LDV D90 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Discontinued model
LDV D90 in South Africa

LDV D90

D90 Flagship Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
VS
Hyundai IONIQ 5 in South Africa

Hyundai IONIQ 5

72kWh AWD Executive Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Discontinued model
ZAR 1,068,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 225 kW 🔧 605 Nm
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Decision summary

LDV D90 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: the short answer

IONIQ 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D90 remains close.

Recorded price context D90: current from ZAR 899,900 · IONIQ 5: last listed from ZAR 859,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D90 IONIQ 5
Maximum Power D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm IONIQ 5225 kW
Maximum Torque D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm IONIQ 5605 Nm
Engine Size D901996 cc IONIQ 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy D9010.99 km/l IONIQ 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance D90210 mm IONIQ 5160 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Hyundai IONIQ 5 72kWh AWD Executive

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

D90

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

IONIQ 5

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

D90

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

IONIQ 5

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec D90 IONIQ 5
Model Introduced Year 2025 2022
Generation Current South African D90 generation. First generation Ioniq 5 on Hyundai's dedicated E-GMP electric platform; 800V fast charging architecture allows rapid 18-minute charge from 10-80% at suitable DC fast chargers
Facelift History No later South African facelift is published. Launched in SA in 2022; updates to battery specifications and charging capabilities followed; the car has been on Hyundai SA's EV flagship from launch
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Seven-seat large SUV Not confirmed
Model Year 2025 Not confirmed
Production Status active Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg - 2190 kg
Spec D90 IONIQ 5
Length 5046 mm 4635 mm
Width 2016 mm 1890 mm
Height 1876 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 2950 mm 3000 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 72.6 l
Boot/Cargo Space 343 l 527 l
Kerb Weight 2370 kg 2190 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3100 kg Not confirmed
Payload Capacity 730 kg Not confirmed
Towing Capacity 3100 kg Not confirmed
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows Not confirmed
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.45 m Not confirmed
Front Headroom 1010 mm Not confirmed
Rear Headroom 990 mm Not confirmed
Front Legroom 1050 mm Not confirmed
Rear Legroom 950 mm Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This D90 and IONIQ 5 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: D90 82 vs IONIQ 5 100.

Efficiency index: D90 45 vs IONIQ 5 90.

Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs IONIQ 5 98.

Practicality index: D90 78 vs IONIQ 5 70.

Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs IONIQ 5 65.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

IONIQ 5 leads by 10 points

IONIQ 5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D90 remains close.

Evidence leader 86 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 75% source coverage
86
#1 Evidence leader

IONIQ 5

75% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 98
Practicality 70
Ownership 65
Leads by 10 points
76
#2

D90

68% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 82
Efficiency 45
Safety 93
Practicality 78
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance IONIQ 5 +18 Efficiency IONIQ 5 +45 Safety IONIQ 5 +5 Practicality D90 +8

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

IONIQ 5

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 70/100
Ownership 65/100

D90

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 78/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts vs 76 pts for D90

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, IONIQ 5 leads. However, D90 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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D90 vs IONIQ 5 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.