Hyundai Brings The Magic To Life Through Its Collaboration With Disney
Hyundai Motors and Walt Disney Imagineering are teaming up for the first time to create a Disney-themed IONIQ 5 SUV concept. This electric SUV will indeed invite the magic with cool visual elements, accents, music, and lightning.
This South Korean automaker released its highly esteemed Ioniq 5 SUV, known for its ultra-fast charging abilities and overall progressive design. It was in 2021 that Hyundai created its first dedicated EV, the IONIQ 5. The car manufacturer, as with many others, created this vehicle as it transitions to a more sustainable future.
As explained by engineers of the popular brand, what really gives life to the IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s Electric Globular Modular Platform (E-GMP), which offers long-range capabilities, together with bountiful space and a useful interior.
This 5-door electric compact is responsible for bringing in a completely new, premium base, as said by the automaker. This has certainly given the company its needed encouragement to take more risks in the future, like it’s already doing with its upcoming IONIQ 7 SUV.
Hyundai is also proving its boldness with its collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering, the vehicle for rides, attractions, resorts, and several exhilarating things that allow Disney to stand out, creating an experience that is truly magical in the development of a Disney-themed IONIQ 5 EV concept.
Hyundai Collaborates With Disney Imagineers For Its IONIQ 5 Concept
This dynamic duo between Hyundai and Disney was made in celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary. Hyundai will be revealing the IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum concept at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday.
The all-electric SUV, which is a limited edition, will encompass special Disney-themed visual accents and entertainment, like lightning and the classic Disney music you’re likely familiar with.
Angela Zepeda, chief marketing officer for Hyundai Motor America, is eager about the partnership, stating:
This is the first time that Disney has opened the doors to their design studio and granted access to Disney’s iconic characters for an artistic collaboration with an automaker. The IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s flagship all-electric vehicle, and we are excited to share a limited edition version that will deliver an unforgettable experience for any Disney fan.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Disney100 Platinum concept will have a slew of exclusive features, such as:
- Gravity gold matte exterior color
- Disney-inspired wheel styles
- Disney100 exterior badging
- Disney100 logo embossed on the front seat headrests and center console
- Disney100 logo on the floormats
- “Hidden Mickey” custom wheels
- Lamp screens with Disney spark animations across the headlights and taillights
- Moon roof etching details with a hint of pixie dust
- Disney-themed introduction on the interior screen when entering the vehicle with Disney music, logo, and more even pixie dust.
For more than 100 years, Disney has captivated audiences with its timelessness in its storytelling and innovative experiences, as described by Rita Ferro, president of advertising sales at Disney. Ferro further explained that the new partnership with Hyundai:
“Provided us with a unique way to celebrate our Disney100 anniversary and bring brands closer to the magic we create every day for consumers.”
According to Hyundai, the final production model may differ from the current design and is expected to be released for purchase in late 2023, with only a very limited quantity available.
While there could be potential changes to the specifications of the Disney-inspired model, the IONIQ 5 currently offers an impressive EPA range of up to 303 miles.
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