The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq5 EV is Fashion-Forward and Priced Right

The all-electric Hyundai Ioniq5 shares its architecture with the Kia EV6 but the two have wildly different personalities. Looking for a comfortable throwback utility vehicle from the future? Your search is over. The all-wheel drive Ioniq5 EV goes 256 miles on a charge, can juice up from 10-80% in the right conditions and will dust a Volkswagen GTI in the straights. It even pulls out of a parking space with no one in the car. Tom Voelk checks out the Ioniq5 AWD Limited in Phantom Black and finds a comfortable roomy EV with an airy cabin. It’s an electric vehicle worth waiting for.
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00:00 Intro
1:22 Overview and Pricing
2:13 Basic Charging
3:09 Powertrain
4:20 Driving Dynamics
8:08 Interior
10:03 High Speed Charging
11:22 Back Seat
12:43 Smart Park
13:13 Design
14:10 Cargo
15:28 Red Light Green Light
16:32 Summary
17:39 Epilogue
18:20 Quote Service
18:48 Fun Fact

[@teamracing6]

Speaking of styling....that silver vest was PERFECT attire for this car. Nice touch. Hyundai (and Kia) have really jumped ahead in the styling department the last few years. They've come a long way from when I owned a Scoupe back in the 90's! For example, it's nice to see a company finally realizing LED lighting can do amazing stuff.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

While I'm not a fashion channel, I do like that vest. It's actually lavender.

[@teamracing6]

@@DrivenCarReviews LoL... Well that ruins it. With that car and a shiny silver vest all you need is a little Devo on the radio!

[@carll693]

Great review! It convinced me. Ioniq5 over EV6… I’m an 80s kid, so the styling speaks to me… closest to a DeLorean I’ll get to, especially in the Shooting Grey Matte color. In Canada the Ultimate package (Limited in the US) gets rear heated seats. The “sound bar” as you stated near the screen is actually a magnet pegboard… no sound there but would be handy to magnetize your phone and place there… if only it had wireless CarPlay. I did hear that for 2023 model year they may add a rear wiper or one of those rear view mirror camera things that instantly make your rear passagers disappear when looking at the rear view mirror… great when mother-in-law is ridding along… however it won’t mute her… 😂… just kidding I love my mother-in-law (my wife may read this review). Once again stellar job on this review, keep up the good work!

[@ajgraham1983]

Shooting Grey is nice, have it on mine. Doesn’t seem to show dirt as bad as I thought. Just have to hand wash it which isn’t so bad as it’s not a huge or high vehicle.

[@porsche558]

I could’t agree more about the styling! It’s funky and awesome! I’m glad to see something that stands out from the crowd in a good way. I remember when Hyundai built cars that were super cheap but also super unreliable. Now they make some great stuff!

[@Myzon777]

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[@tonys9413]

Muting your mother-in-law can be accomplished with less than high tech methods!

[@guybrushthreepwood3002]

I have an awd ultimate in shooting star grey, its the colour that suits the design best imo. Looks like it should be driven by Robocop. Brilliant car, we didn't like the EV6, its not all that good looking in the flesh, no leather option, and while a big car, not as spacious inside, or as well thought out.

[@jjakkad]

Deserves so many more reviews, one of the best car review channels on KZbin

[@arman52]

I've been waiting for your review of the Ionic 5 as I can always rely on your thoughtful and objective reviews. I've been interested in this car since hearing about it in the Korean and Australian markets and I think your review is very helpful in guiding my decision to put it at the top of my EV wish list. I'm not at all turned off by it's aesthetics. I buzzed around in a 1984 VW Rabbit in the mid 80s.

[@tenofdiamonds6440]

This is a great channel. I'm looking for my first EV and this is an invaluable resource for comparing all of the models I had in mind. And some I didn't, like this one! I've never had any interest in a Hyundai. But I'd consider this one!

[@ram-ck7ti]

Actually looks like a VW Golf and or the Dodge Omni with a lot of cladding. Of course it is bigger. As a Tesla owner, if it were not for the Tesla Charging network, I would seriously consider the Ioniq5 as our second car.

