IONIQ 6 vs IONIQ 5 Comparison

[@TheStraightPipes]

Minor mistake on the Ioniq 5 pricing, our listed price did not have the Ultimate package added for another $6k for a total of $60,999. Go to tsp.TrueCar.com for discounted price offers with in stock pricing 😊

[@lordfluxington]

Similar price difference in Australia.

[@afterburn2600]

Thanks for the update! Since I'm exactly Jacob's height, I'd go with the Ioniq 5 as well. Plus, the styling is super cool retro - I still love seeing these around town. Can't wait for an N version. Great content as always!!

[@edsgarage001]

​@@afterburn2600 I'm also Jacob's height.... Yet I fit perfectly in the 6, no problems with the stalk 🤷

[@RupOase]

02:22 - Ioniq 5 has the lower drag coefficient. Minor mistake - Take 2 😁

[@realteamme]

Was wondering. The Ioniq 5 I almost bought was specced at $63K with everything and the fancy matte paint

[@DJPixcell]

Ioniq 5 all day. I can't help but absolutely love the 80s "future" aesthetic. The 6 it's a bit more of a classy electric car. But I feel like both of them have a problem.. availability.

[@Lt.Mingus69]

Exactly...the 6 just looks like any other car on the road, the 5 is 80's boxy awesomeness.

[@alexbeattie5621]

Yeah, trying to actually get either one, and get it for anywhere near MSRP, is like finding a needle in a haystack

[@corvetkidable]

At least here in California, there’s over 1,000 IONIQ 5’s available and already over 150 in Southern California alone. My local dealership has 16 IONIQ 6’s ready for delivery and over 75 IONIQ 5’s

[@DJPixcell]

@@corvetkidable To be fair California probably has the highest priority for stock allocation in North America. Based on population density, EV incentives, and charging infrastructure. Where I'm located there is a 75+ person line, estimated 14-17 month wait. And that's brutal.

[@alexbeattie5621]

@@DJPixcell yeah I'm in a similar situation, at least a year wait if you order one, or you can wait and hope the dealerships get one in a trim you want and that they won't completely screw you on the price, as many dealers here are selling any EVs they get for substantially higher than their sticker prices. It sucks

[@christianzapata6678]

Bookmarking for 5 years when I can finally afford either option

[@AbolishCommunism]

Or when either actually become available to purchase

[@independentmind85]

Just watch for the battery degredation at that point too.

[@kermit1]

Battery life will be shit used, which is why I stay away from electric vehicles

[@MGMutt]

@@kermit1 they'll be fine in 5 years. plenty of 5 year old Tesla's,leafs and Zoe's still going fine

[@YuriTereshyn]

@@cococly I’m just gonna delete cocos comment

[@donovanl7222]

I saw the Ioniq 5 in person for the first time the other day, looks smaller in video for sure, but they NEED to keep that retro design a trend. It definitely stands out in traffic NO DOUBT.

[@m.necatisepetcioglu4391]

i own ioniq 5 last two and half yeras, great car. i owned leaf tesla,and bmw i8 before

[@uncle-k3m]

Every time I see the Ioniq 5, I just think it’s amazingly designed. But it’s a huge car. I’d love if they’d made the next Ioniq 6 look more like the Ionic 5, but with the lower height and better cd.

[@TheStraightPipes]

TEAM IONIQ 6👇

[@Zack-64829]

Ioniq6

[@rmsjern]

Back looks Porsche like, but the front tried to look like a Porsche but ended up bland and old Ioniq 5 looks more unique as a car

[@dasanknight]

Infiniti J30 🤭

[@dannnsss8034]

@@dasanknight that thing is old... Grandpa old in the car world.

[@treevs]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@vanjavejzagic2111]

I got my IONIQ 5 (72kw battery and 218hp RW drive) in August last year and did 41000 Km. What a fabulous car! Drive it every day. My kids are falling a sleep after a first corner and we went all over the Europe. Such a good investment.

[@mmmbetter55]

I friggen love that the 6 leans into aerodynamics... I actually love the shape. If anything, I wish it looked even more like the prototype

[@samusaran7317]

Right?

