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now that kia's version of the spectacular ionic 5 the ev6 is unveiled many people are more trouble
than ever before people that had their eyes set on the ionic 5 are now struggling to figure out which
car would be better for them this is a result of the absolutely breathtaking design of the ev6 that
people really didn't expect from kia which always seemed to have played a second fiddle to hyundai
kia has always been the more affordable brand catering to younger buyers that wanted great
styling above anything else and it's no different this time either as they clearly delivered another
banger of a car in terms of the styling however this time it appears that styling is not the
only thing that kia is delivering in fact kia is promising to offer better packaging overall over
the hyundai counterpart so is kia trying to break away from hyundai's shadow and create an entirely
new persona for the brand to go with the newly designed logo we will find out in this issue of
auto vision the only korean car news channel in english as we compare and contrast the two new
exciting evs from korea there is no denying that both ionic 5 and ev6 are spectacular in
their respective designs ionic 5 adapts hyundai's vision for the digital future evident from the
design details such as the parametric pixel lights with their pixel-like clusters which are an artful
acknowledgment of the ionic 5's digital origins simultaneously the clamshell hood and flush door
handles are old-school tricks to maximize aerodynamic efficiency the aero optimized
wheels will be available in sizes up to 20 inches and carry on the parametric pixel design theme
along with the unique light clusters that are arguably the coolest aspect of the car the ioniq
fives design might be very forward-thinking in terms of philosophy but the overall presentation
evokes some of europe's great hot hatches of the 70s and 80s like the iconic launch of delta
integrale hf with its stereotypical edgy shape and powerful character lines that run across
the hatchback body evidently this is no surprise because the very car that the ioniq 5 is paying
homage to hyundai pony from the 70s is designed by the very same designer that also designed the
launch a hatchback this of course is the prolific italian designer girgetto giugiaro of ital design
this might be the reason why ionik5's design is very futuristic yet is a very familiar and
comfortable looking design that's pleasing to the eyes it's a design that may not take one's breath
away but it's a kind of design that you can live with for a long time without getting tired of it
on the other hand the design of the ev6 is simply breathtaking with its sleek powerful yet
attractive profile based on 2019 imagine by kia concept particularly noteworthy features of the
design or the tension created by the ev6's bulging hood lines up swept window line and that rising
character line emanating from below the doors to meet with the vehicle's wraparound taillights
giving it a somewhat lexus-like vibe unlike car based crossovers with exaggerated curvy roof lines
the kia ev6 has a rakish rear window to meet the angular roof the ev6 is sophisticated and
even upscale design is a kind that can take the overall image of the brand to the next level
sure stinger was beautiful and so is the telluride but this it's groundbreaking some people might say
that the ev6's design is derivative with a hint of your typical electric vehicles
like tesla model 3 here and there but the fascia highlighted by headlights with unique led markers
along with a striking rear lamp signature up is truly attractive and expected to remain
as iconic features that define all ev series cars from kia the ev6's design is a perfect
balance of smoothness and boldness which is the representation of the design philosophy called the
opposites united this design approach is based on design pillars of bold for nature joy for reason
power to progress technology for life and tension for serenity the idea is to blend positive forces
and natural energy with contrasting sharp elements and sculptural shapes and the car features a new
version of kia's signature tiger nose grille for electrified vehicles called digital tigerface
no doubt it's a difficult task to decide between the two designs as both cars are spectacular
in their own ways choose the sleek and stylish ev6 if you're looking for something contemporary
choose the ionic 5 if you are looking for something futuristic yet evokes familiarity at
the same time you can't go wrong either way as for the inside the two cars are similar in principle
but very different in execution both the ev6 and the ionic 5 clearly have their sight on the future
by setting benchmarks to redefine the electric mobility lifestyle with sustainable and innovative
features this includes crafting the interior by usages of eco-friendly sustainably sourced
materials such as recycled pet bottles plant-based and natural wool yarns eco-processed leather with
plant-based extracts and bio paint with plan extracts also the flat bottom and dual motor
architecture of the dedicated electric platform renders innovation in the design of the interior
that features a super long wheelbase which is four inches longer than that of the hyundai palisades
at 118 inches featuring completely flat floors this gave hyundai room to apply what it calls
