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The first EV that you’d take for a drive just for the fun of it. That’s what the IONIQ 5 N could well be. Value? You’re getting a performance car with 478kW; comfortably more power than a McLaren F1 for $110K. Safety? The IONIQ 5 has returned a five-star ANCAP rating. Layer on top of that the bigger brakes, better tyres and additional safety systems of the IONIQ 5 N and that box is resolutely ticked.
Cabin design and execution? It seats five adults in comfort, has a big boot and is well-appointed throughout, with thoughtful stowage inside the car, solid ergonomics and a flat floor. All with the option of artificially mandated gearshifts, a rev limiter, and the feeling of torque building as the entirely non-existent engine comes on cam.
Price/as tested: $110,383/$112,383 (plus on-road costs)
Drive: 2 x electric motors, 84kWh lithium-ion battery
Power: 448kW
Torque: 740Nm
Transmission: Single-speed reduction gear
Weight: 2230kg
L/W/H/WB: 4715/1940/1585/3000mm
Tyres: Pirelli P Zero 275/35ZR21 (f/r)
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An affordable price tag and 10-year unlimited-kilometre warranty make this EV a viable option for drivers seeking performance, practicality and peace of mind.
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*Price and estimated tax savings based on the following assumptions: (1) living in NSW 2000, (2) salary: $120,000 gross p.a., (3) travelling 15,000 kms p.a., (4) lease term: 5-years, and (5) salary sacrifice using Employee Contribution Method (ECM) and FBT Exempt Method for Electric Car Discount eligible EVs. Images shown may not be the exact car that the calculations have been based on. All figures quoted include budgets for finance, charging and/or fuel, servicing, tyres, maintenance, Vero by Suncorp comprehensive motor insurance, Hydro Platinum Pack and re-registration over the period of the lease. Vehicle residual, as set by Australian Taxation Office, is payable at the end of lease term. The exact residual amount will be specified in your vehicle quote.
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