HYUNDAI IONIQ 5: THIS IS THE EV BENCHMARK: FULL REVIEW

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The 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 continues to impress as a benchmark EV, offering a compelling blend of futuristic design and practical usability. The reviewer highlights its striking exterior, inspired by classic designs, and praises the spacious and minimalist interior, particularly the absence of excessive gloss black. Key positives include the smooth and quiet ride, instant electric power delivery, and impressive grip, even in adverse conditions. The reviewer also commends the advanced safety features, including excellent lane centering and a helpful head-up display with blind-spot monitoring. Charging speeds are noted as good, especially with DC fast charging. Criticisms are minor, focusing on the "tacked-on" feel of the dual-screen instrument cluster and the haptic climate controls, which are deemed less intuitive. Despite these small drawbacks, the IONIQ 5 is lauded as a well-executed vehicle that justifies its price point, offering a premium experience that rivals more expensive luxury cars.