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Hyundai have suggested we look at the GV60. I've already sat in one. Very classy in a silvery-blue colour with ivory interior. But that 'crystal sphere'! Mark will take some convincing on that feature, methinks.
Love the look of this car. Saw one coming out of their Macquarie Park HQ and my little GR Yaris had trouble keeping up with it. It was quick. Great review guys.
Hi guys - I’m waiting for your review of the Genesis GV60 as I have a GV60 (sister car to Ionic 5 / Kia Ev6) - I love it. A long story but I had a GV70 on order- it got delayed - and I got lucky and got a GV60 instead ! Never expected to buy an electric car so soon but I’m a convert ! You’ve got to love the effortless torque and superb drive. Not to mention the beautiful interior and finish. On a final note you guys do great reviews and have a great chemistry ! Keep up the great reviews of new and older cars.
This was a great review. We bought the Ioniq 5 in the top trim level, here in the US and will be doing a 6000 mile road trip starting 4/22. We have had it for 5 weeks and we have 4,000 miles on the clock. It's a great car.
Great vehicle, however, without something as simple as no spare tire and common charging sights makes it a somewhat challenging sell, particularly in the states.
Great review as always guys thank you. I bought a Model 3 LR in December 2020 and this car was not on the market. Had it been available and had access to the Tesla Supercharger network (promised for other EV's but not a thing yet) I would have bought it. Waiting to see what the N model looks like. If you would the clock back 20 year and announced, "Hyundai are a world leader in EV's" people wouldn't understand any of that! Just look now :) So in closing I would keep the Tesla LR, for the extra performance and charging network.
hey Mark, you should have taken it for a hot lap up Pinnacle road 🙂I can tell you it hasn't gotten any better over the years. Or maybe a quick fang around the Go Kart track ;-)
Good video guys, can you turn off the stupid noise that the car makes and have a proper silent EV? At the same money as a model 3 I’d have to go Tesla since it has quite a lot more range as well as faster acceleration plus the real advantage of proper regular software updates that keep adding new features. That being said, this looks like a really good EV and I’m very happy to see some being sold here. Ease of use *could* get better IF Tesla decide to unlock the supercharger network to 3rd parties like they have been testing in some other countries. (Happy to see my cameo from the central coast supercharger lol). What really makes the difference with the supercharger network isn’t just the huge number of locations but the number of chargers at each - eg in Lithgow where you charged there are only 2 50kW chargers, but at a Tesla supercharger there are pretty well always 4-6 and quite often 8-12 of them. Having access to these for other brands (even if you pay a premium above Tesla owners for the charging) would make a massive difference. One last thing on this that people don’t understand - you only charge at them enough to get to your destination, where you plug in and charge slowly. Why? Because charging at home or at a hotel etc is the cheapest way to do it, and high power chargers are (other than the temporarily free NRMA ones) more expensive.
Hey Mark, thanks for prompt and thoughtful input as usual. A royalty payment for your cameo will follow. One day. Re: the bings and bongs. It did have a lot of configuration options on turning off various noises as I remember, but I think you're stuck with the distinctive blinker noise. I could be wrong though. The VESS Vehicle External Sound System I think can't be changed. You can't hear it in the cabin, or only if inside an enclosed garage so it's not intrusive. And thankfully, there is no simulated engine sound inside (unlike Porsche, BMW, etc), so that's also a bonus. Well done Hyundai. Very good points about the different costs of charging. Thanks for adding that. Time constraints meant I couldn't include it detail. (It took a week to trim it from 2.5 hours to 22 minutes!) Yes, I think that, even with the NSW government's $35M contribution to help build a charging network - the goal being a charger within 5km in urban areas, and 100km in regional - it probably won't keep up with the wave of vehicles. So EV adopters in non-Teslas might have a great free experience like we did, but they may expect also to encounter - queuing, ICE-ing, EVs parked but not charging, and other frustrations. We did pass that Lithgow charger again and noticed both bays were occupied. So charging at home, albeit slowly, will be the most convenient. Let's hope the infrastructure can keep up with adoption rates. The convenience of having the app. integrated into the car (i.e. Tesla) is important, perhaps avoiding the need to have all the apps loaded to one's phone - plugshare, goevie, chargefox, etc.
And for the record, I thought the external sound was great - very appropriate way to warn pedestrians and low speed. Distinctive enough to make people turn their heads, soothing in a way, and much better than having Jeannie Little crowing "Get out of the way daaarling!". Those Korean engineers really put some effort into that feature I think. It's probably exactly the same choir of angels sound you hear when you suddenly arrive at the Pearly Gates (after being run over by a dead silent Model 3. That'd be ironic!)
Yes EV6 styling is chic. Would love to review one. And yes Kia are industry leaders with their 7 year, as opposed to Hyundai's 5 year warranty. Both unlimited km. But Hyundai clearly want to take up the challenge, as they warranty the EV's battery longer and further than Kia do. 8 years/160,000km vs Kia's 7 years / 150,000km. Clearly they realise the battery is a concern for many people and are trying to get a small edge.
