2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Review and Road Test In 4K UHD!
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2017
- Hyundai's hybrid doesn't just beat the Prius in MPG, it is one of the few no-compromises hybrid cars in America. The low starting price means that the average compact car shopper in America would break even in under two years while enjoying a larger cargo area and (oddly enough) better handling. That makes the Ioniq not just my top hybrid car pick for 2017, but my top compact sedan pick as well. I didn't see that coming.
Whether you're looking at a Corolla or Elantra or a Prius or C-Max, you should drop by the Hyundai dealer and check the Ioniq out.
0-30 : 3.7 Seconds
0-60 : 9.8 Seconds
1/4 Mile : 16.8 Sec @ 86 MPH
60-0 Braking : 115 Feet
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I've been a Toyota guy all my life and owned several Priuses before....until recently. Appointment set for the 2019 Prius LE pickup but moments before that I stopped by the local Hyundai dealership right next to the Toyota dealership where I supposed to pick up my new Prius, I found the Ioniq Limited by chance then things completely changed since. I test drove the Ioniq and loved the design, its full list of tech package ..convinced me to dump my Prius then jumpship for good for the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Limited with ultimate package included. Words can't describe how much I love it compared to all my Priuses, not that my Priuses are bad, but the new 2019 Hyundai Ioniq has tons of things I wish my Priuses had. Bottom line, I'm extremely happy with my decision in getting the Ioniq instead of the Prius. Great job Hyundai!!
havent seen this comprehensive review in a long time in youtube. This is HOW a review should be done (and not a 3 minute videos of a high school guy
Ioniq didn't come to play, it came to slay
only problem is you cannot slay ceramic toilet seats. your sword will keep slipping.
Work fan favorite!
slay your wallet that is. Wait till the cvt transmission gives up or the battery dies off. good luck finding one at a decent price
But wait! It isn’t a CVT like the crap engines Honda has been releasing recently... its a regular automatic. And to add on to it, the battery has a lifetime warranty for the first owner of the vehicle!
Yes it came to slay the defect Hyundai 2.0L Turbo engine.
"Trunk comfort index" 10 out of 10. Thank God! All those years of riding inside the trunk of other cars has been so uncomfortable! In all seriousness though, thank you for such a comprehensive review, this vehicle is definitely on my next vehicle short list. ☺
I bought the SEL version, no leather , no upgrades.
And it's amazing ! Hands down I love it .
Does the 2017 come standard with Apple carplay?
@@luism8612 yeah it does.
I'm so glad you finally did a video on the Ioniq. I've been loving mine with great fuel economy and incredible cargo capacity. My favorite car I have ever owned!
Dear Alex, we are following for a long time watching all your car reviews. You are fantastic doing this and we just want to thank you for your time and dedication. We live in the bay area. Your review about this car came to us in the perfect time because we just got our fist child and we try to decide between the Toyota Prius and the Hyundai Ionic. Precisely today we bought the Hyunday Ionic Limited and feels great! You was right. THANK YOU!
Happy owner of the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq blue base model. Perfect car for Uber/Lyft use.
I am thinking of buying the Hyundai Ioniq Blue because I drive an average of 200 miles a day. Are the seats comfortable? I am 6'4 239lbs.
Cheaper is rarely better
@@ShineLikeaProAZ I'm. 5' 9.5, so you'll just have to do a test drive to find out for yourself.
@@archie764 Nobody is comparing the Ioniq to a Mercedes Benz
@@57Carlibra Benz are terrible cars especially in lower priced models I am talking over all electric for the price
I bought a 2017 Ioniq hybrid and have driven about 800 miles now and I'm getting around 63-64 MPG! (sports mode for acceleration and eco all other times) I love it except I have had 2 minor small plastic parts slightly break. the seat "lifter" handle is loose and the driver's side door handle (where the keyhole is hidden) trim is starting to fall off. but I'm covered with a 125,000 bumper to bumper warranty so not too worried.
Update: 1300 miles AVERAGE 65 mpg. Don't know how but that's what the on board display shows
I just bought the Ioniq and absolutely love it. I went from a Lexus SUV at 20mpg to the Ioniq at 55mpg with a comparable ride. Sub 10 second 0 to 60 doesn't bother me at all.
