Initially wanted an Ioniq 5, love the looks more than the EV6, but wanted something more interesting to drive. Did my sums and found I couldn’t afford either so I’ve settled for an Ioniq Electric, for now…. Loving your reviews Rory. Keep them coming.
Good choice, not everyone taste for sure but surely it’s a great ev car. 38kwh battery has a range similar to Vw id3 with 58kwh , ionic electric is one of the most efficient ev currently., 5+m/kWh ✅👌
@@toninocars yeah, it’s not the last word in style or driving dynamics but it’s much better than it looks and is perfect for what we need it for. I bought a dull grey one too 😉
Ha ha! My maths came to the very same answer....but I went for the e2008. Not as efficient by any means...but I like it. It serves its purpose well. Just need to sell one of kidneys now to get the Kia...🤣🤦
Good choice. Friend of mine here in France has one of the original (2017) Ioniq with the 28 kWh battery. It does everything they want and only needs a bit of planning on longer journeys, the efficiency beats everything out there. Their car is over 70,000 km without any probs at all. Their purchase got me to looking at the e-Niro and I have owned one of those since March 2019. Hyundai Motor Group are coming up with world beating designs and the build quality is as good as anything coming out of the European manufacturers. These cars will surely take market share from VW Group and others.
The Ionic 5 is my personal choice by far. It's a design Icon that might never be appreciated as much as it should be. KIA and Hyundai are still leading the charge in design and engineering. As for your shooting location, it was gorgeous. Better looking than the cars by far.
Saw the EV 6 for the first time on the roads yesterday. What a stunning piece of design. Far better than anything the Germans are churning out. I haven’t seen the Model Y yet on the road, but I expect that won’t impress as much as the Korean pair.
I really like the Ioniq 5 design. The light interior is beautiful. The exterior has plenty of interesting lines without pretending to need aggressive cooling or aerodynamic kit.
I prefer the design of the Ioniq 5 but also the interior of the EV6. I have a similar sized car right now and I don´t care if I have to walk around to fold the seats because I do that perhaps 3 -4 times a year.
Both are very capable cars and both look good, but I opted for th EV6, and I love it, only done 1000 miles so far, and keep looking for excuses to drive it. Thanks for the comparison video.
Ioniq 5 looks way better to me. From the time these were introduced, I always felt like each of these models were assigned to the wrong brand. The Ioniq fits more with Kia's sharper design language while the EV6 aligns with Hyundai's more swoopy design language.
Just saw the Ionic 5 in person for the first time yesterday. Such a great looking car! Wouldn't mind owning one at all! The center console being a 'gimmick' is completely disregarding the fact that shorter/smaller people have a ton of trouble driving and being comfortable in mid to large sized cars. What for you is a gimmick, for someone else it could be an insta-buy feature.
The sliding center console is also greatly paired with the relaxation seats. You push it all the way back and can still use it while laying down. You can't do this in EV6.
Still happy with the ev6? Biggest pros and cons for you so far? Any maintenance issues? Happy with range? Im getting my glacier white awd on the first of december. Very excited!😊
@ismailweber1899 Extremely impressed with it. Amazing traffic fighter with its instant acceleration. Very comfortable when cruising. Quiet. Efficient. I did have 1 maintenance issue; the stereo Amp doesn't put out full power. Waiting for part.
The EV6 is my favorite of the electric vehicles released. Don’t overlook the inability to put AWD on the “light” trim. The other vehicles do allow for that option. Lastly Kia is on average the highest dealership mark up of these companies including VW, ford, Hyundai, etc.
I have looked at both cars. The Hyundai starts cheap but ends up over £50k once all of the options are added. However, the deal breaker was the choice of colours. Hyundai have insisted on a series of matt colours where as KIA offers real gloss paint in a proper range of colours. If you are paying £50k for a car, your choice of colour is actually important for many people.
