The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq5 EV is Fashion-Forward and Priced Right 

Speaking of styling....that silver vest was PERFECT attire for this car. Nice touch. Hyundai (and Kia) have really jumped ahead in the styling department the last few years. They've come a long way from when I owned a Scoupe back in the 90's! For example, it's nice to see a company finally realizing LED lighting can do amazing stuff.

Great review! It convinced me. Ioniq5 over EV6… I’m an 80s kid, so the styling speaks to me… closest to a DeLorean I’ll get to, especially in the Shooting Grey Matte color. In Canada the Ultimate package (Limited in the US) gets rear heated seats. The “sound bar” as you stated near the screen is actually a magnet pegboard… no sound there but would be handy to magnetize your phone and place there… if only it had wireless CarPlay. I did hear that for 2023 model year they may add a rear wiper or one of those rear view mirror camera things that instantly make your rear passagers disappear when looking at the rear view mirror… great when mother-in-law is ridding along… however it won’t mute her… 😂… just kidding I love my mother-in-law (my wife may read this review). Once again stellar job on this review, keep up the good work!

Actually looks like a VW Golf and or the Dodge Omni with a lot of cladding. Of course it is bigger. As a Tesla owner, if it were not for the Tesla Charging network, I would seriously consider the Ioniq5 as our second car.

Best-looking EV on the market -- at least for most of us (who cannot afford an Audi or Porsche).

Apparently the "sound bar" is also magnetized. Ordered my Ioniq 5 (first ever electric car) and looking forward to an electric future!

Best looking EV on the market - I love the classic look. I hope more companies go in this design direction.

This is a great channel. I'm looking for my first EV and this is an invaluable resource for comparing all of the models I had in mind. And some I didn't, like this one! I've never had any interest in a Hyundai. But I'd consider this one!

Tom, your attire that day matched the vehicle perfectly, like something out of Back to the Future. Reminds me of the line from the movie--"What's with the life preserver?"

Deserves so many more reviews, one of the best car review channels on RU-vid

I've been waiting for your review of the Ionic 5 as I can always rely on your thoughtful and objective reviews. I've been interested in this car since hearing about it in the Korean and Australian markets and I think your review is very helpful in guiding my decision to put it at the top of my EV wish list. I'm not at all turned off by it's aesthetics. I buzzed around in a 1984 VW Rabbit in the mid 80s.

Brings back memories of my ‘86 Scirocco 🥲

The EV market has changed quite a lot since I got my 2017 Chevy Bolt new. Back then, nobody wanted one and you can bargain the hell out of GM products. Still remember when all my friends were in disbelief when I told them I bought an electric vehicle, now everyone wants one. With federal tax credit and state incentive, my LT (not premier) came out to be $23,460 pre-tax. And with the recall, I'm getting a new battery, hopefully with the upgraded range of 250 miles. It's been a great car for us, so far spent $26 on an upgraded in-cabin filter.

I think the Ioniq5 is the first electric car that looks like an electric car designed as if the designer had never seen a gas car before. It's exceptionally electric, and looks great.

Love the styling. Us 80’s kids dig the aesthetic!

As always your reviews are awesome! I often ask myself asking that same question “How fast do your real need to go?” The reason your so awesome Tom is that your reviews always contain honesty, reason, and logic. Other auto reviewers always complain that any car or SUV is too slow if it hits 60 mph in over 6 seconds. That makes sense I guess if your driving a Ferrari La Ferrari but not if it’s say a Subaru Outback XT. I’ve said it before, you seriously deserve your own tv show!

this was an excellent review, with just the rigth amount of charm to make it entertaining without being overly wordy. Well done!

I really dig the design of it. I'm wondering how long it will take for DIYers to hack the LED-style tail lights to show messages to the cars behind you?

My thoughts are the same "how fast does it need to go?"; rhetorical, yes. I think it is fast enough to accelerate to beat most ICEV's when changing lanes. Thank you for the informative video.

You are the first reviewer that I've watched that has shown that the rear trunk floor can be held up at an angle with the slots. I thought I had seen all of the features on all the videos but you showed me something new that I can check out on my I5. Bravo! 👍

I got an Ioniq 5 SEL AWD 6 weeks ago, no markup or addons. After Fed and Texas rebates it’s $42k which considering the performance and features is a good deal and I’m very happy with it overall. My previous vehicles were a 2018 X5M and a Golf R, the Ioniq 5 is no slouch in comparison. I think it looks a lot like the Lancia Delta.

Love my Limited Ioniq 5... Don't forget, it's only the interior V2L under the 2nd row seats with the limited version. Great feature... No need for an external adapter costing $500+ as other versions will have to, if they want it.

