IT’S BEEN ONE WEEK SINCE I TRADED MY ID.4 FOR THE IONIQ 5! HERE’S WHAT I THINK SO FAR

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After one week of ownership, the reviewer finds the Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited to be a significant upgrade from his previous Volkswagen ID.4. He praises the car's sensitive key fob detection, reliable app performance, and the convenience of features like seat memory (though notes a quirk in saving adjustments while driving). The reviewer highlights the intuitive interface for heated/cooled seats and steering wheel, and appreciates the clear power flow graphic. He commends the advanced driver-assistance features, particularly HDA2 with automatic lane changes and the 'scoot' function to maintain distance from other vehicles, contrasting it favorably with Tesla's 'truck lust'. Performance is a strong point, with the AWD model achieving a 0-60 mph time of 4.837 seconds, notably faster than Hyundai's claims and the ID.4. Charging performance in cold weather (34°F) was decent, pulling up to 128 kW, with the car's battery management system actively warming the pack. Minor gripes include the lack of a rear wiper, the inability to lock the glove box, and a desire for the driver's seat to sit lower. Overall, the reviewer is highly satisfied, enjoying the car's design, quiet ride, and the attention it garners.