[@bsmccrunner4]

Yea and reduced wind noise as a result

[@MarkSpurrell]

Fun fact about the frunk on that IONIQ 6 - there's a rubber grommet on the underside of the hood that seals up the frunk instead of a lid like on the IONIQ 5. So it's still all sealed up in there when the hood is closed.

[@Ecuador006]

Bro I'm from the hood too

[@amspcut]

A No Hassle Frunk lid!! TERRIFIC

[@ChrisSonPEI]

It's perfect for 3 Pepsi and 2.5 sandwiches.

[@koston777]

who knew Hyundai would become one of the coolest car company.

[@Ecuador006]

I did

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

I did. The whole country is killing it not just automotive manufacturing but also in chip manufacturing, defense manufacturing, ship manufacturing, electronics, entertainment, etc.

[@jumbomuffin1316]

@@JohnLee-db9ztthat’s what a South Korean would say 🤔

[@Nighthawk429]

IONIQ 5 owner here. I have the dual motor SEL in the US. If you want the range of the single motor, you can drive in "ECO" mode which disables the front motor except for traction control needs, and you get the same range as the single motor. But then you still have the dual motors so you can rip it in sport mode or have the excellent "Snow" mode when you want/need them. Also I'm 6'4" and I don't have any problems with my knee hitting the gear selector stock. But I sit with the seat slightly farther back and slightly more upright than Jacub does, so that's probably the reason. Definitely the most fun car I've ever owned.

[@MichaelKim505]

I test drove both; however, I couldn't tell the difference from a short test drive. I ended up choosing the Ioniq 6, and I have no regrets about the decision. I like it all the way.

[@nicholasstocker8864]

How could no one love the looks of the Ioniq 5? It’s one of the best looking cars of the century so far!

[@bradhilsden7147]

looks are subjective my friend. and if form doesnt follow function ie for taller people then half of your potential audience is put off.

[@futurepaver2039]

I typically don't like the look of the stereotypical EV - contemporary designs, the pop out door handles, minimal spaceship interiors. I always said that I wanted a Tesla Model S that looks like a Camry or an Accord. The IONIQ 5 is an exception for me. I honestly love the way this car looks, especially the cool taillights and sleek windows. Not a huge fan of the interior however.

[@REXae86]

It looks SOOO good

[@dajur1]

I really like how the Ioniq 5 looks... except for that diagonal crease on the side. That looks horrible. I'm leaning towards the Ioniq 5 for my first electric car, but I'm going to have to choose a color based on how it minimizes the look of the crease.

[@francisdebriey3609]

I have the ioniq5, after 1 year and 40000km, it can say it's the best car I have ever owned. The quality of build is outstanding. Ioniq6 is beautiful but well too expensive. Hyundai made it expensive on purpose because they don't have today the capacity to mass produce. They never expected such success of their EV business. They have recently anounced pouring billions in new factories.

[@tubejorrit]

What cars did you own before this? Currently I have a 2014 bmw 5 series and I want to trade it in for an ionic 5 N with 640whp.

[@Ewoodster]

Ioniq 6 is absolutely hideous. I would need to put at least three paper bags on my head if I was to drive one. The 5 looks cool, tho

[@MatthewGaither]

I bought a 5 but after having seen the 6 in person at the dealership I really like the 6 also. I think the 5 is the more practical, usable shape for most folks and I love the retro-future vibe but the 6 is quite attention grabbing in its own way.

[@AriaLaurel]

The driving position and sleekness of the 6 was really appealing to me, but the ease of fitting my bike into the back of the 5 made all the difference.

[@KMT946]

The 6 looks more traditional but with a futuristic flare I like it

[@SouthsideKidd550]

To me, it gives me old 70s Citroen DS vibes. I like it too...

[@Gecmajster123456]

check out the Skoda Rapid from 1970! IONIQ 6 design is even worse than that

[@fitforlife6069]

I just picked the ioniq 6. I love the tech in the car and the enormous amount of interior space.

