Does the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Do It All? | Review

[@Yanquetino]

I got rid of my Model 3 and bought a 2024 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD a few months ago. LOVE it! MUCH happier with it! I really appreciate that its HDA-II assists me, rather than expecting me to assist Autopilot.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

Any reason you went Ioniq 5 instead of Ioniq 6? -Travis

[@zaataravi]

Ioniq 5 has more trunk space vs the Ioniq 6 which has more rear seat legroom. So it kinda boils down to whether you are transporting humans vs stuff more often on 6 vs 5 choice.

[@Yanquetino]

@@EVBuyersGuide Oh, quite a few reasons, actually, but perhaps more than anything because I wanted a hatchback (like my LEAF had) rather than a trunk (like my Model 3 had).

[@jboomsticks]

My first EV was a 2024 Ioniq 5 AWD. I do need to stop for roadtrips due to highway efficiency, but the EA 350kwh station we use is stellar with this voltage. Also - the daily fun of the two motors is spot on and no issue accelerating at low and high speeds. I chose 5 over 6 to carry strollers and baby items around frequently.

[@chipper6729]

I also appreciate the interaction with HDA rather than auto pilot. I can nudge the wheel away from say a motorcycle splitting lanes, and then it automatically takes back over when I'm back in the lane. Much better than breaking autopilot and having to manually re-engage.

[@fighter835]

I can't get over how awesome the Ioniq 5 looks like. Genius design that will look great in 5, 10, 20 years.

[@ruturaj47]

I think they did better job for 5 N. I hate the way fenders are on regular model.

[@JohnCap523]

I easily get over 300 miles in my AWD EV6 (normal mixed driving). Unlike Teslas, the EPA stated range is understated at 260.

[@ouch1011]

I absolutely loved my Ioniq5. I had a 2022 Limited AWD in the iconic shooting star matte grey (the same color as all the press cars). That car broke so many people’s necks as they tried to look at it. I got so many questions and compliments from people who thought it was some sort of one-off concept car. I was sad to get rid of it, but my needs changed and I needed a 6 passenger vehicle, so I traded it for an EV9.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

What did you have before your Ioniq 5? -Travis

[@Ape76]

Maybe they think it’s concept because no one knows it exists 😂😂😂😂

[@tompaull3214]

Hi EV Buyers Guide team. I really appreciate your comparison charts. It is very helpful and drives the point home. Thanks for spending the extra time on that step!!!

[@EVBuyersGuide]

Appreciate the appreciation! -Travis

[@chipper6729]

We selected the ioniq5 over the model Y and having 4 VW Golfs before hand had no part of our decision (jk). 2022 SEL RWD Key points for us: -Wife likes the dual screen, we both like the minimal style, just enough clean buttons -Similar enough range, similar enough dc fast charge (we have only dc fast charged twice...) -2" wider in the rear seat shoulder space (car seats) -b pillar AC vents (car seats) - less harsh suspension - Alex's dB cabin noise assessment After 15k miles, our range estimate has gone up to the mid 300's with an average of 3.6-3.8mi/kwhr mid summer

[@daflipbizkit]

My parents just purchased one over the Tesla, one glaring reason over the Tesla Y was their insurance is 3 times more for the Tesla. They are older so getting used to the car didn’t require them to relearn how to use a car using only the center screen and other quirks of Tesla.

[@BhutJolokias]

That's really weird. I asked my insurance (State Farm) and they quoted me $65 a month for the Model 3 Long Range, and $80 a month for the Ionic 5 AWD. This is in Oklahoma.

[@LoveStallion]

I was in the same boat. I started shopping Model Ys and then looked at the insurance rate. Our premiums would have doubled. Insanity. The premiums actually go down for an Ioniq 5 or EV6.

[@BowlerActuary]

I am now on my 4th Ioniq 5 and one to keep for a long while - 2022 SEL AWD. Arguably best bang for the buck. Got the leather, the charging indicator on the front grill, the full back set of lights, rear vents on the B pillars,.. as much as I would want! Love the car very much. Don’t underestimate the RWD though. I think if I could go back (and if the option was available as good as the AWD I got), I would go RWD for the range. In mild snow weather, the RWD was just as good - if not better - than AWD since it was much more predictable in snow mode.

