Otodiva – High performance electric car (high-performance EV) will change the landscape of the automotive industry. Research shows that high-performance EVs can reach global market value 243,15 billion US dollars, or approx 4.000 trillion rupiah, on 2028. This rapid growth is driven by advances in EV battery technology which is getting better at storing and distributing energy, as well as faster charging, enabling the presence of promising high-performance EVs.
Hyundai Motor Company is ready to lead the way in bringing high-performance EV innovation to drivers, sejalan dengan visi perusahaan “Progress for Humanity”, where Hyundai continues to innovate to create the best future mobility solutions.
In its efforts to create innovations that lead the direction of the future, Hyundai always looking back to appreciate its contribution to the evolution of the automotive industry. Tracing the history of the company's contribution to the automotive industry is Hyundai's way of continuing to be a pioneer amidst ongoing change. On the journey to create a high-performance EV, Hyundai looks back at one of its milestones: Hyundai Pony.
The Hyundai Pony was the first South Korean vehicle to be mass-produced and exported overseas. Launched in 1974 with an authentic and timeless design, The Pony managed to become the most popular car in South Korea at that time. In the year of 1976, Pony has mastered 44% market share and became the first car for many people in South Korea.
Same with Pony, Hyundai also presented the Pony Coupe concept. With a bold and futuristic exterior design, thanks to its geometric design profile, The Pony Coupe was a unique breakthrough for its time that really set it apart from other cars.
The Pony and Pony Coupe are an important legacy for Hyundai, exerted a significant influence on the design direction of Hyundai's subsequent product lines. Even, now we can see how the Pony and Pony Coupe became a source of inspiration for Hyundai in creating one of its vehicles with the most innovative design to date: IONIQ 5.
IONIQ 5, as the first electric vehicle produced locally in Indonesia, is one example of how Hyundai is at the forefront of adopting renewable mobility with electric vehicles. Taking inspiration from the Pony Coupe concept, both philosophically and visually, IONIQ 5 It comes with a monocoque style body and an aerodynamic design.
IONIQ 5 also offers a variety of innovative features, seperti Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) to power various electronic devices directly from the vehicle. With this feature, IONIQ 5 also equipped with other advanced features such as Hyundai SmartSense and Hyundai Bluelink.
Just like the Pony and Pony Coupe, IONIQ 5 is also an important milestone for Hyundai. The Pony and Pony Coupe took Hyundai forward in the South Korean automotive industry and opened the door to the global market. IONIQ 5, with all its innovations, marks Hyundai's step in leading electrification in the global automotive industry, including in Indonesia.
Even though it already has a variety of EV lineups, Hyundai continues to strive to create more innovations in its electric vehicle line. One of the newest innovations is IONIQ 5 N, its first high-performance EV. As part of the Hyundai N Brand, IONIQ 5 N is ready to guarantee a pleasant driving sensation for drivers who are looking for high performance.