[@skirwan78]

this was an excellent review, with just the rigth amount of charm to make it entertaining without being overly wordy. Well done!

[@johngiddens8101]

Apparently the "sound bar" is also magnetized. Ordered my Ioniq 5 (first ever electric car) and looking forward to an electric future!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

So I hear. There were a few things I couldn't nail down before posting last night.

[@fist003]

it's supposed to be magnetic to hold your phone.

[@1silverounce324]

@@fist003 I have an SE and it is magnetic. Just got mine 3 days ago. Love it.

[@andrewallen9432]

@@1silverounce324 So, a month in and how are you liking it? I'm seriously intrigued by its design, and am thinking this may be my next car.

[@1silverounce324]

@@andrewallen9432 absolutely love it. Quiet, fast , build quality is awesome. Now my wife wants one😀.

[@corysekine-pettite1783]

Best-looking EV on the market -- at least for most of us (who cannot afford an Audi or Porsche).

[@soulside]

Best looking EV on the market - I love the classic look. I hope more companies go in this design direction.

[@jamesnasmith984]

Good presentation. Moves swiftly over lots of details without extraneous monologue to drag out the narrative.

[@kevinwhited984]

Great review, as usual! I absolutely love this car.

[@ludovicspeaks]

Great review! I have an id4 and love it. This looks great too. I didn’t know that about the logo. I’m looking forward to your comparison and I’m glad the smart park didn’t run you over too

[@texanfournow]

Tom, your attire that day matched the vehicle perfectly, like something out of Back to the Future. Reminds me of the line from the movie--"What's with the life preserver?"

[@doogiemcdougster6740]

Thanks for another great review, Tom. Re: styling, I'd say the styling is reminiscent of an Isuzu Impulse from the 80's, at least the nose does anyway. (And completely off-topic, but I had a Lloyds clock radio, too - the kind where the little "digital" leaves rotated around a spindle.)

[@PiefacePete46]

Your videos are right on the money... professional, perfectly paced, thorough and complete without "glossing over negative points". For example: So many reviewers fixate on the decrease in range in you drive "enthusiastically"... but they fail to relate that to the ICE cars they have driven all their lives, which do exactly the same thing! 🥴 Thank you, Liked & Subscribed.

[@ksorsomeplace]

Nice review! I saw one of these at the DMV to registered a couple of weeks back. I like the details on the trim pieces, but the overall early 80's look not so much.

[@mceliacin]

Your videos are so smooth! That’s why I always click the like button first before I start watching

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Some day I'll disappoint you Marck

[@mceliacin]

@@DrivenCarReviews haha I’ve been watching your Channel for years and you always deliver

[@brianorr308]

Thanks for that! Vewy vewy awesome we-view. I'd be interested in hearing your take on the Subaru Solterra.

[@jimlevering4613]

I like it. Great video, Tom and Martin.

[@GreatCreative]

Aside from charging speed and screen size, I'm amazed how well my 2019 Niro EV stacks up to these newer models. Still, great review. Pretty certain you have convinced me to get the ID4 instead of the Ioniq 5.

[@porsche558]

As always your reviews are awesome! I often ask myself asking that same question “How fast do your real need to go?” The reason your so awesome Tom is that your reviews always contain honesty, reason, and logic. Other auto reviewers always complain that any car or SUV is too slow if it hits 60 mph in over 6 seconds. That makes sense I guess if your driving a Ferrari La Ferrari but not if it’s say a Subaru Outback XT. I’ve said it before, you seriously deserve your own tv show!

[@lanceareadbhar]

Thank you for saying this. I chose the RWD for this very reason. 0-60 in 7 seconds is plenty fast for me and the fact that it gets more range and in theory should be fine in the snow due to the weight of the battery confirmed my choice. The only downside is that in the US version, the RWD doesn't have the heat pump or battery heating system so the winter fast charging won't be as good and the heater will use more energy. On the bright side, the heater is better than the heat pump in terms of heat, with the cost of losing more range. Not a big deal unless you travel a lot during the winter in which case get the AWD.

