Hyundai Motor Unveils Ioniq 5 Interior "Maximizing Space Utilization"

Differentiated Interior Design Completed by Applying 'Living Space' Theme to Electric Vehicle Dedicated Platform
Pursuing Sustainability with Eco-Friendly Interior Materials Such as Plant-Based Oils, Natural Bio Materials, and Recycled Yarns
World Premiere Event Scheduled Online on the 23rd

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Interior Teaser Image

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] Hyundai Motor Company revealed the interior teaser images and key interior specifications of its first dedicated electric vehicle, the ‘Ioniq 5,’ for the first time on the 15th.

The Ioniq 5 is the first vehicle to apply Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated electric vehicle platform, E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform), and the company explained that it maximizes the utilization of interior space through optimized spatial design. They added that the theme of a 'Living Space' for all occupants was incorporated, giving the dedicated electric vehicle a differentiated interior design.

The Ioniq 5 features a flat floor that eliminates the interior tunnel section, which was a structural limitation of internal combustion engine vehicles, and applies a Universal Island, a console that can move forward and backward. A slimmed-down cockpit (dashboard component module of the driver’s seat) and an electronic shift-by-wire (SBW) lever placed around the steering wheel were also applied to enhance interior mobility convenience and allow diverse use of the interior space.

The first-row driver and passenger relaxation comfort seats, which include leg supports, reduce occupant fatigue through adjustable backrest and cushion angles, enabling comfortable driving as well as restful breaks during stops.

Emphasizing sustainability in mobility, a large amount of eco-friendly materials and environmentally friendly processes were applied. Fabrics made by crushing and processing recycled transparent PET bottles were used for some leather seats and door armrests, and bio-materials extracted from sugarcane were used on the doors, dashboard, ceiling, and floor sections.

Additionally, plant-based oils extracted from flax seeds were applied in the leather seat dyeing process. Bio paint made from plant-based oils extracted from rapeseed and corn was used on frequently touched parts such as the steering wheel and switches, showcasing an eco-friendly mobility pursuing sustainability.

Hyundai plans to continuously expand the application of eco-friendly materials and processes to upcoming Ioniq models, building an image as an eco-friendly brand.

A Hyundai official said, “The Ioniq 5, which enhances interior space utilization and applies sustainable eco-friendly materials and processes, will offer customers a new electrification experience,” and added, “We ask for great interest in the Ioniq 5, which will open a new era of electric vehicles.”

Meanwhile, the Ioniq 5 is scheduled to be unveiled for the first time through a world premiere event held online at 4 p.m. Korean time on the 23rd.

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