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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

In 2021, Hyundai unveiled a fully electric crossover inspired by the original Hyundai Pony, the Ioniq 5. Three years later, a redesigned version of this model arrived on the market.

At first glance, the distinctive design has been retained with new front and rear bumpers, a wider front air intake, a 50 mm extended rear spoiler, and a special body kit decorated with several N Line badges. The front bumper has bright wings inspired by the Ioniq 5 N, and there are also body-colored fenders, a changed design of the sills, and a new set of aerodynamic 20-inch wheels.

Hyundai engineers equipped the car with a stiffer body, better shock absorbers for greater comfort, reduced vibrations on the steering wheel, reinforced rear wheels and undercarriage. Door and B-pillar reinforcements improve side impact protection in combination with side airbags in the second row of seats.

Inside, a new steering wheel, sports seats, metal pedals, a black headliner, new dashboard details, red thread and several N Line badges adorn the interior of the car. New buttons have been added to the center console to control functions such as seat heating and cooling, steering wheel heating, parking assist system and other functions. There is also a new generation Connected car Navigation Cockpit infotainment system compatible with wireless over-the-air software upgrades.

When it comes to the powertrain, Hyundai hasn’t mentioned any changes. The car is equipped with an 84 kWh battery, which should provide a longer range compared to the previous 77.4 kWh battery, which enables a range of 488 km EPA, or 507 km WLTP.

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Hyundai stops producing manual gearbox in Czech Republic

With the development of electromobility, manual transmissions are slowly becoming a thing of the past, and only a few manufacturers offer them as an option. After recently announcing that it was discontinuing the N line (models with internal combustion engines) in favor of electric versions, Hyundai has announced that it will stop producing the manual gearbox at its factory in Nošovice, Czech Republic.

Reduced demand for Hyundai models with manual transmission was the reason for the Korean manufacturer to make this decision. As a reminder, in 2008, the share of cars with manual transmission in production reached 90 percent, while in 2023 it dropped to 24 percent. Hyundai produced more than 186,000 manual transmissions in Nošovice last year (15 percent less than in 2022). This does not mean that their use will stop completely, because Hyundai will deliver them to Europe from Asia. On the other hand, there is a growing interest in models without CO2 emissions, and this is another factor that makes the automatic transmission indispensable in sales.

The factory in Nošovice is one of the most successful foreign investments in Czech industry. In this plant, Hyundai produces the Hyundai i30, Tucson and Kona Electric models. Last year, 340,500 new cars left this factory, showing how important it is to Hyundai. About 72 percent of that figure was the Tucson model, while the i30 and Kona Electric made up 13 percent of production each, and the i30 N hot-hatch made up the remaining two percent.

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Hyundai NPX1

Hyundai recently introduced the most powerful electric Ioniq 5 N, called the NPX1, equipped with several N Performance components produced by Hyundai’s N division.

The Ioniq 5 N is powered by two electric motors that produce a total of 650 hp (485 kW) and 546 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque. That’s just enough power to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 162 mph (260 km/h). Its 84 kWh battery enables a range of up to 560 kilometers.

The presented carbon components, among which the elements of the front bumper, the rear air diffuser and the large spoiler on the fifth door stand out, will also be offered as an option with the electric Ioniq 5 N from the middle of the year. There are also special rims that contain carbon, which contributes to reducing the weight of one of the most compact electric cars today.

Its dark color gives it a more aggressive look, and thanks to the adjustable suspension, the car is even closer to the ground. There is no photo of the car’s interior, and the company announced that it will be dark with lots of Alcantara.

At the end of last year, Hyundai announced the arrival of the Ioniq 6 N, based on the Ioniq 6 model. It will be Hyundai’s most powerful car ever, and its premiere is not expected until 2025.

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