[@eganfo]

I’m glad you mentioned the Hyundai Pony. I love this car. Thanks for this review.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Brings back memories of my ‘86 Scirocco 🥲

[@qrlee6762]

My thoughts are the same "how fast does it need to go?"; rhetorical, yes. I think it is fast enough to accelerate to beat most ICEV's when changing lanes. Thank you for the informative video.

[@4SeaDoc]

Love my Limited Ioniq 5... Don't forget, it's only the interior V2L under the 2nd row seats with the limited version. Great feature... No need for an external adapter costing $500+ as other versions will have to, if they want it.

[@saifkhandaker3341]

Tom`s Silver Jacket perfectly complements the silver black dual tone color of the vehicle. Styling on point

[@badprognosis]

You are the first reviewer that I've watched that has shown that the rear trunk floor can be held up at an angle with the slots. I thought I had seen all of the features on all the videos but you showed me something new that I can check out on my I5. Bravo! 👍

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Well, I missed the magnetic section left of the gauge cluster so there’s that.

[@jp93309]

Love the styling. Us 80’s kids dig the aesthetic!

[@haze1123]

I love this car. Another great review, Tom.

[@rubenharris9241]

Love the cinematic quality of the video, scenic neighborhoods, detailed observations, and the hair Tom. The car isn’t too bad either.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Oh, if you like the hair, you'll love the ending of the Mercedes EQS video I'll be posting in a couple weeks.

[@rubenharris9241]

@@DrivenCarReviews Coffee as hair gel….awesome Tom. This was worth the suspense!

[@americanvictor]

Looking for comfort - How is the ease of entry/exit, and comfort vs the ID 4?

[@JDelta87]

I saw two in person in the area over the weekend for the first time. This and the EV6 both look good but I like the interior layout of the Hyundai more. I believe one of these will make my short list when I decide to go electric.

[@EvendimataE]

i like that no console box at the middle of the front cabin......makes it easy to move to either sides in emergencies

[@mr88cet]

Great stuff! So, am I understanding correctly that the heat pump is only available with the AWD versions (reduced range and all, oh well)?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Correct

[@mr88cet]

@@DrivenCarReviews, bummer. Thanks!

[@jaymueller2418]

Great review.

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Very good review , I live just North of you on Vancouver Island and the lack of the rear wipe was a big mistake I test drove back in Dec, however I still placed my order AWD Long Range Ultimate package I should see the car sometime in Sept/Oct . I have found out that you can order a second camera which plays back full time into the interior mirror so that should help, the only other thing I wish they had done for North America was make the passenger seat the same as the driver's . All in all I think this is the best EV on the market fit and finish is wonderful they are on a winner with this car.

[@Petra586]

Great video as always! 👍 I'm thrilled to see so many EV's coming onto the market now, and I'm hoping my apartment parking lot will (eventually) get some charging stations. I'm curious though, in the list of upcoming EV reviews you mentioned, will the Subaru Solterra be on your review schedule? (Please say yes!) 🍀😁 As a Northern Ontario Canadian an AWD electric is what I need! 🚙

[@jasonnewman8372]

Thank you so much for your reviews. Informative and entertaining. Great job. I wanted to comment on your description. You nailed it. 80’s hatch x mid-century design. Thanks for the many hours of entertainment. You are truly one of the best in the business. Cheers.

[@hieuluu2]

I am excited about this one review, the Ioniq5 is one of the EV on our list to buy or wait patiently for the 2024 VW Buzz.

[@dcbel]

Nice video! The Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks amazing! It is spacious, flexible and has a sustainable interior. 🚗 ⚡️

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Very useful review.

[@dmartin1976]

Anyone know what vest, brand? He’s wearing? I love it! Oh and the Ioniq is cool too lol should have one by April!

