I have a 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e PHEV which has the same 3D camera view…but it is no where near as responsive as the system in the Hyundai. Very impressed with the Ionic 5!
About the 4 dots on the middle of the steering wheel/airbag, i've yet to see a reviewer notice that 4 dots in morse code is actually the letter H, like the Hyundai logo
Tommy made a great point. So many reviewers and members of the general public don't give Kia and Hyundai credit. They still see them as the makers of tinny rattleboxes that they were two decades ago. They are now two of the leading automakers on the planet in terms of quality and class-above content for the price. They grew up shockingly fast.
@@iamsoogi ah yes the cars with the engines that came out a decade ago. The more recent Hyundais definitely don’t have that issue and if you look up the reliability ratings you’ll see Hyundai and Kia are in the top 15 of brands that have the least issues.
@@allentoyokawa9068 care to site your sources? Your comment is bs without proof to back it up and what company doesn’t have recalls? Even Toyota just had a recall like a couple of months ago.
@@trenton.tchannel1810 Um, that's still a pretty common issue lol, we were shopping for a SUV a little over 5 years ago, than the new Sante fes at that time were having that issue. Got an explorer instead, zero regrets, been absolutely rock solid.
I would go for the Ioniq 5. The design is unique, futuristic and for me, more appealing than the Tesla Y and for sure, it's going to cost less than the Y and even Ford's Mach-e. An amazing achievement by Hyundai. Tommy's review was excellent! 🙂👍
I agree, plus there's the huge dealership network that comes with Hyundai versus the Tesla. A lot of Tesla fans get very upset when a car competes with their favorite EV but at the end of the day, competition is good.
@@imaldon1 Agreed, My wife recently got into a Kia Telluride which is cousins with the Palisade and we drove both prior to purchase. The Palisade was amazing, what really sold us on the Kia over the Hyundai was simply the resale is slightly better on the Telluride over the Palisade right now and honestly both were so amazing it pretty much came down to a coin flip. We had considered going with an electric vehicle for her this time around but when we researched it the infrastructure for EVs where we live in Maine is just not great. Hopefully in 4 years when we are looking again it will have improved and we can make the switch.
@@Robert-cu9bm true, however that would be a projectile hazard in an accident. Ideally you need a storage basket in any car not loose items on floors or seats.
Hyundai and Kia have come SO far! Really a great brand now days. I really like almost everything about this car. I do wish it had a little more power though. That's one of the most exciting things about electric cars in my opinion. I'm sure Hyundai or Kia will be bringing the speed soon enough though. Great video Tommy!
Just wait for the Kia EV6 GT. It'll have 577 HP and 546 lb-ft. Depending on when we'll see the solid-state batteries start being implemented into vehicles, those will add upwards of several hundred miles to the range.
The AWD with the bigger battery has 320hp which may not be a ton, but it also has 446lb ft of torque which allows it to do 0-60 in less than 4.8 seconds as tested by carwow and some others. In other words, its about the same, maybe slightly less quick than the Model Y LR AWD. I don't think you really need more power than that. Also there may be an N version later on. Either way, if you care about speed that much, you get a Tesla since that is what they do best.
This is what i love about hyundai and kia today. They innovate, they are creative and makes their cars less "boring" and less of the same. Sure, this will be a hit or miss for some, but will make it better for the competition.
Cars like this Hyundai are just the tip of the iceberg in accelerating the shift to electric. It may not be class leading in acceleration or range, but it looks unique and given Hyundai’s build quality, you know it will be a good car to own long-term.
@@Sir_Pants_Alot Whenever I see someone talk about the comparative acceleration of modern cars, I remember that when the Porsche 930 Turbo came out in the late 1970's, it was the fastest accelerating car in the world and had basically the same acceleration as this -- 0-60 in 5 seconds.
I really like the look of this car. The thing about being successful in the EV race is volume production, margins, and battery supply. I hope this happens for them.
I ordered one of these a few weeks ago. April delivery and I cannot wait. This is my first electric car for runabout purposes. Looks like same colour car too. I am still keeping the v8 in the garage though.
I have an AWD ultimate spec Ioniq 5 with eco and tech packs arriving in the UK in 20 days! In many ways I thought the Tesla was the better car - faster, longer range, more efficient, great charger network in the UK, but every time I look at them both I am blown away with the Hyundai design and know that I have made the right choice.
You know, this is what I like and appreciate with Hyundai. They take all the little conveniences and tech that the other automakers overcharge us for and make it widely available at a reasonable price. They are making others look bad and exposing them for cheating us all these years. Kudos to Hyundai for doing this! They were one of the first fo give us heated seats and bluetooth standard! Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Ford better watch out, because Hyundai is on a mission to make them look obsolete, period!
Ford is not obsolete, as they are fully committed to EV's. The Japanese like the Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc on the other hand.....they're way behind in electrification and they will start paying a huge price in a few years down the road. Japan as a country is behind the rest of the developed world in I/T, digitalization, semiconductors, batteries, etc. These are the essential components that are required to make good EV's.
@@jillthompson6110 About Toyota, they aren't behind if the infrastructure isn't here yet; they are still the number one manufacturer for a reason - people are buying their cars despite their being "behind". As for electrification, there were 2 reasons for it - the gadgetification of the cars features, and the increase in efficiency. Most people want a car that goes from A-B without issue, and Toyota has had that nailed; the efficiency, while not BEV level, is still awesome with the hybrids they have, at 10s of thousands less. As they slowly get into the market you are going to have well manufactured vehicles at much lower prices, beating out Tesla in those markets that want those things. As with things like stick shifts, a more powerful engine, better radios, etc - there are a lot of people that don't care about those features, and want price per mile to be the lowest possible. BTW, Tesla better watch out - where they are competing there are manufacturers that beat them in the market they own right now - Hi performance gadgetized cars. This Ioniq is going to outsell the Tesla model Y very shortly, barring an insane price.
@@pureabsolute4618 Toyota is behind because they work actively against EV's, so that they can stay making fat profits selling ICE cars (yes, hybrids are still ICE cars). This is how much Toyota is corrupt lobbying the US government to stop the electrification: driving.ca/auto-news/industry/toyota-ranked-third-worst-company-for-lobbying-against-climate-policies-report#:~:text=Toyota%20is%20among%20the%20top,vehicles%20in%202020%20and%202021. When the Japanese government announced major policy changes to promote electric cars in 2020, Toyota's head Akio Toyoda angrily shot back, saying this is bad for the Japanese economy because the EV's are going to put people out of work. Terrible company.
@@jillthompson6110 Did you read the article you posted? Did you see the part where they describe how the rankings work? Its based on the trade groups Toyota is part of and their "clout". Its basically an enemies list, but not based on actual shots fired. Next, there is a gigantic difference between being against the regulations that destroy the market, which Toyota has justifiably owned, and being against electric vehicles. Are you the type that claim that electrics don't need subsidies, but ICE does? Well, a regulation that bans the sale of ICE is a message subsidy; as in electric wins because everything else was eliminated. As for climate change, its a much larger equation than just "do you support electric". Pretty sure Toyota is involved in all of them, including the Social Justice initiatives. You are eating your own.
@@pureabsolute4618 agreed Toyota is also taking electrification seriously with their recent investments. IMO Toyota is the one doing the right thing. The infrastructure to support electrification is still in the works. When the time comes for true 100% electrification Toyota will undoubtedly become a leader just like they have with ICE.one thing to note until recently Toyota infotainment straight up sucked but they’ve fixed that with their most recent iteration as seen in the new tundra and Lexus NX. Toyota is not always the fastest in innovation but when they come out with a new product it’s almost always going to be perfect and without major flaws- something other manufacturers can’t do. I was once a fan of Hyundai and Kia but with their recent engines issues and massive recalls I’ve stepped back to reassess. Only time will tell if their new transition to electrification will make them more reliable or become prey to the same issues with their ICE vehicles.
I love the way the inside looks. The seat looks a lot more comfortable than the Tesla. I drove a Tesla model Y and noticed it had too much bolstering. It looks like the Hyundai has a flatter, more padded seat. Also, I really like the flat floor.
I thought the complete opposite of the Tesla seats. I thought they felt like a couch which isn’t bad necessarily but weird considering Tesla markets it as more sporty. Definitely nowhere near as much bolstering as a Mercedes BMW or Audi
@@PQV-8898 In my 30 years of driving, I can tell you, when I'm driving long distances, I can drive up to 6 hours continuously on a flat seat verses a bolstered seat. On my last road trip, I was driving 800 miles a day, only stopping for fuel, food and bathroom breaks and during that time, I didn't feel tired or sore. If I had bolstered seats, I would have had to stop every 2 hours because my legs would hurt. There's a reason why you don't see highly bolstered seats on long haul big rig trucks or RVs.
WhenTesla introduced the first Model S in 2012 I was convinced that EVs were the future for automobiles. When Tesla introduced the Model 3 in 2017 I was convinced that EVs could actually be cars regular people could afford without having to sacrifice comfort and convenience features. The downside of Tesla, however, is the fact that practically everything is controlled through the center touchscreen and requires one to relearn how to operate a car. It's doable but the learning curve is tough. Most auto manufacturers, in their haste to get entries into this new EV competition, have taken to grabbing one of their more popular models and replacing the ICE power with an electric motor and some interesting cosmetic changes. Even Hyundai is guilty of that. But with the new Ionic 5 they have done what Tesla did, by starting from scratch when designing this vehicle and questioning everything about what an EV really needs to be. I think they have pushed the envelope with some of the tech in this car and at the same time they have retained enough of what is familiar and useful in most cars today. They did not make some controls different just for the sake of being different and looking cool. I cannot wait to get a chance to try out the Ionic 5.
Almost every new EV has most of the controls in the touchscreen. Get used to it - it’s the future. The only ones that don’t are, as you say, catering to people who are used to black buttons.
