Our 2019 got totaled out and I really miss it. It was really good on gas and after driving trucks for a long time it was actually pretty fun to drive. It got T-Boned at a stop light and held up surprisingly well. All the airbags when off and the cab remained intact allowing my wife and son to walk away. Thank you Hyundai.

Alex is really independent and honest car reviewer unlikely some other reviewer has some kind of fanboy attitude to some other big car manufacturers.

I am in the market to lease a car. Today I drove the niro, AWD Prius, and Ioniq today. The Ioniq definitely drove the best. Floated over potholes like they weren’t there, really handled well, and was just overall the most fun to drive. Niro has a lurch when you switch from electric to gas engines. Not terrible but still there. Also tougher than the Ioniq on the road, but still nice. I wouldn’t be unhappy with it, but I was just so blown away by how great the Ioniq drove that it made me realize quirks in the Niro I didn’t see. Prius was blasé. Handles fine, accelerates ok, relatively smooth. I like a little more excitement when I drive. I found that with the Ioniq. I also had no trouble merging onto an 65mph interstate. Niro definitely slagged there. Didn’t merge with the Prius. Ioniq definitely has the best interior dash as well. Not only does it look the best, but it was the most user friendly. Including a driver only airflow option. That little bit of energy savings might even help the fuel economy. Niro’s interior is functional and fine to look at. The Prius is just... a nightmare to my eyes. When it came to the steering wheel, both Ioniq and niro have nearly identical steering wheel controls that made sense and placed well. They both have the cruise control on the steering wheel. Toyota has that awful stick behind the wheel that requires more maneuvering to get to and use. I am someone who drives exclusively cruise control, even around town, the Ioniq and niro were easier to use. Also based on my experience with a 2018 RAV4, the adaptive cruise control Toyota uses, is a nightmare. Maybe it’s been updated. But in the 2018 RAV4 it will sense walls on turns and slow down. It will sense a car I’m coming up on and as I’m about to switch lanes to pass, it will slow down. This slow down has almost caused accidents for me as I will be switching into a left lane with a car already there coming fast and the system has slowed me so drastically the car in the left lane almost hits me. It also senses the bottom of hills and slows down. I despise it. I looked at the Prius because of the AWD for the winter, but I just can’t handle that dash set up. And having watched people’s year reviews on how well the Ioniq is in the snow and on ice, it’s not even a question. Ioniq drove better and is so much more user friendly interior wise. Ioniq is superior for me as a leaser over the Prius. Only reason the Niro is contending for me is just the sheer space and cargo ability. It is a small SUV and super versatile. Also the Ioniq rear headroom is really bad, but I’m a single guy who drives mostly alone or with one other passenger so it’s a non issue for me. But I must put it in this review. It’s noticeably bad.

Not going to lie, we landed on a 22 ioniq mostly because they were not only NOT charging over msrp (this was written in 2022), they knocked $1500 if financing through them (not a problem as we are paying the vehicle off this year). We battled whether it was smart moving away from Prius (we just retired a 17 year old Prius that was in the family since new) but the great warranty, along with what I already mentioned, ultimately swayed us. My wife needed a reliable fuel efficient car for an 85 mile commute and the Prius needed a few thousand dollars to get it there (engine was burning oil, hybrid battery had been rebult but ultimately needed to be replaced based on most cells being well below 50% original capacity, and the suspension was shot). I drove it 43 miles on highway 2 into Boston for the first time today and averaged 69.2mpg. Best I ever squeezed out of that Prius was 52 (Prius has come a long way since that model year too, so I suspect a '22 Prius could get me north of 60 as well). What felt like a possible bad decision feels like the best one. Wish we could've done something with AWD for the snow, but your review of the Prius AWD wasn't great, and everything else not only had greatly reduced mpg, it also had $3k+ markups on top of being $5k+ more than the ioniq. My wife will drive this to work 98% of the time, and hop in the highlander when weather is bad enough. I will say, that tablet slot which greatly shrinks the storage space under the armrest definitely feels like a "what were they thinking" move. I can't even fit a small box of tissues in there. Our Prius felt MASSIVE in comparison. Would gladly replace this with some aftermarket option, if anyone knows of one.

