2022 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 REVIEW: LIVING WITH THE IONIQ 5

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The Motormouth couple provides an in-depth, week-long review of the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5, highlighting its unique futuristic design and spacious, eco-friendly interior as major strengths. They praise the smooth, quiet ride and the flexibility of the regenerative braking system, noting it as a significant advantage over competitors like Tesla. However, the review points out several drawbacks: the infotainment system's lack of physical buttons for climate control and heated seats is a recurring frustration, requiring drivers to navigate through menus while moving. The reviewer also found the front passenger seat's reclining ottoman feature to be impractical and the screen placement slightly too far for easy reach. While acknowledging the impressive range figures, they note a potential 20-25% reduction in colder climates. The reviewer concludes that while the IONIQ 5 is a strong contender and close to their ideal EV, its high price, particularly for AWD models, remains a significant barrier, making it difficult to find the 'perfect' EV.