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2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

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Frank W.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/30/2026
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It's not a Tesla

I traded in my 5 yr old Tesla Model 3 for the Ioniq 5. There are some features on the Ioniq I like better than the Tesla and some features on the Tesla that I like better than tge Ioniq.
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Joseph W.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/30/2026
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I Love This Car!

I had leased a 2024 Ioniq 5. I liked it so much I bought this 2026 Ioniq 5 as soon as I could. Many of the minor control and entertainment system quibbles I had with the 2024 model were corrected, and the vehicle has a beautiful fit and finish. Smooth, fast, comfortable, super-quick charging with great range, and load capacity - what's not to love! Cool color, too, I think they call it "Ultimate Red!"
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Frances C.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/30/2026
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2026 Ioniq

First EV and I love its smooth, fast acceleration, airy cabin, and extras (car play, wireless charger, adaptive cruise control, and more)
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Paul W.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/30/2026
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Great Driving Vehicle

A pleasant and fun car to drive. Excellent comfort. Infotainment system too complex. An indexed owner's manual needed.
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Brock S.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/30/2026
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Ionic 5 review

Overall, very happy with the car.
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Albert A.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/30/2026
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Best car I have ever owned

Everything has been well thought out. The smooth delivery of power is impressive. Interior perfectly designed with near luxury materials and the seats are super comfortable and supportive. The safety features work flawlessly. The back seats are comfortable and the rear legroom is almost unbelievable!!
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Daniel L.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/30/2026
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Too many items removed from this trim level

Upgraded my 2023 to 2026 I would expect the same items included in the trim. BUT no heated steering wheel, no ambient lighting, no auto-close side mirrors. Why would these be removed? They are simple items. You don't expect to get the new same trim with less than what you had originally. Very very disappointed. Had I known these were not included any longer I would not have purchased the car.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/30/2026 11:44 AM

We are sorry to hear about your experience with your 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5. Your feedback will help us in identifying the areas where we can improve overall driving experience and durability of our vehicles. Thank you for your feedback. ^cc
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Martin R.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/30/2026
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So far...excellent

The IONIQ5 drives and feels like a significantly more expensive car .
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Kristy L.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/29/2026
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Ioniq "Goat" 5

The Ioniq 5 is the best car I have ever owned or driven. I have been a fan of EVs for many years. The 5 has everything I want in a car: quietness, reliability, 300+ miles per charge (this is to 80%; going to 100% would be even more miles), and fun to drive. I am glad I purchased this car. It was not on my list of EVs to buy until I saw it at the D.C. Auto Show. After doing some research and a test drive I knew I wanted it. Thanks for the great car Hyundai.
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William C.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
04/29/2026
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Why do you need a title?

The ipedal setup with the stupid paddles is annoying. The ipedal itself works well, but it should be able to be set as the "normal" driving mode instead of the (again) stupid paddles. The use of Bluelink to spy on how I drive and then send that data to all of the insurance companies is a horrible invasion of privacy. I have not signed up for Bluelink because of this. Unfortunately, you made the radio information setup only available to those who sign up for Bluelink. That reduced my overall rating significantly.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/29/2026 02:18 PM

Hello William,

Thank you for your review. Hyundai is committed to providing the best possible product experience, quality, and value. Hyundai greatly values our customers’ feedback, and we utilize your concerns and opinions in our relentless efforts towards delivering world-class products. ^cc
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Jinsol K.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/29/2026
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Great Car for commute

Auto cruise is much better than before.
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Russell L.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/29/2026
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Great vehicle, but it yells at me a lot

Love the car, drives well and is really comfortable. Only complaint is it has far too many system beeps and alerts.i don’t need it to make noise when i turn it on. The parking beeps make parking more challenging as they are highly distracting. I should be able to disable the parking alerts for longer, right now each time I shift gears the alerts are re enabled. If I’m parallel parking I could shift gears four times. Also, I need a way to disable emergency breaking if I have a bike rack on the back.
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Thomas J.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/29/2026
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Quirky but fun.

Fun to drive very comfortable on longer drives. However, there are many quirks that drive me nuts (parking sensors, trying to restart if you accidentally tried to engage drive or reverse without your foot on brake, start up screen experience seems to be different each drive.
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Austin E.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
04/28/2026
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Good but still ruff in some areas

I enjoy the car over all, but the driver attention system is a bit too in the strict side. It’s constantly telling me to watch the road, when I’m literally staring at the car in front of me.
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Carlin D.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/28/2026
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Highly recommend

This is a great car.
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Orvell M.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/28/2026
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great machine

very good car, one or two minor software glitches
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Blanca K.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5Overall Rating 3.0/5
04/28/2026
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Ex-Tesla owner: Ioniq 5 hardware is great, tech needs help

Having switched from a Tesla to an Ioniq 5, I want to emphasize how much I prefer the Ioniq's drive, build quality, and comfort. It is a fantastic vehicle. However, the overall EV experience is currently being held back by disjointed technology and a lack of minimalism. To make this the absolute best EV on the market, the user experience needs serious streamlining in a few key areas: Clunky Digital Key & Profiles: The car should instantly recognize the driver upon entry, set preferences, and be ready to drive. Forcing the driver to press the start button and manually select a user profile is an unnecessary bottleneck. No Walk-Away Lock: When I exit the car and walk away, the vehicle should simply turn off and lock automatically. Auto-Drive Inconsistency: The driver-assist technology is inconsistent enough that I rarely use it outside of low-speed, straight-line traffic. Too Much Redundancy: There are simply too many buttons, stalks, and extra steps to perform basic functions. Combined with complicated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, the software feels like an afterthought. All this daily friction takes away from what is otherwise an incredibly enjoyable driving experience. Because of these frustrating tech issues, I am currently giving the Ioniq 5 a 3 out of 5 rating, when the car's underlying quality truly deserves a 4 or 5. Hyundai, if you take the seamless, minimalist tech approach of Tesla and pair it with your superior build quality, you will take over the world. You have an amazing car here—you guys can fix these software issues!
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/28/2026 03:15 PM

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5, Blanca.
We truly value hearing from our guests and continuously monitor feedback to enhance our products and services to best match our consumers' preferences. Your feedback will be taken into consideration. ^cc 
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Linda C.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/28/2026
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Things to improve

As delivered, this is an excellent vehicle. It is my 3rd 100% electric vehicle, and the best so far. This review is primarily to encourage Hyundai to improve what just works to refine that function into the best available through software updates.
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Greg P.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/28/2026
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Car charger shorted out after about 1 month

Car charger shorted out and can't get the dealer to replace it on a brand new car.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/28/2026 01:14 PM

Hello Greg, We appreciate your feedback, please continue to work with your case manager. ^cc
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Ryan F.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5
verified customerVerified Owner
Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
04/28/2026
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First EV!

The ride and comfort of our 26 Ionic 5 is great. It'll take us a year to figure out how everything works, but so far excellent.
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