a living space theme to the interior of ionic 5. this means plenty of room to stretch out and relax
as well as lots of headroom and large amounts of usable storage space including storage for a purse
the seats recline complete with first class cabin style lower leg support on the front seats there
is even a single pane glass ceiling so you can lay back and look at the stars lastly and importantly
you can store all your stuff in 18.7 cubic feet of cargo space compared to the ev6 the innovative
interior design carries a little farther in the in5 with a simple inline dash that incorporates
all controls in minimalistic layout and the twin touch screen that measures 12 inches each with the
instrument cluster that can be customized and features an augmented reality head-up display
steering column mount gear selectors also allows for the innovative movable center console that
provides even greater flexibility in space usage if you happen to find the interior of
the ionic 5 2 minimalistic don't despair you have the ev6 that would solve your problem
the ev6's interior design and layout may not be as daring as the outside but the configuration
and features look more attractive yet futuristic than any other electric vehicle in the industry
although the center console doesn't slide back and forth and there are no front seat footrests
like there are on the ionic 5 the ev6 mixes high-tech content such as a digitized dashboard
with practical elements such as a floating center console with copious storage solutions and a large
bin underneath it unlike the ionic 5 straight and flat combination screen the ev6 uses a curved high
definition audio visual navigation avn screen which includes an instrument cluster in front
of the driver that can also be configured to include an augmented reality head-up display
and a central infotainment system that measures 12 inches each and with a minimal number of physical
buttons to reduce clutter under the screen climate functions are accessed with have to controls
other touches that stand out are the two-tone two-spoke steering wheel the prominent start
button on the center console and the gold accents that are tastefully placed throughout the cockpit
the interior comparison is just as tough since the ionic 5's unique living room like space
usage that includes features like a movable center console and a lounge chair is very innovative and
attractive yet the ev6 is stylish and contemporary ambience is very hard to resist at the same time
in terms of the technology both vehicles are expected to draw from the identical parts bin
these include the innovative v2l function which can be used to charge any electric devices
such as electric bicycle scooters or camping equipment serving as a charger on wheels the
v2l function can supply up to 3.6 kilowatts of power that can charge high-power electric
equipment even when the vehicle is turned off both the ev6 and ioniq 5 will be equipped with
the next level of advanced driver assistance system that includes highway driving assist 2 or
hda2 which is level 2 self-driving autonomy similar to that of tesla's current autopilot
furthermore when the full self-driving level 3 autonomy is available by 2023 it can be
updated via ota or over-the-air software update system both egmp based cars also feature forward
collision avoidance assist blind spot collision avoidance assist intelligent speed limit assist
driver attention warning and high beam assist as for the performance it's made clear that hyundai
has dialed down the full performance potential of the ionic 5 for the actual production model
this is due to the fact that ionic 5 is the very first egmp or electric global modular
platform-based dedicated electric car and that cautious measures must be taken therefore hyundai
reduced the performance figures like the maximum range recharge speed and the total output for the
initial version as a precautionary measure also due to special domestic market circumstances in
korea namely the introduction of the highly anticipated tesla model y in february 2021
hyundai was somewhat forced to bring out the ioniq 5 at the same time earlier than they would have
hoped just like the platform sharing kia ev6 and the genesis gv60 hyundai originally considered
releasing the ioniq 5 in the summer of 2021 to give them more time to finalize the vehicle
so at the end of the day hyundai has dropped the total output of the dual motor version
to 302 horsepower from the originally planned 311 horsepower for their initial release models
also the maximum range was reduced substantially from the original plan of exceeding 310 miles
or 500 kilometers to more humble 290 to 300 miles or 470 to 480 kilometers on wltp standard on 77.4
kilowatts high-capacity battery and rear-wheel drive fyi all egmp-based electric vehicles can
be configured as a rear-motor-rear-wheel drive car or a dual motor all-wheel drive car in addition
the charging time has taken a bit of sacrifice as well as the ionic 5 state-of-the-art 800 volts
architecture would have permitted ultra-fast charging of attaining 100 kilometers or 62
miles in just four minutes using a 350 kilowatts charger but in the initial production model that
would take a bit longer at five minutes however the overall full charge time would remain at 18
minutes the ev6 on the other hand aims to correct all the deficiencies of the initial
production ionic 5 by the time that kia's version is released in the summer of 2021.
