2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 - 20 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is presented as a standout EV, praised for its unique, cyberpunk-inspired styling and spacious, comfortable interior. The reviewer highlights its excellent ride quality, smooth power delivery in normal and eco modes, and impressive visibility, attributing much of this to the low dashboard and short hood. The advanced driver-assist features, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, are commended, though the auto lane change function is noted as hesitant. Key criticisms include the lack of a rear wiper, the unintuitive placement of climate controls (requiring navigation through a 'warmer' button), and the wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. The reviewer also points out that the limited trim lacks heated rear seats, a feature found in competitors like the Kia EV6. Despite these minor drawbacks, the Ioniq 5 is considered a strong contender, with the reviewer preferring it over the Mustang Mach-E due to its superior warranty and subjective appeal, and over the Model Y due to its terrible ride quality. The real-world range test in cold weather conditions showed the vehicle performing accurately, even slightly outperforming its estimated range.