Well 2 of the 9 ‘shades of grey’ options are matte rest are solid, pearl or metallic. My ioniq 5 is metallic gloss. There are muted blue,green and olive colours. But no brights.
EV6 is lovely. I've just bought an old man's 2021 Jazz Hybrid. Will use that for two years and then go for the EV6 once it's settled down. Looks spanking 😉 Great video and info 😘
Kia has come a long way from "the cheap and cheerful korean" to a real contender in today's market. For me, i always hate Kia putting the rear turn signals at the bottom of their vehicles. A lot of times they are hard to see when i sit lower in my car. But this Kia EV is more like it, putting the signals around the waistline where other motorists can see better i reckon. I think this Kia EV ticks most of the boxes for me, except for the rear butt design. Would seriously consider it when time comes to get my next EV! As always, good job Rory! Always entertaining to watch your work. I especially like the intense race of these EVs. It was so nailbittingly close!!!🤣
That Hyundai is just soo beautiful I love it from the first time I saw you reviewed it.very practical and futuristic all the same.just a damnnnn beauty
Ioniq for me, came out£100 more at lease for EV6 and the short kids in the back found it too chlostraphobic. Also, going from an Octavia to a smaller bit made me appreciate the rear seats going forward and back and on a long journey the kids can recline.
In the same boat, got an octavia and am looking at the i5. How do you find it compares to the octavia for carrying stuff? The boot on the octavia is brilliant but not sure i can manage with the hyundai.
@@rich6276 sorry, I don't collect the i5 until April, but went from the Octavia to a Zoe temporarily, so it will be massive after that. One thing all the reviews miss, if you put the seats forward, not only is there more space in the boot (might actually match the Octavia) but there is a great big gap below the boot level and behind the seats that will be great for things like sleeping bags when we go on holiday. The seats going forward is not a problem because although the Octavia had great leg room in the back, v the i5 has amazing leg room so the rear seats can go forward a bit.
I had the Ionic 5 on order forever and drove it 5 times as I waited. I ended going with the EV6. Nothing beats the exterior looks of the Ionic 5 - definitely my style, but I went with the EV6 because of the view of the hood from the driver's seat, the black dash instead of the white bezel, the seating position felt more like a sportscar than an SUV and a little bit better driving dynamics IMHO. I will admit when I see that Ionic body design today - I wish I had both :)
I don't know if it was the wonderful British weather in the background, or the roads, or Rorys clothes, or looking at the two cars, but my goodness did it give me feelings of nostalgia, especially the Ioniq 5 with it's retro look, and I find myself back in the 80's when I was a kid watching Back to the future. I have never subbed to a car channel or liked a presenter this much, after the Clarkson, May, Hammond TG series, so fast. Well done to you Rory, and to AutoTrader! Simply magnificent. 💙
Interesting that you found little to no difference in the driving feel. Everyone else has said the EV6 is sportier. Maybe they're being influenced by the more aggressive looks of the EV6
Korean motoryoutuber "Asian Petrolhead" also found little to no difference in the driving feel. He tells that Ioniq 5 handles slightly better on the limit. I guess that is probably because of factory fitted Michelin tires on Ioniq 5.
There is a huge difference in driving feel for the single motor versions. I've driven both multiple times. The ioniq is super comfy, but on country roads it feels like you'd almost bounce off the road. The ev6 handles much more stable, feels like there's less roll into corners, probably due to lower centre of gravity. Depending on what you're looking for you can't go wrong with either.
Rory, You are a hero. Thank you for this super review. We as a family, are all over this. Your organization will see some definite improved car sales in the UK ,thanks to your review .
We’re getting there. I’m a lot more interested and less worried about the future of EVs after seeing the content on Autotrader this month. Still a bit pricey though.
Went for the ioniq5, as it seemed a lot more light and airy inside than the Kia, especially in the back. BUT mika davies is so right about the colours.
