Have you checked out the new Hyundai Nexo and Ioniq 5 that were recently showcased in India? Here is everything you need to know about the two vehicles presented by Hyundai.
Hyundai Motor India Limited has more than a two-decade-long history of producing premium and best-in-class automobiles for its Indian customers. Recently, Hyundai Motor India Limited celebrated 25 years of excellence in India and had rolled out the fastest '10 Millionth'car- the Hyundai Alcazar. The company aims to keep moving forward with its success and hence, inaugurates its corporate headquarters at Gurugram.
On this special occasion, Hyundai Motors introduces two zero-emission models- The Hyundai Nexo which is a fuel-cell based electric vehicle and the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a premium electric crossover. The Nexo had its local debut quite some time ago and stands as a model of technological advancement. It was also showcased at the India-Korea Business Summit in 2018.
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The Nexo has received approval for launch in India earlier this year. The company had mentioned that this vehicle will be brought into the country as a CBU or fully assembled automobile. Interestingly, Hyundai Nexo has achieved a 5-star rating in the Green NCAP tests.
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As for the specifications and features, Hyundai claims that the Nexo has a short fuelling time, that is the 52-litre hydrogen fuel tank can be filled up to brim within a matter of just five minutes. The vehicle has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 9.2 seconds, which is not bad for an FCEV. The company claims that the Nexo can climb up to 179 kmph like a breeze. Also, the Hyundai Nexo can go up to 666km as per the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure results. In addition to all this, the Nexo gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a seven-inch digital instrument cluster.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a different ball game altogether as it is the first vehicle from Hyundai based on a complete EV platform. The Ioniq 5 is based on Hyundai's popular Electric Global Modular platform (E-GMP) which is also found in the Kia EV6. The automaker made its global premiere in February 2021. The Ioniq 5 truly has an old school design with modern technology, making it one of the best EVs ever to be designed by Hyundai.
The Ioniq 5 is offered in other countries with different battery configurations. Also, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options in other markets worldwide. The top-spec variant has an all-wheel-drive setup with a powertrain that produces 302hp and 605Nm of torque. The company claims that the Ioniq 5 can do 0 to100 kmph in just 5.2 seconds, which is an impressive figure compared to other vehicles in its segment. To juice up the batteries, a 350kW charger is provided which can charge from 0 to 80 per cent in just 18 minutes.
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The Hyundai Nexo is expected to be launched in October 2021 and could be priced between Rs.60 Lakh to Rs.70 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) whereas, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 could be priced approximately at Rs.20 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and one can expect it to be launched in December 2021.
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