KATE AND I TEST OUT THE NEW HYUNDAI IONIQ EV

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This video review of the Hyundai Ioniq EV highlights its strengths as a practical family car, particularly praising its interior layout, build quality, and generous boot space. The reviewer notes the car's similarity to Kia models, especially in the infotainment system and interior design, which is seen as a positive. Key features like the digital clocks, physical climate control buttons, heated seats, and heated steering wheel are appreciated. While the car is described as nippy with good torque, its driving dynamics are considered 'okay' rather than exceptional, with some criticism regarding road and tire noise compared to rivals like the Nissan Leaf. The real-world range is a point of discussion, with the reviewer skeptical of the claimed 175 miles, estimating a more realistic 120-125 miles under mixed driving conditions, though they did achieve 136 miles from a 28 kWh battery at an average of 200 Wh/mile. A significant point of contention is the exterior styling, with one reviewer finding it unappealing compared to the Leaf, while the other defends it as looking like a conventional car. Comfort for long journeys is also debated, with one reviewer finding the seats potentially too firm.