I’m just waiting to see these two in person, there hasn’t been a motor show in my country since Jan last year, just before COVID shut everything down. If there’s one next January, I hope to see these two and have a proper feel for them. This EV stuff is just so interesting.
Weird way to compare the two models.. especially price and charging speed. Wouldn't it have been logical to compare the EV6 (which comes with 72kWh battery per default) with the long-range version of the Ioniq5? In that case, they are equal in charging speed and equal in range and equal in price. We really have two nice siblings here.. while I chose the Ioniq5 for myself because of the retro pixel design, I can fully understand why others may prefer the more futuristic face and slightly sportier drivetrain of the EV6.
Thanks for the review. Comes in handy as I'm just touring dealers for these two beasts. The EV6 has the edge for me, but I'll decide after test driving both.
AutoTrader with Rory doing exceptional job will surely beat Carwow in future. The perfect mix of cars that AutoTrader reviews appeals to any customer range. Unlike carwow that began targeting only high end, supercars AutoTrader does a splendid job balancing range of budget, affordable, mid range, premium vehicles.
Totally agree with video… EV6 is just that 5-10% better than Ioniq5, in most areas. But yeah, two great cars - you’d happily run either, so ultimately it comes down to a mix of personal preferences and budgets!
The Kia cable bag you were holding up contains the granny charger & the V2L connector so not all cables. The type 2 cable is in a round bag just like Ioniq 5.
The EV6 and KIA overall is over designing there cars to me....which leads to not aging well...The Ionic 5 looks better to me....top spec model of Ionic 5's rear seats are full powered reclining and moving forward and back....I bet you could control it from the infotainment system in the front....great review
Knowing the fact that lot of efforts and hard work goes into making a car, this guy literally murdered Hyundai ioniq 5... specially the last part where explosion takes place in ioniq 5... the guy should have some respect for companies who make these amazing cars..
I've been waiting for this _head to head_ review from a _GREAT REVIEWER._ _Just a shame Rory's doing it..._ 8-))... Joke aside. Great review Rory and probably the best *_drag race_* ever seen. My vote would be for the EV6 purely on looks. But that's not to say the Ionic 5 isn't bad looking. It's just... Different. But in a good way 8-))...
@@mikeconnolly6845 I was really looking at the ID4, but now the Ioniq 5 catches my eye. Will probably lease, so 3 years in the quirky Ioniq 5 will let me know if I prefer it to the EV6.
Wow, a great review. If we did stars it would be five stars. Now I don't do stars but if I did well, anyway just great stuff. Kia for me has been extremely reliable. Far better than other experiences from other car companies. From my first ride where I found myself saying "This Kia Soul what's bad about this?" That was about 7 years ago and there are always bumps in the road but over all the cars have done anything the others did and better. More reliable, less wear and tear, and lasted. Please wear a mask. It encourages others to wear one. Steve McQueen wore one. Be Steve McQueen. Cheers Rory !
@@techable7524 it’s okay, some people aren’t the brightest crayon in the box, don’t feel bad. When a car is on sale, that usually means that you can go to a dealer and buy one and drive home with it. When a car is on order, it means it’s just available to put a deposit down while you wait for it to go on sale and actually receive it. So the GT model is not on sale, just available to order. The GT line in the video is on sale right now
Nice review although I've got an order in for the 'loser'. Tested both but in the end just preferred the Hyundai. Went for the Ultimate AWD w/Tech pack and can't wait although with the delivery timings getting later and later I have no idea when it'll arrive. One thing I would correct on your review is that not all the Hyundai's come with the dash video for blind spots etc, you'll need the additional Tech pack for that.
I don't think you can go wrong with either. I fell in love with the look of the Ioniq 5 from the beginning and saving some money added to the decision. In the states, we are getting a Kia EV6 RWD car with a 58 kWh battery as well. Interestingly, we are not getting a RWD version of the First Edition with the 20 inch wheels.
