Unexpected next car option Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

[HampshireUK]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKDgYQUi4bk

[ShocknAwe]

Don't buy an EV.

[e92nin]

Never owned one but have liked the car since I saw the concepts, love the new direction Hyundai went in.

[Davil]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ChBehnCUGKU

Interesting video. I think that this Hyundai may be the only interesting electric car. Funny watching it passing GT Porsches.

[HampshireUK]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Don't buy an EV.

Agreed salary sacrifice all the way with EVs

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by HampshireUK

Agreed salary sacrifice all the way with EVs

I don't think this is really a common thing in the US. Is the idea that you're supposed to be able to get it cheaper through your employer or something?

[HampshireUK]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

I don't think this is really a common thing in the US. Is the idea that you're supposed to be able to get it cheaper through your employer or something?

Correct a scheme that takes the money before tax, only on electric cars typically. So on Ioniq 5N it takes about 40% off the monthly cost, you pay no deposit, no insurance, no vehicle tax and all maintenance and servicing included for 2,3 or 4 years.

“ An electric car salary sacrifice is just like these other benefits, only you use your pre-tax salary to pay for an electric car. This costs you less because your income tax and National Insurance contributions are based on your income after your salary sacrifice payments – so you aren’t taxed on the portion used to pay for the electric car “

[HampshireUK]

Had the test drive yesterday on a varied route with town driving and motorway driving, in summary its a no from me for my next car but its an impressive bit of engineering

I appreciate there are faster cars around but the Ioniq 5N feels almost too fast! The power delivery and lack of fuss with 641 bhp in a mid size SUV is impressive and the ride on the 235/35 21 square setup also impressive. Interior fit and finish is a huge step up for Hyundai and their technology is clearly up there with the best. In the real world, not on a track, a small press of the throttle at any speeds and your done. Brutal acceleration with the 10 second extra power boost, from 30-70 was almost instant the speedo trying to keep up.

Why don't I want one ? The Ioniq 5N almost feels like a novelty toy to the dealerships, the dealer ship experience was not on par with my usual brands. I guess with the average customer looking for a more budget focussed car this model does stand out. Especially in the bright Orange demo colour car we test drove. The rear defuser in the flesh is huge and neither of us liked the bright orange side blades and front splitter that cant be changed. Overall I didn't hate it and its a very impressive piece of engineering but didn't love it either.

I think some of the challenge is my X3 M40i with Idrive 6 and all the buttons still real buttons most of the newer cars will seem a bit less user friendly

The search continues for a replacement, next up when available to drive the Audi S5 and Audi SQ5, also noticed 2 new X3M cars with £20k off at dealerships.