Video Summary
The Hyundai Ionic 5N is an EV designed for car enthusiasts. It simulates gear shifting and engine sound. The reviewer finds that the simulations are done effectively. The Ionic 5N is considered one of the most praised cars of 2024. The reviewer was blown away by the car when he first reviewed it.The simulated gearbox is convincing and simulates shifts very well, without being too overly dramatic. The center console design is considered a favorite and its design prevents the driver from hitting their knee. The car is equipped with wireless charging, car play, and a convenient camera button.
The reviewer states Hyundai hinted that people would not be able to tell that it was an EV. The reviewer claims that the car is psychological warfare to convince enthusiasts that an EV can be fun. If you put it in the wrong gear while going uphill, it bogs like a combustion engine car would. A key negative is that charging is sometimes an inconvenience due to charger availability, despite installing a charger at home.
The car has 3 sound options, one of which simulates an old F1 racecar and futuristic EV, or a turbine. At the correct RPM, the car makes a sonic boom. If the car is put in the wrong gear it will hit a rev limiter. The steering wheel’s interface can be initially overwhelming. When the driver turns on the blinker, a tiny camera is turned on to show what’s in the blind spot.
The reviewer concludes that the Ionic 5N is a knockout. The car also makes people believe that it is an old-fashioned gas car. This is the reviewer’s favorite Hyundai interior. He considers that, despite it being a pretty expensive car, it may be the best Korean car ever built.