Impressive! It's funny how many people think they need to get to 60 faster than 10 seconds. With all the traffic I'd rather have the economy over performance :)
Larry Brannan
Hi there
How much are they selling for , any good deals out there?
congratulations to a great car!
my new dream car, thanks for the super in depth review. your reviews always seem so much more knowledgeable where other reviewers don't mention differences between trims or leave out big features.
The Ioniq is the whole package to me, namely high fuel efficiency, rear independent suspension, enormous cargo room (even more with folded rear seats), dual clutch transimmision (not CVT YEAH!!!), lifetime battery warranty, decent look (compares to Prius), Apple Carplay/Android Auto, and most important of all THE PRICE! I'm convinced!!!
I consider the dct to be one of the few downsides of the ioniq. Dislike of the "cvt feel" is mostly based on ignorance - that droning is the sound of your engine delivering maximum power or efficiency continuously, it is a good thing.
I'm not that against CVT I know what it's capable of, if someone invented a CVT for bicycle I would definitely buy one. But for cars, I'm in the European camp who still prefer gears. The only Japanese car maker that still use gears today is Mazda.
yan-Deriction exactly! the e-cvt of the Toyota hybrid system is actually very efficient and reliable. No DCT to worry about. Funny thing is, car makers are starting to have 9-10speed gearboxes which is to emulate a cvt keeping the engine in its most efficient range!
Actually I think you're all right. I personally don't care about the transmission as long as it gets to the right ratio in a reasonable amount of time. I must admit I do drive a car with a CVT and haven't had any problems with it and I don't even notice the drone, LOL.
the CVT in the Prius is not like any other CVT, it's called eCVT for a reason, it's a completely unique to Toyota and is unlike any other transmission
I totally agree with you Alex, I bought the SEL with the tech package and I am consistently beating the EPA scores and the this car has been great as a rideshare money maker. I love this little hybrid loaded with excellent features
Same package, I'm getting 63mpg in these warm months. Seen as low as 43 in the worst of winter with snow tires.
2 years later and I'm still loving the car that this video convinced me to buy. Thanks Alex!
In my opinion your car reviews are the BEST!
Most thorough reviews on the interwebs. Thanks, Alex!
Just a stellar review. I couldn't have asked for more. I really appreciated your organization and presentation of the material, especially things like the trim levels. I also liked your thorough and frequent comparisons with other options. Keep up the great work!
Alex, the amount of info and level of detail you provide are simply mind-boggling. How on earth do you manage to speak so fast, yet so concisely?? Keep it up!!
Especially like that you go into long-term ownership details vs competitors; this is something few auto reviewers get into.
Incredibly detailed and accurate review, true professional.
Your channel always has amazingly detailed reviews. Congrats again!
Wicked review Alex. The Ionic is a truly remarkable vehicle, with few compromises as you point out. Kudos to Hyundai!
Picked up the Blue model a couple weeks ago. First car that I have NO buyers remorse. Love it!
Brilliant review. You provide extraordinary details and outstanding observations. You have got to be the best automotive reviewer on UA-cam, without a single doubt.
Best car reviews on UA-cam.
We recently bought Ioniq 2018 and it’s amazing amazing ride with really good 58-62 MPG city.. so happy
Omg Hyundai. You guys are amazing. After Mazda, i think Hyundai is my next favorite non luxury brand.
super review on a vehicle I did not know about. This is the first Hybrid I am now interested in. Thanks.
thanks for the great content. glad to hear the ioniq is this good
Thanks a lot for this great comparative review. I love your channel
awesome review. I purchased my ioniq for exactly this reason recently. It is such a pleasure to drive and own, and I love the huge cargo room as well. funny enough a relative will buy the Civic EX-T for the sporty handling but would have bought this if not for the Civic. Fantastic review for a fantastic car!!
Hi there , how much are they selling for please? Any deals to be had ?
People think that the only reason to buy a hybrid is the fuel economy. While fuel economy is a big plus, cruising range is also a very real consideration. I couldn't help noticing the miles to empty readout (557). With that kind of range I can drive from Frederick Maryland to Portland, Maine (approximately 550 miles) on just one tank of gas. These cars are the solution to the range anxiety of the plug-ins.
This is the hybrid version that he reviewed, not the plugin version.
wow, that's great maybe 45-50 MPG!
I'm aware. I don't know of any plugins that provide that kind of range.
the prius prime does around 650 miles on 1 tank of gas
Really thorough reviewer and I just bought the plug in hybrid, can’t wait until it arrives.