I bought a 2019 Ioniq Hybrid SEL in August 2019 based on Alex's advice. Am delighted. I agree with Alex's ratings of the Ioniq's features. The human engineering is brilliant. From the wiper control stem to the driver drowsiness monitor. Unobtrusive though fully engaged. The second best car I have ever had. Second only to the 1989 Acura Integra stick shift I kept for 21 years (86k miles). Nothing beats the fond memories of my youth. If you need a compact car, you cannot go wrong with the Ioniq.

Bought the ionic. Could not be happier.

I bought my Ioniq Limited in June 2017. Still have it with a little over 35,000 miles. It’s been dependable and the car has delivered mpg between 43 to 55 mpg, depending on weather and road conditions. I’d definitely buy another Ioniq!

You convinced me to get an ioniq back in 2018 and i've been extremely happy with it. Thanks Alex!

I ROUTINELY Drive My Ioniq Hybrid like a Teenager and get 52 mpg. I Drive like the 53 yrs old I am, I get 65++.... Gas Prices won't stay below $2.00 per gallon!!!!

Regardless of current fuel prices, this is objectively the best car in the segment. The fuel economy is a bonus so it’s a no compromises choice.

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Ionic looks much better than all the other Hybrids out there and the cheapest as well. It’s also got the best/longest warranty. It has more options/equipments than even the Prius. If I was in the market for a fuel saver I’d definitely buy the Ionic.

I’ve had my eye on the ioniq hybrid for a while now and I do love them. Thanks for putting together these comprehensive and comparative reviews to help buyers. It’s very much appreciated.

I currently have the 2019 Ioniq Hybrid in Aurora Silver. Not a fan of the refreshed grille. I think mine looks better. Overall, no issues with my car. Gas mileage has been great. I'm averaging 4.3L/100KM in summer and around 5.4L/100KM in winters/cold weather. Solid reliable car with great mileage.

The Ioniq looks a lot better, drives better and feels better inside than the Prius for sure.

Drove an Ioniq for Lyft for a couple weeks. Great car, inside and out. Highly recommend.

I have 2019 phev. It's awesomely great. I recommend it highly. My wife has 30 miles round-trip commute, and we fill the gas up once every other month, fully charged over night. Best phev you can buy.

Thanks Alex! Really glad to see you reviewing the updated IONIQ. As I commented under initial IONIQ review - your review was a trigger for me to buy this car in this fully packed - LIMITED + Ultimate trim with beefy tires. What a car! We did couple trips from Bay Area to San Diego and from BA to Grand Canyon. Totally enjoyed driving and those 'nano sips' of fuel this car does. Hope we'll get nice refresh when the model will completely switch generations. It's still on the radar, even though I'm driving Chevy Bolt now

I got my 2020 Ioniq Plug-In a couple of months ago after some very close watching of Alex's videos. I love the styling of the updated front end. The fuel economy has been spectacular. I have been charging it at work, and with over 800 miles on it I have only managed to use about half of the original tank of gas that came with it from the dealer! If you're looking at the hybrid model I would seriously consider also looking at the plug-in(PHEV) too. There is still a federal tax credit of $4500 for the PHEV, which makes them pretty similar in price. Even if you're only able to charge with an extension cord at home, you will still save tons over the life of the car. And if you are never able to charge it, it's still super efficient, only losing a couple of MPG versus the normal hybrid.

Thanks for your review. I recently bought myself an Ioniq Essential and I’ve been loving it!

I've been looking into hybrids ever since a friend got one wayyyyyyyy back in, like, 2014. Loved how quiet it was, and how amazing it was that you can run out of gas, then it switches to the electric. And I love my small cars. Mid-sized are okay as I've had 2 in the past 6 years (I'll never lease again), and I just won't do a large vehicle. The Ioniq is also _very_ stylish and the hatchback is something my husband and I were wanting. I want this car so bad.

Thanks for the review Alex you pretty much sealed the deal for me as I am debating about which hybrid to get and you pushed me over the top on the Ioniq. Outstanding and incredibly thorough review, thanks!

