2020 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV - Test Drive and Review
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- čas přidán 4. 08. 2020
- The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq is excellent in all three flavors (hybrid, plug-in, and electric), but the plug-in hybrid version is a nice "best of all worlds" option. Efficient, useful, and affordable, Hyundai did a lot right. You can tell when Charlie really likes a car, because the review ends up lasting half an hour.
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I went from a tuned 400+ horsepower Subaru WRX to an Ioniq and I love the little car. Don't miss the premium fuel, don't miss the 25mpg, this is a great little car and the Highway Driving Assist blew me away with how good it is.
What do you miss with the Wrx?
@@R3c0nf1gur3d The looks of it, the power and the handling but comparing the two is ridiculous. I don't miss the 25mpg with premium fuel at all. It's nice to be in a grown up vehicle and I can feel good about my impact on the environment compared to the WRX. This car, at least in Limited trim has so many nice little well thought out details that make the driving experience so much better for all the highway driving I do.
@@randyjoseph462 batteries for hybrid cars actually cause alot more pollution than regular cars do in manufacturing
@@gorgewashingtonful tell someone who cares
@@gorgewashingtonful this isn’t true. The lack of burning fossil fuels more than makes up for the battery production. Do some research to compare the ioniq plug in to a comparable car like the Corolla. Carboncounter.com is a good source for this
Just purchased one, and I love it to death! I drove down from Maryland to Florida for only 40 bucks gas. Incredible!
@Off Road Guy wtf??
@offroadguy7772Get help
Great review! I got a White PHEV Limited back in July(so the Gray interior works out). The only mod I did was to replace the rims & kept the tires. It's a GREAT commuter car with all the bells & whistles. I highly recommend it. My current driving pattern gives me 550 miles on gas over 3 months while the full electric driving gives me 1500 over the same time. At this rate, I'll fill up the tank 4-5 times a year 👍🏼✊💰🚗
Very nice!
Thanks for the video. Very good explanations and tests.
Just bought a 2018 model and love it. Thanks for that great review.
Thank you for the video, this is very helpful for my potential purchase decision of this car. I will be test driving a pre-owned top trim Limited version tomorrow morning
Great review thanks!
Great review!!!
Got a 2021 ioniq phev this year and I love it. My apartment keeps increasing the cost of charging but even used as a hybrid, the mpg is excellent for me. Charge it for free at a different spot now.
The power in sport mode is adequate for me, and I usually need to use it when merging into a busy highway.
I wish the regen stayed the same after switching from sport to eco.
That’s interesting my car is two tone dark gray and white but also I have a the SE and not limited.
Oh ya and good explanation of the different regen braking levels! I understand it better now vs the way its explained in other reviews. Im sure the yo-yoing effect of it kicking in might annoy some but I could probably get used to it and even have fun playing around with the different levels at different speeds and driving.
Its really a bummer Hyundai discontinued the ioniq hybrid. They had an absolute winner with this thing as its basically the best hybrid commuter out there right now. Going all in on EV is a bad gamble right now.
Can you do a 1 year follow up update on ownership to this car. Its one of the plug-ins on my list which there isn't to many current. not until the next year or so if they have availability for the newer brands/models out there.
The biggest bummer about the 2020 refresh is the loss of physical buttons on the dash. They went to touchscreen or haptic or whatever you want to call it on what I consider to be critical physical tangible buttons for HVAC and radio. But I appreciate the amount of useable information theyve put into the infotainment system. Everything is integrated well. Thank you for pointing out the charging options because thats the kindve thing most would gloss over but plays heavily into the cars day to day useability. I just wish there was still an array of buttons below the improved screen. Its a personal thing I guess.
I love the Ioniq! I traded my 2018 Charger for it. Fell in love. I drove 88K miles in 2.5 years. Traded in it for a BMW and instantly regret it. I’m currently looking to buy another. So sad these models were discontinued in 2022
why did they discontinue it? i loved them
I have the 38Kwh battery version and it really is a great car. Not great in any one area (apart from efficiency) but it all adds up to really great car.
You have a socket underneath the front arm rest so you don't need one in the back just pull it through
I’ve read that the efficiency of the Ionic PHEV tanks in the winter, because, unlike the Prius Prime, it doesn’t have a heat pump, so the ICE has to run instead of battery whenever the interior heat is turned up.
Sure, but heated seats and typically mild winters means no ICE engine needed. SW Ohio and never used the engine for cabin heat. Besides, the dog needs a window rolled down!! Be well.
it would be good if you done a video of an ioniq hybrid 2021 preafrred
Non-sunroof models usually give you more headroom
Thanks for video. Just bought a 2021 premium se model, sold in UK. Looking forward to not sending £10 a gallon on diesel.