I get 72mpg out of my Ioniq with careful driving.
My best MPG was 67.5, which was just mind blowing.... ;)
@@57Carlibra what year
Did you piss off the drivers behind you as well?
I did the speed limit, so if they didn't like it, too bad.
I inflate the tires to about 38psi
Thank you for this review Alex. I am actually looking to lease a new vehicle, and have been thinking along the lines of the Ioniq and the Kia Niro. This is a very helpful review! Now on to the Niro review.
Came here from your q60 red sport review, awesome video! new sub time
solid video, im convinced. will test drive this week.
See Toyota? A hybrid doesn't have to look like an alien.
Except Toyota has a super reliable CVT. Let's see how long Hyundai's DCT lasts.
I like Prius design though.. it's kind of unique..
I love the Toyota design more. The hyundai looks like a ford focus hybrid
DCTs are basically manual trans (but shifted by the computer). Manuals have a higher reliability than automatics or planetary gears (Prius or Toyota/Ford hybrids)
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@@yggdrasil9039 not to mention that Toyota has a great track record with their prius(s). People have hit 300k and 400,000 miles on the prius. Not saying that Hyundai or others cant but Toyota is the only one that has proved it.
extraordinary auto review channel! appreciate the video. it covered everything i wanted to know.
I enjoy your cabin Noise ratings Alex! Thank you!
I took the time and effort to deaden/reduce the noise in my Ioniq. It was quite a bit of work but worth it to me.
Thank you for your super in depth well researched review I greatly appreciate it!!
Thanks Alex for this informative and detailed review of the Ioniq Hybrid.
This vehicle, with the excellent fuel mileage and attractive price-point, may be the only compact car that could get me out of my '17 Impreza which returns an average of 28.7 mpg only!
Great review! So much to like about the car, including the ability to put a small spare in the rear :)
Always excellent reviews! Could you possibly add in crash test ratings more often? That would be much appreciated.
I looked at one of these last weekend in the showroom.....nice looking car....i'm 6ft tall and the back seat was comfy and i did not have to bend my head.
Best and honest review i've seen about the Ioniq. Thank you
Nice to finally have someone recommend a hybrid not just as a hybrid, but as a car. Its has always been my opinion anyone who is looking for a compact econobox for commuting, road trips etc should consider the prius, and I also think the prius handily beats every other compact in the used car market. However now the ioniq is proving that hybrids are not only competitive in the used car market, but also as new cars, and that's fantastic.
Summary of this review: Ioniq is better than prius and pays off in 2 years vs 6 years. I'm sold... Sorry Toyota, the prius has 0 appeal now.
Resale value.
mountainhobo Prius resale value is shit too.
"Prius resale value is shit too." -- Yeah, right. Let's not waste each other's time by making stuff up.
"Prius resale value is shit too." -- Yeah, right. Let's not waste each other's time by making stuff up.
higher initial cost, more components and cheap price of gas, did you expect hybrids to retain more value ? get a hold of reality.
Excellent review, covers everything. I totally agree. Finally a proper review that compares side by side and don't pick a vehicle because personal preference or because it is incline to a favorite brand but just base the judgment by facts.
Something to seriously consider, thank You! This is absolutely a wonderfully comprehensive review.
I will subscribe to your channel very informative! 😊
I love it how Alex on Autos states the dB cabin noise level as a spec. vastly missing in other channels...
If I was car shopping I would choose either the Niro or Ioniq hands down. Could we get a comparison between those two? Even though they share a lot in common, they're also quite different from one another.
excellent review, Alex.
A very interesting review, Alex. Makes a rather convincing argument in favor of the Ioniq over any of the orther hybrids of similar size.
Excellent Review. Now you need to do a video for the 2019 Ioniq. You, Rock!
Alex, that was an awesome review. Hope you might be able to do a review on the plug-in and compare this ti the plug-in model down the road.
