The Great Seat Scuffle: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Seats vs. Rivian & Tesla

[@treborheminway3814]

I would have never guessed that I would watch a video, let alone be interested, that goes in depth about using hog rings. Masters of their craft are just cool to enjoy, no matter the topic. Nice job!

[@semuta2003]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@flyshacker]

Wow, this guy’s knowledge, analytical ability, and communication skills are off the charts! 👍

[@stevenichols4639]

One of the best videos from Munro yet. Carl’s understanding of manufacturing is evident and his cogent explanation of the cost difference is fantastic. I know you sell the details but this begins to explain why rivian can’t make money More please

[@zt2076]

As an owner of an Ioniq 5 limited. The passenger headrest does not have the fore/aft movement. And the driver's headrest is often very tricky to get to move, since you have to push it in that arcing motion. Even knowing that it moves, it can take me a few minutes to do it if I haven't in a while

[@deltajohnny]

Thanks for the info! 😉😉

[@sandyfordd1843]

It moves? I never knew that. I had initially tried it a few times but nothing ever happened, I’ll try it again in the morning, thanks for the tip!

[@zt2076]

@@sandyfordd1843 It is only on the Limited models though

[@not_the_pasta]

both front seats this can be adjusted and it is quite seemless once you get hang of it - need to do it both hands reaching behind.

[@EspectroDK]

It helps if you get yourself into the backseat and the push up and forward on the headrest, then you should get it to move. After som practice its easy to do it while sitting in the driver seat.

[@mattscinto]

Only Carl could convince me to watch a 20 minute video about car seats...

[@ardenthebibliophile]

Watching on 2x makes it much better

[@CharlesLogstonInTexas]

I'm just here because of the arrows.

[@DivyangM]

@@ardenthebibliophile stole my words.

[@im4udevco]

I didn’t know that Rivian seats were from Hyundai with modifications. Very fascinating. Thanks Carl for the deep dive.

[@SvikDK]

As an Ioniq 5 owner, I love theese videos. So fun to watch. Thanks for the great work :)

[@nevillefernandes]

Great Info session video. Good Insights, loved the comparison aspects in the content - super useful to understand the design choices OEMs make.

[@DJCloudPirate]

The headrest mechanism was probably not locked up. You mentioned that you couldn't "rotate" the headrest. It does not rotate, it's pretty unique in that it actually translates linearly. You have to press the headrest almost perfectly diagonal (forward+up) to get it to move. If you try to "tilt" the headrest or fail to push it EXACTLY the right direction it feels like it's locked up solid. Arguably this is not very good design because the user interface is not "inductive" (doesn't guide the user toward correct operation, either get it right or nothing happens). Also, the passenger headrest on US market cars does NOT have this mechanism. Just like the passenger seat does not have the leg rest while in other markets both seats have them. I'm actually surprised by the number of differences between US market vehicles and the domestic Korean market vehicles.

[@deltajohnny]

Great explanation! 👏👏👏

[@cdoublejj]

"intuitive" would be another word i'd use. i was also wondering if it's for crash load.

[@Vamanos46]

​@@cdoublejj conducive

[@ForkTheSpoonWrecker]

It would be interesting to see if it does have the mechanism but its locked.

[@mitchtalmadge]

I have an IONIQ 5 limited, the exact same one he disassembled. The mechanism wasn’t locked up, he just didn’t know how to use it (it’s very unique and difficult to figure out, but once you do you never forget). The passenger seat does not have the mechanism, driver only

[@tjmozdzen]

Thanks for the great details. Lots of good info. One nit: It got confusing at times knowing which was the Ioniq and which was the Rivian.

[@1519Spring]

Agree. Would have liked graphic overlays.

[@pinkelephants1421]

Prior to Munro Live, never did I imagine in my wildest dreams see myself as being the sort of person who'd willingly (& regularly) spend time watching teardown analysis videos about motor vehicles. The team really does a brilliant job of bringing what would ordinarily be the driest of topics to life. Thanks Karl and Co.

[@kevinlucas8437]

I have to admit, I really like the rivan seats, they really fit the look of the vehicle !!! I've always been a person who looks for the most efficient way to get things done. So I agree that cheaper parts don't always equal savings in production. Great review !!