If I could keep my Volt the exact same as it is but with the fuel economy of the Ioniq that'd be the best lol..
Hallo, die Felgen rechts sind anders orientiert als die Felgen links, wie ist es korrekt ? Danke! (Habe selbst das gleiche Auto)
Regarding the progressive regen, i actually like the yanking car back as it gives me a good sense of braking. If you want progressive regen, you can use level 1 or 2
I don’t get how regen breaking works. Could you break it down for me? As I’m aware you can use the paddle shifts for this? Do I have to? Say if I just leave the car in automatic mode, does it take care of this itself or do I have to do something?
Still own it? Overall recommended?
The plug-in Ioniq is definitely a car I'm going to check out, and thank you for your thorough review, but I'm wondering what you thought about what appears to be a "split" view in the rear view mirror. It's a minor point of contention, and I'm sure one could get used to it, but it also also seems kind of distracting.
Glad you liked the video! The split view is something to get used to but after a while your brain just ignores it.
You do get used to it.
I got mine Ioniq PHEV about 4 weeks ago, and I don't think about the split view anymore. Did the first week or so, but now I don't notice it.
Had mine for 2.5 years I don't look out the sloping window and really only need to look back when backing. Other drivers pull up too close for you to see them at stops anyways.
I agree with you on the grey. I'm looking at buying a used 2017 hybrid and the grey interior is my only drawback right now. Might still get it though. So many great features.
What did you go with? I needed a hybrid and so glad I found the Ioniq ❤
@@carolynn7318 Yes I went with the Ioniq. It was great but I only kept it for 6 months and went with a 2018 Civic hatchback instead for the ACC feature
Nice
I wish it had real physical buttons and less black gloss for the HVAC and controls in the center on the dash.
im considering an ioniq plug in but only one in area is a manual transmission 2022,i havent driven stick in 25 years and infact my current car is a honda civic, i think i would have enough to learn with the electric without throwing in the stick.What do you guys think. I drove a stick tercel awhile back.Also dont know if i should lease or buy i do want to get the lifetime battery warranty.
also they want 34 k which seems overpriced.
Is steering and handling the same between the hybrid and plug in hybrid?
A good, honest review, but as a passenger I was glad to get out of the car. Who drives like that?? !
Great review! What's the noise level in the cabin at 70mph? I'm looking for a fairly quiet car at highway speeds.
It’s quite definitely when using the electric.
I think that matt grey interior looks quite plush and nice.
People asking for black Is the reason we have so many modern cars with that horrible black plastic crap in them
I wish it had more power in EV mode along with the ability to heat the cabin without using the engine, those two make the Prius Prime seem like a better PHEV if you can get past the looks. The Ioniq PHEV looks great but it seems a little too easy to kick the engine on even with a full battery.
yeah, the lack of EV power is a bit frustrating. the gas engine will definitely kick in if you need to reach highway speeds in a hurry or if you need to suddenly take over cars, but luckily the gas engine is so efficient that the issue is negligible.... more like just a nuisance. With my current driving patterns I've been able to achieve 1000 miles on a single gas tank.
Heating via battery is just so inefficient though. Your EV range in the cold with resistive heating would be like 10 miles…
Holy damn shit! I remember this car from like a few months ago! The electric motor almost sounds like a jet! It's kind of funny!
Not having a spare tire seems like an absolute deal breaker to me considering how many times I've used mine in the last 10 years.
17:58 oh yeah with cold engine! Good job!
I test drove the Iociq, Volt, Prius, and Clarity. To me the Clarity is the best of everything: range, comfort, and size. I got my Clarity for under $19K after federal rebate, but I got it right before they shipped them all to California. I do wish the Clarity was a hatch.
Clarity has the worst pass-through with seats folded ever.
@@BoopSnoot There are things about each of the PHEVs that are annoying. The pass through seats of the Clarity is the last thing that I am worried about. How about the room in the backseat to sit 3 adults comfortably? Now that is important to me and the Clarity is the only one that delivers in that area.
Any knowledge of what % of efficiency is lost if you put more normal tires on instead of the eco tires?
I put michelin cross climate two on mine. Lost about 1-2%. But increased drivabilaty 80%!
Check em out. Especially if you live where it snows‼️☝️
3 questions...
does it come with a full sized spare tire as an option?
does it have keyless entry and if so can I keep my car on and locked while I walk away with the fob in my pocket?
do I need to install a special charger in my garage to charge the car?
