Anil Ambani’s ‘journey from Mercedes to Hyundai’ has the internet hooked

Business tycoon Anil Ambani recently sported a stylish black electric car modern car. Anil, whose company suffered heavy losses, was seen riding in the newly launched car at the Mumbai airport.

He was returning from Ayodhya after attending the consecration ceremony of Rama temple. Anil Ambani, once the world’s richest man, sat in the passenger seat of an electric car surrounded by paparazzi. The video went viral, with many commenting on how the “humble” Hyundai car represented his modest bank balance.

Commenting on the video, one Instagram user wrote: “Journey from Mercedes to Hyundai!” Another said: “He is officially bankrupt. How are the laws in India?” Anil Ambai has previously been spotted driving luxury cars such as the Range Rover Vogue, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Rolls-Royce Phantom and Lamborghini Gallardo.

Interestingly, the black Hyundai Ioniq 5 is by no means a cheap car. It is considered one of the most awarded cars in the world. It made its debut at the 2023 Indian Auto Expo. According to Cartoq, Hyundai has launched the Ioniq 5 exclusively to the first 500 customers in India with a starting price of Rs 44.95 lakh (ex-showroom). This price eventually jumps to Rs 46.05 lakh (ex-showroom).

In India, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is sold exclusively as a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a rear-mounted electric motor that produces 215 hp and 350 Nm of torque. The electric car is equipped with a 72.6kWh battery pack and has a driving range of 631 kilometers.

According to the Hyundai Motor website, “IONIQ 5” won the triple crown of “World Car of the Year”, “World Electric Car of the Year” and “World Car Design of the Year” at the 2022 World Car Awards, changing the world’s attitude toward electric vehicles. the opinion of. ” The car can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes. In addition, it only takes 5 minutes to charge for a range of 100 kilometers.

Keeping the sustainable philosophy behind the Ioniq 5 in mind, its seats are made from “ecologically processed leather, dyed and treated with vegetable oil extracted from linseed”. The rest of the furniture throughout the car is also made from sustainable fibers such as sugar cane biocomponents, wool and polyester yarn, as well as materials woven from fibers made from used PET plastic bottles.