@UC7Zb7-H17wmv25P3KhyTjrA The only reason why manufacturers move from physical buttons to touchscreens, is that it is much cheaper for them. It doesn't have anything to do with the car being an EV or not. I'm not against touchscreens, but I thin that there are cases where it is just a much better user experience to press a physical button which gives you some haptic feedback and you can even find blindly in the dark. It just not safe to be forced to rummage through some sub-menus on a screen while driving only to open your glas roof. I think the combination of touch and physical buttons would be the best. Don't get fooled by Tesla telling you touch is the future, minimalistic etc. They real reason is to safe money.
@@juliahello6673 The only reason why manufacturers move from physical buttons to touchscreens, is that it is much cheaper for them. It doesn't have anything to do with the car being an EV or not. I'm not against touchscreens, but I thin that there are cases where it is just a much better user experience to press a physical button which gives you some haptic feedback and you can even find blindly in the dark. It just not safe to be forced to rummage through some sub-menus on a screen while driving only to open your glas roof. I think the combination of touch and physical buttons would be the best. Don't get fooled by Tesla telling you touch is the future, minimalistic etc. They real reason is to save money.
@@kieferngruen You explain my point better than I did. I am not against touch screen controls. In fact, I rather prefer them. As you say, having to work through sub menus on one central screen is not ideal. As an example the "buttons" for the climate control on the Ionic 5 are just small touch icons but they are readily accessible without having to remember the correct pathway to navigate through a sub menu while you are driving.
I got a chance to see this here at the LA Auto Show and I was very very impressed I was under the impression that it was still a concept car I had no ideas it is production ready wow what a handsome looking car and I agree it's retro futuristic exactly what I was thinking cyber type of car I am going to be paying close attention to price . 30-40 should be okay .
I look forward to reading and watching these video reviews from Tommy. He is really well-versed on what he's talking about, and explains it in a very easy to understand and relate. Regarding any comparison to Tesla, Tesla has a lot of things going for it not the least being their ability to revolutionize manufacturing. I do think that that move to Shanghai is going to come back and bite the company in the ass one day. Regarding how the Koreans compared to Tesla in EV manufacturing, I believe they will actually corner the market because of their ability to cover the entire pricing range better than Tesla. Also, the people they have in the styling departments and the ride quality departments are going to make the difference when consumers are shopping. Great review, Tommy!
The Ioniq 5 was the car I recommended for Nathan after disappointment with Kona and leaf reviews, issue reference needing more comfort and room for 6+ footers. Hope he got to drive that Ioniq for comparison of the huge difference in interior space versus Kona and leaf. Definitely a step up for 6+ footers.
Great overview of the car, it will be interesting to see how it's priced when it's released in Canada. I think you nailed a key things that traditional automakers are getting right, they put "things" where they belong, rather than trying to get people to adapt to a new way. I naturally look at the side mirrors when considering a lane change, having the blind spot indicator in the mirror means I see it when I check the mirror. If I have to check the center screen, then check the mirror, then shoulder check, it's just more steps to miss/get wrong.
The pricing has been available in Canada for a few weeks now. Take a look, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when comparing it to other EV prices. After seeing the price I put my preorder in.
Yeah, I wish Tesla had blind spot monitoring indicators in the mirrors. I've had my Model3 for 5 months and I still can't get used to having to look at the center screen as part of the procedure. It feels very unnatural. It does have the lane change warning, so at least it will alert me if I'm about to merge into someone, but not before causing a bit of panic to the person I'm next to! I haven't tested this feature, so I don't know how close I have to be before it intervenes.
@@raymondhnatyshin7598 yes, and with Tesla's ongoing price increases none of their vehicles quality for the 5k National rebate in Canada... Thanks Elon!
@@jamespaul2587 one of the biggest reasons I reserved the Ioniq 5 is because model 3 price increases. That and I really do like the car. It might not be as techy as a Tesla but more space then the model 3 and frankly I think it looks way nicer.
I spotted this car first time in the morning traffic couple of months ago. It stood out as unique. I had to drive close to see what it was. I didn't even know about this car before that moment.
I had a look and drive in one of these in the uk and my conclusion was much nicer and much better VFM than any Tesla. Not an iPOD on wheels just a nice efficient comfy spacious car.
Tommy is the star of TFL IMHO. I’m a long time Tesla owner and IMHO Tesla needs to worry more about Hyundai than GM/Ford. This car looks like it might be a winner. Charging infrastructure will remain the core issue for competitors but if Tesla opens the SC network to all this issue is gone.
As more non-Tesla EVs hit the road, there will be incentive to improve the CCS fast-charge infrastructure. I don't know that Tesla wants to open the SC network too much, because there is already a wait at some of their stations.
Not sure on current production numbers but Hyundai claims to be targeting 10,000 a month. This got dropped to 2600. Even if they get to 10,000 that is not serious competition to Tesla model y that is producing over 2000 a day from a factory with soon to be 4 factories running. But I like the car!!
Great review and decent model from Hyundai. Curious about the price and the availability as this will directly compete with Hyundai's ICE offerings with likely lower profit going to the manufacturer. I don't think this CUV threatens Tesla in any way as the Model Y will likely be the best selling vehicle by sales revenue next year and by volume in 2023.
Damn, whoever hired the recent engineers and designers at Hyundai, KIA and Genesis deserves a gold medal. These 3 can do nothing but build outstanding cars. From styling and value to reliability and outstanding safety and infotainment, they always amaze me. Makes me wonder what’s in store for the future.
Peter Schreyer is the head of design at Hyundai. He is formerly the design guru at VW. He designed cars such as the original Audi TT, the New Beetle, and the Mk4 Golf & Jetta. He is the guy who gave Kia the "Tiger Nose" grille. They also have engineers from BMW and Benz. You're basically getting German cars for Korean prices. It's brilliant.
I'm glad you touched on the panel gaps and other quality that seems to burden Tesla, the last few years Hyundai/kia have made huge leaps forward, they could even surpass some huge companies in the future, they have the direct connect to batteries
Neighbor just took delivery of a new model y, no issues with panel gap that he could find, and he owns his own auto body shop in AZ. This new Hyundai does look interesting, nice body design.
@@douglascutler1037 My MYLR delivered in late Oct had panel gaps, both frunk & left fender. They were addressed with on-site service. The right side B pillar upholstery gap not so much. He was able to make it slightly better, but I was told “they all have that”.
It does looks different, but in a good way. Hyundai is getting better and better compared to 20 years ago. All those electronic handle and “gas” door kinda concern me. What’s wrong with the traditional manual handle that never break
I love the Birdseye view. It’s one of the reasons I bought the Bolt Premiere version, over a Tesla. That, and the LCD rearview mirror camera. I don’t understand why Tesla, being such a tech savvy company, doesn’t incorporate this type of technology in their vehicles! Once you’ve had these types of features, you will hesitate to get another car without them
Tesla is all about cost cutting. That's why there is no 360 camera, or blind spot monitors, or physical buttons, or HUD, or a driver display. Their new car don't even have indicator stalks, moving those functions to the steering wheel in the form of touch buttons. It's all about cost cutting.
Fun fact: the four little dots on the steering wheel are Morse code for the letter H (for Hyundai of course). Also, you can bring the rear car seats forward a bit and then it reclines more.
Real world range may be closer to Tesla, as Hyundai and Kia have more conservative and realistic EPA estimates on other vehicles while Tesla rarely comes close to EPA estimates
This is the most common mistake Ioniq 5 reviewers make. With the luggage net in the trunk removed, the second row recline is surprisingly more. and If you open the front trunk and open the cover, you can easily change the air filter. This is incredibly easy maintenance.
If I had an EV, I'd plug it in every time I pulled into my garage in the evening and unplug it every time I left in the morning. Having the charge port on the passenger side rear seems like the exact most inconvenient spot for this.
My Dad just took delivery of an Ioniq 5… it’s very very good. Innovative in many place and familiar in others. Is it as fast as a Tesla … no but it’s plenty quick. Big on the inside with comfortable seats. This thing is a winner. They will sell tons of them and when the “N” version comes… whoa momma.
I would gladly take the negligible hit in aero dynamics with conventional door handles rather than dealing with a door handle that is a 2 step process. Really irritates me to see the door handle, one of the most frequently used parts of a car, less convenient but more complex.
You make a valid point. They do it to appeal to people with money who are early adopters of technology. People who love gadgets. Rarely do these people prioritize function over form.
Great review Tommy. A very real normal and recognizable tech EV that should go over well to the masses. I just wish Hyundai would make these in mass as opposed to almost boutique low quantity numbers,
The Ioniq's exterior is amazing with the perfect amount of 80's vibe designed into, which is arguably the best decade ever to have existed. However, the interior is very behind its sister car and since most of my time is behind the wheel, I would have to go with the Kia over the Hyundai.
It is a pity that reviewers still need to apologize in advance to the Tesla bullies who troll anybody offering a positive review to other brands. I am starting to think they take pride in the damage they do to the brand. So glad to see the Ioniq 5 finally ready to show up in the US. Hyundai/Kia have really stepped up their game and have a real winner in this platform. From Lucid to VW and all across the range of prices & styles we are seeing more and more really good EVs. Soon we can add pickups and top end sportscars to that list. We live in amazing times.
The Tesla bullies are insecure, that is why they are bullies. They want validation 'likes' from other like minded bullies - that is their herding instinct
@@nordic5490 Yes, but it is terrible for the brand image. They are in denial about the issues the company faces and the company itself is inside that bubble. It seems each showroom and service center manages its own policies, leading to wildly varying customer experience. Ongoing small QC issues keep slipping through. Right to repair, etc. Musk distracted. Won’t end well.
I'm very confused why this is classified as a "crossover SUV". That's a hatchback. I'm not complaining, I like hatches, I just don't get what makes this a crossover and not a hatch.
It's really just marketing. Americans hear the word "SUV" and they can't snap it up quick enough! Ford calls their Mach e an SUV/crossover and it has less ground clearance than this Ioniq 5. I doubt people are going to try to take these things off road anyway.