The one thing I would have liked to see if a proper front trunk like you find Teslas or the Mach-E. Outside of that one little want, I think the EV6 is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see start seeing these in the US. Now more than ever we are really needing better charging infrastructure.
I saw my first Inonic 5 at a Hyundai dealer this week. Just wasn't that impressive looking inside or out and that crease in the doors is a game over thing for me. Looking forward to seeing the Kia and also the genesis EV60 soon. I wonder how this reviewer found getting in and out of the two as at least one reviewer has said the Kia has a lower entry exit which made it easier to hit his head. And what about seat height off the ground. Sportier cars are harder to get in and out of which can be a real pita for every day driving.
Both fab choice, but I chose the Ioniq. I think the interior much more flexible than EV6. I think review is incorrect that EV6 has 570bhp - that model is coming next year. The EV6 tested as 320HP. My Ioniq is AWD with 305HP - so need to compare like-for-like. But wrong decision on the test :-)
As an EV owner and driver I can tell you that buying a vehicle with enough range is absolutely essential....above just about anything else to be honest. So there is only one winner here...the Kia.
@@vishnuj.k8219 I bought the new Kia Soul EV 6 months ago...It can do 250 miles on a charge ...this may drop a bit during winter temps but that mileage suits my needs fine. Great car ....no issues at all. Quick too because it's got 200 BHP and lots of torque. The higher the range you get with EV's at the moment is important because there can be a deterioration of battery performance with age if you keep the car a few years.
@@be236 Same in most of Europe. Spain doesn't get any of the 58KW/h variants of the EGMP cars. It can actually be quite difficult to compare prices because the KIA page includes the govt discount whereas the Hyundai doesn't. However, I think the Ioniq comes out about €1k-€2k less and performance (on paper) is virtually identical. Also worth noting that these vehicles tend to perform significantly better, both in range and in 0-60 than the paper performance would lead you to expect.
In America the ionic 5 has a $44k with the larger batery 303 est miles like all the other models...it offers a 258 miles 55kw batery for 39k. The 6 from kia the lowest trim at 47k is only 258 and you have to go up to 49-52 to get the 303 mile range 77kw batery.
Really liking your reviews and presenting style on this channel Rory. The right balance of detail; not dumbed down like some channels and not adenoidal nerdiness either. Video length is good too as 20+ minutes is sometimes just a commitment of time too far for a casual watch.
Rory, can you please answer the question (preferably with a demonstration) - as electric cars don't have gears and electric motors work just as well in either direction - can an eV go just as fast backwards as they can forwards?
You forgot to mention few things. First the Ioniq 5 back seats are higher than on the EV6 and you can slide your feet under front seats on the Ioniq 5 wich is not possible on the EV6. Second, talking about the charger kit, you can put it in the box underneath the trunk in the Ioniq 5 but not in the EV6. It's not deep enough to close the cover completely. Third, the outside visibility is better on the Ioniq 5 than on the EV6. Fourth, there is more hard plastic components (doors, etc..) in the Ioniq 5 than on ther EV6.
Your last sentence is wrong. That only applies if you don't look at the top trim level of i5. There's no plastic on the side of the doors. This is also what Mat @ Carwow said and your comment smells like you've only watched that video. :)
WOW, nice job of foreshadowing the loss with the Hyundai pony reference. No car comes back from that association. Both cars seem like solid offerings but i wish Kia would clean up the busy rear end design of the EV 6. Lol, that drag race tho. Great job as always.
Interesting that you didn't spot the Kia Cord bag doesn't fit in its rear boot cubby - and that front headrests push forward uncomfortably? I agree Kia is the best of the two; the looks of the Ionic are going to get tired quickly I think.
Rory did you do any night driving as I'm curious about how good or bad you found the headlights. My reasoning is 90% of my driving is in the dark during our winter. Getting loan of a car to test drive for a weekend is practically impossible where I live. I have it down to 3 vehicles which includes these 2 and the Enyaq.
