2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review: My Favorite Non-Tesla EV
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Video Summary
- The exterior design blends 80s vibes with a futuristic touch, featuring pixel-themed LED lighting. - The design of the production model is preferable to the concept vehicle. - The front end has active shutters for aerodynamics and cooling. - The exterior design includes accent lines on the bottom panel and fender wells, and 20-inch premium wheels. - A smart key fob allows the doors to unlock and open automatically as you approach. - Active folding side mirrors are included on the limited trim level. - The color looks great in the "cyber gray" model. - Opening the front trunk requires pulling a latch inside the car. - The front trunk is just a small, 0.85 cu ft cubby with only room for some basic items. - While decent, the comfort of the rear seats might not be ideal for long trips due to the seating position, though there is plenty of legroom. - Has AC output in the back. - The limited trim has both heated and ventilated front seats. - There's a 12.3-inch driver's display with a heads-up display. - Has a 12.3-inch infotainment system that can be controlled on the screen as well as with physical knobs/buttons. - While driving, there is some road noise that is similar to the KIA EV9, but the visibility is good. - There's highway driving assist. - It's capable of changing lanes with the turn signal. - The limited trim level, fully equipped, costs just under $60,000, depending on configuration. - The base rear-wheel-drive version starts in the low $40,000 range. - Hyundai is offering great deals currently, including a $7,500 discount or zero-percent financing, though they can't be combined. - In Q4 of 2024, new models will have North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors. - For earlier models, there will be adapters available for Tesla supercharger locations in Q1 of 2025. - Charging from 10% to 80% with 800V charger: 18-20 min. With a 400V charger: 25 min. - Has a remote smart parking feature that allows moving the car forward or backward while outside of the vehicle. - For the 2025 model year, the battery capacity will be increased to 84 kilowatt-hours.