Give it a couple of years and they will be. Anyway, Hyundai, Tesla and the rest can sell every one they can get their hands on, so from the seller's perspective, they're not expensive enough. But don't worry. The i30 SR is a fabulous car and you won't have to wait long to get something equivalent as an EV at an almost comparable price. By trade-in time for many people they won't be offering a petrol equivalent anyway, so as far as new cars go, everyone's hands will be tied. So many brand moving completely away from ICE in the next few years, and many countries will be banning them from cities, or finding a way to make them prohibitively expensive. Tech is changing very fast, battery tech getting more efficient and cheaper, and for the masses in domestic vehicles, petrol and diesel will soon follow VHS videotape, landline phones, film cameras and other superceded technologies to be historical novelty. It's amazing how quickly things change once they get some critical mass and the necessary infrastructure (currently the weak link).
@@inCARnationAustralia I wonder how trade in will work? What will my petrol car be worth. My worry is not much, and I'll have take a big financial hit to move to EVs. ....And I thought the move from rim brakes to disc brakes on road bikes was bad enough! (I'm still on rim brakes).
@@gwatson7124 Resale. It's a good question. I have no doubt collectible cars will retain or increase in value. But restrictions on ICE + ever increasing petrol prices - will work against all legacy vehicles not just new ones. Luckily your i30 is (a) quality and (b) economical so it will probably fare better than most. Even if new cars sales go primarily EV, all these 5 to 10 year old domestic cars are going to be on the roads for a long time, and probably more so out of major cities and and in lower socio-economic regions. But yes I think ICE resale values won't be great for regular family vehicles. When people can buy an EV family car that has 400 km range for $30 - $35k, that'll be the tipping point. I think it's not far away.
Is this the EV you'd buy? We want to hear your thoughts. You're probably going to have to wait a while. They're popular. Or would it be EV6, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Polestar II, or something else? TELL US!
Torn between this, and upcoming GV60. Ioniq 5 is bigger, but GV60 looks great inside. Both sizes works for me and my small family.
Hyundai have suggested we look at the GV60. I've already sat in one. Very classy in a silvery-blue colour with ivory interior. But that 'crystal sphere'! Mark will take some convincing on that feature, methinks.
I'd probably buy it if it were a lot cheaper. For the same money I think I'd lean toward the Tesla.
Bought an Ioniq 5, waiting to be delivered next week.
Love the look of this car. Saw one coming out of their Macquarie Park HQ and my little GR Yaris had trouble keeping up with it. It was quick. Great review guys.
Congratulations Ioniq5/Hyundai for winning several international awards!…its a fast selling car!…sad to say it takes years before you can get it!…
Hi guys - I’m waiting for your review of the Genesis GV60 as I have a GV60 (sister car to Ionic 5 / Kia Ev6) - I love it. A long story but I had a GV70 on order- it got delayed - and I got lucky and got a GV60 instead ! Never expected to buy an electric car so soon but I’m a convert ! You’ve got to love the effortless torque and superb drive. Not to mention the beautiful interior and finish.
On a final note you guys do great reviews and have a great chemistry ! Keep up the great reviews of new and older cars.
GV60 review out today. Thanks for waiting Steve.
I have ordered one. If its any consolation for my Aussie friends, the wait is long here in Canada too. Cheers.
Awesome duo. Keep these coming
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the vid.
This was a great review. We bought the Ioniq 5 in the top trim level, here in the US and will be doing a 6000 mile road trip starting 4/22. We have had it for 5 weeks and we have 4,000 miles on the clock. It's a great car.
Thanks we appreciate your comment. I’ve clocked up a lot of miles in your wonderful country, love driving there
Nice review! Mine is to be delivered in week 35!
Great vehicle, however, without something as simple as no spare tire and common charging sights makes it a somewhat challenging sell, particularly in the states.
100% preference over model 3
muck better looks and rarity. wins it for me.
like something differnt. abs this is that. !!
Great review as always guys thank you. I bought a Model 3 LR in December 2020 and this car was not on the market. Had it been available and had access to the Tesla Supercharger network (promised for other EV's but not a thing yet) I would have bought it. Waiting to see what the N model looks like. If you would the clock back 20 year and announced, "Hyundai are a world leader in EV's" people wouldn't understand any of that! Just look now :) So in closing I would keep the Tesla LR, for the extra performance and charging network.
Thanks, we appreciate your thoughts
Prefer to wait for the hatch or sedan. The Ionic 6. Great review gives me a look into what is coming from Hyundai. Thanks guys.
I agree
hey Mark, you should have taken it for a hot lap up Pinnacle road 🙂I can tell you it hasn't gotten any better over the years.
Or maybe a quick fang around the Go Kart track ;-)
Actually Pinnacle Rd would be a good idea Garry. I don't think the kart club would like me to drive a heavy EV on their new surface!
