What It’s like to Drive the First-Ever Disney-Themed Car: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition
Growing up in South Africa, the only time I experienced Disney was when I got to pop in a VHS tape, draw the curtains, and soak up the magic in the living room.
But when I discovered that my regular medical visits were a stone’s throw from California’s Disneyland, I decided to reward myself for the pain and disruption with an annual Disney Pixie Dust pass. Now, I get to treat myself to a decadent second childhood almost as often as I want.
Video: Our walk around of the Hyundai Ioniq5 Disney100 Edition!
The Daily Disney Treat: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition
To bring the magic of Disney to a car, Hyundai teamed up with the magical minds at Walt Disney Imagineering to create the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition, a super limited SUV that will transport you to a world of wonder and awe from your own driveway. If you’re one of the lucky 1,000 buyers to snag one, that is.
The Walt Disney Company marked its 100th anniversary on October 16, 2023, celebrating a century of delighting children and grown-ups alike with beloved characters and timeless storytelling. The year-long birthday bash featured a ton of original and creative activations, but none quite so unique as this magically mobile collaboration with Hyundai.
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This Car is a Dream Come True
While a Disney-themed car may sound like a dream, it’s an enchanting car that layers the magic of Disney over the award-winning Ioniq 5 to provide a truly unique driving experience—with a liberal sprinkle of pixie dust, all neatly wrapped up into this $59,400 package.
This fully electric Ioniq 5 Disney100 will whisk you off on a magic carpet ride for 260 silent, smooth miles. Its dual electric motors and all-wheel drive give it exceptional performance. And it charges at super speed, recharging the battery from 10 – 80% in 18 minutes at a DC fast charger.
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You’re Greeted by Pixie Dust — Every Time You Turn the Car On
Maybe the most marvelous thing of all in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition is the Disney-themed music and animation that occasionally sparkles across the full screens of the vehicle. Hyundai says it’s an intro screen but I swear it has happened when I leave the vehicle too and it just makes it feel like every journey is sprinkled with fairy dust and magic.
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Your Pumpkin Awaits
As you approach the Hyundai Disney100 Platinum Edition, you’ll be greeted by the exclusive Gravity Gold Matte exterior color and inside, ambient light that you can set to the color of your liking. If it reminds you of Cinderella’s golden carriage, it’s no mistake; it delivers an incredible 320 horsepower to get you home before the stroke of midnight.
Hidden Mickeys are Part of the Charm of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100
It’s the game that every Disney fan loves and Disney Imagineers didn’t disappoint: They love to hide Mickey Mouse symbols throughout the parks and in movies, and the Ioniq 5 is no exception.
There are easy-to-spot examples, like the exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels that twinkle with the most prominent Mickey Mouse ear shapes, and the platinum edition badges on the front fenders sit as little silver stamps of honor. But there are more to spot; it’s a game any true Disney fan will never tire of.
The Whimsical Interior Is Also Elegant and Comfortable
Step inside the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition, and you’ll be transported by the plush, soft-touch textures with terra brown and mud gray two-tone interior color scheme that evokes the warmth and coziness of a fairy tale cottage.
Clever Details Add to the Delight of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100
From there, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 is packed with delights that are like hidden treasures. Ergonomic and easy-to-grab door handles hide compartments perfect for your keys or lip balm. A perfect secret spot for your cell phone or valuables slumbers beneath the center armrest, and a cavernous cubby sits below the adjustable center console, awaiting your purse.
This Interior Makes You Feel Like a Princess
At the flick of a finger, you can banish the shade that covers the glossy gorgeousness of the full glass roof and let in a flood of natural light. And, to feel like a real princess, you can fully recline your driver’s seat, raise the footrest, and luxuriate in relaxation before you continue your journey.
Even rear seat passengers will feel special; the seats are wide and very comfortable.
Special Disney Details Are Seen Inside and Out
I loved that Hyundai was able to leave the Disney100 logo in so many places; it’s a constant reminder that this car is special. Here’s what you’ll find:
- Disney100 Platinum Edition logo debossed on the front seat headrests and plush center console armrest cover
- Disney100 logo on the floor mats, welcoming you to the enchanted cabin
- A delicate ribbon of Mickey Mouse trim on the front and rear doors
- Black “H” Hyundai badges on the hood and liftgate
- Special Disney100 ambient lighting color casts a purple spell of enchantment
A Magical Treat for Every Grownup, and Her Inner Little Girl
How many of us as kids wished with all our might that the magic of Disney could be real? That’s the magic of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Disney100 Platinum Edition; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime piece of Disney magic come true, from the enchanting design, hidden Mickeys and whimsical details to the exceptional performance of this very quick, very fun to drive limited-production car. And a delight that Disney fans will gladly line up for.
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