Does the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Do It All? | Review

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds retro flair, modern infotainment, and a pragmatic design to create a pretty complete package. That's good because the crossover category continues to be on the rise and the competition is heating up! For 2024 there aren't too many changes to this formula but with a vehicle that won numerous awards upon it's release and sees the closest cross-shopping come form it's Kia cousin Hyundai can be forgiven for playing it a little safe; for now. If you're shopping for the best electric crossover on the market you should consider the Ioniq 5.

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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Front End Lighting and Design
02:28 Overall Size and Silhouette
03:50 Rear End Lighting and Design
05:11 Powertrain Configurations and Specifications
07:50 Rear Cargo Capacity
09:02 Interior Layout
16:25 Acceleration and Braking
18:38 Ride and Handling
21:36 Cabin Noise and Fuel Efficiency
23:20 Pricing and Competitor Comparisons
32:20 In Conclusion

[Yanquetino]

I got rid of my Model 3 and bought a 2024 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD a few months ago. LOVE it! MUCH happier with it! I really appreciate that its HDA-II assists me, rather than expecting me to assist Autopilot.

[tompaull]

Hi EV Buyers Guide team. I really appreciate your comparison charts. It is very helpful and drives the point home. Thanks for spending the extra time on that step!!!

[ouch]

I absolutely loved my Ioniq5. I had a 2022 Limited AWD in the iconic shooting star matte grey (the same color as all the press cars). That car broke so many people’s necks as they tried to look at it. I got so many questions and compliments from people who thought it was some sort of one-off concept car. I was sad to get rid of it, but my needs changed and I needed a 6 passenger vehicle, so I traded it for an EV9.

[JohnCap]

I easily get over 300 miles in my AWD EV6 (normal mixed driving). Unlike Teslas, the EPA stated range is understated at 260.

[chipper]

We selected the ioniq5 over the model Y and having 4 VW Golfs before hand had no part of our decision (jk).
2022 SEL RWD

Key points for us:
-Wife likes the dual screen, we both like the minimal style, just enough clean buttons
-Similar enough range, similar enough dc fast charge (we have only dc fast charged twice...)
-2" wider in the rear seat shoulder space (car seats)
-b pillar AC vents (car seats)
- less harsh suspension
- Alex's dB cabin noise assessment

After 15k miles, our range estimate has gone up to the mid 300's with an average of 3.6-3.8mi/kwhr mid summer

[fighter]

I can't get over how awesome the Ioniq 5 looks like. Genius design that will look great in 5, 10, 20 years.

[Bum_Hip]

If Elon was not the man he has proven himself to be, I would have gotten a Y. So I went with the I5. I love it! Very happy with my choice. Its charging speeds are great. In, and and out in 20 minutes when I don’t charge at home.

[BowlerActuary]

I am now on my 4th Ioniq 5 and one to keep for a long while - 2022 SEL AWD. Arguably best bang for the buck. Got the leather, the charging indicator on the front grill, the full back set of lights, rear vents on the B pillars, .. as much as I would want! Love the car very much.

Don’t underestimate the RWD though. I think if I could go back (and if the option was available as good as the AWD I got), I would go RWD for the range. In mild snow weather, the RWD was just as good - if not better - than AWD since it was much more predictable in snow mode.

[butchroberts]

Great hatchback. I call mine the Inflated Golf GTI or just Fat Rabbit. So far it has been a very smooth, solid and quiet experience. No issues. Quality build and efficiency above my expectations.

[daflipbizkit]

My parents just purchased one over the Tesla, one glaring reason over the Tesla Y was their insurance is 3 times more for the Tesla. They are older so getting used to the car didn’t require them to relearn how to use a car using only the center screen and other quirks of Tesla.

[Emurselovic]

Just wanted to say Travis is doing a great job with these reviews!

[pauld]

The positive way you speak of hatchbacks caused a wave of nostalgia .

It reminded me of my old Honda CRX. Sometimes I really miss that car and how easy it was to get stuff into the back.

[Cedar]

I had reserved an Ioniq 5 forever in 2022, but got sick of waiting, so I went with an EV6 Wind AWD with tech and I love it. I thought of getting a Prologue for my wife, but I think it's going to be a 2025 Ioniq 5 when they release it.

[FuncleChuck]

We're seriously impressed with our '24 Limited AWD. It's great on road trips too.

[timdsd]

Very nice review and comparison. I test drove a 2023 ID.4, and I rented a IONIQ 5 last year, and, while neither wowed me, I liked the IONIQ 5 better. If Hyundai's ccNc infotainment software with wireless CarPlay, plus a rear wiper show up in the 2025 IONIQ 5, I might buy one. Maybe by that time, we'll know if Kia's EV3 is coming to the U.S. The small EV3 seems pretty ideal for big city driving.

[Scotty_B]

I love this car. I rented one from Turo on my vacation and it was so fun to drive.

[garyclark]

Fair overview comparison but as an owner the hands on/off isn’t as big of a gap of tech as you scaled it. HDA2 removes the fatigue of managing lane or adaptive speed letting you remain engaged. I honestly don’t take my hands off the wheel which is a safe thing and occasionally prefer an occasional dodge of road debris and getting a lane change assist that I’m not often having to gently tug the wheel at prompts which now they have capacitive touch to satisfy engagement. The system doesn’t need to be on pre mapped roads or have every feature running together. Use lane keep by itself or just adaptive cruise. Paddles and mode are huge being so accessible. Can’t imagine it being a set & forget. 33:19

[Rioichi]

Hyundai is doing a minor refresh for 2025 and really listening to their customers, adding and changing a few things including a rear wiper!

[COSolar]

Our particular “real world” experience has been an average of 4.2 miles/kWh after two and a half years and 28, 000 miles. That’s with AWD but smaller wheels and tires than the top trim you tested.

[FCReviews]

What's up Travis!! keep up the great work and it was a pleasure to meet you at the 2024NYautoshow keep in touch, sir.