My dealer offered it as an option but there's no nook to put it in as that space is used for the electric motor, so you'd have to store it in the truck or somewhere else.
@@ProjectIcarusFE that sucks
@@zumezoom9593 Honestly, with the warranty, I can get a brand new tire and a tow and rental 'free' if anything happens. Not too worried. It comes with a tire patch kit if needed.
@@ProjectIcarusFE I've used the tire patch kits before and I don't like them. having a spare tire eases my mind
@@zumezoom9593 I mean, then maybe Hybrid plug in vehicles aren't what you're looking for.
Hybrid technology is approching 60 miles per gallon (4 l/100km for the rest of the world) effieciency, while maintaining more than adaquete power, better noise control. It is definitely the technology for the next 15~20 years. You guys should check out these so called "dm-i" cars from BYD in China, too. They achieved 2.7~3.5 l/100km(81~104 mpg) fuel effieciecy, while maintaining 7 seconds 0~100kmph(61 miles per hour) acceleration speed. It's really an engineering marvel!
Oh, did I mention the entry model of BYD's dm-i cars only cost 15000 bucks?
Here's a video in Chinese, but you can understand the numbers in it: czcams.com/video/jd_TBsR4ZF0/video.html
The on or off behavior of the regen is stupid when using paddles on the ioniq Toyota synergy has great regen modulation feel all done through the brake pedal the cvt is Also a better set up
Someone with a ioniq hybrid or PHEV 20-22 should run live data to see if max regen is the same with brake pedal as it is with the paddles being used see if it’s I mean it’s cool to be able to shift gears but clearly Hyundai was late to the hybrid game Toyota doesn’t have as good of a driver assist but much smoother and quieter
What points do you imply when say Hyundai Ioniq PHEV is better than a Prius Prime?
I know some advantages of Hyundai: cargo space, drivability especially on highway due to automatic transmission vs CVT, longer pure EV range, more attractive exterior design, longer warranty, cheaper to repair, both Apple and Android car play standard, optional LED head lights.
What were your points?
All of those for sure, plus better steering, easier to use infotainment, and better adaptive cruise/steering assist. There are a few ways the Prius is better: optional AWD, better dealers, slightly nicer interior materials. But I'd be taking the Hyundai for sure. - Charlie
@@DailyMotor Hyundai Ioniq PHEV has extra 0.5 inch of ground clearance vs new Toyota Prius Prime
@@DailyMotor is the Prius CVT that much worse? I'm thinking about buying an ioniq plug in, but my biggest gripe was the drivetrain. It seemed really clunky and sluggish compared to my 2013 Volt. One of my favorite parts about my current car is how smooth and responsive it is
8.9kwh.... my 14 year old volt with 120k miles has 16.5kwh with the same 10.3kwh usable buffer still getting 45 miles range. idk. 7k used with no degradation, hard to beat. i wonder how much degradation this car will have after a similar amount of miles on the odometer since it doesnt have the 6kwh reserve buffer.
currently in the process of upgrading my volt's 12v battery with a ~4kwh lifepo4 back im building. some people on the volt forums reported issues with the car not charging a lifepo4 battery due to the slightly higher voltage of the lifepo4 cells (basically the car thinks the 12v is full until it discharges far enough to where the lifepo4 BMS goes into low voltage protection).
imo thats a feature instead of a bug because I added 200watts of solar to my car's roof which feeds directly into the 12v system. the result should be that my high voltage battery should get around 10-15 miles of additional range since all the 12v loads are to be handled by the expanded battery and kept topped up by solar panels. going to carry a 12v boost pack just in case.
also will add a small 12v 40w RV water tank heating pad wired into a small thermostat circuit which should keep the battery from being damaged by discharging below freezing. puts the 8.9kwh battery of the hyundai in perspective, my 4kwh battery only cost ~340$ to build.
Shame about the transmission and the regenerative braking. I test drove one of these the other day and was very impressed with the build quality, handling, comfort, but the actual performance of the drivetrain felt significantly less smooth and powerful compared to my 2013 Volt. I definitely did not feel like it had the "instant torque" that my Volt does, but the one I test drove hadn't been plugged in at all, so was only running in hybrid mode. Even so, my Volt feels more responsive in hybrid mode, can't quite figure that out
Yes, no instant torque compare to an EV because the Ioniq is not an EV. First, it has a dual clutch transmission and secondly, the electric motor is about 59 HP. The Volt is an EV, not a PHEV, with a range extender ICE motor. Instant torque is not a selling point for PHEV, it’s fuel economy, and for the Ioniq, it’s magical. Why? The battery is 8.9 but only uses 80% for powering the car in EV mode. 1.8 or so KWh level= zero EV range. 7.2 or so KWh plus 59 HP motor are tiny numbers yet it’s designed to move the car 29-32 miles, highway speeds, all in electric. Thanks
An all ev has more torque than a hev or phev. Use common sense lol
This is an incredibly dumb comparison and comment.
