Talking Cars 338: Driving the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5
We also discuss whether EV batteries are recyclable
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Main theme: We give our first driving impressions of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. This all-electric SUV comes with dazzling styling, a surprisingly roomy interior, and sportier-than-expected handling. We marvel at how Hyundai seemingly took an eye-opening concept car and turned it into a ready-for-prime-time EV with a competitive driving range and high tech—but easy-to-master—controls. But we wonder why the company insists on tying such a cool car’s name to its rather pedestrian Prius-like Ioniq.
Audience Question
• Is there a plan for recycling EV batteries?
Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports
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- Driving the 2022 Volkswagen GTI, episode 337
- 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Road Test Results, episode 336
- Driving the 2021 Honda Ridgeline, episode 335
- Driving the 2022 Infiniti QX60, episode 334
- Chevrolet Corvette Road Test Results, episode 333
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