[@ramonhurt69]

Great video Carl. Never thought I'd find car interior design to be of interest, but you do a great job explaining things and help understand the costs of things going into cars. Sandy, can we get this guy a portable AC unit, poor Carl is dripping in sweat. Thanks for another informative video Munro, keep up the outstanding work. 👍

[@therealarchitects]

You explain stuff very good. Great video!

[@Valsiphez]

How could I live without this channel before? This is so such amazing content to learn from. I love you all!

[@mikeyc8139]

Had to turn CC on to see if Carl was saying "Honda" or "Hyundai". 😉

[@thomasstrickland6798]

It rhymes with Sunday. Too many people pronounce the silent y in Hyundai.

[@wjhdrew]

@@thomasstrickland6798 Might be because that 'silent' y is not silent in Korean.

[@MorbidlyHilarious]

Carl! Great to see you! Thank you once again for sharing your expertise!

[@ranxerox10]

we love videos with Carl

[@reivanen]

Very professional delivery with a relaxing pace.

[@CharlesPare]

Carl is the best. Always a pleasure to listen to him

[@roryblake7311]

My dad was in the car business.... His favorite saying was " There's an ass for every seat" He meant that there is someone who will always buy the turquoise convertible...

[@SupremeRuleroftheWorld]

i want the pink one.

[@isthatatesla]

Turquoise Thunderbird pretty boss today.

[@Firestorm637]

Love your presentation. Very unbiased

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Can car seats be interesting? - OK, so you took the challenge - and WON. The truely amazing driver's seat, with so much going on and I just sit there for miles and miles - clueless as to the impressive engineering and construction challenges that are in a car seat. Impressive. Thank you for upping my brain game, while I just sit!

[@Erwinhooi]

Fantastic video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻as an owner of an Ioniq5 it is great to see how this car has been put together. I really enjoy these episodes!(European version however has some different components from US version, real lether seats mounted in the Netherlands for instance, adjustable headrests instead of fixed ones at the back seats, and a drawer instead of a door for the dashboard glove compartment.)

[@ForkTheSpoonWrecker]

The rears are adjustable in Canada, so I would assume they are in the USA also. Only in height though. I wish they folded down like in other cars such to not obstruct rearward visibility.

[@lenhumbird]

Thanks for producing this video. I learned a lot!

[@ruiluispinto]

Carl is a born teacher. 20 minutes flew by while watching car seats, how is this possible? keep it up Carl!

[@MaximeTrepreau]

Amazing job. Can't believe I can watch that for free.

[@cassidybb10]

Thanks Carl. Another very interesting video.

[@danieldiazdelcastillo798]

Thanks for the reviews and keep them coming! It is great content to inspire us engineerings to make better seats or whatever for cars, planes and spacecraft.

[@johntyson1958]

Once again, terrific overview 👍🏻

[@DiscoveryOwners]

I think it was someone at Munro, maybe Carl, that once said to my surprise that the seats in a Chrysler Pacifica were more expensive than the entire drivetrain. My hot button is interior feel/look/quality and I am willing to pay for that. I have not seen a Rivian in person, but I really like the look of their interiors.

[@FutureTechNation]

Mr. Crittenden you're the best! So interesting, watched it twice.

[@hotspot930]

Thank you for this video! I learned a lot from this video! This guy knew his work well! Kudos to the whole team!

[@ericplatzke]

Great job Carl!

[@MunroLive]

Carl is the best

[@naeem_bari]

Great video, as usual. Also, Hon-Day? Is that a Star Wars character I missed? 😁

[@indopleaser]

Thank you for mentioning headrests. Really enjoy tilting headrests

[@deadmanwalking6342]

Carls the best show host!

[@nevillefernandes]

Carl is a very capable and decent host. What bumps me are the abrupt stops between the lines (maybe its his style of presenting) but I miss the continuity or softer pauses in delivery some other presenters like Jordan or Cory have on this channel. Minor thing when you have quality content.

[@adelabouali1693]

Thank you very much..... comprehensive professional report.

[@Pikminiman]

I especially enjoy listening to Carl.

[@alanstyan1726]

Thanks for that amazing deep dive into the seats !

[@MunroLive]

Thanks for watching

[@adda58]

Wow Carl really knows his stuff. A real pro! Great job.

[@jmirodg7094]

As usual with Carl it was very interesting and I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@jross3r]

Another great video. I love this stuff.

