https://www.motortrend.com/cars/hyundai/ioniq-electric/2020/2021-hyundai-ioniq-ev-first-test/amp/
I’d like to hear from Ioniq EV owners if the driving described in this review is accurate to your experiences.
I’ve seen a few deal threads about the Ioniq, and wondering if folks knew what they were in store for when it comes to acceleration and handling?
Ah, the classic “put Elon/Tesla in the headline” clickbait approach. Of course, Elon doesn’t give a $hit about the Ioniq EV, and most buyers don’t either. Especially not when you can pick up a Bolt, which is objectively better in nearly every way (except auto cruise control, alas), for far less.
Ha, think you pretty much sumed it up.
It’s actually funny the length that they go to to show that its not an electric sports car or a direct Tesla competitor. Overpriced for what you get? Sure, but its pretty incentivized especially if you go for a lease. Other better options are out there if you wanna swing the $ or be seen driving a Bolt.
I think the power & acceleration were better than I expected. Its a zippy little car thats fun to drive for what it is. Reminded me of a Civic I owned 5 or so years ago. I don’t care about figure-8 track performance or 0-60. The 0-30 is fun and it gets to highway speeds just fine. I’ve done a 20 mile commute in 6" of snow a number of times in the stock tires. They are not Cup 2’s on a hot day, but you will get to where you need to go in a practical vehicle and that is the essence of Hyundai.
I respectfully disagree. Both on the quality of the car, and on price (when you lease, of course!).
Unless I’m mistaken (possible), Elon wants, and is, pro EV…anything non-ICE will do. I get the impression he is all ‘sustainability-until-we-bail-on the planet’. So I have to chalk up the ‘Us vs. Them’ approach modern media currently uses, as nothing more than fake news.
The article raises a few issues, concerns, around performance, acceleration while trying to turn, tires not adequate, uncomfortable seating etc. If we have Ioniq owners who can speak to their impression, it would be great.
I have the 2019 limited, traded in an accord touring for it and LOVE it. That’s the worst review I’ve read and disagree with most of it. The high efficiency tires sacrifice grip and the braking isn’t great, but it definitely is zippy around town, comfortable with good seats, rides and handles well and actually is fun to drive. Love using flappy paddles to adjust the regenerative braking. I think it’s better than the bolt which doesn’t have adaptive cruise, but does have a cheap, crappy interior and a chevy badge. I leased it exactly a year ago today for 700 das and 140/ month including 9% tax and got 2k back in post sale rebates. Zero regrets!
I daily drove the 2019 Ioniq EV every day for at least 6+ months to the full extent of its physical capabilities. Unless they changed the tires for the 2021, the 2020s come with Michelins that are actually pretty good, especially for a Hyundai OEM tire.
The bolt only provides 2 levels of regenerative braking - a little or a lot, whereas the 2020 Ioniq provides 5 levels (0, 1, 2, 3, and squeeze left paddle) controlled via the paddle shifters. It’s a super engaging experience.
On the highway you could sustain triple-digit speeds, or plenty of aggressive highway driving in the high double-digits & weave around people like nobody’s business. In traffic, with the regen levels, you are king among taxis and limos, with more torque and ability to launch it at each light than the Prius cabs, Escalades, and even S550s. Sport mode + an aggressive regen setting, it really kicks.
plenty of aggressive highway driving in the high double-digits & weave around people like nobody’s business. In traffic, with the regen levels, you are king among taxis and limos, with more torque and ability to launch it at each light than the Prius cabs, Escalades, and even S550s. Sport mode + an aggressive regen setting, it really kicks.
Well, that’s true of every EV. Once you go EV, it’s really hard to go back to ICE (except for long road trips, until infrastructure is further along at least). That low-end torque is glorious…and silent!
An Ioniq lease is cheaper than a Bolt? Maaaaybe just barely if you didn’t qualify for any incentives (Costco, Loyalty/Conquest).
On this forum, 8 times out of 10, barely is the name of the game. Lots of first timers that don’t qualify for Costco/Conquest are coming to the Ioniq EV. Keep an eye out for November pricing, hopefully the margin will be wider.
The Ioniq EV has always been the efficiency champion…kWh/miles. Hyundai wanted to create an efficient practical ev and manage to do just that. Personally i think… and i do realize this is subjective… the exterior design of this car is much better then the Bolt.
Agreed. I could have gotten the Bolt cheaper with conquest and Costco, but I don’t need the range and couldn’t get past the exterior.
Also, I could lease 4 Ioniqs for the price of a Tesla model 3. Who writes these reviews?
From my limited driving so far, I agree with the limited traction of the front tires, even in my 2020 model. Otherwise, I have no complaints.
People that care more about getting clicks than saving money On cars…they are getting pretty good at it too.
I disagree with pretty much everything this author wrote. I’m loving the 2020 Ioniq EV. Only thing I agree with is the very stiff suspension. Bumps are felt much more than my old Focus I had before the Ioniq.
I’m glad a bunch of people who have Ioniq’s have come forward to dispute the review. When I read it I was confused, since there have been a lot of discussions on LH about Ioniq lease deals. We have a good number of members who leased them, and LH’ers are pretty sharp when it comes to good cars and deals, so I wanted to get opinions.
I’m glad there are many who strongly support the Ioniq and if as suggested we may see better deals on them in November, I’ll have to take a strong look at them.
My takeaway from these reviews (as well as the Bolt) is that the rubber can make or break a vehicle from an engaging driving perspective. These cars choose “Efficiency Uber Alles” with the tire compounds they come with. You could always swap some more forgiving tires onto them at the cost of range if you really wanted to. That kind of defeats the purpose though.
