2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review

Regular performance is 225 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque with rear-wheel drive. This drivetrain has a single motor that drives the rear wheels. With the same real-wheel drive set-up, base model performance is 168 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.

With all-wheel drive, the engine gains a second motor. This allows it to operate the front and rear wheels independently. This is all-weather capability and light off-roading ability in an all electric package.

Drivers will enjoy the command of 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque. Modes include eco, comfort, sport and snow.

With the single electric motor, the driving range is 303 miles for the SE and 220 miles for the SE Standard Range. With the dual motors, the electric range is 266 miles, a 10-mile increase over last year’s AWD model.

These Hyundai EVs come with an ultra-fast charger. Also stopping for a recharge, it can utilize ultra-fast charging capability. When starting with 10-percent power, it just takes 25 minutes to boost it to 80 percent.

Regenerative brakes capture energy during the braking process. However, Hyundai has added special control paddles on the steering wheel that allow you to regulate braking power.

While a contemporary SUV can earn 30 mpg and a hybrid may earn as much as 50 mpg, the 2023 IONIQ 5 RWD is known for EPA estimates of 132 mpge city and 98 mpge highway. With all-wheel drive, it earns approximately 113 mpge city and 90 mpge highway. Both figures rose by 3 mpg for this model year.

Plus, buyers can utilize Electrify America chargers for free for two years. That’s like an ongoing rebate on the Ioniq 5 price.

Up to $7,500 in federal tax credits help defray the cost of buying this electric vehicle. That starts everyone off in the right direction. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 price is already reasonable given its cutting-edge powertrains.

If shoppers are questioning quality, they can check out reviews at the Car Connection. It gave the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 a Best Car to Buy Award. Last but certainly not least, Hyundai has the longest standard automotive warranties available in today’s marketplace. This includes a longer Limited warranty and a longer Powertrain warranty.

This electric vehicle has added Gravity Gold Matte to its list of exterior colors. Other choices include Phantom Black, Cyber Gray and Atlas White. If you want something more colorful, you’ll want to check out Digital Teal, Lucid Blue or Shooting Star.

As it did in 2022, the cabin wears one of two color schemes. The first is black-on-black tones with subtle differences to provide visual interest. The other sports gray-on-gray tones with a bit more contrast.

H-Tex is Hyundai’s handsome leatherette upholstery choice. However, parents may appreciate the stain-resistant cloth upholstery that is unique to the Hyundai line.

Every IONIQ5 cabin is packed with value. Cockpits have dual digital displays for entertainment and instrumentation. A 2-way power lumbar, 8-way power adjustable chair takes care of the driver. A push button gets your powertrain started.

Staying cool is easier with dual-control automatic temperature controls. In fact, there is a special setting that can save energy and keep the drivers cooler when they are alone in the cabin.

Reclining, sliding rear seats help back seat passengers find their best perch. They also have a rear center armrest and dual USB ports. Beyond these amenities, owners enjoy a long list of today’s most sought-after driver assistance features.

New for 2023 models, the Digital Key 1 is now standard on the SEL trim level. These models have an especially cushy cabin with H-Tex seats and ambient lighting. A power liftgate makes loading easier.

2nd-row AC vents are added to increase comfort levels in the backseat. A wireless charger is added to the cockpit. While it might not be needed often in our Phoenix AZ climate, this Ioniq5 model has a heated steering wheel to match its standard heated seats.

Even more comfortable and well-appointed, the 2022 Ioniq 5 Limited adds ventilated seats to take the edge off of Phoenix AZ heat. You can open up the cabin with the unique Vision Roof.

Additional Limited standards include rear-side sunshades, a sliding center console, and a head-up display. A Bose premium audio system surrounds you with the music you love. You can schedule a test drive to check out these excellent features.

Passenger volume is 106 cubic feet. This allows for 41.7 inches of front legroom and 39.4 inches of rear legroom.

As for utility, cargo capacity is 27.2 cu ft. With the second row folded, the area grows to 59.3 cu ft. Ground clearance is 6.1 inches.

Whereas the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 could tow up to 1,650 pounds, the new model year has a top towing capacity of 2,300 pounds. You may not plan to tow, but it’s always nice to know that a vehicle is built tough enough to pull a trailer.

When you choose the IONIQ 5, you have a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. The system has standard navigation to get you where you are going.

There are plenty of music and entertainment choices thanks to HD Radio and satellite radio connectivity. Even better, you can put your favorite apps on the screen with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

IONIQ 5 models have Hyundai BlueLink for extra connectivity. Your purchase entitles you to three years of the Guidance Package, the Remote Charger Package, and Connected Care.

All models have semi-automated systems such as Highway Driving Assist 1 and adaptive cruise control with a lane assist and speed limit assist. Strengthening the blind spot monitor, Hyundai provides a steering avoidance assist.

An emergency brake responds to urgent forward collision warnings and pedestrian watches. It can also recognize cyclists. The rear cross traffic alert may trigger braking if it detects a car coming from the side too fast while the EV is in reverse.

For even more semi-automated features, you’ll want to choose an SEL model. It has more advanced versions of the Highway Driving Assist system. The forward collision detection system expands its ability to watch for junction dangers, oncoming traffic dangers, and side traffic dangers. An evasive steering assist is added as well.

Limited models are even better equipped. A blind spot camera system assists with forward travel while a Surround View Monitor assists with parking. The rear distance warning is strengthened by a reverse emergency autobrake.

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