[@AriaLaurel]

They really nailed it with how roomy and open these interiors feel. That was one of the selling points for me with the 5 as well.

[@DailyDriver.]

The 5 looks epic in this spec. I appreciate a brand doing what most brands don’t, aka making their cars all look different. I always loved how Honda in 1998-2000 had a large array of cars but they all looked diff inside and out. Same situation here, vS Mercedes’ where all the sedans are smaller versions of the S class. I hate that

[@MichaelRizzofishing]

Ioniq 5 for me hands down. Been waiting for mine for 5 months now and it should be at me end of the month. Can't wait. I ordered the RWD 77.4kw Top spec model with DSM and Vision roof. The extra range made me go for the RWD over the AWD, power is more than enough on the RWD

[@aynunnabil]

did you receive the car? how is it?

[@photoadventures]

Thinking about ordering a very similar setup, My commute is going to be 250km a day for the next while.

[@MichaelRizzofishing]

@@aynunnabil super. I’ve had it for 2 weeks and I cannot find anything wrong with it yet. Except that it is bigger than what I’m used to. Extremely smooth, stylish, spacious, it’s giving me 503km range on eco mode and 460+ on sport at 100%. Car can park alone and go in and out of tight spaces with remote. Seats have a million positions you can set them to and I’m overall it’s a very comfortable car

[@quantum6509]

for me i would have to go AWD, rear wheel doesnt work well in the northeast winters. i am 6'1" so this review has me curious to test drive both now to see how i fit

[@spetcnaz83]

The 6 is like a mix of a Porsche and a Citroen DS23. The 5's retro 80 design is also fantastic, but I would probably go with the 6.

[@AlQYu]

Definitely infinity j30 tailight vibes

[@ericanderson1753]

There are 2 programmable buttons, one on the dash and one on the steering wheel. I’ve programmed the one to go straight home, and the other to go straight to phone projection. So it actually has something you didn’t think it does.

[@PatternMusic]

I got an I5 last week. I wasn't even tempted by the I6, but it is a nice looking car.

[@sssssneaker]

yes, if you like cockroaches

[@PatternMusic]

@@sssssneaker lol

[@robsquared2]

I'm 6'2" and got the 6. All I had to do was lower the seat to the lowest level and lean back a little and I get like maybe an inch of head space.

[@Yanquetino]

The range of the 6 is impressive, but… I'd take the 5. I'm tired of the trunk in my Model 3 and want a hatchback -like I had in my LEAF. I also have a pet peeve with front-to-back cup holders, and much prefer the 5's interior layout. The 6 uses the same front headrests as in the EV6, which I don't like.

[@NightRidah777]

Just one note. There are 2 buttons you can program to go to home. One on the steering and the star button on the dashboard. So you don't need to bounce around with the warmer to get back to home.

[@ericanderson1753]

Also, in the 5 you CAN change the ambient lighting color completely separate from the drive mode. I do it for my kids all the time.

[@chippo5118]

Honestly love the looks of both. Great designs and so different

[@dark6c159]

South korea still selling hyundai cars in russia and buying russian OIL and gas

[@sssssneaker]

the 6 looks like a cocroach

[@morstyrannis1951]

I think they would both look better without the Hyundai badge on the front. Hopefully they're just attached with double sided tape and can be taken off.

[@bigflx2754]

@@dark6c159 who asked and who cares?

[@littlsuprstr]

The 6 would be incredible with a light bar in the front. Imagine the new Sonata front on the 6. Would go much better with the retro ducktail rear.

[@deansmits006]

Agreed. The current headlights don't have a very defined shape. It's a bit anonymous in front. New Sonata, very much a retro-future vibe

[@NoZenith]

And why in the heck didn't they make it a hatch/sportback?

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

@@NoZenith well they did - its the Ioniq5 which looks way better anyway

[@jjgg8640]

Space : Ioniq 5 Efficiency : Ioniq 6 Sporty : EV6 GT or wait 5n

[@SPQRTempus]

Or wait a while longer and get the Ioniq 6N which will have better handling dynamics over the 5N.