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Endearing beats awesome every time.👍🏻

[@jeffreyanderson7629]

Another great review, thanks for all your hard work. As a Model 3 owner, I’ve always considered it to be top of the heap in its class but dang if the competition hasn’t stepped up its game design-wise and driving experience-wise. The charging though…Tesla is the absolute king when it comes to charging away from your home! Cheers Tom!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Maybe. But there are a lot of people that don't use them for road trips. And the non-Tesla network is growing, which is good for you too.

[@lanceareadbhar]

For road trips, Tesla is king, but we mostly charge at home so that advantage didn't really affect me. Also, the Ioniq 5 in the US comes with free 30 minutes of charging at Electrify America and we have a good number of those in the areas we would travel to when we would need a charge to get back home. I am so glad Tesla paved the way for EVs, but I think it's only a matter of time when the super charger network will be shared with other EVs which is good thing from a revenue perspective. I trust Tesla will find a way to ensure traffic doesn't get held up too much during busy periods when this happens.

[@MrCarpediem6]

Tom, thanks for this; have you give ur thoughts on a model y as of yet..? :)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I've driven a few, have not produced a video.

[@KennyLarson]

Been watching your reviews for years. Another great one. Looking forward to when you get the chance to review the Subaru Solterra.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Me too. Have to wait for the press fleet, was not invited to the press launch.

[@KennyLarson]

@@DrivenCarReviews That's a bummer. You're in prime Subaru territory. I'm sure Washington is a lot like Oregon in that every third car it seems, is a Subaru.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@KennyLarson I seem to be off the Subaru PR team's radar. Plus I'm only one guy and can only do so much. Lots of new cars to cover.

[@duyly5319]

Tom, great review again. Happy to be a long-time sub. I wonder why you don’t review Tesla yet have a low-key diss on the brand. Hard to get one to review, Politically driven, personal preferences?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

No diss at all. I drive them on a semi-regular basis to keep current. Tesla offers no support in terms of engineers to talk with, loan vehicles or even a concrete press kit. It discourages people like me from reviewing them. Early on I did a few reviews with the Roadster when the company was talking with journalists. Fun, but built like a kit car. The best part of Tesla right now is the SC network. Kind of feel like the vehicles themselves are becoming dated.

[@newsforus9254]

Saw this car in person last weekend parked on side street & thought what's that? It reminds me a lot of my VW GTI but bigger, modern, & I now want it!

[@puregsr]

The EV market has changed quite a lot since I got my 2017 Chevy Bolt new. Back then, nobody wanted one and you can bargain the hell out of GM products. Still remember when all my friends were in disbelief when I told them I bought an electric vehicle, now everyone wants one. With federal tax credit and state incentive, my LT (not premier) came out to be $23,460 pre-tax. And with the recall, I'm getting a new battery, hopefully with the upgraded range of 250 miles. It's been a great car for us, so far spent $26 on an upgraded in-cabin filter.

[@jojodelamunsy]

A+ review!!!

[@RobertTorres27]

Nice review, Tom, as always. I personally am fine with not having wireless CarPlay. I can't tell you how often the wireless CarPlay in my Kia K5 disconnects. It's extremely frustrating and potentially hazardous if you're relying on a navigation app to get to your destination.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Thanks for sharing

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

As a child of the 80s I find both the retro style of the car and the 80s synth-pop style of your vest quite appealing. I do wish Hyundai offered something similar in a smaller hatchback size though

[@amigatommy7]

Front motor off in Eco?

[@robyoungquist5803]

As always, another great review 😉👍🏻. Glad to see “evil twin” doesn’t hold a grudge and has forgiven you for not inviting him along to the Portland Auto Show … or has he? 🤣🤣🤣

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I never let my guard down.

[@robyoungquist5803]

@@DrivenCarReviews … smart man 😉👍🏻

[@whatchuwant77]

Thanks Tom. Surprised you didn't mention the vehicle to load feature. I hear it's not included free with the car.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

This car has V2L in the back seat which is mentioned in a graphic. Hyundai gives you a charge cord, Kia gives you the V2L adapter.