Excellent point . I too, appreciate good headlights. I didn't realize how much better modern led lights were. My nissan altima has some great lights. Even on low beams, I can see out to about a good quarter mile, without blinding the on coming traffic. The high beams really reach out. When I dipped my old mercedes lights it felt like I had turned them off.
This is a brilliant video and you have inspired me to make a Canadian version 😎. My original intention was to make a video for each, like I do with other EVs, but putting them side by side is a fantastic idea. I can't wait for them to be available here in Canada. Thanks again.
@@be236 hi Andrew. The first 200 EV6 are scheduled to arrive in the spring of 2022. Production on them is supposed to start some time in February, with deliveries around April, but this is all preliminary information based on what we have received as reservation holders of the first 200 units for Canada. The Ioniq 5 is supposed to arrive before the EV6, but I only see that as being possible for the US reservation holders since they were in the queue before Canada. All of this is speculative based on initial information received from Kia Canada.
@@EV-olution Here in "the states," both these EVs are sold in limited number of states. For example, in recent years, Kia sold Niro EV in about 12 states, while Hyundai sold its Kona Electric in about 10 states, one of which is not in mine (hence I could only get Niro EV, which I still like, except for this motor noise issue that I need to talk to my dealer about, but they seem clueless to know anything about it). Currently I am leaning towards Ioniq 5 (mainly due to its exterior looks) and hope that Hyundai will sell to more states, including me.
Great review. Very entertaining lol! Thank you. For me the Ionic 5 is the better looking of the 2 but the EV 6 seems to be the better car overall. Ultimately I'd go with the ionic 5 AWD, long range model. That way I get the look I want and the specs to match the EV6.
just want to say, these two cars reminded me of Gaban and Sharivan, a kids show from japan about 30yrs ago..lol (one was silver, and one was red) the style (outlook design) was similar to this..haha
I am on my third EV from Kia. I am currently driving Kia Niro, which I absolutely love. My two previous cars were Kia Soul EV with much shorter range. Kia makes better cars, I believe. My sister owns Hyundai Kona. Hyundai Kona was more expensive than Niro, but performs worse than Niro. The story was that EV 6 got a great review in Korea. That’s when the price went up in EV 6. It was a shame, since we were planning to purchase EV 6. But that will be my car next!
Correction: The Kia EV6 featured in this video is the GT Line, rather than the GT.
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saved by the comment! I was readying to mock you for the foreseeable future about it! 😛
Great, now I'm gonna have to watch the whole video over again.
yeah, the GT won't be available at least early next year.
Yep
Most thrilling drag race...
...EVER
My heart was POUNDING the whole time. I’m still shaking.
It clearly is too much for Mat Wilson from Carwow to handle! ;-)
Couldnt see the whole video after 6 minutes got bored from this electric shit boxes
@@JosephGwynneJones Watson
It was such a drag which means that it's twice as good
Initially wanted an Ioniq 5, love the looks more than the EV6, but wanted something more interesting to drive. Did my sums and found I couldn’t afford either so I’ve settled for an Ioniq Electric, for now….
Loving your reviews Rory. Keep them coming.
Good choice, not everyone taste for sure but surely it’s a great ev car. 38kwh battery has a range similar to Vw id3 with 58kwh , ionic electric is one of the most efficient ev currently., 5+m/kWh ✅👌
@@toninocars yeah, it’s not the last word in style or driving dynamics but it’s much better than it looks and is perfect for what we need it for. I bought a dull grey one too 😉
Ha ha! My maths came to the very same answer....but I went for the e2008. Not as efficient by any means...but I like it. It serves its purpose well. Just need to sell one of kidneys now to get the Kia...🤣🤦
Good choice. Friend of mine here in France has one of the original (2017) Ioniq with the 28 kWh battery. It does everything they want and only needs a bit of planning on longer journeys, the efficiency beats everything out there. Their car is over 70,000 km without any probs at all. Their purchase got me to looking at the e-Niro and I have owned one of those since March 2019. Hyundai Motor Group are coming up with world beating designs and the build quality is as good as anything coming out of the European manufacturers. These cars will surely take market share from VW Group and others.