Wheel base is longer than the Hyundai Palisades. And it has 20" wheels, and has good ground clearance, a large cargo area and more passenger space than most 5 passenger SUVs. As an Ioniq 5 owner, driving it feels like a crossover SUV more than a hatchback. The seating position also feels higher up as well as the visibility. You feel like you are driving in a crossover SUV for sure, but in a good way. Definetly doesn't drive like a hatchback.
I've thought this car was absolutely gorgeous since it was unveiled. I've been more excited for its release than any other electric car on the market. I look forward to see how it performs in your coming in-depth testing.
8 years ago I would never want to buy a Hyundai, got one as a rental, ABUSED the shit out of it. That rental handled the abuse extremely well. Now I've owned one for about 5 years now, still happy with it. However I live in Canada, from what I can tell we have an excellent dealer experience here, so I might be a bit biased.
same here i like the ev6 as well. but this ioniq 5 doesnt look bad at all. if i had to choose between the two, i will have to go with the ev6 in terms of styling. but i will have to see the two vehicles in person to see what i really think.
Love the EV6 but saw it in person the other day, looks slightly and weirdly long... sporty but the proportions are not quite as nice as the 5. Am sticking with the 5
This is a great looking car and as a former GTI owner, I really appreciate it. However, the one issue that these manufacturers are not addressing and Tesla is: the charging infrastructure. I’m not a huge fan of Tesla quality (I’ve driven a few and they all have some rattle or issue), but that’s the only ev I’d buy at this point.
“ I’ve driven a few and they all have some rattle or issue” - Mine doesn’t, my wife’s doesn’t, her brother’s doesn’t, her brother’s wife’s doesn't...I have no idea what you’re talking about.
Finally somebody saying that it looks like a first Gen VW Golf / Rabbit. Being a kid of the 80s I thought that instantly when I first saw it. Love the shape, the packaging- now I need to hear the inside noise comfort. Yes, I am thinking of replacing my S-class with a Golf replica. Kudos to Hyundai.
The inconvenient "luxury" powered door handles and charging port cover detract from the car, but that flat floor and deleted console are terrific. It's a crime that Tesla no longer offers that option.
I can agree on that. As being somebody that lives in a cold climate I would much rather have traditional door handles and a charging door that perhaps just opens from a mechanical release inside the car.
@@Trikenut012 A lot of automakers use it actually. My daughter's 2018 Cruze has the same spring loaded fuel door. My only worry would be that a lot of people have this personal vendetta against electric vehicles and tend to vandalize them or do things to sabotage them. I think leaving it inaccessible from the exterior would be important.
@@johnjacob688 If somebody is willing to break into an unlocked home then why lock the door? They can just smash a window. Same logic. I'm not suggesting it would be the be all end all in securing the charge port. But it makes it less readily accessible. There's a bunch of videos of people just randomly vandalizing electric vehicles for no reason at all. Most of the people doing the vandalizing do it discreetly in broad daylight and in parking lots. Realistically a spring loaded door release would work fine, but personally i'd rather have a mechanical release.
The 4 pixels (dashes) on the steering wheel are Morse Code for "H". I like so much about this vehicle. It's major shortcoming is the lack of a rear wiper tucked up under the spoiler.
Very nice alternative to the Tesla model Y. Let’s hope Hyundai will have more than 1000 cars available for sale each year. To be a true competitor to Tesla, Hyundai will need to make available more than just a few thousand Ioniq 5 for sale each year.
@@gregkramer5588 I think if they can get 50 to 100k a year, they can sell them all. The more they can produce the better it is to help lower production costs and pass it on to the consumer making it a win win situation.
I think this car is more of a direct competitor to the model 3, model y storage space is far greater. This should hopefully be a good year for EV's as more options are available to purchase.......
@@Rhgarrett01 If you think the Ioniq 5 is a hybrid then you haven't been paying attention at all. It's a full battery electric vehicle with pretty good strorage space if you've actually seen it in person.
I've been waiting at least 6 months for the Ioniq 5 to come to the US, so I've been watching 100's of hours of youtube videos from Yerp. Can't wait to hear the pricing and availability
Blind spot indicators in the mirrors are something that I really, really wish my Model 3 had. The 360 degree camera thing is another thing, but I suspect that a future software update will bring that.
@@GameOver556 Yeah, you’re right. I thought of that after I replied. I DO think that Tesla will do something similar, but it won’t be a 360 like lots of high-end cars do now days.
@@amigajoe would love to have 360 in my model 3. And agree that the missing blind spot in the mirrors is a big mistake. I know you will get a sound, but you will have already started to do the mistake
I’ve got a 2018 KIA Niro HEV and it has been a great car! Got it 3 years ago this month and it is about to hit 74,000 miles. Still gets great gas mileage and is pretty peppy for a base model hybrid, it’ll even catch a scratch as it shifts into 2nd gear!! I’ve never seen an economy car do that before. Hyundai and KIA have come a LONG way!!
They just released pricing, base model with smaller battery and rwd is ~41K. Bigger battery and rwd is ~45K. AWD with bigger battery is ~48.5K. All prices include destination. With the tax credit, the 300 mile bigger battery and rwd will cost you ~37500 base which is pretty good considering its comes decently equipped.
I am not as into the body style as you are. Some thing to note: 260 EPA range AWD 303 EPA range RWD I am curious where it actually falls at (I thought that the AWD seems to show better ranges). 235 KW charging is good. Waiting to see what the charging time is going to be. No 0-60 time mentioned (not for drag racing but for pulling out in traffic - entrance ramp/turning on busy roads). Price will make a huge difference...
As a Tesla owner I like what I see in other manufacturers, but for me it was a matter of charging infrastructure when I want to go long distances. In the city I don’t think there are gaps since you can charge at home, but for traveling these companies are still at a disadvantage compared to the supercharger network. The ability to charge faster than a Tesla is only as good as being able to find a charger capable of that kind of fast charging that is convenient and is in working order. Too many times I hear about EVGo and ChargePoint chargers being down or very finicky. It was only a matter of time that a legacy manufacturer would be able to create a viable EV with probably superior build quality, but the infrastructure really needs improvement before I would even consider one of them.
Charging networks was one of the big reasons I bought my Tesla, but that is changing rapidly with EA expansion and the new consortium of electric utilities that are getting together to put up a fast charging network. Not to mention Tesla saying they will open to all eventually
The other thing to remember is we’re not sure any company other than Tesla can make a profit yet with an EV. People constantly accused Tesla of not making a profit on their cars which is dumb yet no one really questions any of the legacies ability to make a profit. And as production ramps to double, triple and on and on the price of Tesla’s will drop and really start squeezing the profits out of EVs
@@kenmcclow8963 Location wise, the EA network is impressive, but at most locations there are only 2-3 fast chargers, which will quickly get overloaded as EV's become more popular. I would hate to be on a trip and pull into an EA station and find both stalls are taken
@@robocheme880 the way VW set up EA means EA has to support itself from the charging fees so I expect they will expand as they go, or eventually be bought out by someone else like what is happening in the UK with Gridserve. The $7.5 billion from the Infrastructure Act will help with setting up new and larger charge stations. EA was started with $2 billion. The electric utilities have just started getting into this and they may end up being the largest players.
You pronounced Hyundai correctly and therefore earned my full attention and I watched your video all the way through. You may or may not be surprised on how many “experts” can’t even do that right. Cool walk through. Hit most of the important “tour” items.
@@johnholst I guess what bothers me is, if you’re going to bring attention to something. Please do some research on it first. Hyundai even did commercials on how to say their name. Pointing out that it rhymes with Sunday. This is easily discovered via search engine. I just can’t take someone seriously if they can’t be bothered.
@@unholynexus Your ignorance is understandable. As I said, if you don't speak Korean, you probably aren't familiar with how to say it properly. I've been living over here for 20 years. It's not quite like any American commercial you've heard. But it does rhyme with Sunday!
If the price is right, and they have short delivery wait times, it should do very well. Especially for those who are a little uncomfortable with how different a Tesla is to the cars they are used to. Does it get OTA software updates? What autopilot tech are they developing? - Thanks for the video!
@@dmitchellhomes That's for rear wheel drive, 168 hp, and 220 mi range though. The long range, RWD, base trim for $45k is intriguing to me for the potentially longer range and shorter recharge than the similarly equipped ID.4 I bought.
The different model prices will be $40k, $51k, and $55k. The dual motor, long range model for $55k will definitely eat into Model Y sales. Especially given you still get the $7500 tax credit, more range, and faster charging.
@Adam Chalmers don't forget Teslas horrible build quality. I honestly kept thinking as soon as some of these automakers have something similar with better quality, similar price point and, yes, a dealer network, the man who doesn't really know how to make cars might be in trouble.
Both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the KIA EV6 are very nice cars, but do you really think the Korean duo will build enough to be a threat to Tesla? It's not just about designing a better EV, they have to scale up production to the 100s of thousands.
Yeah, Hyundai makes more cars in a quarter than Tesla makes in a year. They also own their own steel mill, tannery and microchip production facility. They also don't have to beg for funding from investors every time they do something. Scaling up production will not be a problem.
@@senoow4215 There you go. Fast production doesn't mean squat when the product is junk. Not saying Teslas are junk, but they could be a lot better. It might take longer for me to get a Hyundai or a VW, but my bumper won't fall off in the rain 😂
Very nice video I have recently tested this and it is awesome. First I wanted the Tesla m3 but now I will buy this instead. Only downside is that it doesn’t have a rear wiper . I Sweden it is bad weather and the rear window is then useless. 77kwh battery?! Really?! We only have 72 here and the range is 480km for rwd. Is that a newer model? I also liked the Tesla but more for the infotainment system… the build quality in i5 is better imo and also you have more room. The rear seat could also be adjusted forward and backwards 👌🏻 Love it!