I recently drove it, feels very normal to drive and putting it in sport mode does change the character a lot
You left no stone unturned. Great review.
awesome review with great amount of useful info as always. seems like its time to do review request attempts with this channel like a gaming channel lol. 1st Attempt can we please do an Audi S4 Alex?
thank you for your excellent review
"This one will accommodate somewhat squarer drinks..." Huh? I don't think I've ever seen square drink cups at any fast food joints..
best review that ive ever seen! greetings from Turkey
Excellent review. Thanks
You have the best car reviews thanks
Awesome review, sir
Excellent review. I am holding on buying until the Ioniq plugin hybrid is released and also until I hear your review and comparison with the Chevy volt. Thanks for the review! 🙏
Great review as always Alex! Could you please get in a review of a 2017 Toyota Prius V Five? I know it's the last year of the V and I'm thinking about picking one up. Would really appreciate it.
This car is so badass, and the Blue, I've seen some people getting over 65 MPG on it real world. Crazy. I'm dropping some cash for this beast.
Excellent video review!! That Ioniq sounds like a big winner.
Hyundai has really been killing it with this and their last generation. I just hope the all-electric version gets significantly improved range as they iterate.
Hyundai has stated that next year's Ioniq EV will have a 200 mile range.
If that's true, and if they can price it as competitively as the current Ioniq, perfect.
Alex, does the Ioniq hybrid exhibit the same behavior as the 2016 Sonata hybrid you previously reviewed?
Thanks so much Alex. I've been waiting for this review. The one thing you specifically mentioned was the space under the cargo floor that can accommodate a spare tire. This is so important to me that I will not buy a car without a spare tire, or at least space for one under the floor. I watched many video reviews of the Hyundai Ioniq that skipped right over that feature. I even sent email to Hyundai Customer Service who (unbelievably) said there isn't room for a spare. Go figure.
We are on our second Prius. They are great cars but Toyota is taking them in directions that I don't like. We didn't buy the latest model but found a new 2015 model so we wouldn't have to deal with the more recent models which I don't like. I was wondering what I would buy next as I don't think it will be a Prius.
I've always hated the centered gauge cluster of the Prius. I'm glad to see the traditional gauges of the Ioniq. I also hate the new white accents inside the latest Prius. I also don't like that Toyota knocked about 2" off the height of the car and designed a more laid back driver's seat because of the loss of height. I prefer a more vertical seating position and was attracted to the Kia Niro for that feature. I still need to know the seat height of the Ioniq and how the driver's position compares with the Prius.
Outside looks don't phase me much. That should be obvious due to the fact that I've purchased two Prius which aren't good looking cars. Still the Ioniq is eye catching and certainly beats the latest Prius mess.
I really feel I am ready to make the switch from Prius to Ioniq or less so perhaps the Niro.
Thanks again for your excellent reviews.
John Donaldson I love my Ioniq... could have bought a Prius but didn't for many of the reasons you mentioned. make the switch, you will enjoy it more and save some cash!
Thanks for making this video. It's 2019 and this is the car I'm going to buy! :)
Hyundai is refreshing the exterior and the interior for 2020 if you care about that.
This is my next car thanks to your very detailed review. Having room for a doughnut spare tire was the deciding factor for me.
Great review! Though I wished you had mentioned that the Ioniq is the first vehicle in history to not have a 12V lead-acid battery.
Indeed. What's weird, though, is that the all-electric and plug-in hybrid versions of the Ioniq do have a 12V lead-acid battery -- presumably for cost savings.
So it's the best in a class of car i have 0 interest in owning. Excellent review as always, Alex :D
Great review! Subscribed!
Excellent review. Took care of every aspect
Thank you for this review and thank you for all your other auto reviews, Alex. So thorough!! You are the BEST! I'm shopping around for a hybrid or diesel, intending to purchase one next spring. The only vehicle I'v driven so far is the Kia Niro .... wasn't satisfied with the feel or quality of the interior. Plus the Niro seemed noisy to me, or let's say not as quiet as I would like. Maybe I'll have to get a hybrid in a heavier vehicle. I saw an Ioniq, but have not driven one. The Hyundai dealership nearest to me gets an Ioniq only when a customer orders one. QUESTION - My actual question is about interior noise. You say in this review that in order to keep the Ioniq light for better mileage (and perhaps to keep the price down) sound deadening material is skimpy. What about the windshield? Does the Ioniq offer the windshield that allows less wind noise into the cabin? And, is there anything a person purchasing an Ioniq could do to deaden road noise. Years ago, people had the bottom of their cars sprayed to prevent rust and I guess to reduce noise. Is that an option? Also tires. Does the Ioniq come with tires that are geard to staying quiet? If I get an Ioniq, which tires should I try to get? Thank you again, Alex, for your research, testing, knowledge, and reviews. FYI- I did try to access patron.com. Didn't work.