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Exterior is channeling my old '84 Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo but in 4dr guise with a touch of Tron ;-) Love it!

[@danielchoi6477]

It has separate climate zone, good job!

[@darrelpeters]

Great review Tom! Not only does the Hyundai logo mean two people shaking hands but most don’t know the four dots on the steering wheel is Morse code for the letter H!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

And now we know. Thanks!

[@woodrows]

You are absolutly right about the '80s look. Check out the Lancia Delta Integrale 😊

[@kyrosmike]

I've been to 8 or 9 dealers in LA with money in hand and not found a car I wanted, Rav4 Prime is gold these days. I'm not quite ready for Pure EV yet, even though I can wire myself 208 at work if I want.

[@jesdadotcom]

I want to rent one of these to compare to the Model 3. Good video Tom!

[@mva6044]

Is there a heat pump in Ioniq5? What's the hit for the range in cold weather (live in the upper midwest, where it's well below zero, -10F for at least 1.5 months). Any links/references would be helpful. What's the ground clearance on the car?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

As mentioned, AWD models get a heat pump. GC is 6.1".

[@bassandtrebleclef]

80s latchkey kid here, and yeah, this styling reminds me of a mix of the Lancia Integrale with the old handheld v games we used to have. The lights scream coleco vision. REALLY like the design.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Coleco Vision! Forgot about that (as did most people).

[@wcryan31]

I live in LA. IONIQ 5s are very scarce and nearly all dealers that have any are seeking about $5k above MSRP. Dual Motor AWD Limited model are about $63,000.

[@ExcellentDude]

I really dig the design of it. I'm wondering how long it will take for DIYers to hack the LED-style tail lights to show messages to the cars behind you?

[@benartee9493]

NOW I’m sold on this one! 😎

[@andrew2332]

Woah nice new haircut Tom! Almost thought you were Anderson Cooper haha

[@fist003]

would be interesting to have opinions from the person helping you driving the car. just to have another view on the

[@aurorajones8481]

4:31 THANK YOU. And im one to talk running from police on my Ducati. But honestly not all cars need to be that fast. Most ppl have no idea how to control that speed and mass. Can they judge velocity and distance? Sure track time helps but those speeds require control and understanding. Mix that with unpredictable traffic and you have accidents.

[@billaegerter6436]

Compared Tesla Model 3 with Ionic 5 SEL RWD. First felt the passenger Sun visor of the Model 3 then the one on the Ionic 5. That was enough to sell me on the significantly better build quality of the Ionic 5. Went to a Hyundai dealer in Dallas and they were just taking an all black Ionic 5 SEL RWD off the truck. Drove it around the parking lot, dealer offered to sell it at MSRP with no add ons to inflate the price. Had it delivered to my house (44 miles away) at no additional charge, after it was prepped and charged. Fantastic experience so far and with the $7,500 tax rebate the cost was the same or cheaper than the new CR-V hybrid I also was considering. Couldn’t be happier!! (Also have a new white 2022 Tesla Model Y LR with white seats, tow hitch, 19” wheels, and FSD with an estimated April 12 - May 10 delivery date for an Austin TX pickup that I’m trying to decide what I’ll do with. Good problem to have.)

[@ajgraham1983]

I got an Ioniq 5 SEL AWD 6 weeks ago, no markup or addons. After Fed and Texas rebates it’s $42k which considering the performance and features is a good deal and I’m very happy with it overall. My previous vehicles were a 2018 X5M and a Golf R, the Ioniq 5 is no slouch in comparison. I think it looks a lot like the Lancia Delta.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Enjoy! That's a cool car. What color?

[@ajgraham1983]

@@DrivenCarReviews I went with the Shooting Star grey (matte), hoping it holds up well over time. I don’t mind hand washing it every 2-3 months, but if I didn’t have a garage or lived in inner city I wouldn’t even consider it especially for $1k more as upkeep and damage would be a pain.