I honestly don't know how Tesla gets away with their range claims. The EPA rating is impossible to achieve in their vehicles in 99% of usage scenarios. In fact in some testing instances the vehicles have come up short by as much as 90 miles. For some reason Auto reviewers have allowed Tesla a pass on this fact and continue to do so without calling them out or at least mentioning. Kia and other manufacturers for the most part are known for either being spot on or under promising and over delivering. Considering Tesla has been over promising and under delivering in range it's really time to stop giving them a pass and presenting their vehicles as having some exceptional range when they simply do not. That 320 miles of range in the model Y you spoke of will likely be 260 MI. I look forward to a true range test by you guys. Out of spec reviews does a great job of providing true range information and I hope TFL eventually up's their game in this department as well.
I just think testing EV's is much more difficult. EV's for sale all promote range, when in gas cars its efficiency. The Model 3 can achieve 230wh/mi, which results in matching their claims. I've owned mine for a year and have achieved their claims when on trips because I generally don't drive over 70mph and am able to keep my efficiency at 230wh/mi. When not on a long trip I end up so far short of the claims because sentry mode uses a lot while parked. EV's should advertise more than just range, because of course it will be in ideal conditions and what its capable of rather than what you will see every day. I think Tesla should just list efficiency and pack size, with range listed for ideal conditions.
@@TheAdventureAuto I do agree with you that testing is more difficult to do with electric vehicles but it is not impossible nor is it all that hard for those with the proper equipment and time. There are channels out there on UA-cam that do this type of testing all the time and tfl really should consider upping their game to be competitive if they want a piece of the automotive future. I've mentioned Out of Spec Reviews and Inside EV's as a good source on UA-cam but there are many others. The problem with using watt hours per mile as a unit of measure is that most consumers have no clue what that would mean to them because unless they have owned an electric vehicle beforehand they would have no metric to compare it to. But I disagree with you in general that it would be the solution to the problem. With Tesla the issue isn't that it's being reported in the wrong format it's that Tesla is paying for the most "extensive" EPA testing suite which sounds great except for the fact that it allows them to cherry pick out of the five best ranges that they were able to achieve in a scenario and then behave a if it were the norm. What WOULD correct this problem is if EV makers were required to do what traditional automakers we're forced to do similar to the city highway and combined mileage ratings but also include situations such as flat, mountainous and cold weather since all of those issues have significant impact on battery pack drain. Those very same things have an impact on ICE engines as well but not to the extreme level of EV's. Even without such a system in place it still doesn't excuse the fact that Tesla could be just as cautious as traditional manufacturers are being in their mileage estimates rather than misleading their customers on purpose as to what to expect out of the vehicles that they are selling them. And even more at fault is the automotive press for failing to call Tesla out on the inflated ranges all along which would force them to be more honest. In 2019 they increased the claimed range of the Model 3 from 310 miles to 325 when it never obtained the 310 mile range in the first place. That was done as more competitors began entering the market and Tesla wanted to further its "range lead" and maintain it's marketing /boasting rights as tests proved that there was no change after the software update was installed. People need to make sure they do their research and follow channels that are doing the actual range testing of these vehicles from 100 to 0% on fixed courses or closed tracks to get accurate information to consumers. It's not like a mileage test in an internal combustion vehicle where you can drive it for a hundred miles and then see how many gallons you went through because a battery is not like a gas tank.
Doesn't matter what the EPA States... It's only there so you can have a fair comparison. All cars go through the exact same test, so no variables. It does however make car makers build cars to get good on the test and not so much on real driving. Just look at taycan Vs model s . Tesla smashes Porsche in the test, but real world about the same.
@@Robert-cu9bm EV6 and EV6GT higher WLTP than Model Y and Model Y Perfomance. And the EV6GT smashes the Model Y Performances in acceleration. It is also 10k cheaper than the Tesla and get better chargin scores like the same 800 volts platform Ioniq5 . Nice fake Tesla fanboy.
I really dig the look of this car. It looks futuristic without looking over the top. Like they designed the car for MY2030. I just bought a Colorado Z71 so I’m out of the market but I do look forward to the EV options when I’m ready for a new vehicle.
People forget that when Toyota came out, they called it a cheap car made of old cans. Now? I would prefer this car over a Tesla. Speed is also overrated. Once your on the freeway, 0 to 60, doesn’t matter very much.
Toyota cheap made old cans, 1967 Toyota Sports 2000GT, Toyota Supra mk1, Toyota Supra mk2, Toyota Supra mk3, Toyota Sports 800 were far from old cans. And the current Toyota Yaris GR is probably the closest to a rallye car, you can get for less than 45k new price besides the used Mitsubishi Evo 6 and other road marvels
Very exciting to see this from Hyundai & Kia. Way better quality than Tesla for sure. The looks are just so unique. Best part, concept design that is available in real life, Kudos 👏
Excellent review!!! If the BEV Ionic 5 doesn’t wake up the Japanese car executives nothing will. If priced right it will sell like ice cream on a sweltering hot summer day. Excellent job Hyundai!!!
It's a good looking CUV because it is actually a hatchback. Also, I can't wait to give up my single action door handles for ones that require 2 steps and fine motor skills.
5 sec acceleration is impressive. I don't need 3 second acceleration, it's more money. For those wanting more acceleration wait for Ioniq5-N, sport variant.
Not initially crazy about the “looks” but I could live with that if they can get close to the price of a VW ID.4 AWD. The other issue is just how available they’ll be to actually buy. Currently many EVs have very limited availability. Order now and wait a year.
I have a 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e PHEV which has the same 3D camera view…but it is no where near as responsive as the system in the Hyundai. Very impressed with the Ionic 5!
Those squares on the steering wheel are morse code for “H”. It’s not just random squares.
About the 4 dots on the middle of the steering wheel/airbag, i've yet to see a reviewer notice that 4 dots in morse code is actually the letter H, like the Hyundai logo
No shit? That's pretty cool actually...
That’s brilliant!
You beat me to the comment. I caught it immediately as a ham radio operator.
How dope
Tres Chique!
I'm not an electric car guy- but love the styling and design- inside and out.
Tommy made a great point. So many reviewers and members of the general public don't give Kia and Hyundai credit. They still see them as the makers of tinny rattleboxes that they were two decades ago. They are now two of the leading automakers on the planet in terms of quality and class-above content for the price. They grew up shockingly fast.
Yeah, now they make big rattleboxes too.
Quality ?🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@iamsoogi ah yes the cars with the engines that came out a decade ago. The more recent Hyundais definitely don’t have that issue and if you look up the reliability ratings you’ll see Hyundai and Kia are in the top 15 of brands that have the least issues.
@@allentoyokawa9068 care to site your sources? Your comment is bs without proof to back it up and what company doesn’t have recalls? Even Toyota just had a recall like a couple of months ago.
@@trenton.tchannel1810 Um, that's still a pretty common issue lol, we were shopping for a SUV a little over 5 years ago, than the new Sante fes at that time were having that issue. Got an explorer instead, zero regrets, been absolutely rock solid.
I would go for the Ioniq 5. The design is unique, futuristic and for me, more appealing than the Tesla Y and for sure, it's going to cost less than the Y and even Ford's Mach-e. An amazing achievement by Hyundai. Tommy's review was excellent! 🙂👍
I agree, plus there's the huge dealership network that comes with Hyundai versus the Tesla. A lot of Tesla fans get very upset when a car competes with their favorite EV but at the end of the day, competition is good.
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Totally agree. Plus, Hyundai's warranty is within the best in the industry.
@@imaldon1 Agreed, My wife recently got into a Kia Telluride which is cousins with the Palisade and we drove both prior to purchase. The Palisade was amazing, what really sold us on the Kia over the Hyundai was simply the resale is slightly better on the Telluride over the Palisade right now and honestly both were so amazing it pretty much came down to a coin flip. We had considered going with an electric vehicle for her this time around but when we researched it the infrastructure for EVs where we live in Maine is just not great. Hopefully in 4 years when we are looking again it will have improved and we can make the switch.
Personally, the design reminds me of the EF Civic hatch and Geo Metro. Just electric. That’s why I love it!
Yup gonna get price gouged by dealerships
Finally... a new car that doesn't have a center console that hits your knee.
Tall ppl problem. I don’t have that issue lol
Absolutely!!! My poor right knee has rubbed the texture/color off of many center consoles.
The only problem is... bottles can roll from the passenger side under the drivers feet.
In this car you can't throw anything into the passenger well
@@Robert-cu9bm true, however that would be a projectile hazard in an accident. Ideally you need a storage basket in any car not loose items on floors or seats.
@@cory_aqua
A bottle isn't a projectile hazard, there isn't enough mass for that. And mythbusters proved it.
My $ goes to this ioniq5 , no brainer, cool looking, Hyundai backed 10 yr warranty, dealership network, CHEAPER, and ton of standard options
Hyundai and Kia have come SO far! Really a great brand now days. I really like almost everything about this car. I do wish it had a little more power though. That's one of the most exciting things about electric cars in my opinion. I'm sure Hyundai or Kia will be bringing the speed soon enough though. Great video Tommy!
Just wait for the Kia EV6 GT. It'll have 577 HP and 546 lb-ft. Depending on when we'll see the solid-state batteries start being implemented into vehicles, those will add upwards of several hundred miles to the range.
The AWD with the bigger battery has 320hp which may not be a ton, but it also has 446lb ft of torque which allows it to do 0-60 in less than 4.8 seconds as tested by carwow and some others. In other words, its about the same, maybe slightly less quick than the Model Y LR AWD. I don't think you really need more power than that. Also there may be an N version later on. Either way, if you care about speed that much, you get a Tesla since that is what they do best.
320hp 446 torque is not enough? youre crazy lol Not including the N that will be 585hp especially for the price this is gonna be in
IONIQ 5N is in the works.
The recharge time is my favorite thing about the Ionic besides from being very aesetically pleasing. Can't wait to see pricing! Great review!
Hyundai came armed for bear in the 2020s
They have done an outstanding job redesigning or upgrading EVERY VEHICLE they have over the last 2 years.
This is what i love about hyundai and kia today. They innovate, they are creative and makes their cars less "boring" and less of the same. Sure, this will be a hit or miss for some, but will make it better for the competition.
Cars like this Hyundai are just the tip of the iceberg in accelerating the shift to electric. It may not be class leading in acceleration or range, but it looks unique and given Hyundai’s build quality, you know it will be a good car to own long-term.