@@toninocars ppp
The Ionic 5 is my personal choice by far. It's a design Icon that might never be appreciated as much as it should be. KIA and Hyundai are still leading the charge in design and engineering. As for your shooting location, it was gorgeous. Better looking than the cars by far.
Saw the EV 6 for the first time on the roads yesterday. What a stunning piece of design. Far better than anything the Germans are churning out. I haven’t seen the Model Y yet on the road, but I expect that won’t impress as much as the Korean pair.
seen an ioniq 5 the other day, and it looks a lot better than pictures or films. but would still go for the ev6
A model y ? Seems just like a model 3 to my eyes no surprises there
Model Y looks like a bloated Model 3. Awkward looking piece, just as bad as wonky Model X.
Tesla never excited me, rather i just jawn
Tesla designs aren't particularly impressive imho, they look a bit bland and boring, but I guess design is very subjective.
I really like the Ioniq 5 design. The light interior is beautiful. The exterior has plenty of interesting lines without pretending to need aggressive cooling or aerodynamic kit.
I prefer the design of the Ioniq 5 but also the interior of the EV6. I have a similar sized car right now and I don´t care if I have to walk around to fold the seats because I do that perhaps 3 -4 times a year.
Both are very capable cars and both look good, but I opted for th EV6, and I love it, only done 1000 miles so far, and keep looking for excuses to drive it.
Thanks for the comparison video.
We were soo focused on the Ioniq 5 that we haven’t genuinely realized how gorgeous the EV 6 actually is😌
Just you m8
EV6 is as mess. Ioniq 5 is a masterpiece.
I disagree with most ppl and actually think the Kia inside and out looks better
Ioniq 5 actually looks better than the Kia EV6. However that's a preference.
they are both examples of great design.
Ioniq 5 looks way better to me.
From the time these were introduced, I always felt like each of these models were assigned to the wrong brand. The Ioniq fits more with Kia's sharper design language while the EV6 aligns with Hyundai's more swoopy design language.
Genuinely considering one of these two. Thanks for the vid guys!
Is this James
Which one are you going with?
@@newboyxyz2152 “and I’m James!”
And he’s James!
@@newboyxyz2152 yes it is
Just saw the Ionic 5 in person for the first time yesterday. Such a great looking car! Wouldn't mind owning one at all!
The center console being a 'gimmick' is completely disregarding the fact that shorter/smaller people have a ton of trouble driving and being comfortable in mid to large sized cars. What for you is a gimmick, for someone else it could be an insta-buy feature.
We had a Renault grand Scenic from 2012 until recently, and that had a slidable centre console, which is more useful than people might think.
The sliding center console is also greatly paired with the relaxation seats. You push it all the way back and can still use it while laying down. You can't do this in EV6.
The sliding centre console has been on many earlier Hyundai models before.
Hmmm... I have to say, the edginess of the Ioniq 5 does it for me. That interior and body styling is just so cool!
PERFECT TIMING - I was just looking at plans for these two
I've had my EV6 RWD for about a week and I'm SOOOOO impressed by it. Awesome engineering.
Still happy with the ev6? Biggest pros and cons for you so far? Any maintenance issues? Happy with range? Im getting my glacier white awd on the first of december. Very excited!😊
Thats good they both ate really good so im glad its good hope it stays strong.
@ismailweber1899 Extremely impressed with it. Amazing traffic fighter with its instant acceleration. Very comfortable when cruising. Quiet. Efficient. I did have 1 maintenance issue; the stereo Amp doesn't put out full power. Waiting for part.