[@anonymousgenre]

Hi im about to order ioniq5 se. how do you file for ev tax rebate? do you get it right away? i live in Fl

[@ajgraham1983]

@@anonymousgenre there’s a form you have to file with your yearly taxes. You get a $7500 credit on your next filing, so as long as your Fed tax liability is more than $7500 you’ll get a refund back.

[@McSMACKthe1st]

Another great review. I have to say that until the charging infrastructure gets better I still think that a plug-in hybrid like the RAV4 Prime is the way to go right now. By the way, I love your attention to detail. Seeing the previous ’light’ in Red Light/Green Light fade to grey is cool. Great work as always.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I appreciate you paying attention. Lots of things that people don't notice. I do them for me.

[@Myzon777]

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[@JEMurl]

Hi Tom! I'm José, from Seattle. Hey have you ever done a AMA on Reddit, ever considered it? I'd sure like to ask ye a few questions, like what is your favorite car, etc.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I talked to them once about that but the conversation sort of fizzled out. I'm not that active on Reddit TBH. I can only do so much.

[@jody024]

Dude in my are tows an open trailer to haul stuff with this car. I hope Tom gets to review the EV Hummer, that would be fun to watch.

[@richiroproductions8262]

Hey Tom.. Thanks for including compare/contrasts of high speed charging infrastruture experiences with Tesla so people know what makes each brand/EV owner experience different :) Keep up the fantastic work! As an EV owner who highly PREFERRED the original Ioniq over the Tesla models- I ultimately chose Tesla BECAUSE of the charging infrastructure and am very happy I made that choice. I will share with any potential new owners that its not the car (or its range) but the CHARGING EXPERIENCE that makes ALL the difference in your enjoyment of EV Life.

[@tonys9413]

I’ve little plan of using DC charging for my EVs. Virtually all my long distance traveling will be in ICE cars for the forceable future. Already installed a 40 amps AC EVSE in the garage that’ll be used; this gives me ~ 200 mile round-trip range from house (will probably home charge twice per week).

[@DrivenCarReviews]

It makes a difference if you charge on the road often. If you don't, it doesn't. But glad to see you're happy with your car.

[@richiroproductions8262]

@@tonys9413 I know that's what most new folks to EV say, or most car review channels that don't specialize in electrified transport say.. but here is the thing: 1) Even if it's not a LONG road trip, people buy cars (in America) to do road trips- or be soccer moms, etc. 2) If you've been paying dimes per KWH every day for a while, are you really going to then switch and pay dollars on the gallon for your LONGEST drives? Easy to think and say that when you're currently paying for gas. NOT so easy to swallow when you haven't bought gas in a long time (especially if they keep climbing closer to $10/gal (CA is already at about $7/gal) So to both of you- yes, if you "never use external charging" it doesn't matter.. but in the end- once you own an EV you are going to want to use it for trips that will require external charging. (best bet is to talk to EV owners, not gas car owners.. we've ALL been through all these "lessons learned" already)

[@COSolar6419]

@@richiroproductions8262 It isn’t that we never take long road trips beyond the range of our I5. However it is pretty rare. So the vast majority of our charging is done at home. Obviously the current non-Tesla public charging experience needs improvement. I think we’ll get to a more universal public charging network in terms of connecting and payment sooner rather than later. It’s still early days and there has to be enough cars on the road to justify the investment.

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[@dethpuck]

Priced right if you can find it. Dealers in my area want 10,000 over MSRP. Great Car though.

[@joegondo7985]

Great looking vehicle..only lacks two things..rear window wiper and an ICE

[@curseknight5]

Tom did you enjoy this Bose audio system as much as the Meridian in the ev6?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Both Martin and I prefer the Bose. And we don't normally say that,

[@Joshjames1234]

Can't wait to see more EV reviews! Any plans for a Tesla review?

[@kingkontinuum]

Not a fan of Hyundai or any of their cars, but love your reviews!

[@ratyoke]

I really like the look of that car.