So true
Only a minority need sport car acceleration.
The majority just use cars to get from A to B in comfort.
@@Robert-cu9bm I think you are trying to indirectly defend the upcoming Toyota BZ4X
@@Robert-cu9bm 0-60 in under 5.5 seconds is pretty dang fast. It’s worse than a Tesla. But still faster than most things on the road.
@@Sir_Pants_Alot Whenever I see someone talk about the comparative acceleration of modern cars, I remember that when the Porsche 930 Turbo came out in the late 1970's, it was the fastest accelerating car in the world and had basically the same acceleration as this -- 0-60 in 5 seconds.
I really like the look of this car. The thing about being successful in the EV race is volume production, margins, and battery supply. I hope this happens for them.
I ordered one of these a few weeks ago. April delivery and I cannot wait. This is my first electric car for runabout purposes. Looks like same colour car too. I am still keeping the v8 in the garage though.
You will love it. Using the one pedal regenerative braking is like driving around a really fancy golf cart. You will have a big smile on your face.
Really, what was the price?
I have an AWD ultimate spec Ioniq 5 with eco and tech packs arriving in the UK in 20 days! In many ways I thought the Tesla was the better car - faster, longer range, more efficient, great charger network in the UK, but every time I look at them both I am blown away with the Hyundai design and know that I have made the right choice.
You know, this is what I like and appreciate with Hyundai. They take all the little conveniences and tech that the other automakers overcharge us for and make it widely available at a reasonable price. They are making others look bad and exposing them for cheating us all these years. Kudos to Hyundai for doing this! They were one of the first fo give us heated seats and bluetooth standard! Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Ford better watch out, because Hyundai is on a mission to make them look obsolete, period!
Ford is not obsolete, as they are fully committed to EV's. The Japanese like the Toyota, Honda, Nissan, etc on the other hand.....they're way behind in electrification and they will start paying a huge price in a few years down the road. Japan as a country is behind the rest of the developed world in I/T, digitalization, semiconductors, batteries, etc. These are the essential components that are required to make good EV's.
@@jillthompson6110 About Toyota, they aren't behind if the infrastructure isn't here yet; they are still the number one manufacturer for a reason - people are buying their cars despite their being "behind". As for electrification, there were 2 reasons for it - the gadgetification of the cars features, and the increase in efficiency. Most people want a car that goes from A-B without issue, and Toyota has had that nailed; the efficiency, while not BEV level, is still awesome with the hybrids they have, at 10s of thousands less. As they slowly get into the market you are going to have well manufactured vehicles at much lower prices, beating out Tesla in those markets that want those things. As with things like stick shifts, a more powerful engine, better radios, etc - there are a lot of people that don't care about those features, and want price per mile to be the lowest possible. BTW, Tesla better watch out - where they are competing there are manufacturers that beat them in the market they own right now - Hi performance gadgetized cars. This Ioniq is going to outsell the Tesla model Y very shortly, barring an insane price.
@@pureabsolute4618 Toyota is behind because they work actively against EV's, so that they can stay making fat profits selling ICE cars (yes, hybrids are still ICE cars). This is how much Toyota is corrupt lobbying the US government to stop the electrification: driving.ca/auto-news/industry/toyota-ranked-third-worst-company-for-lobbying-against-climate-policies-report#:~:text=Toyota%20is%20among%20the%20top,vehicles%20in%202020%20and%202021. When the Japanese government announced major policy changes to promote electric cars in 2020, Toyota's head Akio Toyoda angrily shot back, saying this is bad for the Japanese economy because the EV's are going to put people out of work. Terrible company.
@@jillthompson6110 Did you read the article you posted? Did you see the part where they describe how the rankings work? Its based on the trade groups Toyota is part of and their "clout". Its basically an enemies list, but not based on actual shots fired. Next, there is a gigantic difference between being against the regulations that destroy the market, which Toyota has justifiably owned, and being against electric vehicles. Are you the type that claim that electrics don't need subsidies, but ICE does? Well, a regulation that bans the sale of ICE is a message subsidy; as in electric wins because everything else was eliminated. As for climate change, its a much larger equation than just "do you support electric". Pretty sure Toyota is involved in all of them, including the Social Justice initiatives. You are eating your own.
@@pureabsolute4618 agreed Toyota is also taking electrification seriously with their recent investments. IMO Toyota is the one doing the right thing. The infrastructure to support electrification is still in the works. When the time comes for true 100% electrification Toyota will undoubtedly become a leader just like they have with ICE.one thing to note until recently Toyota infotainment straight up sucked but they’ve fixed that with their most recent iteration as seen in the new tundra and Lexus NX. Toyota is not always the fastest in innovation but when they come out with a new product it’s almost always going to be perfect and without major flaws- something other manufacturers can’t do. I was once a fan of Hyundai and Kia but with their recent engines issues and massive recalls I’ve stepped back to reassess. Only time will tell if their new transition to electrification will make them more reliable or become prey to the same issues with their ICE vehicles.
I love the way the inside looks. The seat looks a lot more comfortable than the Tesla. I drove a Tesla model Y and noticed it had too much bolstering. It looks like the Hyundai has a flatter, more padded seat. Also, I really like the flat floor.
I thought the complete opposite of the Tesla seats. I thought they felt like a couch which isn’t bad necessarily but weird considering Tesla markets it as more sporty. Definitely nowhere near as much bolstering as a Mercedes BMW or Audi
You’d have to be pretty “wide” to be bothered by those bolsters!!!
Lol this is the first time ever I heard someone prefers a flat seat over one with proper side bolster.
@@PQV-8898 In my 30 years of driving, I can tell you, when I'm driving long distances, I can drive up to 6 hours continuously on a flat seat verses a bolstered seat. On my last road trip, I was driving 800 miles a day, only stopping for fuel, food and bathroom breaks and during that time, I didn't feel tired or sore. If I had bolstered seats, I would have had to stop every 2 hours because my legs would hurt. There's a reason why you don't see highly bolstered seats on long haul big rig trucks or RVs.
@@arnenystrom4283 Fair enough. Thanks for your explanation.
WhenTesla introduced the first Model S in 2012 I was convinced that EVs were the future for automobiles. When Tesla introduced the Model 3 in 2017 I was convinced that EVs could actually be cars regular people could afford without having to sacrifice comfort and convenience features. The downside of Tesla, however, is the fact that practically everything is controlled through the center touchscreen and requires one to relearn how to operate a car. It's doable but the learning curve is tough. Most auto manufacturers, in their haste to get entries into this new EV competition, have taken to grabbing one of their more popular models and replacing the ICE power with an electric motor and some interesting cosmetic changes. Even Hyundai is guilty of that. But with the new Ionic 5 they have done what Tesla did, by starting from scratch when designing this vehicle and questioning everything about what an EV really needs to be. I think they have pushed the envelope with some of the tech in this car and at the same time they have retained enough of what is familiar and useful in most cars today. They did not make some controls different just for the sake of being different and looking cool. I cannot wait to get a chance to try out the Ionic 5.
Almost every new EV has most of the controls in the touchscreen. Get used to it - it’s the future. The only ones that don’t are, as you say, catering to people who are used to black buttons.
The learning curve is tough moving from an ICE to a Tesla? Wow! Not sure what to say about that one. smh!
@UC7Zb7-H17wmv25P3KhyTjrA The only reason why manufacturers move from physical buttons to touchscreens, is that it is much cheaper for them. It doesn't have anything to do with the car being an EV or not. I'm not against touchscreens, but I thin that there are cases where it is just a much better user experience to press a physical button which gives you some haptic feedback and you can even find blindly in the dark. It just not safe to be forced to rummage through some sub-menus on a screen while driving only to open your glas roof. I think the combination of touch and physical buttons would be the best. Don't get fooled by Tesla telling you touch is the future, minimalistic etc. They real reason is to safe money.
@@juliahello6673 The only reason why manufacturers move from physical buttons to touchscreens, is that it is much cheaper for them. It doesn't have anything to do with the car being an EV or not. I'm not against touchscreens, but I thin that there are cases where it is just a much better user experience to press a physical button which gives you some haptic feedback and you can even find blindly in the dark. It just not safe to be forced to rummage through some sub-menus on a screen while driving only to open your glas roof. I think the combination of touch and physical buttons would be the best. Don't get fooled by Tesla telling you touch is the future, minimalistic etc. They real reason is to save money.
@@kieferngruen You explain my point better than I did. I am not against touch screen controls. In fact, I rather prefer them. As you say, having to work through sub menus on one central screen is not ideal. As an example the "buttons" for the climate control on the Ionic 5 are just small touch icons but they are readily accessible without having to remember the correct pathway to navigate through a sub menu while you are driving.
I still like Tesla better, but it’s fantastic that it’s both cool, and a car you don’t need to explain. Massive kudos to Hyundai
you're a tesla fanboy
@@staminadaddy7638 thank you
@@staminadaddy7638 I'm lol, buying my 3rd tesla this month and eagerly waiting for cybertruck.
I hope they get to do a side-by-side with the Kia EV 6. Comparing the EV cousins would be great.
There are a ton of videos on this from Europe if you're interested. Carwow has one, for example.
I came to tell you the same thing Jacob Marley said lol
I got a chance to see this here at the LA Auto Show and I was very very impressed I was under the impression that it was still a concept car I had no ideas it is production ready wow what a handsome looking car and I agree it's retro futuristic exactly what I was thinking cyber type of car I am going to be paying close attention to price . 30-40 should be okay .
I look forward to reading and watching these video reviews from Tommy. He is really well-versed on what he's talking about, and explains it in a very easy to understand and relate. Regarding any comparison to Tesla, Tesla has a lot of things going for it not the least being their ability to revolutionize manufacturing. I do think that that move to Shanghai is going to come back and bite the company in the ass one day. Regarding how the Koreans compared to Tesla in EV manufacturing, I believe they will actually corner the market because of their ability to cover the entire pricing range better than Tesla. Also, the people they have in the styling departments and the ride quality departments are going to make the difference when consumers are shopping.