[@pureland999]

I'm driving a Tesla model S. Yesterday, I was with my brother 's ioniq 6. Very comfortable. Steady. Quiet interior . I gave 9/10 for this car.

[@edsgarage001]

The drag coefficient in Canada is actually . 22 for lower trims and . 24 for the Ultimate. It's only . 21 in lower trims in markets where they have the cameras instead of side mirrors

[@TheStraightPipes]

Makes sense

[@kalmmonke5037]

@@TheStraightPipes reason why i dont liek electric car is that battery degradation and lack of battery recyling. dendrites that forms from battery degradation is messes with recyalability too. if you look at sandy munroe video caled wjats insize 680 battery, there could be indicator of how much of battery can be recycled by mechnaical seperation vs what chemical process would be needed, woudl it be susntinable process? recycling company called redwood. even if they fix this problem, will they dig through trash to find enviromentally damaged (rust, mud,etc) dead car batteries currently being dumped, and recycle them? in emissions, best hting to do is a ca rof where rear seats face the rear as comcpact 4 seate rreplacing 2+2 seater cars and yaris corolla cars, and rear mid engine small combustion flat 2 cyulnder wnith no rotatiing parts to send power to wheels, instead magnets moving back and forth make electricty aand or a little supplemnetary compressed air , to power electric drive and compressed air driver, possibly with no battery or at minimal battery, using supercapacitor etc. optimal combustions per second for emissions with electric and mechnaical hybrid turbocharger, sometimes engine will run beyodn optimal effiency or emissions levels for unsuually high power demand to protect long term emissiosn and fuel use reduction effetiveness of battery for common lower power use. with limited batterys to use, hybrids are already more effceint effective at reducing emissions, vs using that battery material for fewer cars who are electric cars, becaue most emissions happens in low speed high pushing power sitatuaitons of combustion car, where emissions are most likley to chemicaly harm health of nearby people becaue its usually compact city area with many people nearby. what battery size is best for longevity? see tony hellers climate change videos, maybe somone can make use of suspicious observers videos. see aptera owners club video on saftey, unqiue materials they use, lightweight is safer to peopel outsid ethe car but can be safe for people inside car compared to hevaier caar if using right materials, and even safer due to wat type of crash is more likley to happen.. linearly more ligghter weight exponentially causes less road wear damage causing less resurces and emissions and road downtimes. in effeincy per functionality, rear seats facing rear in sompact 4 seater woudl make more sense. solarpanel effeincy is only arouund 20 percent and can become lot better d

[@Hyphessobrycon]

both are excellent looking vehicles, in my opinion

[@Ecuador006]

Nice onions

[@jaemoolee4665]

Went to South Korea recently, and there were soooo many Ioniq 5 and 6 as taxis! 😎

[@nickdefabrizio6623]

I have 32k miles on my '23 Ioniq 6 AWD SE with 18 inch wheels/tires. I have averaged 4.8 Miles per kwh, which means 370 miles range out of a 77 kw battery. This over two summmers and one winter in zone 5 NW NJ. I drive carefully and usually in Eco mode (rear wheen drive) and use the great seat heaters rather than cabin heat when I can. This is significantly better than the Ioniq 5 (and the Ioniq 6 with 20 inch wheels/tires). I see no reason not to get the AWD-so long as you drive it in Eco mode, you will equal the range and efficiency of the RWD model, but you have AWD ready when you need it. The car heas been great. Very roomy inside for people of average height.

[@amirmoradi9595]

I would go for the 6 at the same price as the 5 since the driving range is significantly better

[@thearcadeventures]

2 videos in 1 day, LETS GOO! LOVE THE REVIEWS. KEEP IT UP JAKUB AND YURI!

[@inthelifeofleif8268]

5 is way better. And only thing I’d like to see is more mile conversions displayed when talking EV range. Thanks guys! Love the channel!

[@baronessoftoys6430]

Great review guys! We own 2 Ioniq 5 AWD limiteds. One in Cyber Gray, the best most iconic color for this car IMO. And the second is a Lucid Blue. Love them both so much! The 6 looks cool, but not my personal taste. The 5 is so retro futuristic cool with vibes of delorean, lancia delta integrale, VW GTi and Audi Quattro all rolled into one. Gotta love it! It attracts so much attention. We constantly get compliments on them.