Good luck and continued success, good luck and success 👍🌸 Great video
Thanks for watching and for your thoughts
Good video guys, can you turn off the stupid noise that the car makes and have a proper silent EV? At the same money as a model 3 I’d have to go Tesla since it has quite a lot more range as well as faster acceleration plus the real advantage of proper regular software updates that keep adding new features. That being said, this looks like a really good EV and I’m very happy to see some being sold here. Ease of use *could* get better IF Tesla decide to unlock the supercharger network to 3rd parties like they have been testing in some other countries. (Happy to see my cameo from the central coast supercharger lol).
What really makes the difference with the supercharger network isn’t just the huge number of locations but the number of chargers at each - eg in Lithgow where you charged there are only 2 50kW chargers, but at a Tesla supercharger there are pretty well always 4-6 and quite often 8-12 of them. Having access to these for other brands (even if you pay a premium above Tesla owners for the charging) would make a massive difference. One last thing on this that people don’t understand - you only charge at them enough to get to your destination, where you plug in and charge slowly. Why? Because charging at home or at a hotel etc is the cheapest way to do it, and high power chargers are (other than the temporarily free NRMA ones) more expensive.
Hey Mark, thanks for prompt and thoughtful input as usual. A royalty payment for your cameo will follow. One day. Re: the bings and bongs. It did have a lot of configuration options on turning off various noises as I remember, but I think you're stuck with the distinctive blinker noise. I could be wrong though. The VESS Vehicle External Sound System I think can't be changed. You can't hear it in the cabin, or only if inside an enclosed garage so it's not intrusive. And thankfully, there is no simulated engine sound inside (unlike Porsche, BMW, etc), so that's also a bonus. Well done Hyundai.
Very good points about the different costs of charging. Thanks for adding that. Time constraints meant I couldn't include it detail. (It took a week to trim it from 2.5 hours to 22 minutes!) Yes, I think that, even with the NSW government's $35M contribution to help build a charging network - the goal being a charger within 5km in urban areas, and 100km in regional - it probably won't keep up with the wave of vehicles. So EV adopters in non-Teslas might have a great free experience like we did, but they may expect also to encounter - queuing, ICE-ing, EVs parked but not charging, and other frustrations. We did pass that Lithgow charger again and noticed both bays were occupied. So charging at home, albeit slowly, will be the most convenient. Let's hope the infrastructure can keep up with adoption rates. The convenience of having the app. integrated into the car (i.e. Tesla) is important, perhaps avoiding the need to have all the apps loaded to one's phone - plugshare, goevie, chargefox, etc.
And for the record, I thought the external sound was great - very appropriate way to warn pedestrians and low speed. Distinctive enough to make people turn their heads, soothing in a way, and much better than having Jeannie Little crowing "Get out of the way daaarling!". Those Korean engineers really put some effort into that feature I think. It's probably exactly the same choir of angels sound you hear when you suddenly arrive at the Pearly Gates (after being run over by a dead silent Model 3. That'd be ironic!)
The Kia EV6 looks more modern and has a superior warranty.
Yes EV6 styling is chic. Would love to review one. And yes Kia are industry leaders with their 7 year, as opposed to Hyundai's 5 year warranty. Both unlimited km. But Hyundai clearly want to take up the challenge, as they warranty the EV's battery longer and further than Kia do. 8 years/160,000km vs Kia's 7 years / 150,000km. Clearly they realise the battery is a concern for many people and are trying to get a small edge.
I like it but no remote app is a show stopper for me.
I own this car in the US and it has a remote app.
All of them are too expensive. Give me ev equivalent to my i30 sr premium for the same money and I would consider that.
Give it a couple of years and they will be. Anyway, Hyundai, Tesla and the rest can sell every one they can get their hands on, so from the seller's perspective, they're not expensive enough. But don't worry. The i30 SR is a fabulous car and you won't have to wait long to get something equivalent as an EV at an almost comparable price. By trade-in time for many people they won't be offering a petrol equivalent anyway, so as far as new cars go, everyone's hands will be tied. So many brand moving completely away from ICE in the next few years, and many countries will be banning them from cities, or finding a way to make them prohibitively expensive. Tech is changing very fast, battery tech getting more efficient and cheaper, and for the masses in domestic vehicles, petrol and diesel will soon follow VHS videotape, landline phones, film cameras and other superceded technologies to be historical novelty. It's amazing how quickly things change once they get some critical mass and the necessary infrastructure (currently the weak link).
@@inCARnationAustralia I wonder how trade in will work? What will my petrol car be worth. My worry is not much, and I'll have take a big financial hit to move to EVs. ....And I thought the move from rim brakes to disc brakes on road bikes was bad enough! (I'm still on rim brakes).
@@gwatson7124 Resale. It's a good question. I have no doubt collectible cars will retain or increase in value. But restrictions on ICE + ever increasing petrol prices - will work against all legacy vehicles not just new ones. Luckily your i30 is (a) quality and (b) economical so it will probably fare better than most. Even if new cars sales go primarily EV, all these 5 to 10 year old domestic cars are going to be on the roads for a long time, and probably more so out of major cities and and in lower socio-economic regions. But yes I think ICE resale values won't be great for regular family vehicles. When people can buy an EV family car that has 400 km range for $30 - $35k, that'll be the tipping point. I think it's not far away.