Great review, Tommy!
What have they Revolutionised in manufacturing?
@@Robert-cu9bm : who else has assembled cars in a tent in the parking lot before. That’s innovation.
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I thought they were all doing that now because covid will get you indoors, so you need to be outdoors indoor.
Nice job Tommy. You are definitely getting better at your reviews.
The Ioniq 5 was the car I recommended for Nathan after disappointment with Kona and leaf reviews, issue reference needing more comfort and room for 6+ footers.
Hope he got to drive that Ioniq for comparison of the huge difference in interior space versus Kona and leaf. Definitely a step up for 6+ footers.
Great overview of the car, it will be interesting to see how it's priced when it's released in Canada.
I think you nailed a key things that traditional automakers are getting right, they put "things" where they belong, rather than trying to get people to adapt to a new way. I naturally look at the side mirrors when considering a lane change, having the blind spot indicator in the mirror means I see it when I check the mirror. If I have to check the center screen, then check the mirror, then shoulder check, it's just more steps to miss/get wrong.
The pricing has been available in Canada for a few weeks now. Take a look, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when comparing it to other EV prices. After seeing the price I put my preorder in.
@@raymondhnatyshin7598 I'm looking them over now and will be placing my dep, was on the fence with the ID4, but no more. Ionic for me!
Yeah, I wish Tesla had blind spot monitoring indicators in the mirrors. I've had my Model3 for 5 months and I still can't get used to having to look at the center screen as part of the procedure. It feels very unnatural. It does have the lane change warning, so at least it will alert me if I'm about to merge into someone, but not before causing a bit of panic to the person I'm next to!
I haven't tested this feature, so I don't know how close I have to be before it intervenes.
@@raymondhnatyshin7598 yes, and with Tesla's ongoing price increases none of their vehicles quality for the 5k National rebate in Canada... Thanks Elon!
@@jamespaul2587 one of the biggest reasons I reserved the Ioniq 5 is because model 3 price increases. That and I really do like the car. It might not be as techy as a Tesla but more space then the model 3 and frankly I think it looks way nicer.
I spotted this car first time in the morning traffic couple of months ago. It stood out as unique. I had to drive close to see what it was. I didn't even know about this car before that moment.
I need to know the price!
Seriously interested in having one!
I had a look and drive in one of these in the uk and my conclusion was much nicer and much better VFM than any Tesla. Not an iPOD on wheels just a nice efficient comfy spacious car.
Tommy is the star of TFL IMHO. I’m a long time Tesla owner and IMHO Tesla needs to worry more about Hyundai than GM/Ford. This car looks like it might be a winner. Charging infrastructure will remain the core issue for competitors but if Tesla opens the SC network to all this issue is gone.
As more non-Tesla EVs hit the road, there will be incentive to improve the CCS fast-charge infrastructure. I don't know that Tesla wants to open the SC network too much, because there is already a wait at some of their stations.
The core issue for all ev makers right now is scale. This car might be a winner but can they make lots of them, and make any $?
Not sure on current production numbers but Hyundai claims to be targeting 10,000 a month. This got dropped to 2600. Even if they get to 10,000 that is not serious competition to Tesla model y that is producing over 2000 a day from a factory with soon to be 4 factories running. But I like the car!!
Great review and decent model from Hyundai. Curious about the price and the availability as this will directly compete with Hyundai's ICE offerings with likely lower profit going to the manufacturer. I don't think this CUV threatens Tesla in any way as the Model Y will likely be the best selling vehicle by sales revenue next year and by volume in 2023.
Damn, whoever hired the recent engineers and designers at Hyundai, KIA and Genesis deserves a gold medal. These 3 can do nothing but build outstanding cars. From styling and value to reliability and outstanding safety and infotainment, they always amaze me. Makes me wonder what’s in store for the future.
They really hired the Avengers of car designers, engineers from all the best makers.
They hired a few top major engineers from bmw and Mercedes’ I believe
Peter Schreyer is the head of design at Hyundai. He is formerly the design guru at VW. He designed cars such as the original Audi TT, the New Beetle, and the Mk4 Golf & Jetta. He is the guy who gave Kia the "Tiger Nose" grille. They also have engineers from BMW and Benz. You're basically getting German cars for Korean prices. It's brilliant.
Tommy you’re getting real good at your car reviews. Well done.
thanks! -Tommy
I'm glad you touched on the panel gaps and other quality that seems to burden Tesla, the last few years Hyundai/kia have made huge leaps forward, they could even surpass some huge companies in the future, they have the direct connect to batteries
Errr....they actually are a huge company! Toyota then Volkswagon then HK!!
One of their great advantages is they own their steelworks!!!
Wasn't that Tesla panel gap issue solved a long time ago?
Neighbor just took delivery of a new model y, no issues with panel gap that he could find, and he owns his own auto body shop in AZ. This new Hyundai does look interesting, nice body design.
@@douglascutler1037 My MYLR delivered in late Oct had panel gaps, both frunk & left fender. They were addressed with on-site service. The right side B pillar upholstery gap not so much. He was able to make it slightly better, but I was told “they all have that”.
Don't really think panel gaps are an issue right now on the model 3 , S or Y. Maybe on the X.
How do you get in the car after some freezing rain ? 😮💨
Someone might have pointed it out already but the 4 dots on the steering wheel is Morse code for H. Clever.
It does looks different, but in a good way. Hyundai is getting better and better compared to 20 years ago.
All those electronic handle and “gas” door kinda concern me. What’s wrong with the traditional manual handle that never break
That never break? I mean sure I've never broken mine but as a technician I've seen plenty that do across many manufacturers
Yes Lamborghini also used to be a tractor company before making super and hyper cars
I live in the UK and have owned Ioniq 5 since 1st Sept. Very cool car. But I welcome all EVs - choice is key. Thanks for the excellent review
I love the Birdseye view. It’s one of the reasons I bought the Bolt Premiere version, over a Tesla. That, and the LCD rearview mirror camera. I don’t understand why Tesla, being such a tech savvy company, doesn’t incorporate this type of technology in their vehicles! Once you’ve had these types of features, you will hesitate to get another car without them
Tesla is all about cost cutting. That's why there is no 360 camera, or blind spot monitors, or physical buttons, or HUD, or a driver display. Their new car don't even have indicator stalks, moving those functions to the steering wheel in the form of touch buttons. It's all about cost cutting.
Because it's a useless feature
Really why was it the feature that sold you on the car? Seems kinda pointless. Cool Sure
Fun fact: the four little dots on the steering wheel are Morse code for the letter H (for Hyundai of course).
Also, you can bring the rear car seats forward a bit and then it reclines more.
Real world range may be closer to Tesla, as Hyundai and Kia have more conservative and realistic EPA estimates on other vehicles while Tesla rarely comes close to EPA estimates
Agreee 100 % gm bolt also I confirm after almost 3 years of pure pleasure !!!
This is the most common mistake Ioniq 5 reviewers make. With the luggage net in the trunk removed, the second row recline is surprisingly more. and If you open the front trunk and open the cover, you can easily change the air filter. This is incredibly easy maintenance.
The sliding console is a good idea. Your seat is adjustable for different size people. The reach to that big slurpy needs to be adjustable too.
Chill bro🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Nice review Sir.
I'd like to see the charge port door and the door handles after an ice storm or driving in snow and slush to see how they freeze up.
They might have heated ports.
Wouldn't surprise me as Korea gets really cold and they've thought of everything else in this car
I'm sure no one at Hyundai thought of that!! /s
They haven't on other vehicles
Amazing video! So informative. You fit so much detail in without it being boring
If I had an EV, I'd plug it in every time I pulled into my garage in the evening and unplug it every time I left in the morning. Having the charge port on the passenger side rear seems like the exact most inconvenient spot for this.
It’s for curbside chargers.
You could put your charger at the front of your garage.
That way you could also charge a car on the drive.
Having a charge port on both sides would be more convenient. It's only wires and a flap right?
@@Roaming50
Extra cost.
A fuel tank filler on both sides of only a extra pipe.
But we don't see it with them.
@@Robert-cu9bm True.
My Dad just took delivery of an Ioniq 5… it’s very very good. Innovative in many place and familiar in others. Is it as fast as a Tesla … no but it’s plenty quick. Big on the inside with comfortable seats. This thing is a winner. They will sell tons of them and when the “N” version comes… whoa momma.
I would gladly take the negligible hit in aero dynamics with conventional door handles rather than dealing with a door handle that is a 2 step process. Really irritates me to see the door handle, one of the most frequently used parts of a car, less convenient but more complex.
I couldn’t agree more! Frustrating to see that. I’m up in Ontario and can’t imagine how those door handles would hold up in the cold winters
You make a valid point. They do it to appeal to people with money who are early adopters of technology. People who love gadgets. Rarely do these people prioritize function over form.
Great review Tommy. A very real normal and recognizable tech EV that should go over well to the masses. I just wish Hyundai would make these in mass as opposed to almost boutique low quantity numbers,
The Ioniq's exterior is amazing with the perfect amount of 80's vibe designed into, which is arguably the best decade ever to have existed. However, the interior is very behind its sister car and since most of my time is behind the wheel, I would have to go with the Kia over the Hyundai.
It is a pity that reviewers still need to apologize in advance to the Tesla bullies who troll anybody offering a positive review to other brands. I am starting to think they take pride in the damage they do to the brand.
So glad to see the Ioniq 5 finally ready to show up in the US. Hyundai/Kia have really stepped up their game and have a real winner in this platform. From Lucid to VW and all across the range of prices & styles we are seeing more and more really good EVs. Soon we can add pickups and top end sportscars to that list. We live in amazing times.
The Tesla bullies are insecure, that is why they are bullies. They want validation 'likes' from other like minded bullies - that is their herding instinct
@@nordic5490 Yes, but it is terrible for the brand image. They are in denial about the issues the company faces and the company itself is inside that bubble. It seems each showroom and service center manages its own policies, leading to wildly varying customer experience. Ongoing small QC issues keep slipping through. Right to repair, etc. Musk distracted. Won’t end well.
