I got this car for my wife, we drove to Switzerland from London on one tank of fuel, and on motor ways it has auto steer and braking which was amazing and a standard option. So was apple car play and tons of extra features which would of cost me a bundle in any German car. I absolutely love this car, and give it full thumbs up
Beboos American Deli & Gelato I filled up in London were I live, drove to Brussels, then Luxembourg then Germany then Switzerland over 3 days and cost me approximately £50 in petrol. Same journey back via France to my house was about £45 I can’t remember the toll charges in France and road tax in Switzerland which was not much. What was amazing is this car drove it self on the motorways which made driving a breeze, only problem was when it lost track of road line it just turns off no warning!! So you have to keep an eye out.
I bought a new one in 2018 to use it for Uber. I still have it with 141k miles, more than 4 years working mainly in city. I had no problem with it, just bulbs, but I changed everything to led and problems solved. In rest everything is from the factory, brakes pads, etc…. I crossed Europe on it 4 times. Very good and reliable car. 73-75 mpg in summer and 57-65 in winter doing taxi mainly city. I still love it ❤❤❤
@@leemcguinness7326 I'm 6'3" and had no complaints with the front seat comfort. Mine was the limited version though with the power seats, the lower trim seats might not be as comfortable
Having lived with one of these for 12 months, I can attest to it being a fantastic vehicle. The heated seats and steering wheel as standard is a massive bonus in the winter. The climate control uses the hybrid battery rather than the engine so it gets warm very quickly. The reason why the Hyundai badge is plastic at the front is that the radar for the cruise sits behind it. Mat seemed to overlook one of the best features of this car - it's semi-autonomous driving mode is awesome. On the motorway you can switch on lane keep assist and speed adaptive cruise and the car literally drives and steers itself. You can even choose how close you want to get to the car in front with a button. Granted it tells you off for taking your hands off the wheel, but I have driven from Yorkshire to the south coast via motorways without actually needing to do much at all apart from control at junctions :) As a long distance tourer this really is awesome. Economical, easy to drive, loads of toys, lovely digital dashboard, decent sat nav and comfy seats. I actually don't know how they do it for the money. Downsides - the engine is torquey, especially the electric engine, but the tyres aren't up to the job as they're eco ones. They wheelspin really easily so you have to be careful when pulling away quickly. The rear windscreen wiper missing is a PITA (although I use RainX on it to try and improvise), there's a noticeable echo when you use Apple Carplay to make phone calls for the person at the other end of the phone (it's improved since the firmware update recently, but it's still there - so you have to unplug from Carplay and use Bluetooth to make phone calls), because it's a hybrid you can't tow anything or put a roof rack or roof box on it - it's towing and roof load figures are 0 - which is a pain if you want to take 4 bikes anywhere. I have managed to get two in the boot but needed to put the back seats down. If I need to use the roof box I have to use my Skoda. Lastly - make sure your Hyundai dealer puts the service details into the car. Ours was so new Hyundai hadn't worked out the service interval so we didn't get the service details programmed in - so we overshot the first service. But all sorted now.
Hey please could I ask, how do you drive on just electric? Because it keeps using the petrol and I just want to use electric and how many miles can you get from just electric power?
The fact that the car rides, steers, handles and drives like a "normal" car is a huge achievement for a hybrid vehicle. You seem to have downplayed these credentials in your review and made the car seem worse than it is
Looks better than the prius and has a better gearbox without that ideous CVT sound, that's a huge win IMO for the hyundai. Also better infotainment system
i still like the Golf GTE inside-out but if boot-space or the cabin room is still not enough in Golf worry not ! GTE version is also another option available for the bigger class and in the Passat GTE line can be choose between sedan and the wagon version and both are also equipped with a bit bigger battery pack and greater electric motors, so those are a bit more punchy and can travel a longer distance between charging points in full ev-mode.. but that is in case the Golf GTE is not enough.. in my case i would still get the Golf, for it's size is suffice for anything in my case, i tested it already at my local dealer-shop (and i kinda like the Golf dash better than Passat which also is a bit more pricey because available Passat GTE models in my area starts above 42.500 euros in my area..) But for the moment i also wait this year to see the Jaguar i-pace, that would be nicer but the price is the main concern and no problem if is not bigger than a Golf GTE then i would choose that instead of Golf GTE otherwise i will purchase the Golf GTE and that is the main reason why i didn't get the Golf GTE yet ! ;-)
Pop Laurentiu I would still buy a VW E Golf/GTE over a Ioniq anyway. It’s just more practical for me, personally. But if I didn’t have the needs that I have I would by the Hyundai.
