2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review

Color options

Exterior colors:

• Atlas White 

• Cyber Gray

• Digital Teal

• Lucid Blue 

• Phantom Black 

• Shooting Star

Interior colors:

• Dark Pebble Gray/Dove Gray

• Dark Teal/Dove Gray

• Obsidian Black Monotone

Interior details

Seating five passengers in roomy comfort, the 2022 Ioniq 5 is a crossover SUV that truly shines where it matters. Slimline front seats make way for more second-row legroom (39.4-inches) and the available driver relaxation function offers leg support for those road-trip rest-stop naps. Cloth upholstery comes standard, with leatherette finishing standard on higher trims. The 60/40 rear-row has a reclining backrest, accessible USB ports, and cup holders, available via the fold-down center armrest. Available cabin upgrades include a panoramic vision roof and rear side-window sunshades on the Limited trim. 

Cargo space is useful, with 27.2 cu-ft behind the second row, expanding to 59.3 cu-ft behind the front row when the second row is folded down.

Child seat details 

The 2022 Ioniq 5 has two complete sets of LATCH connectors (two lower anchors and an upper tether) in the second row's outboard seats and a third upper tether for the second-row center seat. The lower anchors are clearly indicated and easy to reach between the seat cushion and seat back. The upper tethers are found to the rear of the seatback and are easily identifiable.

All seat types are accommodated, and given the roomy cabin, the Ioniq 5 can fit up to three seats. The front-row seats are easily adjusted and are unlikely to be impacted by your seated younger passengers.

Performance

This all-electric crossover has plenty of power to take you further. The base trim model—the SE Standard Range—is powered by a 58 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery and a 168 hp rear-wheel drive motor. Upgrade to the SE, SEL, or Limited trims for a 77.4 kWh battery paired to a 225 hp single motor, also with RWD. For the SE trim and above, all-wheel drive and 320 hp dual electric motors are an available option. 

Choosing the right range capability for your electric vehicle is a big decision and the 2022 Ioniq 5 has three options for you. When fully charged, the SE Standard Range can go for 220 miles and offers an EPA-estimated 110 MPGe combined.

The other available trims, when equipped with the 77.4 kWh battery and RWD, can achieve a total EPA-estimated range of 303 miles under the same conditions, while the AWD version (with the same battery pack and dual electric motors) offers up to an EPA-estimated 256 miles of range on a single charge.

While the AWD models lose some range, they make up for that with impressive acceleration figures. In Hyundai's own testing, when new, the AWD Ioniq 5 (boasting 446 lb-ft of torque) can go from zero to 60 in just 5.2 seconds. All 2022 Ioniq 5 models have a top speed of 115 mph. When properly equipped, the SE, SEL, and Limited trims (with the 77.4 kWh battery) can tow up to an estimated 1,650 lbs.

The 2022 Ioniq 5 can support multiple charging voltages and comes equipped with fast-charging functionality. When connected to a 350 kW charging station, the Ioniq 5 can build up its charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in around 18 minutes, with just five minutes adding around 68 miles of range, making it ideal for any time-sensitive work journeys you need to make. Charging overnight at home with a level two charger takes under seven hours for a full recharge.

Year comparisons 

2022–2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (first generation)

A brand new model for 2022, the Ioniq 5 is a stylish all-electric crossover SUV with a bold exterior style, a spacious cabin, and impressive range capabilities across its four trims. 

For the 2023 model year, a new exterior colorway will be offered, Gravity Gold Matte. A seat belt reminder function will be included as a standard feature for all models. The 2023 Ioniq 5 (powered by the 77.4 kWh battery) is also expected to gain an increased towing capacity from an estimated 1,650-2,300 lbs when properly equipped.