometers, which was equivalent to 111 kilometers accumulated on the same day. In addition, the power consumption displayed by the dashboard is 4.9km/kWh (1 degree of electric driving 4.9 km), which is almost the same as the official data of 5.1km/kWh, which also includes the use of V2L functions and the use of electricity when shooting vehicles, which shows that the energy consumption performance of the E-GMP platform is different from the brand's past electric vehicles, mainly focusing on 800V high voltage and fast charging.
The key to the IONIQ (Ani Krypton) 5 can approach the refueling experience of traditional fuel vehicles is its 800V voltage fast charge, like the author charged 35% before charging that day, the vehicle estimated 14 minutes to charge to 70% of the preset stop, and finally it took only 13 minutes to charge to 70%, quite quickly. And the remaining range was added from 120 km to 287 km, which is equivalent to adding 167 km in just 13 minutes.
Epoch-making electric energy "first-level players", if you can make up for the technical details of the strength will be even more enhanced
To sum up, the author believes that the overall product performance of IONIQ (Ani Krypton)5 is quite amazing, and it can be called a "first-class player" of active power.
And as far as the author is concerned, compared with the sportiness of ev6, the author prefers IONIQ (Ani Kr)5 comfortable and balanced driving performance after test drive, and the panoramic glass roof and space function are also full of ingenuity and thoughtfulness.
But if you really want to buy a car, like EV6 in the details of more exquisite, but also expected to have IFS automatic masking and other advantages of the equipment, it seems that it will be more or less caught in the buy IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 or EV6 dilemma, can only be said that the two Korean electric double males have deep strength, consumers can finally in the IONIQ (Ani Kr) 5 comfortable space, or EV6 sports personalization two completely different partial attribute choices, and overcome the stereotype and psychological barriers of buying Korean brands.