[@TheJackEbrown]

what neighborhood was this video filmed in? looks familiar. Is it the sandpoint old school streets?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Deepest darkest Redmond

[@tonywong9105]

This Ionic 5 is attractive enough, but I still prefer my Sorento PHEV Prestige over it because of a few things the Sorento has: Rear Wipers, Real Spare Tire, Heated Rear Seats, and finally Absolutely No Range Anxiety!

[@CRVgarage]

Hyundai designed the best gear shifter. Great position, easy to operate, no need to look & fully frees up the center console.

[@AbsolutMassager]

I think the Ioniq 5 looks dope as it looks like a hot hatch from the 80s

[@yobynaes315]

Would you say the lack of rear windshield wiper a deal breaker for Seattleites on ioniq5? Most sedans don’t have back wipers but that had never bothered me until I got used to my SUV. Now when I drive my wife’s sedan, I always noticed the rain drops on the back window.

[@argystar]

At first I believed the Hyundai assertion that the aerodynamic spoiler at the top of the rear window would keep it clean, but having now owned one for five months I can tell you there is NO speed/scenario in which it does that! Not enough reason not to buy but if a later model gets the rear wiper I'd upgrade in a shot!

[@JeffMcNeal]

I was all set to purchase either a Hyundai Ionic 5 or Kia EV6 and was excited about the prospect, but the greed of my local dealers combined with flagging inventory drove me right to Tesla. I just couldn't bring myself to pay $5k over MSRP for either of those vehicles. I may look at purchasing a used one in a year or two after seeing how they hold up in actual use.

[@BrosBrothersLP]

cant you just buy one directly through hyundai at msrp? i dont really understand how a freaking dealer can charge more. Man the US auto market sounds weird

[@JeffMcNeal]

@@BrosBrothersLP No, you cannot. To my knowledge, Tesla is the only manufacturer that sells directly to the public. All others have to be sold through dealerships, who in turn, will take advantage of supply and demand to jack up the retail price far beyond the MSRP.

[@mess0965]

IMO Car of the Year.

[@ashishdey9536]

Why there is no spare tire ?

[@ducknorris233]

It does remind me of the VW Scirocco of old.

[@duncanmclellan5479]

Nice to see the Dodge Omni (from some angles) has gone electric.

[@SamIAm-kz4hg]

THAT'S what it reminded me of! I couldn't figure it out.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Bring accord Honda: Yessss! 💪🏼 Sorry Tom. Couldn’t resist.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

... and... rimshot

[@lindenblvd25]

for us oldies but im not that old, this reminds me of the suzuki swift GTi

[@louislopez55]

Nice electric car, however the Hyundai and Kia dealers in my area are some of the worst for up-charging the customer, not only the MSRP but for dealer installed accessories such as paint protection and other overpriced add on’s. You know, once a potential customer is treated like an easy mark it leaves a bad taste toward that brand, not just a specific dealer.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yeah, dealers are all different. Too bad for you.

[@cadriver2570]

@@DrivenCarReviews $7k markup in my neck of the woods.

[@bondmath397]

@@cadriver2570 A number of dealers on Long Island are now up to +17.5%! I bought mine from Hyundai 112 who sells at MSRP, and I will happily support some of their after-sales pitches when delivery comes next month.

[@bikebudha01]

By "rural" do you mean "everything west of the Cascades until the Mississippi river"?

[@nephilymbass1]

Still leaning towards the Toyota bz4x or the subaru soltera.

[@petegalindez9961]

