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    2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5

    The 2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a medium SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $79,990 for the base variant and topping out at $117,990 for the Limited variant.

    There are 3 variants of the IONIQ 5 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2021.

    The 2021 IONIQ 5 was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 include electric motor (125kW/350Nm), electric motor (160kW/350Nm), electric motor (225kW/605Nm) and electric motor (239kW/605Nm). Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $79,990 - $117,990
    Transmission
    Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Rear
    Fuel Type
    Electric
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    BEV
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    Retail Price
    $79,990 - $117,990
    Transmission
    Single-Speed Auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Rear
    Fuel Type
    Electric
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    BEV

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    2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5

    Available Variants

    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Limited.

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    Power to Weight
    68.31 - 116.87 kW/t
    68.31 kW/t
    204.92 kW/t
    Boot Space
    527 - 537 litres
    395 litres
    780 litres
    Vehicle Range
    384 - 481 km
    384 km
    3,583 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 6 years
    3 years
    6 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 - 200,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 - 24 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,370 - 2,540 kg
    1,950 kg
    2,850 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    750 - 1,600 kg
    750 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    160 mm
    122 mm
    236 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    58 - 77.4 kWh
    0.5 kWh
    77.4 kWh
    AC Charging (max kW)
    10.5 kW
    3.7 kW
    11 kW
    DC Fast Charging (max kW)
    300 - 350 kW
    300 kW
    350 kW
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    384 - 481 km
    43 km
    481 km
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    2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5

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    Base

    2025

    $79,990

    N Line Limited

    2025

    $124,990

    Limited

    2025

    $149,990

    N

    2024

    $149,990

    Year
    2025
    2024
    Fuel
    Electric
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Rear
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    125 kW
    168 kW
    239 kW
    478 kW

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    2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5

    Dimensions

    4,635 mm
    1,890 mm
    inc mirror: 2,152 mm
    1,647 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,635 mm
    Overall Width1,890 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,152 mm
    Overall Height1,647 mm
    Wheelbase3,000 mm
    Turning Circle11,980 mm
    Load Capacity540 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the base variant that starts from $79,990.

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    The most expensive Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the Limited variant that starts from $117,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai IONIQ 5 is 1600 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the base variant which measures 1890mm wide, 4635mm in length and sits 1647mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the Limited variant which has 239kW of power and 605nm of torque.

    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2540 kg.

    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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