[@SteveBennet500]

Love these manufacturing comparisons 👍

[@justininfrance]

Carl should have his own channel. Superb.

[@jwhdesign]

Great video Carl! One note, sometimes when suppliers mess up on the plastic color, they will paint the parts in order to pass quality checks.

[@EndlessBreathDidges]

Just tried the headrest adjustment on a Rivian here and it's a no-go on both sides. Interesting...

[@helios_ja]

Thanks Carl!!

[@MongoosePreservationSociety]

Great video!

[@Chrissssssssssssssssssss]

*This got a little complicated as you went back and fourth between the three, would be useful to label them on screen when talking about them?*

[@jimsommer5991]

Great discussion on a vehicle component that we take for granted, but is highly engineered for safety. The Munro team keeps showing that they are amazing, thanks Carl!

[@johnsamsungs7570]

Another Great Carl video.

[@iansanderson]

This is a God-level retrofit! Nice work!

[@wtmayhew]

Thanks Carl. I appreciate you sharing the art of engineering cost/benefit.

[@Clark-Mills]

Very good; only comment is to try make it a bit clearer which vehicle a part that is being commented on is better defined. There were times when I couldn't tell which source vehicle was involved.

[@BMC1100]

Great work Carl, I love all your videos.

[@MunroLive]

Thank you

[@yc627]

The headrest, when seated on the seat all you have to do is reach your hand behind your head and to the top of the headrest and pull the top of the headrest the direction of the front of you/car. The guy explaining that it locked up was pushing it toward the back (if you really expected to push toward the back... that's a safety concern...)... had that kind of headrest on my grandpa's 2002 EF Sonata.

[@donaldo1954]

In the very beginning somebody forgot to yell, QUITE ON THE SET! 📣

[@kencreten7308]

Great job. thanks.

[@andrewhansen8921]

You are very good at this type of video. Well done.

[@MunroLive]

Thanks

[@jordanschultz2232]

I'm officially on a seat molding paint strike! Good work Carl!

[@pianobender]

I never considered myself interested in cars, but I still love watching your videos.

[@6047-y7x]

which seatback was the one with the plastic??? rivian, tesla, hyundai? you didnt say

[@philipcunio4089]

Good explanations!

[@mikkelkirketerp4884]

This was a nice video :)

[@xawastin]

Carl you can x-ray the passenger headrest to check for the same mechanism as driver seat.

[@BeepasGarage]

I have the cloth version, but I like my Ioniq 5 seats. They are very comfortable.

[@sot8343]

Carl is great at conveying the info

[@Qrail]

The “glove box” or drawer on the Rivian seat makes up for the lack of one on the dash. But my old Audi had them 17 years ago. As for comfort, any Saab seat was always better. Thank you for the review.

[@patreekotime4578]

Dodge Caravans have had *both* for decades. 🤷 My first time owning a different car it was somewhat shocking to me to find the "wasted" space under the seat. 🤣

[@alex6188]

This guy is good at explaining things.

[@billhanna2148]

Munro Live has once again democratized automotive technology to the curious masses 👏👏👏 THANK YOU 👍

[@garycaruso4883]

That plastic material is known as coroplast (corrugated plastic) I was surprised to see on the seat back too!

[@motoarzan791]

POSTING HERE BECAUSE MOST RECENT VIDEO And maybe you'll see it. Munro, It was just announced that Tesla placed an order to Seoyeon E-Hwa for Cybertruck A, B & C pillar parts. Order is worth $227M US (3year supply contract). Please make video on what "volume" this represents! Munro know's better than anyone what these parts cost for Tesla 3/Y. Add a bit more for being larger. Divided by $227M should give us a figure how many pieces this is and how many Cybertrucks it will build representing this 3year contract. Thanks

[@isthatatesla]

Maybe email them about this and keep it to yourself...

[@charleshaggard4341]

Very interesting. I wouldn't have thought there is so much engineering in a seat. Thanks.

[@rationalistinanev]

A really interesting segment!

[@MrFoxRobert]

Thank you!

[@MunroLive]

Thanks for being here!