Nice electric car, however the Hyundai and Kia dealers in my area are some of the worst for up-charging the customer, not only the MSRP but for dealer installed accessories such as paint protection and other overpriced add on’s. You know, once a potential customer is treated like an easy mark it leaves a bad taste toward that brand, not just a specific dealer.

Your videos are right on the money... professional, perfectly paced, thorough and complete without "glossing over negative points". For example: So many reviewers fixate on the decrease in range in you drive "enthusiastically"... but they fail to relate that to the ICE cars they have driven all their lives, which do exactly the same thing! 🥴 Thank you, Liked & Subscribed.

This Ionic 5 is attractive enough, but I still prefer my Sorento PHEV Prestige over it because of a few things the Sorento has: Rear Wipers, Real Spare Tire, Heated Rear Seats, and finally Absolutely No Range Anxiety!

Another great review, thanks for all your hard work. As a Model 3 owner, I’ve always considered it to be top of the heap in its class but dang if the competition hasn’t stepped up its game design-wise and driving experience-wise. The charging though…Tesla is the absolute king when it comes to charging away from your home! Cheers Tom!

Hyundai designed the best gear shifter. Great position, easy to operate, no need to look & fully frees up the center console.

Saw this car in person last weekend parked on side street & thought what's that? It reminds me a lot of my VW GTI but bigger, modern, & I now want it!

Priced right if you can find it. Dealers in my area want 10,000 over MSRP. Great Car though.

Good presentation. Moves swiftly over lots of details without extraneous monologue to drag out the narrative.

I was all set to purchase either a Hyundai Ionic 5 or Kia EV6 and was excited about the prospect, but the greed of my local dealers combined with flagging inventory drove me right to Tesla. I just couldn't bring myself to pay $5k over MSRP for either of those vehicles. I may look at purchasing a used one in a year or two after seeing how they hold up in actual use.

Compared Tesla Model 3 with Ionic 5 SEL RWD. First felt the passenger Sun visor of the Model 3 then the one on the Ionic 5. That was enough to sell me on the significantly better build quality of the Ionic 5. Went to a Hyundai dealer in Dallas and they were just taking an all black Ionic 5 SEL RWD off the truck. Drove it around the parking lot, dealer offered to sell it at MSRP with no add ons to inflate the price. Had it delivered to my house (44 miles away) at no additional charge, after it was prepped and charged. Fantastic experience so far and with the $7,500 tax rebate the cost was the same or cheaper than the new CR-V hybrid I also was considering. Couldn’t be happier!! (Also have a new white 2022 Tesla Model Y LR with white seats, tow hitch, 19” wheels, and FSD with an estimated April 12 - May 10 delivery date for an Austin TX pickup that I’m trying to decide what I’ll do with. Good problem to have.)

Ioniq5를 지금 주문하면 출고까지 12개월이 걸린답니다 Tom, Your pronunciation of the word "Hyundai" is correct. 현대 (Hyundai) means modern or contemporary in korean.

I saw two in person in the area over the weekend for the first time. This and the EV6 both look good but I like the interior layout of the Hyundai more. I believe one of these will make my short list when I decide to go electric.

Tom`s Silver Jacket perfectly complements the silver black dual tone color of the vehicle. Styling on point

Nice review! I saw one of these at the DMV to registered a couple of weeks back. I like the details on the trim pieces, but the overall early 80's look not so much.

Thanks for another great review, Tom. Re: styling, I'd say the styling is reminiscent of an Isuzu Impulse from the 80's, at least the nose does anyway. (And completely off-topic, but I had a Lloyds clock radio, too - the kind where the little "digital" leaves rotated around a spindle.)

As always, another great review 😉👍🏻. Glad to see “evil twin” doesn’t hold a grudge and has forgiven you for not inviting him along to the Portland Auto Show … or has he? 🤣🤣🤣

Great review! I have an id4 and love it. This looks great too. I didn’t know that about the logo. I’m looking forward to your comparison and I’m glad the smart park didn’t run you over too

I live in LA. IONIQ 5s are very scarce and nearly all dealers that have any are seeking about $5k above MSRP. Dual Motor AWD Limited model are about $63,000.

Aside from charging speed and screen size, I'm amazed how well my 2019 Niro EV stacks up to these newer models. Still, great review. Pretty certain you have convinced me to get the ID4 instead of the Ioniq 5.

Nice to see the Dodge Omni (from some angles) has gone electric.

i like that no console box at the middle of the front cabin......makes it easy to move to either sides in emergencies

As a child of the 80s I find both the retro style of the car and the 80s synth-pop style of your vest quite appealing. I do wish Hyundai offered something similar in a smaller hatchback size though

Nice video! The Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks amazing! It is spacious, flexible and has a sustainable interior. 🚗 ⚡️

It's clearly number 5 it says it right on the boot

Great review, as usual! I absolutely love this car.