Very helpful comparisons at the end. As far as the pros and cons of each vehicle are concerned, you can't break it down any better than that.

After this is all over, I'm imagining gas prices will skyrocket. The oil companies will want their quarterly reports to improve as much as possible to prevent losing investors. They will be getting their money back.

This was the best Preview Presentation i have ever seen on the Ionic.

I like the new camera angle for the driving part. The one that shows above the car

The Ioniq is definitely my favorite gasoline car out there right now. I've always wanted a Prius, but I couldn't stomach the looks, so the Ioniq is perfect for me.

People won't forget that gas price drops are temporary.

Great vid. First time checking out your channel. Enjoyed the high level of detail. I subscribed. Keep up the great work.

Trying to decide between a Niro and this one. I am a bit too low in my Honda Insight. Thank you, great and thorough review!

Love your Review L: D ...Thanks!!! Getting an Ioniq next Week!!

I really like the screen layout and presentation. really easy to follow and understand.

Great review and love the updated graphics!

Masterful delivery and content, too.

I like the fact that it doesn’t scream “HYBRID SHARP LINES” like the Prius. Makes it look way nicer.

Love your new graphics

i love this guy, like forget the car i just admire him hes so passionate about cars

I love my 2019 Ioniq, your videos swayed me.

This is my dream car! Marvelous job Alex.

I purchased mine July 2020 and yesterday is the first time I've put gas in it. 3,272 miles in 7 months. The car took 5.9 gallons yielding 550 MPG for the past 7 months!

The best car reviewer in the world!!

Timely review Alex, as more people nowadays are looking for value and economy for obvious reasons. You mentioned the Prius e-AWD system. Would you be willing to do a video to explain what that is and how it differs from other AWD systems?

My 2017 ioniq blue - plain jane - is running GREAT! Still, over 55 mpg - no breakdowns and nothing has gone out - except the wipers! Love this car!! ;-]

We have a Prius and I 100% agree with how they differ. Reliability, as mentioned, has been outstanding...easily exceeding 50mpg in the summer with just regular oil changes.

Kudos on your fresh, new look-those animated graphics are a treat. And you constantly give the comprehensive goods in your reviews. Keep safe.

Excellent review.

I drove the 2018 and it was far better than any other small hybrid vehicle i ever drove. It was super quiet and super smooth

Kudos - Very good video review. My pick - Ioniq hybrid.

Great review Alex, I like the Ioniq as well... along with the Niro.

The Ionia definitely LOOKS better than the Prius

I loved the Ioniq in it's previous form. The two things that kept us from buying it when we were car shopping in 2018 were the stiff cushions in the front seats (the ergonomics on the Limited trim were great, but the driver's seat cushion was uncomfortable for me even over the course of a modest test drive). The other is that it was impossible to get the PHEV version in Texas. If either of those issues had gone the other way, I suspect we would have figured out a way to make it work. I really like the overall design tradeoffs that Hyundai has made with the Ioniq. In a few years we'll be due to permanently replace the 2004 Impreza that's currently serving as our backup car. I expect the Ioniq to be a strong contender if Hyundai can keep it around and keep refining the formula. And that will be true even if petrol prices fall to Johnson administration levels. We drive the wheels off our cars, so temporarily low petrol doesn't factor in to our purchase decisions.

A friend has one and love it . . so I sent her this video. She said it cost about $15k loaded than the Prius. Thanks

I recently bought a used 2021 Ioniq limited (UK version). I previously had 2018 Prius Business Edition. The Ioniq definitely has more tech, love the cooled seats and Apple car play. The drive is way better too. The Ioniq seems to hold heat in the car more in winter months than the Prius. The upgraded Infinity sound system, UK version, is awesome. I regularly get over 61 mpg with a mixture of motorway & town driving. Mpg drops to around 59mpg in winter months

I own a 2008 Prius with over 200,000 miles on it right now. Best car I have ever owned. That being said I love the feature availability in the Niro. I’ll be looking for a replacement in the next year or so and the Niro is hard to beat with the availability of ventilated seats and other luxury options that the Ioniq can’t even beat. The resale factor is also a huge thing to consider in this segment as if you want to purchase used the Prius is going to be way more expensive than any other option.