[@Yanquetino]

These details were fascinating. Consumers seldom get to understand the durability, costs, manufacturing, labor involved with the different components in their cars. One missing piece information about this comparison among seats is my wife's main concern: the comfort and quality of how the seat feels to the occupant. She does NOT like the seats in our Model 3, and is hoping we can transition to a more comfortable EV in the future.

[@LISTAMEA100]

Your wife is not the only one who doesn't/didn't like the seats on the Model 3 comfort wise. That is why I found myself buying the Ioniq 5 instead of the Model 3 at the same price point, after testing both. More space and comfort on the loniq 5 on the long run. Always test the cars you buy :). Not everyones needs are the same, therefore all the differents brands and differences. Cool review from Monroe Live. Expecting more !!!

[@Yanquetino]

@@LISTAMEA100 Thanks! I have test driven an Ioniq 5, and am really impressed with it. My wife said the seats were better than the Model 3, but not yet sure they are "cushy" enough for her. Honestly, we've driven our Model 3 for 5 years, and I'd switch to an Ioniq 5 Limited in a heartbeat *IF* I could just find one in our preferred configuration anywhere near us. So far… no luck. The closest one is well over 350 miles away. Bummer. As far as I'm concerned, the only advantage that the Model 3 has over it is… the Supercharger network. That, we hope, will change over time.

[@neilfromclearwaterfl81]

@@Yanquetino The other advantage is the Tesla is not made by Hyundai/Kia. Those who've gone through or are still going through the Theta2 engine debacle (ran out of rebuild-able engine blocks though somehow Independent/Non-OEM shops are able to true them and re-manufacture them) or the electrical fires burning out their ICE vehicles while parked (up to about 6 million vehicles known to be involved and counting) along with Hyundai/Kia not doing a very good job at making things right and leaving some folks completely hanging with a "So Sad So Bad... Your on your own" response, despite all their bragging on their warranties, are not likely to trust them. You can look this up to see what some folks are currently going through trying to get Hyundai/Kia to fix these horrific design defects. Its going to require quite a few more years before I'd put them back in the "Circle of Trust" again and its going to take a bit more than just Slick Advertising and Glitz (such as a bigger touch screen than Honda) or a more comfortable seat to regain that trust. Best!

[@Yanquetino]

@@neilfromclearwaterfl81 Hmmm. It kinda sounds like you're saying Edmonds (top Rated SUV 2023), CarBuzz (2022 People's Car Award), Kelly Blue Book (2023 Best Buy Award), Car and Driver (2022 EV of the Year), Motor Trend (2023 SUV of the Year), World Car Awards (2022 World Car, World Design, World EV of the Year), Autotrader (Best New Cars 2022), Germany (2022 Car of the Year), Hispanic Motor Press (Electric Vehicle of the Year) have all been fooled by the Hyundai Ioniq 5. I guess time will tell. I might have to rethink my preferences!

[@neilfromclearwaterfl81]

@@Yanquetino Some of the vehicles bursting into flames and experiencing catastrophic engine failure were highly rated initially too however they're still bursting into flames, etc. Their track record currently when dealing with massive problems due to taking cost cutting to an extreme along with whatever else drove those decisions isn't very good right now. They skimped on the piston skirts on the Theta2 engines and tried to overcome that with a strip of Teflon(ish) coating on the skirt (which sorta worked for around 30,000 miles or so) instead of correcting the problem created by specifying pistons that were far too short for a long stroke engine. The connecting rods were a bit wispy too plus they were prone to having the heads warp on top of it all. The fires impacting around 6 million or so ICE vehicles doesn't instill much confidence in their dedication towards building safe EV's either. How many weak links are they designing and building into their EV products if they still can't after all these years do a good job designing and building a safe 12 volt system? Wowing the magazine editors with a new flashy release is easier than standing the test of time. Best!

[@donaldosterhaut4385]

Go Carl go!!!

[@konstantinoskarentzos9967]

I love these series of videos and thanks for having Ioniq 5 teardown. I would love to see 2025 facelift changes that come soon. Hyunday claims that changed a lot of stuff.

[@simoncohen2678]

very good analysis

[@richardnelson1684]

Carl, you didn't always indicate which vehicle brand you were referring to. So I couldn't tell whether Hyundai or Rivian were making a better seat. As a consumer, I was less interested in manufacturing cost. Thank you!