Hey Tom.. Thanks for including compare/contrasts of high speed charging infrastruture experiences with Tesla so people know what makes each brand/EV owner experience different :) Keep up the fantastic work! As an EV owner who highly PREFERRED the original Ioniq over the Tesla models- I ultimately chose Tesla BECAUSE of the charging infrastructure and am very happy I made that choice. I will share with any potential new owners that its not the car (or its range) but the CHARGING EXPERIENCE that makes ALL the difference in your enjoyment of EV Life.

Woah nice new haircut Tom! Almost thought you were Anderson Cooper haha

Your videos are so smooth! That’s why I always click the like button first before I start watching

Design is a very personal thing... for me this is a cracker; fresh and crisp, with just enough interesting "points of difference." I prefer it to the Kia. However... I bought the Kia. I went to the Hyundai dealership; they had an Ioniq 5 on the prime spot by the entrance. The lot had an unkempt feel, with muddy puddles, weeds, rubbish etc. where I had to stand. The car was so close to a fence I could not walk around it... after a number of minutes nobody had acknowledged my existence, so I opened the car to check it out; it was filthy! There was grimy marks in the door shuts, mud buildup in the tailgate opening, along with a big cobweb that had been there so long he had probably died of old age! I liked the look of the car, but I quickly decided I did not want to risk a relationship with a business that couldn't even manage basic housekeeping... sad really! Despite their connection to Hyundai, the Kia dealership was a much better experience; Thank you Nathan and Blair. 👍

Great review Tom! Not only does the Hyundai logo mean two people shaking hands but most don’t know the four dots on the steering wheel is Morse code for the letter H!

LOL remember the days when banks would give you a check to buy a car and it would say "Not to be used for purchasing Hyuandai or Kia" something along those lines. They have come a long way. Great job guys.

80s latchkey kid here, and yeah, this styling reminds me of a mix of the Lancia Integrale with the old handheld v games we used to have. The lights scream coleco vision. REALLY like the design.

I am excited about this one review, the Ioniq5 is one of the EV on our list to buy or wait patiently for the 2024 VW Buzz.

I think the Ioniq 5 looks dope as it looks like a hot hatch from the 80s

Great looking vehicle..only lacks two things..rear window wiper and an ICE

Very good review , I live just North of you on Vancouver Island and the lack of the rear wipe was a big mistake I test drove back in Dec, however I still placed my order AWD Long Range Ultimate package I should see the car sometime in Sept/Oct . I have found out that you can order a second camera which plays back full time into the interior mirror so that should help, the only other thing I wish they had done for North America was make the passenger seat the same as the driver's . All in all I think this is the best EV on the market fit and finish is wonderful they are on a winner with this car.

I’m glad you mentioned the Hyundai Pony. I love this car. Thanks for this review.

Love the cinematic quality of the video, scenic neighborhoods, detailed observations, and the hair Tom. The car isn’t too bad either.

I've been to 8 or 9 dealers in LA with money in hand and not found a car I wanted, Rav4 Prime is gold these days. I'm not quite ready for Pure EV yet, even though I can wire myself 208 at work if I want.

Phantom black... All the phantoms I've met until now were white, but well.... Not quite sure what to think about the design, reminds me somewhat of a VW Golf. It's not ugly, but I can't really imagine this car to be one day on display in one of the main design museums somehow. It misses whatever "wow" factor. But if that is exactly what you want, this is the car you were looking for....

Been watching your reviews for years. Another great one. Looking forward to when you get the chance to review the Subaru Solterra.

4:31 THANK YOU. And im one to talk running from police on my Ducati. But honestly not all cars need to be that fast. Most ppl have no idea how to control that speed and mass. Can they judge velocity and distance? Sure track time helps but those speeds require control and understanding. Mix that with unpredictable traffic and you have accidents.

