THE BEST ELECTRIC VEHICLE? WE LIVE WITH THE 2022 HYUNDAI IONIQ5 LIMITED AWD FOR A WEEK.

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The 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD is presented as a strong contender for the future of motoring, earning numerous accolades including World Car of the Year. The reviewer highlights its striking, angular exterior design and unique pixelated lighting elements, calling it an "A-plus" for style. Inside, the spacious cabin features dual 12.3-inch screens, a movable center console, and comfortable, well-bolstered seats. The reviewer praises the comfortable and planted ride, attributing it to the long wheelbase and low center of gravity, making it feel like a "normal car" despite its EV nature. The "i-Pedal" one-pedal driving system and adjustable regenerative braking are noted as intuitive and easy to master, though the reviewer mentions a slight hesitation during hard acceleration compared to some rivals. A key highlight is the 800-volt architecture enabling incredibly fast DC charging (10-80% in 18 minutes), effectively mitigating range anxiety. However, some minor criticisms include the lack of a rear wiper, difficulty accessing ventilated seats via the touchscreen menu, and a slight delay in full-throttle acceleration. Overall, the IONIQ 5 is deemed a comfortable, luxurious, and highly capable electric vehicle that strongly encourages a switch from gasoline power.