2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid review
The Hyundai Ioniq was one of the only vehicles sold in the U.S. available with a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric drivetrain option. Discontinued after the 2022 model year, the Ioniq was a compact hatchback with seating for up to five passengers, although the rear seat felt a bit cramped due to the sloping roofline. An available 10.25-inch central touchscreen display added a high-tech look to the cabin, and the infotainment system featured Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®.
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First generation Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Before Hyundai introduced its current lineup of Ioniq electric vehicles (Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and Ioniq 9), the South Korean brand launched the Ioniq name on a compact hatchback in 2017. The Ioniq Hybrid (the plug-in hybrid variant and electric variants are covered separately) was designed with a focus on fuel economy, and with an EPA combined estimate of 58 mpg
, it boasted the highest fuel economy in America for a vehicle without a plug. The Ioniq Hybrid wore that fuel economy crown for its entire six-year run. While the hybrid powertrain didn’t deliver much power, its six-speed dual-clutch transmission and multi-link rear suspension made the Ioniq Hybrid reasonably engaging to drive.Advanced driver-assist features were available when the Ioniq arrived in 2017, but most of them weren’t standard. In 2020, Hyundai added adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, and lane-keeping assistance to the standard equipment list. The front seats offered roomy space, although they weren’t very supportive, and the rear seat felt a bit cramped, especially for taller passengers.
Model highlights
Impressive fuel economy
Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ (added in 2021)
Eight-inch touchscreen display (added in 2020)
Adaptive cruise control (made standard in 2020)
Generous cargo capacity
Changes by year
Latest generation from 2017 - 2022
2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Highlights
Slight styling refresh
Added standard driver-assist features
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2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
2018 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Perry Stern has been writing about cars for almost 30 years and has been an enthusiast for much longer than that. Contributing to multiple automotive publications, Perry drives almost every new car on the market, ranging from base-level Kias to exotic high-performance Lamborghinis. But his favorite is still the 2006 Mazda Miata parked in his garage.
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