2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Hatchback

2022 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Review

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

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　　Rex Tokeshi-Torres has worked in the automotive industry for over 17 years. Rex is a vehicle testing technician and photographer at zzdcar and is responsible for coordinating vehicle testing and logistics, organizing data, and capturing photos for the site and social media. He has written over 100 vehicle-related articles and has rated, tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. He has also contributed content to Autobytel, Autotrader, Automobile, the Associated Press and DSport along with various motorsport teams. His affinity with cars started because of Hot Wheels and his love of modifying cars. He occasionally drives Subarus.

　　The 2022 Ioniq Hybrid is part of the two-car Ioniq lineup that includes the separately reviewed Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid. Hyundai discontinued the Ioniq Electric for 2022. The Ioniq Hybrid is a good choice if you're looking for an affordable compact hybrid that has the added benefit of a hatchback body style. It gets an EPA-estimated 59 mpg combined in the base Blue trim and 55 mpg combined in the higher trims.

　　The Ioniq offers 26.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, which beats the room in any sedan and rivals what small SUVs offer. It also offers a generous list of standard features, including a few driver aids. If the Ioniq Hybrid doesn't meet all your needs, consider two hybrids that Hyundai recently added, the Elantra Hybrid sedan and the Tucson Hybrid SUV. The Ioniq's direct rival, the Toyota Prius, and the Kia Niro should also be considered. As with any car, the Ioniq has a few drawbacks. To see our detailed review, including how the Ioniq performed in our real-world testing, check out the zzdcar' Expert Rating below.

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　　7.6

　　out of 10

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Performance

　　How does the Ioniq Hybrid drive? Hyundai's Ioniq Hybrid is adequate across the board. Acceleration is slightly slower than average for this class. In our testing, the Ioniq Hybrid accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 9.6 seconds, which is below average. The Ioniq feels lethargic even with your foot on the floor.

　　Emergency braking performance is similarly subpar. However, the brakes work smoothly in everyday situations, and the handling and steering contribute to a somewhat lively feel when going around turns. In general, you'll have no issues with daily commuting, running errands or taking an occasional cruise.

Comfort

　　How comfortable is the Ioniq Hybrid? The Ioniq Hybrid is average in terms of overall comfort. The front seats provide decent cushioning and upper body support, but some drivers will wish for more lumbar support and more thigh support. The rear seats aren't particularly comfortable because of their upright backrests and firm padding.

　　We do like the Ioniq's ride quality, which is pleasantly smooth over most surfaces. The cabin remains quiet even at highway speeds. Unfortunately, that means you'll hear the engine working pretty hard when climbing grades. The simple single-zone climate control system works effectively.

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