As a 6ft 2 owner of this car, I don’t have an issue with head room in the back seat. If you choose to tilt your head as far back as possible to reach the roof then good for you. Otherwise it’s not an issue: the head restraint is set correctly would stop you getting to that point anyway. Poor reviewing of this great value, award winning hybrid. The tech as standard is not matched by competitors, especially in the price point. Don’t just go on videos, go experience and make your own minds up
I feel like this review was biased and strangely negative off the bat. Been a huge carwow fan for a while and I'd like to say i know Matt's review style but this video seemed negative from the get-go and it like he didn't give it a chance from the start. I feel features he usually praises or appreciates (I.e soft touch materials etc) were definitely down-played for their achievements. Also I think it's a shame and a little hypocritical that they made a video a while ago about how to correctly pronounce car company names and Hyundai was one of them but a shame he still pronounces it incorrectly "Hi-yoon-die" versus "hee-yun-day". A bit ironic and not a big deal but it's like c'mon now, you should practice what you preach. Not sure why I'm leaving this comment/I noticed it so much in this video but I guess it's cause I'm a huge fan of matt's reviews and by association carwow
Not the best car but you haven't mentioned AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist etc. From the start you held a negative outlook of this car. I can't trust your reviews anymore.
I drive in one of the world's safest cities and had strangers open the door more than once, usually confused or drunk people but still frightening. Turning the start/stop off and pressing the door-lock function is now standard procedure when I start the car in the city. Now I just honk the (upgraded) horn and make their ears bleed when they rattle the door handle. Kinda wish that was automatic as well if the ignition and driver seatbelt is on.
Thinking of shortlisting this to exchange my Sportage for better MPG. What MPG do you get with normal combined driving, and how have you found the car in general? Thanks
@@timinator83 I have to say, it has alot less plastics in the Sportage... But that doesn't matter. This has good mpg, more features and is hybrid. This is better
@@ne2256 How is the car now? could you plz share some feedback here if you see me? I'm just recently considering to get a used car of this, but still thinking about the durability, thanks in advance if you do have time to answer me.
@@wingit4031 Hi I don't have either of the cars, I was just saying that an ioniq would be a better choice. But if your thinking about durability, I'm pretty sure Hyundai has a 7 year warranty and good build quality so that'll be fine.
What killed it for me when I test drove it was the bar across the back windshield for the spoiler. I ended up getting a Sonata Hybrid. Its bigger, easier to see out of but has a small cut to mileage compared to the Ioniq. Usually get about 40mpg everytime I drive it.
Got the Hyundai hybrid Premium SE model recently. (2018 -UK) Loving it. Easily the best car I have ever had. Early days but averaging 62 mpg although I did have it in the sport mode a few times which makes it feel a different car again. Have to get used to a silent car on start up. Looks stunning in the platinum silver finish and much better looking than the Prius. Dual clutch automatic super smooth.
@@solite4168 Yes big problem ,hampers visibility which is not great out the rear window anyways..not suitable for irish roads and irish weather,would have cost Hyundai a few pounds to put a rear wiper on!
2 problems with this car, visability and rear-headroom. Otherwise it's an AMAZING CAR!!! Hyundai is just doing extraordinary things atm. I think they are the best car manufacturer right now by far. Such a shame Matt is such a badge snob.
Answering your question, Matt - 17inch are regular road tires, while the 15 inch are special tires with decreased rolling resistance. Not sure why would someone trade grip and security for some 10% better mileage, though.
It's not a normal auto but a DSG, but on acceleration in auto mode the first 2 gears kinda short shift, so you get a slight jolt - much better in sport mode. Adaptive cruise-control and Active lane assist work pretty well too, even in our Baltic road conditions. Upper windows doesn't need a wiper because airflow over it keeps it clean but the lower part is pretty much all the time dirty and cannot be seen throught (at least in december)
Had this car until I got rear-ended by someone staring at the phone and totalling it. It's a pretty great car. One of the main reasons I got it is for the Android auto/Apple Carplay. My only complaint with this car is the transmission. I wouldn't call it smooth, but the gas mileage is hard to complain about. I would also add that there actually is a place to keep the load cover in the plug in version, under the rear floor (which also is level with the rear seats folded down and probably easier to load things in and out of)
Could you be any more negative in your review? The reason that most people buy a hybrid vehicle is economy. We want something that is practicle yet comfortable as our daily commuter to and from work, which in many cases means that one or two people would be in the vehicle most of the time. Hyundai managed to deliver such a vehicle to the automotive market. Hyundai also backs up the battery pack of the Ionic with an 8 year warranty, along with the 10 year / 100k mile warrenty, which is something that is un-matched by most of the competitors.
