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2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5
The new Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a medium SUV available in Australia from $69,678 (driveaway) for the base variant and topping out at $122,868 for the N variant.
There are 9 variants of the IONIQ 5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2024.
The new 2021 IONIQ 5 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 include electric motor (168kW/350Nm), electric motor (239kW/605Nm), electric motor (478kW/770Nm), electric motor (125kW/350Nm), electric motor (168kW/605Nm), electric motor (239kW/350Nm), electric motor (160kW/350Nm) and electric motor (225kW/605Nm). Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
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Hyundai IONIQ 5
2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Pictured: 2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Base
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Base
2025
$75,293
Base
2026
$82,128
Dynamiq
2025
$86,843
Elite
2026
$87,378
Dynamiq N Line
2025
$89,468
Epiq
2025
$90,518
Epiq N Line
2025
$93,143
N Line Premium
2026
$98,403
N
2025
$117,905
N
2026
$122,868
Year
2026
2025
Fuel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Rear
4x4
Maximum Power
168 kW
239 kW
478 kW
125 kW
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2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Dimensions
4,635 mm
1,890 mm
inc mirror: 2,152 mm
inc mirror: 2,152 mm
1,605 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,635 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,152 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,980 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Hyundai IONIQ 5
Sales Data
2024933Total Sales
2025626Total Sales
202651YTD Sales
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2021 Hyundai IONIQ 5
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the base variant that starts from $65,000.
See all Hyundai IONIQ 5 PricingThe most expensive Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the N variant that starts from $122,868.
See all Hyundai IONIQ 5 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai IONIQ 5 is 1600 kg offered by the following variants: Dynamiq, Techniq, Epiq, Elite, Dynamiq N Line, Epiq N Line and N Line Premium.
See all Hyundai IONIQ 5 towing capacityThe largest Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the N variant which measures 1940mm wide, 4715mm in length and sits 1585mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the N variant which has 478kW of power and 770nm of torque.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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