Great review! I’ve driven both the Ioniq 5 and just today, the EV6. Very disappointed with the EV6. Was expecting the interior to be much better give the looks on the outside (I drove the Wind trim). Interior had LOTS of plastic, and the vegan leather seemed more like a rubber tarp material…I’ll drive the GT-Line next week. The Ioniq 5 seemed to be better matched interior and exterior. I drove the SEL trim. Powertrains were very similar as were the infotainment systems, safety systems and driving aides. Not a fan of the EV6 dual purpose dash buttons…not sure what the idea was with that. Did like the hard buttons for heated/cooled seats in the EV6. Note, the moving middle island in the Ioniq 5 is only on the upper trims. All other trims it’s fixed. Most of the on-line reviewers are reviewing the top trim loaded, so I was thinking it would move on all trims. EV6 was sportier in feel (suspension), but the Ioniq 5 was fine. Wasn’t squishy or overly soft at all. I’m leaving toward the Ioniq 5. Now it’s a matter of stock and who’s adding dealer markup!! Previously owned a Tesla Model 3 and Y and currently have a Niro EV. I actually think the Niro EV is the best of the bunch right now though not the sexiest. If you can find one, dealers are putting money on the table. I use it strictly for local travel and commuting so the fast charging is not a necessity for me. If you don’t need it for long distance travel, I would take a look around for one!!!

Thanks Tom. Surprised you didn't mention the vehicle to load feature. I hear it's not included free with the car.

4.5 seconds to 60mph is more than adequate in the real world.

Another great review. I have to say that until the charging infrastructure gets better I still think that a plug-in hybrid like the RAV4 Prime is the way to go right now. By the way, I love your attention to detail. Seeing the previous ’light’ in Red Light/Green Light fade to grey is cool. Great work as always.

I like it. Great video, Tom and Martin.

Tom, great review again. Happy to be a long-time sub. I wonder why you don’t review Tesla yet have a low-key diss on the brand. Hard to get one to review, Politically driven, personal preferences?

Thanks for that! Vewy vewy awesome we-view. I'd be interested in hearing your take on the Subaru Solterra.

Dude in my are tows an open trailer to haul stuff with this car. I hope Tom gets to review the EV Hummer, that would be fun to watch.

Looking for comfort - How is the ease of entry/exit, and comfort vs the ID 4?

Ionic 5 and EV 6 are the leading EV cars all over the world 🌎 🙌 😀

Not just the styling, motor spec wise I'd say top2. All things considered, Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis blow their competitors away.

Exterior is channeling my old '84 Mitsubishi Mirage Turbo but in 4dr guise with a touch of Tron ;-) Love it!

It’s a Lancia Delta Integrale EV.

It does remind me of the VW Scirocco of old.

for us oldies but im not that old, this reminds me of the suzuki swift GTi

Hmmm…. I wonder…. Is Ioniq 5 related to Johnny 5 and are they both alive? 🤔

I'd buy an Ionic today if I could find a dealer that wasn't slapping a $10k markup on top of the MSRP. Absolute robbery.

Great review but I get tired of always hearing reviews on the most expensive version of the car. Seems most reviews are like that and plenty of people don't buy those version!

Anyone know what vest, brand? He’s wearing? I love it! Oh and the Ioniq is cool too lol should have one by April!

Yeah, up here in the Northwest I would prefer a car with a rear wiper.

With dealer add-on markup of $7,000, and tax, it is way over $50,000 out the door. I will just hang onto my 2012 Rav4 a bit longer.....

It's my '84 Dodge Omni reincarnated.

You are absolutly right about the '80s look. Check out the Lancia Delta Integrale 😊

I love this car. Another great review, Tom.

Is there a heat pump in Ioniq5? What's the hit for the range in cold weather (live in the upper midwest, where it's well below zero, -10F for at least 1.5 months). Any links/references would be helpful. What's the ground clearance on the car?

Great stuff! So, am I understanding correctly that the heat pump is only available with the AWD versions (reduced range and all, oh well)?

Great to see more companies offer EVs, competition is good for consumers. Tesla need more competition to lower prices.

By "rural" do you mean "everything west of the Cascades until the Mississippi river"?

Nice review, Tom, as always. I personally am fine with not having wireless CarPlay. I can't tell you how often the wireless CarPlay in my Kia K5 disconnects. It's extremely frustrating and potentially hazardous if you're relying on a navigation app to get to your destination.

Thank you so much for your reviews. Informative and entertaining. Great job. I wanted to comment on your description. You nailed it. 80’s hatch x mid-century design. Thanks for the many hours of entertainment. You are truly one of the best in the business. Cheers.

would be interesting to have opinions from the person helping you driving the car. just to have another view on the

Not a fan of Hyundai or any of their cars, but love your reviews!

Extra frustrating that Hyundai is rolling these out so slowly compared to Kia and the EV6. I’d have to travel from Michigan to Illinois to get one, local Hyundai dealers aren’t certified for service, either.

Would you say the lack of rear windshield wiper a deal breaker for Seattleites on ioniq5? Most sedans don’t have back wipers but that had never bothered me until I got used to my SUV. Now when I drive my wife’s sedan, I always noticed the rain drops on the back window.

IMO Car of the Year.

I want to rent one of these to compare to the Model 3. Good video Tom!

Very useful review.