What is warranty on this?
Probably the basic 5 year warranty that all Hyundai’s have
I wish for good rear seat space but then my 5’2” ass thinks “this is for me, if u tall that’s a u problem, get ur own car, if ur not dying then suck it up”
Why, why would you buy this for 34k when for 2k more you could get the Sonata Limited Hybrid with solar cell roof?
This is not a trick question!!!
It gets 45 to 50mpg without plugging in to charge. Lower Sonata Hybrid trims get up to 54mpg.
A full size sedan with the latest hybrid tech vs a much smaller vehicle with older hybrid tech.
This is a good point! We've got a Sonata Hybrid coming in a few weeks, we will address that!
@@DailyMotor Thx for the reply but I've moved on from Hyundai. Back to looking at a used Tesla S. Got my I on one for 40k which gets waayy better milage than a Hyundai. And cooler....waayy cooler!
Rick, the answer is: needs. The Ioniq PHEV functions in electric mode, the Sonata does not. The EV mode extends a gallon of gasoline to almost 100 mpg. The Sonata, not. The efficiency of the Ioniq in EV mode means all my needs, food, medical, parks, hardware, bank, etc. are w/o using gas. With my solar, running on EV is free. Each week I hardly use gas. That’s “infinity” as to mpg. The Sonata, not. The PHEV has a federal, some states, tax benefits, the Sonata, not. The $34K is close to $29K. The Ioniq has a lift back rear door easy to load/unload; with back seats down, large cargo space, Sonata, not. At 65 mph highway, I have logged 62.7 mpg oh Hybrid mode. Sonata, not. Besides, I got mine used with 20K miles for $21,5. Bargain. So there, needs. Thanks for asking. Please don’t drive at 80 mph! It’s dangerously deadly.
@@Rhaman68 The federal and state incentives are the main reason I am looking for PHEVs over a regular hybrid, sure the regular hybrid version may be a couple thousand less, but after incentives the PHEV price is always significantly lower than the regular hybrid.
personally I wouldn't. I specifically do not want a sedan as they are significantly less practical than hatchbacks
he talks like kip from napoleon dynamite lol
Is it four wheel drive?
No, just front.
@@DailyMotor can it come in all four wheel drive
@@arkachilles No it cannot. New Ioniq 5 can though.
So he goes 60 in a school zone! LMAO 🤣 9
5:49 homie was ripping cheeks
Android auto isn't the full screen? Ew!
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So.. It's smaller than the prime, and more expensive when loaded..Granted, cheaper on the low end.. Also doesn't have Toyota's reliability.. Granted.. Much better looking.. but, i mean.. if you are buying a commuter.. really reliability, resale, and comfort i would think are the more important desires..
I think the Prius Prime looks better… better mileage too!
Less range in ev tho. Those 5 miles is a lot when you add it up and can save you more per charge.
@@Fumbiii16 640 miles range in a Prius Prime with a full charge… I don’t think any EV can touch that…
@@skepticalmechanic dude an ev can’t go 640 in all ev. That’s gasoline with minor ev 20-25. Ioniq has more ev range in full ev mode. Idk what you’re talking about, I’m just putting straight facts. Over the long run those extra ev range will cost you less than the Prius. Cvt is ehh, could be better.
@@Fumbiii16 I doubt that… my Prius Prime 2022 after Toyota rebate and $4,500 tax credit only cost me $25,500. I get a range of 640 miles with 11 gallons of gas and a full tank… most EVs are over 42k… some do not get the tax credit like the car with a T! With the charging infrastructure as it is now it’s just not doable unless you’re just running around town. Who wants to sit in a car for an hour while it charges? Not me… oil changes cost me $35.00 and brakes last 100k on a Prius… what don’t you understand?
@@Fumbiii16 Prius prime does not have a cvt… do some research
Oh no.. this "easy access" is going to be a thing is it? People have kids you know? Kids that need childseats at the back. It is already tight when I am driving. There is zero change at having it facing rearward. "Easy access" will make it even worse.
Ive heard too many bad things about newer cars in the past 2 plus years. Just not worth buying new with so many problems and issues
When you have to resell it again none will buy it !
Why is that? Its still a good car right?