Used 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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Best Hybrid on the Market
Irv Haas, 05/04/2017
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
85 of 86 people found this review helpful
Having owned 3 previous Prius vehicles, I was looking for a less expensive hybrid alternative. I found it in the Hyundai Ioniq. It has a better MPG rating of any hybrid out there and it drives much like a non-hybrid. After driving it pff the lot in a week, I am still getting 57 MPG. The seats are quite comfortable, but could use lumbar support offered on the top trim level, the Limited. Most new cars offer low mileage tires, but the Ioniq has tires with a 50,000 mile tread life. The technology built into the Ioniq is terrific. Controls are all digital and easy to navigate. You have both a traditional dial speedometer or a digital one. The Ioniq beat the Prius in several areas, but most dramatically in price--about $2500 to $3000 less! if you're looking for a solid car that is also a hybrid, seriously consider the Hyundai Ionic.
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Former Prius Lover
Barbara, 07/01/2017
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
43 of 43 people found this review helpful
I have driven my 2007 Prius for the past 9 years and have absolutely loved that car. When I decided to sell it to my son, I just assumed I would get another Prius. The Hyundai dealer is across the street from the Toyota dealer, so I thought I'd take a peek at the Ioniq before paying $4000 more for a Prius. All I can say is that it was an easy decision from the first test drive. Smoother, quieter ride. Sleeker interior with controls that are intuitive and attractive yet not in your face like the Prius. I have driven the car for a week and am averaging an incredible 66 mpg (only averaged around 50 mpg in the Prius under similar driving conditions.) Better warranty than the Prius and the back cargo area holds my golf clubs and cart with space to spare. I honestly have nothing negative to say about this vehicle. If you own a Prius and are thinking about buying another, check out the Ioniq first. (Inventory in my area was pretty limited. Hopefully that will change as word gets out that this is the car to buy.)
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A PRIUS BEATER
Gene Temel, 04/20/2017
updated 08/22/2017
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
71 of 72 people found this review helpful
I own a Ford C-Max and have test driven a Prius Eco 2. I took a Hyundai SEL Ioniq for a test drive yesterday. I drove it for 15 to 20 minutes in mixed traffic with speeds of 60 to 35 mph. I was impressed by how it rides and handles. It does not have the get up and go of the C-Max, but it will be okay on the roads in Florida. It sure beats the C-Max in handling, fuel economy and in cargo space. It also drives better than the Prius that I test drove. The Ioniq seems a little quicker, and it sure handles better than the Prius. The interior seems more like a car than a space ship. My wife would be lost in the Prius. It also beats the Prius in appearance. Before we left the lot we reset the MPG indicator, and at the end of the test drive it showed an average of 76 mpg. It was all level driving and I didn't have it in sport mode at any time. But a vehicle like this is perfect for Florida driving. Finally the MSRP for the vehicle I test drove was less than a equivalent equipped Prius 2. When my lease is up on the Ford next summer I will definitely purchase an Ioniq. Little over a month ago, I purchased an Ioniq. Recently my wife and I along with our 50+ pound took a 2 week road trip with a load of luggage. We traveled from central Florida to North Carolina. Then from North Carolina up over the Mts of Virginia and Kentucky to Lexington. The next part of the trip was Kentucky to Western PA. Then we traveled back to North Carolina, and our final travel was back to Florida. We put on 2,961.6 miles and used 56.016 gallons of gas which averaged out to 52.87mpg. The best average on our trip was from Kentucky to PA (633.1 miles) was 56.59. The next best was PA to NC (661.5 miles) 53.128 miles. Considering the terrain we traveled, the load we had in the vehicle, and 85% interstate (65-70 mph), I thought that we got great gas mileage. I never felt we were under powered. We kept up with the traffic and the mountains were never a problem. I read the latest Consumer Report, and I can't believe it rated the Ford C-Max over the Ioniq. The 2 C-Maxs, that I previously owned, had less cargo space, lousy gas mileage (42mpg average), and uncomfortable seats. During interstate driving I had to constantly fiddle with the steering wheel on the C-Max to keep it on a straight path.
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The car I didn't know I wanted
PJ, 06/26/2017
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
42 of 42 people found this review helpful
I've driven a scion xb for 13 years. I was convinced I wanted a Lexus RX or other suv...the opposite of what I had been driving! Although every time I wrote out my actual needs, it seemed like a Prius was the best choice, I still wanted an suv. I visited the Hyundai dealership to compare the Tucson against the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5. On my way out, I asked about the ioniq and the salesman started to gush....I soon saw why. It had a smooth ride, a nice interior and exterior, and the mileage I was looking for. Also, it's not a common car on the roads (yet). I chose the select trim to get blind spot detection. I am happy with mileage (of course!) as well as the price and warranty. With all of the marketing and articles I've read, it's honestly hard to choose the car I need vs fulfilling a long list of wants. It's a great car for someone with a long commute, and the trunk is huge enough to handle occasional road trips. I also love that it has Android auto. I can update with performance once I have more experience, but I do understand the non-cvt transmission is a big deal. Finally, my insurance only went up a small amount, and I was able to secure 0% financing.