[@JohnCap523]

Range in AWD is about the same as RWD using the correct configuration, normal mode, auto regen, and not mashing the accelerator. Leather in an SEL?

[@BowlerActuary]

@@JohnCap523 as much as I wish that was true, it’s not. Take it from someone who had an SEL RWD. And yep, only the 24s don’t.

[@JohnCap523]

@@BowlerActuary But it is true. I average almost 330 miles in my AWD EV6. It’s all about learning to not drive it like an ICE car. I get 4.2MPK; I know people who barely get 2.0MPK. That isn’t the car, that’s the driver.

[@BowlerActuary]

@@JohnCap523 that’s an EV6. Different ball game.

[@JohnCap523]

@@BowlerActuary Not really. The EPA ranges are almost exactly the same. They penalize AWDs vs RWDs but if you drive the AWD right the penalty is miniscule. Normal mode disengages the front motor when not needed and auto regen optimizes efficiency without the drag penalty that 1Pedal brings. EV6 is only slightly more efficient than I5 due to slightly better aerodynamics. In fact, the guy I learned from was driving an I5 on his channel getting the same efficiency I now get from mine based on what he taught me.

[@Emurselovic]

Just wanted to say Travis is doing a great job with these reviews!

[@butchroberts8719]

Great hatchback. I call mine the Inflated Golf GTI or just Fat Rabbit. So far it has been a very smooth, solid and quiet experience. No issues. Quality build and efficiency above my expectations.

[@FuncleChuck]

We're seriously impressed with our '24 Limited AWD. It's great on road trips too.

[@garyclark6747]

Fair overview comparison but as an owner the hands on/off isn’t as big of a gap of tech as you scaled it. HDA2 removes the fatigue of managing lane or adaptive speed letting you remain engaged. I honestly don’t take my hands off the wheel which is a safe thing and occasionally prefer an occasional dodge of road debris and getting a lane change assist that I’m not often having to gently tug the wheel at prompts which now they have capacitive touch to satisfy engagement. The system doesn’t need to be on pre mapped roads or have every feature running together. Use lane keep by itself or just adaptive cruise. Paddles and mode are huge being so accessible. Can’t imagine it being a set & forget. 33:19

[@pauld6967]

The positive way you speak of hatchbacks caused a wave of nostalgia . It reminded me of my old Honda CRX. Sometimes I really miss that car and how easy it was to get stuff into the back.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

Practical AND good looking? What's not to love? -Travis

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

If you guys want to talk a weird blast of nostalgia, check out the Honda Crosstour and compare that to the Model Y.

[@Rioichi4]

Hyundai is doing a minor refresh for 2025 and really listening to their customers, adding and changing a few things including a rear wiper!

[@JohnCap523]

@@Rioichi4 Rear wiper is as important as a frunk… 🫡 The enhanced battery pack and elimination of the need for an expensive coolant change is the news in the ‘25.

[@iNFECTED_pIE]

@@JohnCap523 I love the rear wiper on my Mazda hatchback, rear window frequently gets dirty and having a wiper w/ a sprayer is very helpful.

[@JohnCap523]

@@iNFECTED_pIE my EV6 has no rear wiper. My back window has not once gotten dirty beyond what the windshield or side windows were. My wife’s Prius has a rear wiper that has always been little more than a novelty because we’ve never really needed to use it.

[@jcook2433]

When they give them away, I will consider one. Maybe.

[@JohnCap523]

@@jcook2433 Some people progress while kicking and screaming; others enjoy the ride.

[@Cedar1956]

I had reserved an Ioniq 5 forever in 2022, but got sick of waiting, so I went with an EV6 Wind AWD with tech and I love it. I thought of getting a Prologue for my wife, but I think it's going to be a 2025 Ioniq 5 when they release it.

[@JohnCap523]

@@Cedar1956 I went back and forth between Wind w/Tech and I5. I love both exteriors equally, but I love the EV6 interior way more, especially the console, so I went EV6. I also hated the white frame on the I5 displays. No surprise they’ve ditched that.