The flat badge is on a lot of cars these days. That’s where the radar is located for AEB, so they can’t put a normal chrome-coated badge in front of it. Have a look at recent Mercs.
Boris de Melo Benz still has an in-depth badge on the front of the car with possibility to have the old symbol that goes up ad down and stuff. Then they do have a flat symbol that occupies the whole design, not just a transparent board with the brands symbol in the middle. This one seems to be a very bad and rushed decision.
It's a shame he puts so much of his own prejudice in the reviews. For whatever reason, he seems to hate Hyundai vehicles, have seen this with i30 review. Matt, I used to think you did good reviews. Grow up please.
Strange because on carwow the ioniq review wasn't very positive, whilst the Prius review was, but on carbuyer it was the opposite. So which car is better?
I can confirm as an owner that 1.75 + people with high hair do touch their head when fully relaxed, but if you don't rest your head on the headrest I can fit just fine at 1.82 with room to spare (It's actually really awkward to rest on the headrest, as the rear seats are somewhat inclined).
Amazing car, great review! Living in the U.S. with 60% of our electricity produced by carbon emitting fuels, plus the respiration of plants while driving in the woods (compared to major upper atmosphere CO2 contributions from sites burning coal or natural gas in one location - to recharge electric cars), this thing is probably more environmentally friendly at 68 mpg compared to electric vehicles.
I personally found the infotainment one of the best “touch-only” systems I have ever used. Also, the front badge is not plastic because of aerodynamics, but because there is the adaptive cruise control radar hidden underneath it.
They are sure enough to give 8 years warranty on the battery. I would assume Hyundai is pretty sure the car is reliable otherwise they would be really crazy to sell their cars with such long warranty, don't you think?
I love Mat's reviews, but so much missing from this one, All the standard safety kit etc, no mention of the Active cruise control (which not many cars get as standard) plus others, Plus no research done on why the badge is flat at the front.
before talk wait 2 seconds and think... on aerdodynamics car with rear window highly inclinated, water and dust just flow away due to aerodynamic flow, unlike hatcbacks where the rear window is always dirt and rear wiper is usefull
So I've been looking into these for the past few days, to buy a used 2018 one like this, and I've been joking with my husband that if i get one, I'm going to put lettering by the car's name on the back so it reads "isn't it Ioniq? Don't you think?" It's our wedding song too because it was outdoors and raining, and the next day we gave my parents a free ride to the airport when they'd already paid xD So i was really glad to hear at the start of this video that I'm not the only person who thought of that song with this car xD
No rear wiper and poor rear headroom are unforgivable in an otherwise laudable effort, particularly the latter, which will rule it out for many as a viable taxicab, a niche which the Prius filled so well.
Can anyone tell me please, im. In uk. I do average 200 miles per week. What would my weekly fuel costs be..... Never had hybrid before and do not want get one if im spending loads on fuel..... Thank
I possess an Ioniq 28 KWH Electric vehicle. While attempting to charge it using AC, the connection failed, and the car did not receive a charge. I encountered the same issue when trying CCS, and the cable appears to be in good condition. What might be causing this problem?
I bought it for the MPG but I'm not liking the interior. INTERIOR IS UNCOMFORTABLE. I'm 6 feet and if I keep my seat comfortable there's no space for anyone under maybe 4 feet 5 back there. The trunk opens manual, no front lever or fob key button to open it. It feels claustrophobic if you have 4 people. The good. MPG maybe consider buying the Hyundai sonata limited for the same price and more luxury.
Why are you only considering the Ioniq and Niro... They seem to be much better cars than that rating and I'd much rather get them over a Prius for sure
Very nice looking car. That being said...What kind of modern car doesn't have a rear screen wiper? Seriously, I have no clue what Hyundai were on when they designed the rear.
well i love that chime!! and the car, iv rented that car and its amazing!!! that car is so amazing to drive, and the gadgets are fantastic, it drives itself on the motorway!! your annoying im afraid!!!
I don’t really understand why anyone would buy this over the PHEV or full EV versions. I suppose they are about £4K more but if you charge thee PHEV as much as you can then you’ll make up a lot of that over time. And you’ll have a far more fun car to drive if you buy the EV.
AkarZaephyr I think it’s mainly financial and whether people would make up the extra cost difference in fuel savings. Or environmental if you want to make more of a positive impact and you’re willing to pay more.
Am I the only one who noticed that this is the model featured in this movie? -Take any hybrid you like. (reveals Aston Martin) Johnny English: I'll take this one.
It is more than all right, is the best car we have ever owned. Comfortable with individual air conditioning either side of car. Best, it gives 60mpg uphill & 70mpg downhill including the 7,600 ft Mescalero mountain we cross frequently. Your review is unwarrantedly bad.