Great review! I’ve driven both the Ioniq 5 and just today, the EV6. Very disappointed with the EV6. Was expecting the interior to be much better give the looks on the outside (I drove the Wind trim). Interior had LOTS of plastic, and the vegan leather seemed more like a rubber tarp material…I’ll drive the GT-Line next week. The Ioniq 5 seemed to be better matched interior and exterior. I drove the SEL trim. Powertrains were very similar as were the infotainment systems, safety systems and driving aides. Not a fan of the EV6 dual purpose dash buttons…not sure what the idea was with that. Did like the hard buttons for heated/cooled seats in the EV6. Note, the moving middle island in the Ioniq 5 is only on the upper trims. All other trims it’s fixed. Most of the on-line reviewers are reviewing the top trim loaded, so I was thinking it would move on all trims. EV6 was sportier in feel (suspension), but the Ioniq 5 was fine. Wasn’t squishy or overly soft at all. I’m leaving toward the Ioniq 5. Now it’s a matter of stock and who’s adding dealer markup!! Previously owned a Tesla Model 3 and Y and currently have a Niro EV. I actually think the Niro EV is the best of the bunch right now though not the sexiest. If you can find one, dealers are putting money on the table. I use it strictly for local travel and commuting so the fast charging is not a necessity for me. If you don’t need it for long distance travel, I would take a look around for one!!!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Hi Pete, I think you'll find the GT-Line cabin more palatable. The menus prompts are slightly different between the Kia and Hyundai but the graphics are much the same. Yes, I noted that the Limited has the movable console. Best of luck!

[@drgturbo]

Pete, in researching all these EVs, I feel the Niro EV has the least amount of compromises. I prefer its fwd over rwd for traction, smaller footprint, all the physical buttons I desire, a rear wiper, and the ability to add a spare tire which the other EVs are unable to. What do you feel is lacking with the Niro EV? Is it just styling and range?

[@petegalindez9961]

@@drgturbo it only lacks the fast charging/800v capability of the EV6 and Ioniq 5. If you just need a commuter that will be charged only at home you can’t beat the Niro EV. I just don’t want to have 2 in my driveway and would like some variety. The range is great (275+) which beats its EPA range easily. Plenty of pep. In sport it will come close to the base Tesla model 3 pep. You won’t feel like you need more power.

[@drgturbo]

​@@petegalindez9961 Thanks for the response. Its great to hear it overachieves on range. If I was to buy an EV now, it would be the Niro. But more likely I'll just sit back and watch what develops in EVs over the next few years.

[@readyplayer2]

How comfortable is the car for people of different heights? What did your wife think of seat comfort and visibility? And how easy is it to switch seat and mirror settings (does it have a memory function?)? My wife is short and I’m on the taller side. We loved our old 2000 BMW 328i, which had seat and side mirror memory paired with the key fob. Does Hyundai offer something similar? We share one car and switch between driving frequently so seat memory is a pretty big feature for us.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

My wife was just fine at 5 feet. I suspect you will be too, headroom is good. You'll have to check. Limited has memory seats, don't think it translates to mirrors though.

[@readyplayer2]

​@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks very much! I did some checking around Seattle Hyundai dealerships, and that took the wind out of my sails. Seattle, Kirkland & Renton dealerships had no availability and dealer markups ranging from $5,000 (!!) to $10,000 (!!!!). A dealership in Puyallup claimed they had no markup (or availability), but only wanted to deal with South Sound residents for reservations to preserve their allocations, or so the sales person said. Any tips you have on actually being able to reserve/buy an Ionic 5 at MSRP in the PNW?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@readyplayer2 I don't. You did the leg work and you should be commended. For better for worse, we live in an area where EVs are white hot and the market is going to reflect that. Maybe try smaller communities out of state? My dad has the advantage of living in the South where EVs are not a thing. Got his EV6 at MSRP.

[@readyplayer2]

@@DrivenCarReviews Thanks, it may very well be worth a flight + a road trip! Can one take advantage of the WA state sales tax exemption for EVs if you purchase out of state? As you know, in WA when you register a vehicle purchased out of state, you owe use tax (to discourage people from buying their car in another state with no sales tax). That said, the EV sales tax exemption only applies to cars under $45,000, and that's less than the MSRP of the Limited trim of the Ioniq5.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@readyplayer2 I will GUESS that the WA tax exemption will work since you pay the tax when you register the car. That's the way it worked when I bought my ELR from Wisconsin. But I've not gone through the process so I'm not positive. Best of luck!

[@alistairbalistair9596]

i wish I could just find one to buy

[@gliff159]

It's clearly number 5 it says it right on the boot