[@JohnCap523]

@@Cedar1956 Prologue charging is dog slow compared to I5. And it’s basically a less attractive Blazer EV with a Honda badge.

[@timdsd]

Very nice review and comparison. I test drove a 2023 ID.4, and I rented a IONIQ 5 last year, and, while neither wowed me, I liked the IONIQ 5 better. If Hyundai's ccNc infotainment software with wireless CarPlay, plus a rear wiper show up in the 2025 IONIQ 5, I might buy one. Maybe by that time, we'll know if Kia's EV3 is coming to the U.S. The small EV3 seems pretty ideal for big city driving.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

The EV3 and something like the Rivian R3 are going to be interesting additions to the Volvo XC40/C40 in that category. No matter how good they are, I think they will still sell less than the Ioniq 5 based on size alone. -Travis

[@MaxPower-11]

You might want to check out the refreshed (not original) 2024 ID.4. The models with the larger battery are significantly improved over the previous models.

[@Scotty_B123]

I love this car. I rented one from Turo on my vacation and it was so fun to drive.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

If you like the Ioniq 5 and things that are fun to drive you might very much enjoy the Ioniq 5 N. -Travis

[@FordEnthusiast413]

@@EVBuyersGuidehave you test driven a Mach-E GT performance? If so how does it compare to the IONIQ 5N?

[@tonynguyen1625]

@@EVBuyersGuide

[@garyclark6747]

So each profile has two memory settings so that’s a total of four memory settings besides the exit setting that can be enabled or not for ease of egress. 15:52

[@Bum_Hip]

If Elon was not the man he has proven himself to be, I would have gotten a Y. So I went with the I5. I love it! Very happy with my choice. Its charging speeds are great. In, and and out in 20 minutes when I don’t charge at home.

[@terrancecloverfield6791]

I thought that was only a reddit thing....You can pay for whatever you want, it's just a bit....sad. Do grown adults base their purchase because of someone's politics?

[@Bum_Hip]

@@terrancecloverfield6791 some grown men don’t?

[@iNFECTED_pIE]

@@terrancecloverfield6791 There’s nothing more American than voting with your wallet

[@ER-ws2pb]

I just leased one, rather than a Model 3, Elon the right wing brotard wasn’t the main factor, but it was part of the equation. Ioniq 5 is more similar to my Mazda 3 that I traded in, and my wife won’t be intimidated to drive it.

[@dougmanck4149]

So how does you feel regarding Joe's live affair with Mary Barra?

[@COSolar6419]

Our particular “real world” experience has been an average of 4.2 miles/kWh after two and a half years and 28,000 miles. That’s with AWD but smaller wheels and tires than the top trim you tested.

[@makimbell_]

I love my 2023 RWD Ioniq 5 SEL. I got it about a year ago and have had no big issues. It feels spacious and clean, especially with the white interior. It's fairly quiet inside, but I'd like a little less road noise at times. HDA 2 works well, although it does bother me for steering input pretty often on the highway, which is annoying -- I don't want to have to jiggle the steering wheel when the car is already centered in the lane.

[@makimbell_]

Also -- 11:20 -- I don't mind this charging and AA location at all. I've heard tons of complaints about it, but isn't your phone supposed to be out of reach while you drive? I use a short cable, plug it in, and then put my phone in that little cubby. There's no reason for me to be interacting with it while driving.

[@FCReviews]

What's up Travis!! keep up the great work and it was a pleasure to meet you at the 2024NYautoshow keep in touch, sir.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

Thank you, it was great meeting you as well! -Travis

[@afcgeo882]

The shape is a giant Dodge Omni/Plymouth Horizon to me and I love it!

[@joetacchino4470]

That’s not one I’ve heard before but I kinda see it.

[@afcgeo882]

@@joetacchino4470 Legendary cars of the late 80’s/early 90’s. First Chrysler FWD cars, hatchbacks and compacts.