I’d like to see those doorhandles work here in Chicago early February 5 below 0 and covered in ice They better be heated
Korea gets cold, so probably are
Same I hope it can tolerate hot steaming water when I pour it on the handle cuz then ice gets on it
My dad got this and we love it
I'm very confused why this is classified as a "crossover SUV". That's a hatchback. I'm not complaining, I like hatches, I just don't get what makes this a crossover and not a hatch.
Body cladding.
No, seriously... that's the only distinction a lot of the time now.
It's really just marketing. Americans hear the word "SUV" and they can't snap it up quick enough! Ford calls their Mach e an SUV/crossover and it has less ground clearance than this Ioniq 5. I doubt people are going to try to take these things off road anyway.
Wheel base is longer than the Hyundai Palisades. And it has 20" wheels, and has good ground clearance, a large cargo area and more passenger space than most 5 passenger SUVs. As an Ioniq 5 owner, driving it feels like a crossover SUV more than a hatchback. The seating position also feels higher up as well as the visibility. You feel like you are driving in a crossover SUV for sure, but in a good way. Definetly doesn't drive like a hatchback.
I'm not into new vehicles but this one I would definitely own
I've thought this car was absolutely gorgeous since it was unveiled. I've been more excited for its release than any other electric car on the market. I look forward to see how it performs in your coming in-depth testing.
8 years ago I would never want to buy a Hyundai, got one as a rental, ABUSED the shit out of it. That rental handled the abuse extremely well. Now I've owned one for about 5 years now, still happy with it. However I live in Canada, from what I can tell we have an excellent dealer experience here, so I might be a bit biased.
The EV6 is for me, the best EV right now. Hope you can test it sooon !! Greetings from Barcelona :)
same here i like the ev6 as well. but this ioniq 5 doesnt look bad at all. if i had to choose between the two, i will have to go with the ev6 in terms of styling. but i will have to see the two vehicles in person to see what i really think.
@@jbshp2011 100% agree man !!
Just wait til they release the performance versions of these babies next year! Seriously cool cars!
@@johnholst oh yeah i hope if they can do a n line version or a full blown N version..man that will be freakin awesome!
Love the EV6 but saw it in person the other day, looks slightly and weirdly long... sporty but the proportions are not quite as nice as the 5. Am sticking with the 5
You can recline the back seats if you move the sliding cargo cover to the next slot. And then you can recline the back seats more.
This is a great looking car and as a former GTI owner, I really appreciate it. However, the one issue that these manufacturers are not addressing and Tesla is: the charging infrastructure. I’m not a huge fan of Tesla quality (I’ve driven a few and they all have some rattle or issue), but that’s the only ev I’d buy at this point.
“ I’ve driven a few and they all have some rattle or issue” - Mine doesn’t, my wife’s doesn’t, her brother’s doesn’t, her brother’s wife’s doesn't...I have no idea what you’re talking about.
Finally somebody saying that it looks like a first Gen VW Golf / Rabbit. Being a kid of the 80s I thought that instantly when I first saw it. Love the shape, the packaging- now I need to hear the inside noise comfort. Yes, I am thinking of replacing my S-class with a Golf replica.
Kudos to Hyundai.
The inconvenient "luxury" powered door handles and charging port cover detract from the car, but that flat floor and deleted console are terrific. It's a crime that Tesla no longer offers that option.
I can agree on that. As being somebody that lives in a cold climate I would much rather have traditional door handles and a charging door that perhaps just opens from a mechanical release inside the car.
@@TheFlooringInspector82 better yet why not the lil spring loaded door Ford uses, there's basically nothing that can go wrong
@@Trikenut012 A lot of automakers use it actually. My daughter's 2018 Cruze has the same spring loaded fuel door. My only worry would be that a lot of people have this personal vendetta against electric vehicles and tend to vandalize them or do things to sabotage them. I think leaving it inaccessible from the exterior would be important.
@@TheFlooringInspector82 If someone is willing to damage the charge port then they are also willing to take a flat head to the door.
@@johnjacob688 If somebody is willing to break into an unlocked home then why lock the door? They can just smash a window. Same logic.
I'm not suggesting it would be the be all end all in securing the charge port. But it makes it less readily accessible. There's a bunch of videos of people just randomly vandalizing electric vehicles for no reason at all. Most of the people doing the vandalizing do it discreetly in broad daylight and in parking lots. Realistically a spring loaded door release would work fine, but personally i'd rather have a mechanical release.
The 4 pixels (dashes) on the steering wheel are Morse Code for "H".
I like so much about this vehicle. It's major shortcoming is the lack of a rear wiper tucked up under the spoiler.
Very nice alternative to the Tesla model Y. Let’s hope Hyundai will have more than 1000 cars available for sale each year. To be a true competitor to Tesla, Hyundai will need to make available more than just a few thousand Ioniq 5 for sale each year.
I think this can get up to 50k a year by 2023. But I have been wrong before!
@@gregkramer5588 I think if they can get 50 to 100k a year, they can sell them all. The more they can produce the better it is to help lower production costs and pass it on to the consumer making it a win win situation.
I think this car is more of a direct competitor to the model 3, model y storage space is far greater. This should hopefully be a good year for EV's as more options are available to purchase.......
It’s a hybrid! Not truly electric with far less storage
@@Rhgarrett01 If you think the Ioniq 5 is a hybrid then you haven't been paying attention at all. It's a full battery electric vehicle with pretty good strorage space if you've actually seen it in person.
Amazing auto , direct from the future. Respect from Romania 🇷🇴. Very good job.
Great vid! This might be the very first Hyundai vehicle that makes me take a serious look at the brand.
I've been waiting at least 6 months for the Ioniq 5 to come to the US, so I've been watching 100's of hours of youtube videos from Yerp. Can't wait to hear the pricing and availability
$45k before incentives?
Blind spot indicators in the mirrors are something that I really, really wish my Model 3 had.
The 360 degree camera thing is another thing, but I suspect that a future software update will bring that.
No the camera's are misplaced for 360.
@@GameOver556 Yeah, you’re right. I thought of that after I replied.
I DO think that Tesla will do something similar, but it won’t be a 360 like lots of high-end cars do now days.
@@amigajoe would love to have 360 in my model 3.
And agree that the missing blind spot in the mirrors is a big mistake. I know you will get a sound, but you will have already started to do the mistake
I’ve got a 2018 KIA Niro HEV and it has been a great car! Got it 3 years ago this month and it is about to hit 74,000 miles. Still gets great gas mileage and is pretty peppy for a base model hybrid, it’ll even catch a scratch as it shifts into 2nd gear!! I’ve never seen an economy car do that before. Hyundai and KIA have come a LONG way!!
Yeah, I agree.. love the styling of this car. I hope it's priced in the 30k range
..I'm ready to forego my next GTi purchase for this..
I'm going to guess the all wheel model comes in around $49k.
@@richpalmisano1740 Your close. $48,375 including destination for the AWD bigger battery Ioniq 5.
They just released pricing, base model with smaller battery and rwd is ~41K. Bigger battery and rwd is ~45K. AWD with bigger battery is ~48.5K. All prices include destination. With the tax credit, the 300 mile bigger battery and rwd will cost you ~37500 base which is pretty good considering its comes decently equipped.
I am not as into the body style as you are.
Some thing to note:
260 EPA range AWD 303 EPA range RWD
I am curious where it actually falls at (I thought that the AWD seems to show better ranges).
235 KW charging is good. Waiting to see what the charging time is going to be.
No 0-60 time mentioned (not for drag racing but for pulling out in traffic - entrance ramp/turning on busy roads).
Price will make a huge difference...
As a Tesla owner I like what I see in other manufacturers, but for me it was a matter of charging infrastructure when I want to go long distances. In the city I don’t think there are gaps since you can charge at home, but for traveling these companies are still at a disadvantage compared to the supercharger network. The ability to charge faster than a Tesla is only as good as being able to find a charger capable of that kind of fast charging that is convenient and is in working order. Too many times I hear about EVGo and ChargePoint chargers being down or very finicky. It was only a matter of time that a legacy manufacturer would be able to create a viable EV with probably superior build quality, but the infrastructure really needs improvement before I would even consider one of them.
Charging is the biggest let down of EV's... Then price.
Charging networks was one of the big reasons I bought my Tesla, but that is changing rapidly with EA expansion and the new consortium of electric utilities that are getting together to put up a fast charging network. Not to mention Tesla saying they will open to all eventually
The other thing to remember is we’re not sure any company other than Tesla can make a profit yet with an EV. People constantly accused Tesla of not making a profit on their cars which is dumb yet no one really questions any of the legacies ability to make a profit. And as production ramps to double, triple and on and on the price of Tesla’s will drop and really start squeezing the profits out of EVs
@@kenmcclow8963 Location wise, the EA network is impressive, but at most locations there are only 2-3 fast chargers, which will quickly get overloaded as EV's become more popular. I would hate to be on a trip and pull into an EA station and find both stalls are taken
@@robocheme880 the way VW set up EA means EA has to support itself from the charging fees so I expect they will expand as they go, or eventually be bought out by someone else like what is happening in the UK with Gridserve. The $7.5 billion from the Infrastructure Act will help with setting up new and larger charge stations. EA was started with $2 billion. The electric utilities have just started getting into this and they may end up being the largest players.
Tommy, you have become a great presenter.! One of the best.
They should have made seating for 3 in the front like old school
You pronounced Hyundai correctly and therefore earned my full attention and I watched your video all the way through. You may or may not be surprised on how many “experts” can’t even do that right.
Cool walk through. Hit most of the important “tour” items.
Unless you're familiar with the Korean language, nobody pronounces it correctly. Some are worse than others though, that's for sure.
@@johnholst I guess what bothers me is, if you’re going to bring attention to something. Please do some research on it first. Hyundai even did commercials on how to say their name. Pointing out that it rhymes with Sunday. This is easily discovered via search engine. I just can’t take someone seriously if they can’t be bothered.
