2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review: My Favorite Non-Tesla EV

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- 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.

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