[@DrStrange1966]

70db for cabin noise actually sounds a bit high relative to competitors like the Model 3 Highland and the Hybrid Camry, which I saw in a recent review were measured at about 55db.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

That wouldn't have been our review and different reviewers are likely using different methodologies for testing. Just for quick reference, our 2018 Camry Hybrid test scored 72db and there's no way the latest version has some how dropped that to 55db. -Travis

[@kdsewell01]

I own this vehicle! There are some decent upgrades to the 2025 so can't wait to hear Alex and your thoughts!

[@jenesuispasbavard]

I absolutely love the look of this car. I'll probably buy one used when they drop below $25k.

[@Digikidthevoiceofreason]

Anyone that thinks that the fugly equinox is better looking than an Ioniq 5 needs to get their eyes tested. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnCap523]

@@Digikidthevoiceofreason I like all of the Ioniq 5, EV6, and Equinox EV bodies. Underneath though, Equinox EV is out of its league with the others.

[@nevco8774]

I am looking forward when Hyundai Ioniq5 comes with NACS port integrated. It's not about fear of adapters: I believe Hyundai has to offer a much better conversion of the current used at Superchargers of 3rd generation for Hyundai Ioniq 5: a current from 400 V network into a 800 V EV.

[@geft]

Do you guys not like the Ariya? I cross shopped it with the Ionic 5 and liked the interior much better in the Nissan. I’m really happy with my Ariya one year in.

[@gene978]

April 12th ? 4 months ago this was reviewed?

[@OneDullMan]

Have lived without Android Auto or Apple Car Play my entire life. I don't see the need for either to be significantly higher in the coming years. The Equinox intrigues me. Am not a GM fan, but this may be something good to explore. Otherwise the Ioniq 5, EV6 or Ioniq 6 are high on my list.

[@angelosturt6933]

Is this the pre facelift? We have a new version which also includes a new trim - N Line, in the EU.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

This is pre-facelift, yes. -Travis

[@don.newlon]

I've always liked your vehicle size spectrum. During that scene you talked a lot about the VW Golf. I would have put that on the spectrum. Whatever you're talking about in your narrative should be on the chart. EDIT: Wanted to also say that in the competitor comparisons I've previously heard Comfort/Size to basically be about people and cargo capacity. In this video, comfort was interpreted as ride. The problem with that is you can have a bigger vehicle with a poorer ride - then where do you place the star? I think the interpretation of ride might be more aligned with driving dynamics. Just a thought.

[@10lawngnomes37]

how tall does that trunk stay open? I've bonked my head on it when viewing at an auto show, but idk if that was a lower, programable setting

[@winc06]

I like the shape so much more than the Kia. A real stretch to call a car a hatchback when it is the same size as the Subaru Forester I traded for my much loved GTI.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

It's the silhouette. -Travis

[@Jgjginkg244]

Sold Tesla MYLR…waking in parking lots and looking at any & all Tesla with gross panel gaps…and loud highway driving. I don’t miss it!!!

[@martiangod]

Is this meta blue or lucid blue ?

[@hereigoagain5050]

Did Alex get a haircut? :) Great review of an amazing EV.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

Alex does get haircuts but no, it's just me. -Travis

[@hereigoagain5050]

@@EVBuyersGuide I was going to say that Alex has been working out, but I didn't want to get personal 🙂

[@keithryon23]

Did they fix the ICCU issue!?

[@fireteam_]

I liked the I5 better. but since it only recently started being sold in my area, I ended up going EV6 as there was a ton of stale dealer stock with great deals. I do appreciate the extra highway range of the EV6 as tested by you guys, but I think I'd take the bit boxier cargo area as a tradeoff.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

It's hard to say no to a good deal and between the two there isn't a world of difference. -Travis

[@Jeo-What]

This shape reminded me of a big... Dodge Omni (1978-1990). Another no rear wiper, another no sale! Just passed an Ioniq 5 two days ago after the rain in the city and the saw the rear glass full of rain drops & mud... good luck backing up since there is also no way to clean the backup camera either. If automotive manufactures really sincerely care about our safety wouldn't they design and install backup camera wiper or waterjet as a standard equipment on every car since the mandatory of the backup camera became? Instead, we been given useless LED decorations or unreliable hands free driving features that are not functional in poor weather conditions which costs nothing to the manufactures in hardware since they are mostly software added to the the standard forward cameras and radars to jack up the price. I will take a rear wiper and rear backup camera wiper like the off market 3D printed CAMWIPE snap on rear wiper accessory for 2017-2021 KIA Niro that every hatch back vehicle with rear wiper & rear camera can have to see and backup safely in rain/snow/mud conditions.