I saw my first Ioniq today. It is a nice looking car with a comfortable interior and lots of space. Why does Toyota make death-dragon looking vehicles when they could stand for beauty and taste, like Hyundai? Is beauty passé, Mr. Toyota?
Brilliant review - thanks!
Excellent video :)
Keep it up :)
Excellent Review. I especially appreciated the comparison to other compact cars. We have been looking for a comparable replacement for our Passat TDI which is no easy task, especially when it comes to cabin/trunk space, overall interior width and the extraordinary rear seat leg room. We just test drove the IoniQ and was surprisingly impressed with how immediately comfortable we felt. In many ways it was similar to our TDI. With two boys and large baseball equipment bags it seems like the Ioniq has enough trunk space to accommodate. The major con you did not talk about is the visibility. Our Passat is already poor because of the low roof line and headrests but the Ioniq is just as bad, maybe worse. The backup camera was obviously a must to compensate for the rear visibility which is probably why it comes standard. Also, the cross traffic warning is a must with the back window and rear visibility. Overall, the Ionic was surprisingly fun to drive and the sport mode really made a difference. The dual gear transmission is what makes this car great over any car with a CVT transmission.
This was a great review, but I'm disappointed you didn't include the Prius V, but included the C Max.
this guy is the Cadillac of auto reviewers !
for Alex to say he'd buy it over a Corolla and Civic is really saying something .
Alex, I have seen in the comments below how you addressed the dual clutch transmission question. Thank you! In addition, how long can the ioniq stay in ev mode before going back to gas ?
I just bought one of these and love it (and love this review too)! But I will say in order for this car to really pass the test of time and beat the Prius over time the DCT will have to last up to 250k miles as is the case for the Prius transmission. I love the DCT, but have to say that is my only concern in terms of durability and beating the Prius in that regard too.
Jeff B How do you like the Ioniq after several months? I test drove and really liked it-except for the rollback I experienced when stopped on hills. There was no hold when I took my foot off the brake. What’s that about?
DCTs are basically manual transmissions & manuals have a high reliability
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Well if you drive uber and and put 5000 miles per month than car pays for itself compare to camry or accord. because you are saving $300 every month in gas. if gas price is $3 a Gallon
Usman Ullah Asif that's why I bought it
I agree, near perfection for Ride-sharing drivers.
In fact, one of my passengers told me he had just delivered 25 Hyundai Ioniq hybrids to Lyft. I guess they "rent" them out to drivers who need a car.
I test drove this car and was very impressed. I currently own a Sonata Hybrid. In the 2019 Ioniq I test drove, I did 0-60 in 9.1 Seconds. Car & Driver did it in 8.9. Very reasonable for a hybrid.
thank you for an amazing review!
Nice review. Lots of important details. Thanks. I am thinking hybrid to replace my 20 year old Camry.
Hey Alex, I love your videos. I was hoping to get some advice. I am looking at getting either a Ioniq hybrid or Ioniq PEHV. I travel around 20 Miles a day total and tend to drive with fuel economy in mind (I get almost 30mpg with my 2012 Kia Optima). I am being pulled between the intrigue of EVs and the practicality of getting the most fuel/energy savings for my $$. What is you suggestion?
Driving my ioniq right now and just discovered the lumbar button. Never knew that was there. Thanks
Fantastic Review !!!
Everything from Hyundai is great we have Accent 2008 (no problems so far) and the Santa Fe XL 2017 and it is very comfortable. Great quality for the price!
Excellent, informative review1
nice review!
Very fair review. Thank you!
beautiful car-top spec is awesome
Great review. Wow. The Prius dethroned
Alex, I have a Sonata Eco and while i love the acceleration (same as the 2.0 turbo) and the fuel economy (45ish mpg at 65 on the highway) I HATE the jerkiness around town. It feels like the transmission is drunk. Is the dual clutch in the ioniq better around town, considering it could use the electric torque to smooth out the weird shifts? Basically what I'm asking is how much less smooth is this at stop and go than the Prius?
The feeling is quite different, without the electric motor the Sonata has to slip the clutches in slow and go situations the Ioniq leaves the clutch connected and uses the motor instead. The result is a much smoother experience