[@Fabbyyy]

Ordered an ioniq 5! Wait times are long, it's expected to come by Christmas. I can't wait!😊

[@DannerBanks]

Frunk is awesome for restaurant leftovers so it doesn't smell up the cabin. And putting valuable things you don't want stolen via breaking a window (like you did Yuri when you went skiing).

[@cameronmcintosh2049]

Love the rear 3/4 angle of the Ionic 6! Gives me vintage Porsche 911 vibes.

[@Ecuador006]

Rearly?

[@subbiahpalani]

18:12 regular EV commuter here, I can pitch in some data here. The charger you are at is a 400V level charger meaning both the cars are using their rear motor’s inverter to charge by using it as a sort of dynamo/regen. The power is limited by the motor unit’s capability which is about 60-80kW peak, this would be the same speed you’d see if you get to charge these on Tesla superchargers with magic dock. You are on power shared chargers if you can get some more details on the dispenser label, cable spec (printed on the cable) and power unit data I can ahead more light on load sharing

[@SvikDK]

If that was true, how can I get 145 kw/h on a 400 v 150 kw charger in my Ioniq 5? ;)

[@1967sfoman]

The 6 has a French vehicle (Citroen) appearance to me. I like it a lot. And I'm 5' 8". Sold

[@missamo80]

Still no rear wiper ☹ Not being a hatch kills the 6 for me. Team 5 all the way.

[@PaxPsych0sis]

Ioniq 5 all day! I'm obsessed with the retro futuristic look of it.

[@williamdrijver4141]

Very courageous of Hyundai to design the 6 that way. Such styling is bound to put many buyers off. The 5 is so much more practical and better looking.

[@IanMcc1000]

I reckon the 6 will look way better with metallic paint. It just looks really plasticky in that gray color.

[@COSolar6419]

Aerodynamics

[@deansmits006]

The 6 is pretty sexy, even with the front headlights being amorphous and anonymous. Very attractive sedan. The 5 is very fun design, and I love the moveable center console. If it were my car, I'd choose the 6.

[@ManfredvonHolstein]

I own an i5 and have test driven an i6 for three days. You guys are undervaluing the driving difference. I have to say the i6 has much better suspension and handles much better at speed. At low speed no real difference, but going 100km/h or faster, the difference is very noticeable. Also the lane assist that forces the car back into the lane and cannot be disabled permanently is far less aggressive in the i6 and thus much more pleasant. I hope future versions of the i5 will get the same!

[@garrettmckinney]

I think naming will be something like this: IONIQ 1: Subcompact Crossover (Electric Venue) IONIQ 2: Subcompact Sedan and/or Hatchback (Electric Accent) IONIQ 3: Another Subcompact Crossover (Electric Kona Replacement (if that ever happens)) IONIQ 4: Compact Sedan and/or Hatchback (Electric Elantra) IONIQ 5: Compact Crossover (Electric Tucson) IONIQ 6: Midsize Sedan (Electric Sonata) IONIQ 7: Midsize 3-row Crossover (Electric Palisade)

[@JB50713]

You two make car reviews a lot less boring!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you

[@Doozer72]

You can customize the “star” button on the dash and steering wheel separately. I have dash set to CarPlay and steering wheel set to “home”. So you can have quick access to certain functions with hard buttons.

[@PaulHo]

Both are knockouts, but I'm practicality focused now and just can't get past the Ioniq 5 and all of its usability. The Ioniq 6 puts the MINI to shame with all of its unique design features now.

[@CT37BN]

Prefer the design of 5 but the style of 6 would attract more attention. Do think the 6 needs blistered fenders which would add a lot more presence especially with it's narrow looking fascia.

[@Ecuador006]

Your preference is Hyundai priority concern

[@frederickmiller5492]

Hyundai designers have really hit their stride - however - they need to work on lower body cladding designs on most of their cars. The 6 here needs a different rear bumper and the 5 needs to have all it's body cladding toned down. They went texture and pattern crazy. The 5 would be a homerun with simple cladding and fewer vents. Excellent review, as always.