[@MechayaAlta]

Does having a heat pump enter into your equation?

[@naveenthemachine]

Still the best non Tesla ev

[@EVBuyersGuide]

It's a top contender I think. How does it compare to the EV6 for you? -Travis

[@naveenthemachine]

@@EVBuyersGuide the ioniq is more practical imo and the ev6 has that climate screen that also functions as infotainment shortcuts

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Ugliest EV for sure😂 It’s a Korean car too so better watch out for the spontaneous combusting as also in other Korean cars, Korean electronics, and Korean batteries.🥰🥰🥰

[@naveenthemachine]

@@mrgurulittle7000 those Korean fires you speak of don’t exist. Those were fixed years ago But keep clinging to the past grandpa. Unfortunately for you, everyone else has moved on to the present and future

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@naveenthemachineKona EV amongst almost all other Hyundai vehicles got major recalls over fire risks but if you insist on defending poor quality cars then it’s your loss, kid.☺️

[@diydrivenGA]

The volvo xc40 and C40 should be on this size comparo. Their price point isn't much higher than a limited trim I5 and consumers need to know there are options on the shorter side lf things (175 inches)

[@videochu]

I saw a person trading in his Ionic 5 for a Rogue. It made me think about how EV aren’t for everyone.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

I'd be curious about the story on that one, we just did a dive into Tesla trade-in rates and I wouldn't be surprised if that same basic curve applied to a lot of EVs. -Travis

[@htz70]

The 2025 is much improved from this 2024.

[@Noah_E]

I really like the direction the Koreans are going with their EVs, but Kia needs to get the EV 7/8 and Hyundai versions out ASAP. The EV6 and Ioniq 5 are too low and don't have enough cargo capacity at only 59.3 cu ft with the seats down. The EV9 is too big, ugly (styled like a refrigerator) and over-priced. The high MSRP means even with tax incentives the massive depreciation, higher registration and insurance, and more frequent tire replacement will likely negate any fuel savings vs a Telluride.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

As far as I see it, the tax credit and depreciation (If you're planning on keeping the car for only a few years) essentially cancel each other out -Travis

[@centauri0]

Did they ever fix the break lights and does it still overheat during charging? Everyone I know that had one turned it back in because it was junk.

[@volcalstone]

We're all waiting for the 2025 refresh. The proper one that should've been out from the get go.

[@JohnSmith-uz3dt]

Nope, but the 2025 will.

[@jghall00]

Rear wiper blade incoming? 😂

[@EVBuyersGuide]

For some, it'll put the Ioniq 5 back on their shopping list. Some people have very strong feelings about that wiper. -Travis

[@FordEnthusiast413]

@@EVBuyersGuide2025 will also have physical buttons for the heated/ventilated seats and heating steering wheel! I wish Ford would do the same for the Mach-E!

[@briancorreia2923]

I can’t look at the front of this car without thinking it has a cleft lip.

[@EVBuyersGuide]

I can't say I've "seen" that but I drive by one every day and I'll have to do a double take now. -Travis

[@mrgurulittle7000]

That’s a crossover, man. It has cladding and it’s humongous. It isn’t the best deal either.

[@officialyasir]

Warning: if you're considering a ioniq 5, please Google ICCU issue for it. This is a major issue for all EGMP cars and Hyundai has no real fix for it besides replacing it with the same part.

[@officialyasir]

Lololol, you put tech/feature higher for ioniq 5 over Model Y?! Hyundai can't even do ota updates, their app is nowhere near Tesla. Route planning and preconditioning are all better on Tesla. Plus sentry mode and live dash cam view, I can go on and on. It's not even close!

[@Erikkrols]

No, too big to be a real hatchback Europeans want.

[@taker610]

They tried to push EVs before the infrastructure was ready to support them.