@@unholynexus Your ignorance is understandable. As I said, if you don't speak Korean, you probably aren't familiar with how to say it properly. I've been living over here for 20 years. It's not quite like any American commercial you've heard. But it does rhyme with Sunday!
@@unholynexus ua-cam.com/video/K0UovyM8Ni0/v-deo.html
Here is the correct way to say Hyundai.
@@johnholst Not sure why you said "my" ignorance. I was referring to other UA-cam channels that cover cars and slaughter the brand's name.
If the price is right, and they have short delivery wait times, it should do very well. Especially for those who are a little uncomfortable with how different a Tesla is to the cars they are used to. Does it get OTA software updates? What autopilot tech are they developing? - Thanks for the video!
Yes, the I5 is available with OTA.
The pricing was released today, it starts at $40,000 before tax credit
@@dmitchellhomes That's for rear wheel drive, 168 hp, and 220 mi range though. The long range, RWD, base trim for $45k is intriguing to me for the potentially longer range and shorter recharge than the similarly equipped ID.4 I bought.
The different model prices will be $40k, $51k, and $55k. The dual motor, long range model for $55k will definitely eat into Model Y sales. Especially given you still get the $7500 tax credit, more range, and faster charging.
@Adam Chalmers don't forget Teslas horrible build quality. I honestly kept thinking as soon as some of these automakers have something similar with better quality, similar price point and, yes, a dealer network, the man who doesn't really know how to make cars might be in trouble.
Vibes of a 1980's Gulf GTI says it all! Truly incredible? Nice, yes( if you were into 1980's VW's) . Nice presentation.
Both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the KIA EV6 are very nice cars, but do you really think the Korean duo will build enough to be a threat to Tesla? It's not just about designing a better EV, they have to scale up production to the 100s of thousands.
They already produce millions of cars per year lmfao, they def will give tesla a run for its money
...Huyndai made 4,500,000 cars last year or about 4,000,000 more than Telsa...
Yeah, Hyundai makes more cars in a quarter than Tesla makes in a year. They also own their own steel mill, tannery and microchip production facility. They also don't have to beg for funding from investors every time they do something. Scaling up production will not be a problem.
@@foomanshooo true but tesla builds a car also much faster, but with lower quality atm
@@senoow4215 There you go. Fast production doesn't mean squat when the product is junk. Not saying Teslas are junk, but they could be a lot better. It might take longer for me to get a Hyundai or a VW, but my bumper won't fall off in the rain 😂
Excellent review, Do they do over the air updates?
To my eye the profile looks more Lancia Delta than GTI. Either way, looks fantastic
I agree. Thought Hyundai's actual inspiration is their own Pony from the 80s. A lot of hatchback economy cars had that shape back then.
The person who designed the Hyundai Pony also designed the Lancia Delta, the OG Golf/Rabbit and BMW M1.
@@JT-fq2bl thanks I didn't know that. 👍
Austin Allegro and a bit of Princess
@@MA9494AM yeah! I see it now
Very nice video
I have recently tested this and it is awesome.
First I wanted the Tesla m3 but now I will buy this instead. Only downside is that it doesn’t have a rear wiper . I Sweden it is bad weather and the rear window is then useless.
77kwh battery?! Really?!
We only have 72 here and the range is 480km for rwd.
Is that a newer model?
I also liked the Tesla but more for the infotainment system… the build quality in i5 is better imo and also you have more room.
The rear seat could also be adjusted forward and backwards 👌🏻
Love it!
I honestly don't know how Tesla gets away with their range claims. The EPA rating is impossible to achieve in their vehicles in 99% of usage scenarios. In fact in some testing instances the vehicles have come up short by as much as 90 miles. For some reason Auto reviewers have allowed Tesla a pass on this fact and continue to do so without calling them out or at least mentioning. Kia and other manufacturers for the most part are known for either being spot on or under promising and over delivering. Considering Tesla has been over promising and under delivering in range it's really time to stop giving them a pass and presenting their vehicles as having some exceptional range when they simply do not. That 320 miles of range in the model Y you spoke of will likely be 260 MI. I look forward to a true range test by you guys. Out of spec reviews does a great job of providing true range information and I hope TFL eventually up's their game in this department as well.
I just think testing EV's is much more difficult. EV's for sale all promote range, when in gas cars its efficiency. The Model 3 can achieve 230wh/mi, which results in matching their claims. I've owned mine for a year and have achieved their claims when on trips because I generally don't drive over 70mph and am able to keep my efficiency at 230wh/mi. When not on a long trip I end up so far short of the claims because sentry mode uses a lot while parked. EV's should advertise more than just range, because of course it will be in ideal conditions and what its capable of rather than what you will see every day. I think Tesla should just list efficiency and pack size, with range listed for ideal conditions.
@@TheAdventureAuto I do agree with you that testing is more difficult to do with electric vehicles but it is not impossible nor is it all that hard for those with the proper equipment and time. There are channels out there on UA-cam that do this type of testing all the time and tfl really should consider upping their game to be competitive if they want a piece of the automotive future. I've mentioned Out of Spec Reviews and Inside EV's as a good source on UA-cam but there are many others.
The problem with using watt hours per mile as a unit of measure is that most consumers have no clue what that would mean to them because unless they have owned an electric vehicle beforehand they would have no metric to compare it to. But I disagree with you in general that it would be the solution to the problem. With Tesla the issue isn't that it's being reported in the wrong format it's that Tesla is paying for the most "extensive" EPA testing suite which sounds great except for the fact that it allows them to cherry pick out of the five best ranges that they were able to achieve in a scenario and then behave a if it were the norm. What WOULD correct this problem is if EV makers were required to do what traditional automakers we're forced to do similar to the city highway and combined mileage ratings but also include situations such as flat, mountainous and cold weather since all of those issues have significant impact on battery pack drain. Those very same things have an impact on ICE engines as well but not to the extreme level of EV's. Even without such a system in place it still doesn't excuse the fact that Tesla could be just as cautious as traditional manufacturers are being in their mileage estimates rather than misleading their customers on purpose as to what to expect out of the vehicles that they are selling them.
And even more at fault is the automotive press for failing to call Tesla out on the inflated ranges all along which would force them to be more honest. In 2019 they increased the claimed range of the Model 3 from 310 miles to 325 when it never obtained the 310 mile range in the first place. That was done as more competitors began entering the market and Tesla wanted to further its "range lead" and maintain it's marketing /boasting rights as tests proved that there was no change after the software update was installed.
People need to make sure they do their research and follow channels that are doing the actual range testing of these vehicles from 100 to 0% on fixed courses or closed tracks to get accurate information to consumers. It's not like a mileage test in an internal combustion vehicle where you can drive it for a hundred miles and then see how many gallons you went through because a battery is not like a gas tank.
Doesn't matter what the EPA States... It's only there so you can have a fair comparison.
All cars go through the exact same test, so no variables.
It does however make car makers build cars to get good on the test and not so much on real driving.
Just look at taycan Vs model s .
Tesla smashes Porsche in the test, but real world about the same.
@@Robert-cu9bm EV6 and EV6GT higher WLTP than Model Y and Model Y Perfomance. And the EV6GT smashes the Model Y Performances in acceleration. It is also 10k cheaper than the Tesla and get better chargin scores like the same 800 volts platform Ioniq5 . Nice fake Tesla fanboy.
@@THEREALZENFORCE
Tesla fanboy?
What of what I have said is untrue?
I like how you consistently compared it to the Model Y but not the Mach E, which is also a competitor.
Teslas some of the best cars on the road? Sure, they have good range and self driving abilities, but fit and finish, hmmm? Not so much!
I ordered mine in June and I anticipate delivery in March 2022... Super excited and a great review BTW
I really dig the look of this car. It looks futuristic without looking over the top. Like they designed the car for MY2030.
I just bought a Colorado Z71 so I’m out of the market but I do look forward to the EV options when I’m ready for a new vehicle.
Just ordered one, not sure who is more excited about it me or my wife and she's a non driver :) Loved your review.
People forget that when Toyota came out, they called it a cheap car made of old cans. Now? I would prefer this car over a Tesla. Speed is also overrated. Once your on the freeway, 0 to 60, doesn’t matter very much.
Toyota cheap made old cans, 1967 Toyota Sports 2000GT, Toyota Supra mk1, Toyota Supra mk2, Toyota Supra mk3, Toyota Sports 800 were far from old cans.
And the current Toyota Yaris GR is probably the closest to a rallye car, you can get for less than 45k new price besides the used Mitsubishi Evo 6 and other road marvels
The little dots on the steering wheel are morse code for the letter H. Hyundai
Very exciting to see this from Hyundai & Kia. Way better quality than Tesla for sure. The looks are just so unique. Best part, concept design that is available in real life, Kudos 👏
Congrats Tommy almost 4K likes and 0 dislikes! Very cool car!
Most important factor for me, I don't want to be associated with the weird Tesla cult and the Muskateers
Very very important point
Excellent review!!! If the BEV Ionic 5 doesn’t wake up the Japanese car executives nothing will. If priced right it will sell like ice cream on a sweltering hot summer day. Excellent job Hyundai!!!
It’s rumored to start at 50k. 🥴
Great review! Looking forward to driving impressions
It's a good looking CUV because it is actually a hatchback.
Also, I can't wait to give up my single action door handles for ones that require 2 steps and fine motor skills.
5 sec acceleration is impressive. I don't need 3 second acceleration, it's more money. For those wanting more acceleration wait for Ioniq5-N, sport variant.
I never thought in my lifetime that I would want a Hyundai
I have a Y, but excited to see other automakers coming out with cool EVs!
Not initially crazy about the “looks” but I could live with that if they can get close to the price of a VW ID.4 AWD. The other issue is just how available they’ll be to actually buy. Currently many EVs have very limited availability. Order now and wait a year.
if it is then you got a winner but I think it may be in a similar price point with the mustang ev? not sure though...
I loved Tommy's live discovery of what I call the Frunklet.