[@SnailzRus]

Hey guys, something I'd love to see you add to your list of things to check is whether or not a EV's brake lights turn on when the regen braking is high, even if the brake pedal isn't being touched. I've seen some EVs let off the "gas" and just slow right down as if they're braking, but there's no brake light at all, and it feels like that could be dangerous. I'd love to see EV makers include a feature to turn the brake light on when the deceleration is high, just to warn other drivers that you're slowing down a good deal. I figure if you guys start looking for that and mentioning it, the reps at the auto makers will see it and maybe some changes will come along eventually.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ya they turn on when using level 2 regen

[@amspcut]

I just drove the first delivered in Utah Ioniq 6 Limited Transmission Blue home on 5/4/23 and my wife complained that I had my foot constantly on the brake pedal (I did not) however the Regen at Level 2 obviously activates it!! One beautiful car!! I sped out my security gate at Tuhaye in Kamas upon my returning the guard at the gate said he wondered what the H ___ had passed by him!! He loved it!! Thanks to Preston at Murdock of Murray!

[@dammyo6010]

You guys are great! Keep doing what you do, and treasure your friendship!

[@-NGC-6302-]

Seeing a BMW in between two Ioniqs really puts in perspective how big the difference is between really good design and whatever BMW thinks they’ve been doing

[@Maarioo007]

The bmw is from 2007

[@FayezButts]

@@Maarioo007 And it's one of the best looking they've done. People are on something

[@Arthaniel]

Good stuff! Love the video. I own an Ioniq 5 myself but love seeing the 6. Personally prefer the 5 myself as it feels so much more spacious

[@HuyTranimal]

I am the opposite! I have the 6 and love seeing 5's around in Australia. Haven't yet seen another 6 yet (only been out a week).

[@dasanknight]

IONIQ 5 is still an overall better vehicle. Hyundai put the steering wheel buttons on backwards on the IONIQ 6 from every Hyundai ever made, which tend to throw off current Hyundai owners already used to the locations. Plus, no parallel parking, no HUD, less cargo space, no relaxation seat, the window controls are on the console but mirror controls on the dash?? The only advantages that I can see on the IONIQ 6 are the dual color ambient lights and the 20" wheels coming on multiple trims. Stick with the IONIQ 5, it's a better value.

[@nsunfd2689]

I am an owner of the Ioniq 5 and after seeing the Ioniq 6, I would still pick the Ioniq 5.

[@kboccuzzi7407]

Great review as always. I can’t look at the 6 without seeing my 1979 Chevy Monza 2+2. The overall shape , front & rear are very similar. Maybe the 6 is retro-futuristic as well.

[@AlQYu]

For me I see infinity j30 tailights

[@zabuma]

The 6 has definitely taken some cues from Porsche with that design, really nice!

[@skip741x3]

porsche rear and citreon big time!

[@senacha]

4:44 Digital side cameras are available for the Ioniq 5 here in S Korea🇰🇷

[@vioni08]

We call the “DiSiMi” ^^

[@MrTranMan]

These both give me so much 90s tech nostalgia I love it

[@paulfrompayroll]

i love both but that Ioniq 5 looks crazy good, that car will look amazing forever. i will say the back of the 6 looks amazing, and i could see myself in either vehicle

[@kooga29]

Great review guys. Would love to see a comparison between ionic 6 and tesla model 3.

[@robspreitzer6997]

All of the Tesla Model 3 owners I know who have driven the Ioniq 5 would never want to switch. There's quite a bit that Hyundai gets wrong including software and charging.

[@kobayashimaru8114]

Great to see a couple of local boys running a successful youtube channel. I love the Ioniq 5. It reminds me of the N Vision 74.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks. We’re having a local meet next Saturday. Check our KZbin community section if you can make it 👍

[@mavsguy842]

I think I’d take the 6 for the additional range and efficiency, if I could fit (6’3”).