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Hyundai's Answert to the Prius has FINALLY Arrived
Randall Scott, 06/20/2017
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
52 of 54 people found this review helpful
BEFORE buying this car PLEASE drive a Prius! Then you'll have an accurate comparison, and you'll still buy the Ioniq! Something not included in "reviews" is the fact that Hyundai lays on a 10 year, 100K mile warranty, with a LIFETIME warranty on the hybrid battery...and, when you take your car to a Hyundai dealer for any kind of work (because you won't likely be getting warranty work done since they seldom have a problem), you'll be pleasantly greeted and treated like you matter. Hyundai is committed to delivering a warranty that clearly makes the likes of Toyota squirm and look away as they rely heavily on past reputation not supported by current manufacturing. Hey, if Toyota won't bump their puny 3/36 warranty to match Hyundai's 10/100, there MUST be a reason...and it's an obvious one! Beyond the warranty, Hyundai is building solid, reliable, well-performing cars for nearly unrealistic prices...or is is prices that make you question why Toyota and Honda can't seem to build a car with the same feature for similar pricing? I've owned nine Hyundais over the last 20 years and just one required warranty repair of the paddle shifter. Not ONE ever had a transmission problem, or electrical problem, or any other problem! The Ioniq I own is now headed for 3,000 mile of driving over less than two months of ownership. This means I've been driving this car nearly everyday, under a variety of conditions from early morning temperatures in the low 50's F. to mid-afternoon temperatures above 105 degrees F! The car works perfectly, and more, being a Hyundai hybrid, when sitting in traffic with the engine stopped, the air conditioning keeps working a full power thanks to the hybrid system! So not sweating in traffic while moving slow like one does when driving a car that runs the AC off the engine! Acceleration is what YOU decide for it to be...if you are trying to be "eco" then expect to accelerate more slowly while trying to use battery only. On the other hand, a quick flip into "Sport Mode" and the car has a different demeanor altogether...it takes off quickly and accelerates briskly up to 45-50 mph in city traffic! In normal drive mode, the car will normally operated in full EV mode up to 50 mph, and in fact, stoplight driving is where this car really shines! It can easily push mpg figures UP during city driving! Imagine sitting at a stoplight with the AC keeping you super-cooled, noting your "mpg" number is static because there is no gasoline being used! A quick acceleration to 45 mph, relax, and now the car is running purely on battery all the way to the next light! Let off and coast and the car goes into regeneration to recover energy that would otherwise have been lost. Also, the Internal combustion engine (ICE) uses the Atkinson cycle which makes it 40% thermally efficient - about 40% more efficient than a standard ICE that lacks a motor for down low torque assist. The Ioniq is a great looking, "small" car that is about twice as big on the inside as it looks. Even the "Blue" model is nicely equipped and once "the new wears off" the Blue is the model to own! Never mentioned in advertisements is that with Apple Car Play one no longer needs an expensive, static, on board navigation system, because upon connecting one's iPhone with a USB/charging cable, the maps function with full turn-by-turn voice navigation is right there! The car is large enough inside to allow a rather large driver, plus three people seated across the back. It has a nice, open, airy feel inside. I really like the hatchback feature because with the seats folded it can hold an amazing amount of stuff! Even seats up my wife was surprised at how many bags of groceries easily fit in the "trunk." Operationally speaking, you get in the car, push the start button and all you hears is a chime as the instrument lights come to life. Driving at speeds below 20 mph is almost always on motor alone unless it's a cold morning and the ICE is running to warm the battery pack. Speaking of battery packs, Hyundai realized that if one has a monster drive battery, why have a separate, super-heavy, totally inefficient 12V accessory battery? So they tossed out the lead-acid anchor and replaced it with a tiny 12V LiION accessory battery that can be "jumped" from the traction battery if it ever goes flat! WHAT? Exactly. Pretty smart people working over at Hyundai. Due to the dual clutch, 6 speed automatic transmission, the car feels just like any other car during normal driving. One thing a little different is that it doesn't downshift when adding throttle unless the cruise is engaged, or perhaps one is really pushing down on the pedal. The car so far has been averaging 55 mpg based on actual, calculated mpg at fill-up, but of course it will record "trip" mpg well into the 70-80 mpg range once running warm and properly driven. For the price/warranty/value...excellent buy!
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