Hyundai is launching the IONIQ 5, in India. The highlight here isn’t just the fact that the car is electric, but you also have to appreciate the fact that Hyundai is packing this car with a host of smart features, which are quite futuristic, and promise to offer a convenient, confident, and cutting-edge driving experience. Hyundai calls it-SmartSense Level 2 ADAS.
Features
Moving on to the features list. Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be equipped with 21 Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) features. ADAS uses automated sensing technology with radars, sensors, and cameras to detect obstacles on road or driver errors and respond with countermeasures for impact avoidance. Hyundai SmartSense is enabled with equipment such as Front Camera, Front and Rear Radars. The car will feature new ADAS functions such as-Safe Exit Assist (SEA) and Rear Occupant Alert (ROA). What makes this occasion special, is that this will be the second car to offer Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS features in India. But, what do you have to gain in this? A smart and intuitive driving experience.
Official Statement
Meanwhile, this is what the MD and CEO of Hyundai Motor India Ltd., Mr. Unsoo Kim, had to comment on this announcement-“As India’s leading smart mobility solutions provider, we have been relentless in our pursuit of delivering the most cutting-edge and competitive cars that the Indian market has seen. Hyundai IONIQ 5 has become a benchmark amongst Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) across the globe, winning accolades for its advanced technology and capability. At Hyundai, we never stop thinking of ways to make mobility experiences safer and more convenient. Earlier in 2022, we introduced Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS functionality to India and Hyundai IONIQ 5 will become the second model in our line-up to present this smart and intuitive technology to our customers. With incorporation of advanced technology and rigorous R&D, we are confident Hyundai IONIQ 5 will deliver customers a smart, safe and convenient driving experience.”
Advanced Tech
Another main highlight of this car is the confidence it provides to its driver. With safety tech that always looks ahead, Hyundai IONIQ 5 makes sure every driver is confident and reliable, delivering a smooth and smart mobility experience. Hyundai SmartSense uses equipment such as Front Radar, Front Camera, and Rear Radars to detect and mitigate risks of collision, offering the driver adequate warning and if necessary, automatically applying countermeasures to offset an impact.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 has been designed to deliver utmost care, with the inclusion of features such as Safe Exit Assist (SEA) that helps avoid collisions with a rear-side vehicle when exiting. A few of the safety features are as follows-Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Car, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Pedestrian, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Cycle, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Junction Turning, Blind-Spot Collision Warning(BCW), Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist(BCA), Lane Keeping Assist(LKA), Lane Departure Warning(LDV), Driver Attention Warning(DAW), Blind-spot View Monitor(BVM), Safe-exit warning(SEW), Safe-exit Assist(SEA).
Hyundai IONIQ 5 makes parking an easy and safe affair because the SmartSense promises a handful of features-Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Surround View Monitor, and Rear Occupant Alert.
Hyundai will launch the IONIQ 5 at the Auto Expo in January 2023. The bookings will start in 20th December, 2022. But, one thing is for sure, this is something to look forward to.