Quirky Hyundai Ioniq 5 Turns Heads in this EV Video Review

Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is the company's first car to be produced from the ground-up, via its new all-electric platform.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 falls into the crossover utility vehicle category, but the body resembles a “scaled-up” hatchback with plenty of room due to the flat-floor EV design, according to Jonny Smith. (Source: The Late Break Show)

Don’t look now but auto manufacturers are having fun designing electric cars. First off, I like quirk and Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 provides this “retro-meets-future” look with its line dashes, sleek accents and a nicely integrated spoiler.

After last week’s post about finding test drives — or “butts in seats” — this car’s design should help motivate consumers to contact their local Hyundai dealer for a test drive. However, consumers will have to wait until Fall 2021 in North America, but below is a car review from the U.K.’s Jonny Smith.

Here are some quick & quirky highlights of the Ioniq 5:

• Flat floor car design & the backseat sits higher than the front.

• Two battery options; one comes in at 72 kWh = 298 miles* (not EPA tested yet)

• 0 to 60 (100 km) in 5.2 seconds with 72 kWH battery

• All Wheel Drive & Rear Wheel Driver options

• Two, 12-inch displays (see below)

• 9.8 ft. wheelbase that provides lots of room inside the car; longer in length than a full-size Range Rover!

There’s two, 12-inch displays that provide modern touches while the traditional 2 stalk styling should connect with consumers.

The front seats are 30% thinner in the back and this provides more for back-seat passengers. However, the front driver seat has something special: an “ottoman.” That’s right, an ottoman for that next 15 to 20 min. charging session.

Speaking of charging, the Ioniq 5 has the capacity to receive 380 kW from ultra-fast charging stations (not there yet) and produce a 80% state of charge in 18 mins.

Brilliant innovation from Hyundai as the auto manufacturer creates an “ottoman” for longer charging sessions.

Here’s the video review from Jonny Smith at The Late Break Show: