EV SUV - Skoda, Hyundai, Volvo and Lexus - The Full Test | Fifth Gear

We are going to take 4 leading EV models and find out which is best, the Skoda Enyaq, which got a brilliant team test score last series. The Hyundai Ioniq 5, which flew around the NC500. The Volvo XC40 Recharge which is Europe’s best selling premium SUV. And finally, something more left of field, the Lexus UX. Each round will eliminate one of the cars. The most popular type of car currently on sale in the UK are EV SUVs. It seems they offer the best combination of practicality, ride height and economy. And mid-sized SUVs, at around £35-£45k, are the most popular sub category.
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[@niptodstan]

Well, I've ordered a Skoda Enyaq 85X Sportline in Jan 24. All the gadgets I need. Even longer range. I looked at everything in the price range, and it still holds up 3 years after this video.

[@martiangod]

We're about to go look at the 85x sportline coupe and the ioniq 5 AWD ultimate tech, will order after test driving both, i think the enyaq interior is much better and looks sportier on the exterior but theres just something i love about the ioniq 5. Cant wait to try them, howlong is your wait for a 85x ?

[@niptodstan]

@martiangod I ordered late December and I'll get it in June. On the car. I test drove it and I was surprised how quiet it was. The ionic 6 seems to be a better car. But its more money.

[@martiangod]

@@niptodstan thanks for the reply, i did look at the ioniq 6 but the boot is no good for us as its a saloon and we go camping and pack it to the roof which isn't possible on the ioniq 6. I appreciate the help 👍

[@scanor]

With the 3.2 update to the Enyaq software charging speed has incresed to 175KwH.. So that puts it even further ahead of the others. Gotta love that car.

[@mandismith89]

plus their is a newer version coming next year with more range and power

[@vikramrao6391]

They're both good, love the Enyaq but the Ioniq has road presence. They're so much bigger in person.

[@alexis1959]

Simply Clever - Love the Enyaq

[@AbsolutSabs]

The UX was just adding numbers and had no chance in anyway, other than possibly the best ride comfort. The XC40's interior is just fine albeit showing its age. The Ioniq is a massive and practical car, looks are subjective and I can tolerate some angles and design quirks. The Enyaq just knocks everything out' the park and I can forgive the small speedo display and protruding infotainment screen.Overall a better car in this company.

[@niptodstan]

I trust drove the Skoda and ordered one. The big screen doesn't block your view in any way. The small screen isn't a problem it's big enough for what it has to do. Even bigger range now too

[@mclarenjohnf1]

I think the Skoda is a nice car but looks wise the Hyundai has it

[@naskobilev8229]

👍Hyundai

[@nigel.w]

Price difference will be eroded by options! Both far too expensive, IMO. And, although I like Skoda, having owned a Superb, if it were my money it would be the Hyundai for me.

[@Nite-owl]

How the hell have we got to the point where a Hyundai EV base model is £8k OVER the luxury car tax bracket? 😳 Even the cheapest car on offer here falls above that tax bracket ................. it's MENTAL !

[@davewatts7444]

Its the one for me

[@vishalhl]

For the Volvo, there is a storage compartment for the cargo cover under the trunk floorboard.

[@reiniernn9071]

That also is there in an ioniq 5. Alos this was a "slow" ioniq 5....2WD version. And for the booth space...In the ioniq 5 I can also put the backrest from the seats behind nearly vertical for extra boot space. (May be that's onlyt in the lounge version or limited editions as my project 45.)

[@lordbachus]

If you want a smile on your face? Wayt for the ioniq 5 N

[@martiangod]

For an extra 20 grand, no thanks

[@69jomen]

Japanese lagging behind as usual on specs...Swedish no Boot space....Hyundai slightly Heavier and Skoda worthy winner...

[@maropinini1262]

Hyundai for my ego but the Volvo will make the Mrs happy 😁😂

[@mrmawson2438]

Seen this

[@sammygirlie345]

Sabretooth and sunak test cars

[@gexpe2003]

❤

[@InsEngineered]

Flaging as out dated content. This content was only valid for 2021

[@H.K_R]

This series debuted in at the end of 2022. Not outdated.

[@InsEngineered]

@@H.K_R For someone who is buying these cars in 2023 it's outdated info.

[@H.K_R]

@@InsEngineered How?

[@H.K_R]

In what way is it outdated?

[@InsEngineered]

@@H.K_R for eg, Volvo is now rear-wheel drive for single motor and is more efficient and available with 200Kw charger, etc.

[@CedesBinz]

Ok, you both have no knowledge of how charging works ;)

[@golach420]

Goddam, theyre expensive.

[@moderatesunited]

Only if you're a peasant.

[@BioniqBob]

I am a peasant but saved and will have mine next year. IONIQ 5 AWD.

[@limericklad2000]

Literally all those items would have fit in the bin. Problem solved.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

The EV market seems to be in a self induced free fall. It’s not the way forward

[@Lensman3333]

Just dumped Hyundai IONIQ 5, rejected loads of faults, Two Years old, rubbish.

[@Undisputed_King]

No chapters? No structure. Poor video

[@BioniqBob]

I liked it

[@GMTron]

From the price/performance/range pow, Tesla Model Y.

[@ObiePaddles]

Tesla Model Y would kill them all…

[@badbasic]

I can't believe they didn't include it, it's in the price range and about same size.

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

You mean things like this "Tesla Model 3 Is the Car That Failed the Most in Germany's Mandatory Vehicle Inspection" i bet Y fall in same quality gategory.

[@badbasic]

@@mr.wizeguy8995 Name checks out, I bet that no one buys those Model Ys...

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

@@badbasic Much less than every other brands together meaning those who didn't want Tesla.

[@badbasic]

@@mr.wizeguy8995 Too bad even the Germans don't want their own cars anymore 😭 Rip WV, never liked anything that had anything to do with you, anyway. I just hope they don't bring BMW and Mercedes down with them...

[@Undisputed_King]

That brown guy's accent is clapped.

[@316CactusJack]

no plato no party

[@ADYDRURY1234]

If they are going to do reviews of EV cars they should go around the country showing people all the shit hole supermarket car parks and grim road side services they will have to sit in while their life drains away. They can show people people how hardly any chargers are undercover and how much fun it is trying to plug them in with rain water pissing down the back of your neck.

[@robertwalker1742]

EVs, milk floats, total waste of time until you can fill up in 10 mins, pointless.

[@BioniqBob]

So why are you here?

[@reiniernn9071]

When do you ever need that? After a 3 hours drive I want my rest for myself....the ioniq 5 is charged up to 80% (quite often even 90 %) before I'm ready for the next stint myseld. For daily use the car is charged at home overnight and has enough capacity / range for the day so no waiting time ever for charging except that one or 2 longer travels a year. (But you need to refill you're car every week somewhere else spilling time assuming the same amount of miles we make in a year)

[@BioniqBob]

@@reiniernn9071 Bet he does not have kids.