[@TomyJin]

When I sit in the back seat,my head touches the ceiling.(6’1")

[@mavsguy842]

@@TomyJin I don’t have to sit in the back though ;)

[@Loekie-de-leeuw]

I am 6’6” and ordered the 6. Without the sunroof I have more than enough room.

[@TheStraightPipes]

@@Loekie-de-leeuw your knee doesn’t hit the shifter?

[@Loekie-de-leeuw]

@@TheStraightPipes I did a test drive and sat in one two times and haven’t noticed it. But since I am exceptionally tall I think I unconsciously learned myself to sit with my legs apart. Otherwise I my knees will touch de steering wheel in some smaller EU cars.

[@dannymartial7997]

Ionic 5 would've been SOOOO much better if it was a subcompact hatchback instead of the massive SUV that it is. And the Ionic 6 is just a huge disappointment because the concept looked so much better (Prophecy Concept)

[@mrd5024]

I think the 6 might grow on people more overtime, but it is very bubbly

[@Ecuador006]

Celsius > bubly

[@mov744]

Been with you guys since the Honda Odyssey review (VTECH gang whaddup?? lol). Love the attention to detail you guys give in your reviews when it comes to infotainments and the overall user experience. I love the design of both the Ioniq 5 and 6, but have to say kudos to Hyundai for not over-engineering the front-end design of the Ioniq 6. I've been getting tired of them designing their front ends to have massive fog lights and itty-bitty headlights, it makes the cars look disproportional imo. Plus the amber LED DRLs look fantastic and evoke memories of the Kia Telluride of years past haha. The 6 looks like a normal design you'd see from about 10 years ago, but given a futuristic look with the pixel LEDs. The back-end however is another story lol🤣

[@TheStraightPipes]

VTEC VAN!

[@bobhawkey3783]

My local dealer won't even talk about selling me a 5, they are simply not available.

[@JoeO.]

5 looks better to my eyes and seems more useful in day to day existence, the 7 has best THX copyright infringement, but the 6 range is where it’s at…

[@KeyAlex]

So does the Ioniq 6 have the HUD option? apparently it doesnt in the NA trim but it seems like your unit does somehow.

[@dangerousfox123]

I wish they kept that look of the 5 when designing that 6. I don't really like SUVs but that 6 just looks too weird for me. If they made a sedan that just looked like a mini 5, I would 100000% buy it.

[@wsbucker]

The star buttons can be customized. I have the steering wheel star button set to take me back to the home screen (so I don't have to mess with menus from carplay/Android auto)

[@SAMI20121005]

I have one so definitely the Ioniq5. More practical and looks better in my opinion 😉

[@yournumberonepal]

Just got a 6 in red, it's a good looking car.

[@oyoyoyo7624]

congrats!

[@aigarius]

The regen options are *not* for "brake regen", they are for "accelerator liftoff regen". Brake pedal always has full regen available on it in all BEVs (except Tesla that doesn't have that at all).

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ya that is what I meant. I’ll correct my wording next ev!

[@joehastain5690]

StraightPipes would not be the same if it wasn’t both of them. I do agree they compliment eachother

[@maazahmed3354]

How come they never mentioned how eerily similar the ionic 6’s rear looks to the porche 911 from the late 80s?!

[@Ecuador006]

? Coz they don't look alike at all go check your eyes

[@AlenAntony_Pune]

To get to home there are 3 customizable buttons on Ioniq 5. 2 on steering and 1 on dash. Assign home to any one of them

[@Motowndonna8]

Very timely! Thanks. I’m getting REALLY IMPATIENT waiting for a Fisker Ocean. So am thinking about going back to last years choice, IONIQ 5. Or maybe the 6. Based on this comparison I like the 5 for leg room and seat height. And looks. 😊

[@oyoyoyo7624]

I love the look of both! they both have elements of 1990s design (5: classic hot hatch, 6: sporty lean curvature without looking like all the modern cough drop cars) which I sorely miss. the Ioniq 5 N is an even tastier 5, but with rumors of a 5 XRT version in the works, I'm excited to decide which I want more between the 5N & the 5XRT!