I'm driving the plug-in version and I use the regenerate breaking pedals all the time. Love it. Almost never use the breaks anymore. Can't understand how Tesla doesn't have this option. One pedal driving is not that hot. Sometimes you just want to coast and I bet that saves more range then forcing the car to slow down each time you let go of the power.

I just love my Ioniq❤️

I really like the new graphic layout / easier to read I think / thx alex

Alex on Autos and Autogefuhl are the best car review channels on YT!! (But I unsubscribed from Autogefuhl when their reviews got way too lengthy :)

My 2018 kia niro ex premium drives like charm. It gives me 20kmpl on average. I love it and it is very efficient. It is quite roomy and spacious compared to other hybrid cars. I wish it has the AWD options atleast here in canadian winter. Over all happy with it. Comes with good amount of warranty. A peace of mind.

Refresh did good for the front end and and interior. I wish they did more with the rear bumper atheistics. I sat in one of these (previous gen) at the NY auto show last year and it was very comfortable.

Partially, the reason for decreased sales of electrified cars could be the increased annual registration fees for hybrids, PHEV, and EVs. At least in OH, the annual fee for hybrids is $100 and for PHEV/EV is $200. It's quite sad that rather than providing incentives (OH has 0), the government adds on fees.

I test drove the 2020 Ioniq and the 2020 Niro. And the Niro is very nice but for the lack of speed it's a heavy car. Especially if your going from a stop light. The Ioniq in my opinion is a better option.

Very nice graphics!

My 2018 is still getting 58 to 62 mpg after 55k miles (I drive alot), and loaded with 700 lbs of electricians tools. I drive pretty much highway speeds to work, and then 2 hours in traffic on way home. It has had few recalls to emissions system, battery management system, and fuel sensors. Plus, I think plug in hybrid loses the IRS in the rear.

We picked the niro hybrid last june we haven't looked back it's a really great vehicle in every way. We got the top touring trim but we switched to 16 inch winter tires on steel rims and 16 inch yokohama tires on costco rims for summer i just thought that the original 18inch setup was a bit firm for our substandard roads in winnipeg ,by the way really great vid alex like always.

Thanks 👍

Great review.

A few people here have been spreading outdated information regarding GDI. While it's true that back then, reliability was an issue because of carbon build up, most modern direct injection engines (including Hyundais) now have variable valve timing which prevent carbon gunk from getting into the intake valves.

Alex, please talk about front seat access in your reviews. For us older folks. Thanks

I'm torn, I want a hybrid as my next car, and now is not a horrible time to get one. But on the other hand, I just put money into my Fit and it runs just fine.

What a great full review god job Although I am from Europe this was very usefull for me .. I guess the choice is between the ioniq and the niro ... insight elantra and sonata are not available in france sadly . prius and corolla are not as good as the ioniq I agree with you on that .

I get 55 mpg average. Sometimes 65 average.

1:52 Interesting detail… I didn't know that American models have reflectors only. In other regions, those are the fog lights which can be turned on via the signal stalk, which I noticed the button was missing here as well.

Such a pity they didn't put the Sonata Hybrid powertrain in the the top trim to give it more performance...

Waiting to see a comment saying "Hyundai and Kia are killing it"

I currently bought a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid limited I am getting about 49 MPG around and about or city driving Highway I get much better mileage which is about 53 MPG. I use my cruise control more on the highway.Exception of country county roads in New Jersey.I am planning on visiting the Cape May, NJ Since I did serve there in my Navy Reserves back in 1992 to 1994.

I have the Ioniq Hybrid 2020 First Edition with the 10 1/4 infotainment system and the Infinity radio system I average 135 mpg (UK driver)

Thanks Alex! Im in the market right now, this is great!

