The car is fab, your commentary is good , the dislikes are minor more to do with waiting a second longer than we used to .... i agree the route planned bu you can do that via phone. the charge port seems petty but understandable. I will definitely buy one
The dislikes are fairly minor but some of which you will have to deal with on a daily basis for several months of the year (Heated Seats). It all depends on how much weight you place on them and how often they impact your experience. Given I live in a cold climate 5 months of the year or so, it would certainly be a downgrade from a button I have currently that takes 1 second to activate.
If you are going to continue to provide honest and informed evaluations then you should be ready to accept the consequences.😀. Even though I am a Ioniq 5 fanboy this was truly helpful info for prospective buyers.👍
I have already seen little blackout flaps you can buy to hang on the charger door to block the led's, or just stick a piece of black vinyl tape over them. They are unnecessarily bright I don't care for them on ours and they are not even needed. You just open a door and it displays the battery charge percentage and time remaining, or check it on the app.
Nice job. This was a very detailed pros and cons list. I have a 23 SEL and I agree about 90% with this list. My biggest dislike only impacts people who like to sit close to the steering wheel with hands at 10 & 2. The wheel column does not extend far enough out and the climate dash juts out too far. Therefore my right knee rubs against the lip near the on/off button and the gear stock pins my same knee down making it feel cramp. This means I also bump my knee when getting in and out if I’m not careful.
Interesting. I will have to see where my knee sits in relation to this area next time I am inside the car. I will say that I always have the column extended out fully in ever car I drive so I can only imagine that some people have issues with it not extending out far enough. I would like to see another 2-4" of range from most models I get into and drive.
@@CarsMadeSimple I do a feel a little like the princess and the pea but when paying $50K for a vehicle I am expecting a lot. Even with the steering wheel fully extended my issue is how far out the climate dash section (or whatever its called) sticks out and it is so wide it is in the path of my right knee. Its the only thing giving me slight regrets on the purchase.
The heated seats and steering wheel have an automatic mode and that works rather well for me. As for the charge port illumination, I don't care that it flashes while charging, but it is much too bright at night when trying to connect the cable. I'd rather have it illuminate the connector instead of shining a bloody MIG-Welder like light in my face. For the time being I painted it over with a permanent marker. Not the prettiest solution and I still can't see the connector, but at least I'm not blind afterwards.
Haha it seems like the sun shining in your face at night! I like some other automakers approach of an illuminated, diffused ring around the charge port. This should be something they could (and hopefully do) address with ease in the next update.
@@CarsMadeSimple I had the original 28kWh Ioniq before this. It didn't have a motorised charge port hatch door, but it could be opened from the drivers seat, with a good old button on the fascia. And its light illuminated the connector with a reasonably dim light that didn't require you to put on protective eyewear before accessing the charge port.
You never know what's going to bother you in the long run, but when I test drove the EV6 it made me happy to see the physical buttons for the heated seats. But then the EV6 has that dumb system where you use the same buttons for the climate and infotainment. While you can set a default it's a real head scratcher that they did that. A rear wiper seems like it wouldn't hurt. My local Hyundai dealership has finally started to advertise Ioniq 5 limiteds without a market adjustment. I'm guessing that's a response to Tesla lowering it's prices. Without the money difference the Ioniq 5 would be an easy choice for me.
You have to turn them on every time you restart the vehicle. Even with the voice commands it takes longer (and is more effort) than a physical/dedicated button.
My main dislike it the heating system, which seems to have a mind of its own. I find it turning itself on regularly even when I have set temps so it should not. It seems to be tied into the radio/media controls. Often when I turn on the media, the climate system turns on at the same time. Anyone else seeing this and if so, how do you control it?
I liked mine for 13 months. Right up to the moment the ICCU died, the high voltage fuse blew, and the 12 volt battery died. There are no ICCUs in the US, so Hyundai is buying most of the vehicles back.
I think your dislikes are sort of nit-picking and not as substantial as the positive points. It seems like you felt you had to say something negative in order for your review to be taken seriously. Your negative comments about the controls and how to access them are valid but access in an Ioniq is so much better than a Tesla (and I do have experience with them). In a Tesla you pretty much have to figure out all your settings before you start driving. Trying to access them while driving is so much harder than on the Ioniq 5 and requires you to take your focus off the road to a greater degree.
I don't believe my negatives are nit picks outside of maybe the volume levels. This is coming from someone who has driven a Hyundai for the last 8 years. I agree that Tesla has some issues given the immense software implementation, but everything that Hyundai has done in the Ioniq 5 (that I mentioned) makes everyday use more difficult. Using a physical button to turn on the heated seats takes less than 5 whereas the on the screen could take more than 30 seconds if the screen is slow to boot. Given many people live in cold climates, function over form should take precedent and its typically what Hyundai has done in the past.
The car is fab, your commentary is good , the dislikes are minor more to do with waiting a second longer than we used to .... i agree the route planned bu you can do that via phone. the charge port seems petty but understandable. I will definitely buy one
The dislikes are fairly minor but some of which you will have to deal with on a daily basis for several months of the year (Heated Seats). It all depends on how much weight you place on them and how often they impact your experience. Given I live in a cold climate 5 months of the year or so, it would certainly be a downgrade from a button I have currently that takes 1 second to activate.
I'm waiting for an Ioniq 5 Ultimate and your videos are a gold mine of information! Much appreciated!