[@510_kash]

I’m 17 and trying to choose between these two for my first car, but I’m so split

[@blakeandtim937]

I own a 5. Have for over a year. Tbh the 5 gives you everything you need in terms of speed and handling but if you need the additional range I'd choose the 6. I have a home charger and networks around me are pretty good. Hope that helps you out. I highly suggest getting upgrades to the floor mat if you have a lower trim level. Maybe don't choose the light interior option of either of you're anything less than supremely tidy. They're a bit tough to keep clean.

[@yingmustang67]

If the Ioniq 6 had a liftback/hatchback style of loading input. Then I will choose the 6! I come from a classic Ioniq, and now I am a happy owner of the Kia e Niro Executive line 64 Kwh. That's why the Ioniq 5 in every way the more stylish, comfortable, and practical EV. Only consumption would be more, but that's is another thing to compare about it!

[@DivithChhajed]

Ionic 5 Exterior any day over Ionic 6, the tetris led is so well done.. under the hood and interior, definitely the 6! Hope to afford one soon!

[@TopeChick2]

I've ordered the 6! I absolutely LOVE it!

[@nbc8944]

I like the Ioniq 5 way better, best looking ev so far...

[@PaulXMann]

Couldn't buy the 6 on looks alone... the 5 is straight-up 80s-inspired genius.

[@harrismi7]

I'm not sure about styling on the 6, the curved line at the bottom of the windows is a little extreme. It doesn't look like any other Hyundai product. Of the Kia/Hyundai electric cars my order would be EV6, then GV60, I5, and the I6.

[@Weaver_Games]

Hyundai please give us the ultimate package with 18" wheels. The range loss for the 20" is too much.

[@nxtiak]

Best way to configure buttons is to configure the Steering Wheel Star button to Homescreen and HVAC panel Star button to Phone Projection (Android Auto/CarPlay)

[@hiroyui9699]

My only gripe with the ionic six is the tiny trunk. Compared to all of the other hyundai's I think this is literally the smallest one. That trunk needs to be at least fifty percent bigger.

[@65oh7]

The back end of the 6 looks like a MKZ with a Porsche whale tail. But man does the side profile and nose kill the looks. I'll take the Ioniq 5 even if it is the crossover.

[@danielspiegel268]

Ioniq 5 is so amazing. It is the pioneer of future car.The design is so cosmic, like the car from another galaxy, also remind me like Robocop car, back to the future but still futuristic. Love it

[@anitarozen6034]

I’d take the 5 ,but I want it to be V2H . 3.6kw output not enough to run the house here in Australia , or anywhere for that matter . For now , I’ll stick to my recently imported 97 PROWLER !! With the TRAILER !! Thanks to Tony Goetz for the intro to Ed at Port Huron ,whom I bought the car off . Love the Straight Pipes 👍

[@BradKalinoski]

One huge complaint and something I dont understand. IF you use the OEM navigation, then you get the HUD directions in the KIA EV6 GTline. BUT!!! If you use the Android Auto or Apple Car Play, that all goes away. Which makes no sense.

[@ritorevolto8309]

I ultimately decided to go for the Ioniq 5 and im stoked on it!

[@keithrichman6918]

Hey Guys! New to your site. Love your content! I am in the process of looking into the Ioniq 6. ( My first EV!) Its such a big step. I'm a little nervous. Oh and I am 5'4" LOL.

[@TheStraightPipes]

TEAM IONIQ 5 👇

[@jeffreywong6842]

Ioniq 5 FTW!!!

[@rmsjern]

Back looks Porsche like, but the front tried to look like a Porsche but ended up bland and old Ioniq 5 looks more unique as a car

[@Stan_sprinkle]

5 is dope. Only thing that made me like it less is when I visited Seoul last summer, there’s a lot of Ionic 5 taxis there, and driving a taxi car just seems less cool

[@mnd901]

Put a rear wiper on the 5 and I'm sold.

[@dannnsss8034]

@@rmsjern the back looks like a Porsche only because of the slope and spoiler for aerodynamics. As a whole, the back doesn't look anything like a Porsche.