![]() It doesn’t just look futuristic it’s pragmatic. The curvature of the door panels and pixel design scattered throughout the cabin help the Ioniq 5’s interior feel special. The simple two-spoke steering wheel feels elegant, while the way the central touchscreen and digital instrument cluster are integrated into a single off-color trim piece is a fun take on things that are usually dull. That’s not a slight against the EV, as there are plenty of quirky interior design elements, but they’re nowhere near as in-your-face as the Ioniq 5’s beak-like front end. While the exterior design of the Ioniq 5 is radical, the cabin is more traditional. In a sea of cars that all look the same, the Ioniq 5 feels like finding a new species. ![]() While some EVs have one or two unique design elements that help them stand out, the Ioniq 5 is one of the few EVs that stands out because it’s so different. The boxy proportions, pointy front end, sharp body lines, and pixel-inspired lights give the Ioniq 5 a retro design that looks like it’s a car from an ’80s video game. But why do current automakers resort to designing EVs that are so mundane? Hyundai’s designers must have felt the same way, because they clearly saw an opening and capitalized on it with a stunning design that’s unique. We’re still 40 years away from the time period of The Jetsons, so automakers still have time to make the radical flying machines that we were promised. The Tesla Model Y is a snooze fest, the Volkswagen ID.4 has a dreary design, and the Subaru Solterra doesn’t look all that special. Joel Patel / Digital Trends Design and interiorįor being futuristic vehicles that are meant to peek into the future, modern electric cars are pretty boring. Because of changes to the federal tax credit, the Ioniq 5 doesn’t qualify for it anymore, though shoppers may still qualify for state tax credits. Our test vehicle was a loaded Limited with a matte paint job and carpeted floor mats, bringing the price up to $56,920. Pricing ranges from $41,245 (including the mandatory destination fee) to $52,395 for the Limited trim. The number of electric motors and battery pack size further differentiates each model. There are three different trim levels for the Ioniq 5: SE, SEL, and Limited. It’s already won numerous awards and been named Car of the Year by multiple organizations. Those are coming later, but the Ioniq 5 is here now, and it’s making waves in the growing electric SUV segment. It’s just the beginning of the new Ioniq subbrand that will include more SUVs and some sedans. The Ioniq 5 may be the first, but it won’t be the last.
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