Awesome, thank you! I hope your vehicle gets in sooner rather than later. 😀
very good job in explaining about the ioninc 5 sel. does gives me second though about purchasing them
If you are going to continue to provide honest and informed evaluations then you should be ready to accept the consequences.😀.
Even though I am a Ioniq 5 fanboy this was truly helpful info for prospective buyers.👍
Not everything is perfect so its great to mention things that are not what you are used to or (in my opinion) a drawback. Thanks for watching!
What are you talking about?
@@cliff9887 Dude, its called sarcasm. I was complimenting the channel.
Keep up reviewing in detail as you are. It is really valuable information!
Appreciate the support!
I have already seen little blackout flaps you can buy to hang on the charger door to block the led's, or just stick a piece of black vinyl tape over them. They are unnecessarily bright I don't care for them on ours and they are not even needed. You just open a door and it displays the battery charge percentage and time remaining, or check it on the app.
I did exactly that when I had it, covered with electrical tape.
Extremely good review
Thank you!
Nice job. This was a very detailed pros and cons list. I have a 23 SEL and I agree about 90% with this list. My biggest dislike only impacts people who like to sit close to the steering wheel with hands at 10 & 2. The wheel column does not extend far enough out and the climate dash juts out too far. Therefore my right knee rubs against the lip near the on/off button and the gear stock pins my same knee down making it feel cramp. This means I also bump my knee when getting in and out if I’m not careful.
Agree. Requires careful positioning of seat to avoid bumping knee.
Interesting. I will have to see where my knee sits in relation to this area next time I am inside the car. I will say that I always have the column extended out fully in ever car I drive so I can only imagine that some people have issues with it not extending out far enough. I would like to see another 2-4" of range from most models I get into and drive.
@@CarsMadeSimple I do a feel a little like the princess and the pea but when paying $50K for a vehicle I am expecting a lot. Even with the steering wheel fully extended my issue is how far out the climate dash section (or whatever its called) sticks out and it is so wide it is in the path of my right knee. Its the only thing giving me slight regrets on the purchase.
My biggest dislike is the missing rear wiper.
It would be a great addition!
The heated seats and steering wheel have an automatic mode and that works rather well for me. As for the charge port illumination, I don't care that it flashes while charging, but it is much too bright at night when trying to connect the cable. I'd rather have it illuminate the connector instead of shining a bloody MIG-Welder like light in my face. For the time being I painted it over with a permanent marker. Not the prettiest solution and I still can't see the connector, but at least I'm not blind afterwards.
Haha it seems like the sun shining in your face at night! I like some other automakers approach of an illuminated, diffused ring around the charge port. This should be something they could (and hopefully do) address with ease in the next update.
@@CarsMadeSimple I had the original 28kWh Ioniq before this. It didn't have a motorised charge port hatch door, but it could be opened from the drivers seat, with a good old button on the fascia. And its light illuminated the connector with a reasonably dim light that didn't require you to put on protective eyewear before accessing the charge port.
I hope that you have eye insurance
You never know what's going to bother you in the long run, but when I test drove the EV6 it made me happy to see the physical buttons for the heated seats. But then the EV6 has that dumb system where you use the same buttons for the climate and infotainment. While you can set a default it's a real head scratcher that they did that. A rear wiper seems like it wouldn't hurt. My local Hyundai dealership has finally started to advertise Ioniq 5 limiteds without a market adjustment. I'm guessing that's a response to Tesla lowering it's prices. Without the money difference the Ioniq 5 would be an easy choice for me.
There are voice commands for the seat warmers. In real world use we typically turn them on when we start out and never need to turn them on again.
You have to turn them on every time you restart the vehicle. Even with the voice commands it takes longer (and is more effort) than a physical/dedicated button.
My main dislike it the heating system, which seems to have a mind of its own. I find it turning itself on regularly even when I have set temps so it should not. It seems to be tied into the radio/media controls. Often when I turn on the media, the climate system turns on at the same time. Anyone else seeing this and if so, how do you control it?
Interesting. Thanks for the insight!
What about the placement of the speedometer...hidden off to the left, obscured by the steering wheel. Why not right in the middle!!!
It's not obscured if you position the wheel correctly so see through it.
I liked mine for 13 months. Right up to the moment the ICCU died, the high voltage fuse blew, and the 12 volt battery died. There are no ICCUs in the US, so Hyundai is buying most of the vehicles back.
So weird that they don't use real leather in the US but do in Europe.
very helpful.
Glad to hear!
I think your dislikes are sort of nit-picking and not as substantial as the positive points. It seems like you felt you had to say something negative in order for your review to be taken seriously. Your negative comments about the controls and how to access them are valid but access in an Ioniq is so much better than a Tesla (and I do have experience with them). In a Tesla you pretty much have to figure out all your settings before you start driving. Trying to access them while driving is so much harder than on the Ioniq 5 and requires you to take your focus off the road to a greater degree.
I don't believe my negatives are nit picks outside of maybe the volume levels. This is coming from someone who has driven a Hyundai for the last 8 years. I agree that Tesla has some issues given the immense software implementation, but everything that Hyundai has done in the Ioniq 5 (that I mentioned) makes everyday use more difficult. Using a physical button to turn on the heated seats takes less than 5 whereas the on the screen could take more than 30 seconds if the screen is slow to boot. Given many people live in cold climates, function over form should take precedent and its typically what Hyundai has done in the past.
Wiper will be added in 2024