[@DishNetworkDealerNEO]

Can the cover be put on while the foam is in a pressure environment, causing it to be compressed. I expect 5 psi or less is all the would be required. This would make attachment of covers easy to do without tension on the cover surface. Then the pressure in the vessel is released and the air in the foam expands and the foam fills out into the cover now restraining the foam. I am assuming they use closed cell foam with air trapped inside.

[@Derpy1969]

You should see the seats in my 1966 Lincoln!

[@mgoss2239]

I understand what you're saying about the hog ring being more costly due to the labor to install but I'm wondering if it might be more durable then a plastic clip.

[@tvguide4khv]

Love work passsion ))) ! Saw it here!

[@draco_2727]

And indeed we've enjoyed this 🤩

[@sklauka1]

As a car salesman I can tell you that seats alone will sell a car and is a very big factor in purchase. Lost a lot of sales just over the look of the seat covering. Appearance will get people interested in getting someone to the dealership. But once you get them in the car you need to keep them there. That is why getting a test drive is vital to getting a sales. So once on test drive seats must be comfortable and ride of suspension and noise level will help get the car sold. Cannot overstate how important this is. So don’t get cheap on the seats.

[@DishNetworkDealerNEO]

Painted parts eventually develop wear spots from being touched. Color keyed molded plastic parts are better!

[@sleekblackroadster]

Since my 2011 Sonata seats are fine I'm sure I'd be fine with the Ioniq seats as well

[@briansmithwins]

Today I learned that the driver’s seat headrest adjusts

[@aurelio-reymilaorcabal9669]

Less than 10 yrs ago whoever though that a cars seats would be topic in a cars costs?We have to thank Tesla and Munros " Lean Design " philosophy , thank you Carl and the Munro Team , you rock!

[@patreekotime4578]

It always has been behind the scenes. I remember when Crysler came out with their "universal" upholstry 25 years ago or so, and I thought it was genius. Instead of doing grey everything like Ford, they created upholstry that included half a dozen different colors in the design... the result was a neutral effect color like a grey, but it unified with different interior plastics colors. It also masked stains better than a solid color. Cost-wise, it meant that Chrysler could sell every color of interior in their stable with the same upholstry. For the seats it meant only the plastic trim at the bottom was a different color.

[@alanmay7929]

Bullshit!!!! There is literally tons and tons of videos about seats and seats types for all kinds of vehicles including aftermarket ones and more! Carbon fiber.... Nothing to do with Tesla or whatever!

[@MooseOnEarth]

16:07 - @Carl Can't you use X-ray to know the internals of this passenger headrest (searching for the hidden mechanism) without taking it apart?

[@23billd]

Nice description. Comfortable seats are my biggest challenge. Do any manufacturers use Memory Foam for their seats? Would that be an improvement? Also, which automotive seat is the most comfortable for a guy your (and my) size?

[@isthatatesla]

A soft comfortable motorcycle seat will cause problems and most of them are. A firm, fitted seat will allow you to ride for days. Bicycle seats, similar.

[@decisionsdecisions8906]

These videos are so great

[@MooseOnEarth]

Hello Carl, I like your videos a lot. I like how you show design decisions and pros and cons. It is the approach that I consider engineering in the best sense. I also like your concise style. I would like it even more, if you considered serviceability of the seats and failure-prone parts (like plastic gears, fragile heat mats, clogged fans, wearing surface material, loose cables interfering with feet of 2nd row passengers) in addition to manufacturing costs.

[@michahaas9148]

Great and informative

[@MrDuncanBooth]

Great vid!

[@MunroLive]

Thanks

[@isthatatesla]

Hond-AY? It's HUN-day, like Sunday and Monday!

[@thepierce2000]

Yeah, I'm with ya. It was driving me nuts, to the point I had to stop watching.

[@borky1987]

Yeah, that would be also wrong, even though most pronounce it that way... The correct version would be the way Koreans say it "he-oon-day"

[@keithgillette9537]

It’s not wrong. Hyundai USA marketing themselves says “Hyundai like Sunday”. They even ran it in a Super Bowl Ad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIqQZpekaNlnrq8

[@woutersterkens]

About the headrest. You could take an X-ray and then you're certain whether it did not move due to the blow molding. It should be quite cheap for small objects.

[@netvids1]

Which vehicle had the thin plastic board material for the second row seat back/cargo floor?