at kia's investor date presentation in february 2021 the korean company made clear that its first
dedicated ev will achieve key figures such as 100 kilometers attained by four minutes of charging
the maximum range of 500 kilometers and zero to 100 kilometers acceleration in three seconds
yes you heard that correctly kia's version of the egmp-based crossover will not only have the looks
but a supercar-like performance to complement three-second zero to 100 kilometers per hour
or zero to 62 miles per hour acceleration is similar to the likes of tesla model s plat and
porsche taken 4s that cost twice as much as the ev6 certainly kia will also release the more basic
version of the sleek crossover that's in line with the ionic 5 at around 300 horsepower and 5.2
seconds 0-60 miles per hour time but it's certain that kia is planning for a high-performance
version as evident from the teaser image that the company has released prior to the full unveiling
as you can clearly see the ev6 in the teaser image has a different more aggressive front bumper and
facade seeing that kia offers the supercar-like performance those of you who are loyal to hyundai
don't need to despair as a high-performance version ionic 5n is also being considered as
albert biermann the executive vice president and head of vehicle test and high performance
development at hyundai has professed to in his interview in regards to the n sub brand's future
in the electric age you can see a sample of this technology at work through hyundai's pure etcr
racing effort that features 670 horsepower veloster and etc good for zero to 60 miles
per hour in just 3.0 seconds using an 800 volt 65 kilowatt hours battery ionic 5 was arguably
the hottest model in the automotive world when it was released back on february 23rd at the starting
price of approximately 47 000 it surprised the world with its innovative design inside and out
and along with the state-of-the-art 800 volts architecture and 350 kilowatts ultra-fast
charging capability it was convincing enough to break sales record in the korean market by
taking in close to 24 000 units of pre-order in the first day and 35 000 units in just one week
grossly exceeding hyundai's annual sales target of 26 500 units also in europe the initial allotment
of 3 000 units was completely sold out on the first day of the release with over 236 000 people
inquiring to become the first ones to receive the brand new electric vehicle from hyundai
however the spotlight didn't stay too long on ionic 5 as just a few weeks later
kia ev6 was unveiled and surprised everyone ahead of the world premiere plan for march 30th 2021
the sleek and stylish crossover was an instant hit especially with the younger buyers and even
diehard ice car fans who were still skeptical about electric cars with a prospect of the
ev6 attracting buyers even from the population that hadn't thought about purchasing an ev the
competition for the new kia evie is expected to be even more fierce when the vehicles will launch in
july of 2021 with the estimated starting price of fifty thousand dollars having said that there is
still the question of the actual delivery dates for the ioniq five as hyundai has not made clear
the exact delivery schedule for korea and europe and we are still in the dark with the release
dates for the rest of the world apparently this delay is caused by a dispute with the labor union
as dedicated electric cars need less man-hour to produce and a compensatory measure is sought
by the auto union on top of that the hyundai motor group as a whole is experiencing a near
production pinch with the success of the waves of the new models such as the genesis gv80 and
the gv70 as well as various new models being introduced throughout the world in 2021 alone
high-profile products such as the hyundai kona and elantra n the starria minivan the all-new
kia sportage nero k8 sedan the all-new carnival minivan and the new genesis g80e electric sedan
as well as the g80 sport and the all-new g90 large sedan are all awaiting production furthermore with
the automotive semiconductor supply crisis that the entire auto industry is currently facing and
the general hindrances caused by the pandemic the timely delivery of the new ionic fives expected
delivery before the summer is very skeptical one thing that's clear is that no matter which car you
are deciding on it may be in your best interest to be in close contact with your dealer if your
wishes to be one of the first to own the piece of the automotive history is the ionic 5 the ev6 and
the genesis counterpart gv60 which is launching in august 2021 as the very first egmp based dedicated
electric cars that are opening up the new era of the electric mobility age for hyundai however in
looking at the overall situation waiting for the right timing when all initial batch problems have
been worked out and the flow of the supply becomes more stable would seem like the prudent way to
wake go baby all the stars are shining bright yeah we should stay up
so that we can look at them all night
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