Hi Alex, I've been watching your videos on hybrid cars. I own a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Blue Hybrid car and love it. However, I haven't found any information on towing (a small camper trailer) or its towing capacity. Is it because the hybrid motor functions differently from the Toyota models? Thanks👍

Also, the Hyundai and Kia hybrids do not have a smaller battery to start the gas engine, so no battery to replace every 4 to 6 years.

I sat in a base model with manual driver seat. The seat would move back so much, it was actually scary. I've never sat in another car - be it a full size SUV - with a driver seat that moves back this much. You can basically stretch your legs like on a sofa. The car for very tall persons

I’ve had the 2017 model for almost 3 years now and it blows away the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid I had before. If Hyundai is able to hit 70+ MPG, increase the visibility and add ventilated seats, I’ll get another Ioniq.

I hope you will do a review of the updated Niro hybrid. Are you planning to?

I Love my 2022 Ioniq Hybrid wish I could keep it.

Hello,Alex. Do you have a planning for the 2020 Kia Niro hybrid review? Just want to see you review first before I buy it.

The Ioniq gives me old school Sab 900 vibes because of its hatchback shape and cool factor.

i have the "19 Ioniq and I love it. I am now in the market to replace my husbands car and we are seriously considering a second one.

I own a 2019, I get my best mileage in hills and mountains. Usually around 54 to 55 in the hills and 57 to 58 in the mountains. Keep in mind thAt fuel efficiency testing is based on 56 mph. I do wish I had the Regen braking adjustment with the paddles.

"Bad Timing For A Fuel Sipper" dated very badly 🙂 I'm watching this thinking about test driving one at the weekend. The Niro you showed was at the top of my list until I drove one. I hadn't been in such a noisy car for years. Since then I have test driven a Prius which was so so, and the new Hyundai Kona which I liked. However it is so new there is zero chance of a cheap one. A local Hyundai dealer was offering a year old Tucson hybrid with 2000 miles on the clock for less money than a new Kona.

Great review Alex!

"Driving it like we stole it." LOL

How about a comparison review of the Ioniq, Insight, Prius and Corolla Hybrid?

Waiting for the Corolla Cross Alex

Just how loud is 73db? I come from a 03 Lexus ES, and I am not sure if it would be better than what I have now. I know you don't really compare between classes, but aside from the trunk space and possibly price, would there be a clear reason to pick this car over the recent Hyundai Sonata hybrid? Especially in highway speeds, it seems the Sonata Hybrid can still maintain high mpg especially considering it's larger.

Why is it that so few vehicles actually include a space to store the cargo cover in the back of the vehicle under the floor? So many make you store it elsewhere or just in the cargo area. That’s really disappointing to me. Such a simple feature but it makes life so much easier

How does the Ioniq handles in the winter?

I've had nothing but problems with my 2020 Hyundai Ioniq with repeated electronics failures; the same parts have failed multiple times. I'm supposed to hear from Hyundai this week on a buyback offer. I'd like a hybrid SUV, but not sure I can do a Hyundai again. Thoughts?

It's very tasteful in that color, which I am guessing is Summit Gray.

Why doesnt IT have the aircooled seats or the button for rearcamera while driving? Is the premium package (highest option) of the european version different from highest US version?

Alex, will you be doing a review of the 2020 Ioniq EV? Or even better a companion between 2020 Bolt EV and 2020 Ioniq EV! Real World Range etc. I really liked the interior of the Ioniq EV when I checked it out at the LAIAS. I have not driven it yet. Presently, I drive a ‘17 Optima PHEV and like you mentioned the drivetrain in the Ioniq PHEV the engine starts to heat the cabin - other than that with 58000miles on the clock and a rattle or two from pano sunroof its been fantastic - 44mpg in hybrid mode / on average 27-/+ miles real world range. I’m patiently waiting for the arrival RAV4 Prime, XC40 recharge and 2021 Soul EV which are in my shortlist for next vehicle - (Niro isn’t my thing, not much foot space under front seats... And strangely 2020 Soul EV is available in Canada but not in USA.) Ioniq EV is the ‘wildcard’ on my shortlist 😅. Or value EV CPO Chevy Bolt. I’ll be keeping the Optima simply due to depreciation and its quite reliable. Love your reviews.