HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 AWD LIMITED USA OWNER REVIEW - FIRST YEAR, FOUR SEASONS IMPRESSIONS

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After a year and 20,000 miles, this owner review of the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 AWD Limited highlights its strengths as a family road trip vehicle. The spacious, quiet, and comfortable cabin, coupled with impressive 15-20 minute charging times (even better than expected due to an excellent charging curve), makes it a top contender for long-distance travel. The V2L function is noted as a useful novelty for camping and powering devices. However, the review points out significant drawbacks, primarily its efficiency, which is described as 'thirsty' with typical highway efficiency around 2.5-3 miles per kWh. Minor gripes include occasional interior squeaks, a dated navigation system UI, and overly sensitive driver safety features. The Highway Drive Assist 2 (HDA2) is praised by one reviewer but found ponderous by the other for lane changes. Despite the efficiency concerns, the fast charging and overall comfort largely offset these issues for road-tripping purposes.