The EV6 is my favorite of the electric vehicles released.
Don’t overlook the inability to put AWD on the “light” trim. The other vehicles do allow for that option.
Lastly Kia is on average the highest dealership mark up of these companies including VW, ford, Hyundai, etc.
Proof of how phenomenally good a Rory Review is.
2 amazing cars receiving the Rory treatment 👏🏽
I have looked at both cars. The Hyundai starts cheap but ends up over £50k once all of the options are added. However, the deal breaker was the choice of colours. Hyundai have insisted on a series of matt colours where as KIA offers real gloss paint in a proper range of colours. If you are paying £50k for a car, your choice of colour is actually important for many people.
*matte
That red colour on ev6 though, gorgeous colour and gorgeous car it's perfect 💚😁👌
Well 2 of the 9 ‘shades of grey’ options are matte rest are solid, pearl or metallic. My ioniq 5 is metallic gloss. There are muted blue,green and olive colours. But no brights.
EV6 is lovely.
I've just bought an old man's 2021 Jazz Hybrid.
Will use that for two years and then go for the EV6 once it's settled down. Looks spanking 😉
Great video and info 😘
Just got a Jazz aswell. Brilliant car,way better than my golf 8.
@@andrewfinkelsteintennis1915 You should of bought an Octavia instead of the Golf 8.
@@patrickbateman6885 you are right! But after 5 good golfs I didn't think they'd screw it up!
Kia has come a long way from "the cheap and cheerful korean" to a real contender in today's market. For me, i always hate Kia putting the rear turn signals at the bottom of their vehicles. A lot of times they are hard to see when i sit lower in my car. But this Kia EV is more like it, putting the signals around the waistline where other motorists can see better i reckon. I think this Kia EV ticks most of the boxes for me, except for the rear butt design. Would seriously consider it when time comes to get my next EV! As always, good job Rory! Always entertaining to watch your work. I especially like the intense race of these EVs. It was so nailbittingly close!!!🤣
I’ve got an Ioniq 5 on order. Delivery due in March - can’t wait !
so.,..how is it?
That Hyundai is just soo beautiful I love it from the first time I saw you reviewed it.very practical and futuristic all the same.just a damnnnn beauty
Ioniq for me, came out£100 more at lease for EV6 and the short kids in the back found it too chlostraphobic. Also, going from an Octavia to a smaller bit made me appreciate the rear seats going forward and back and on a long journey the kids can recline.
In the same boat, got an octavia and am looking at the i5. How do you find it compares to the octavia for carrying stuff? The boot on the octavia is brilliant but not sure i can manage with the hyundai.
@@rich6276 sorry, I don't collect the i5 until April, but went from the Octavia to a Zoe temporarily, so it will be massive after that. One thing all the reviews miss, if you put the seats forward, not only is there more space in the boot (might actually match the Octavia) but there is a great big gap below the boot level and behind the seats that will be great for things like sleeping bags when we go on holiday. The seats going forward is not a problem because although the Octavia had great leg room in the back, v the i5 has amazing leg room so the rear seats can go forward a bit.
I'd take both, I just can't afford either. Great review RR - thanks!
I had the Ionic 5 on order forever and drove it 5 times as I waited. I ended going with the EV6. Nothing beats the exterior looks of the Ionic 5 - definitely my style, but I went with the EV6 because of the view of the hood from the driver's seat, the black dash instead of the white bezel, the seating position felt more like a sportscar than an SUV and a little bit better driving dynamics IMHO. I will admit when I see that Ionic body design today - I wish I had both :)
same here. Ioniq wins with exterior but ev6 has better everything else
Design wise ioniq 5 looks cool & nice .
I agree- And I believe that the Hyundai has a unique body style and the the Kia has a similar look to many other brands
@@BigBundy82 true , this time Hyundai tried something like neo retro type design .
EV6 looks like a car made for teenagers. It stands out a bit more, but not in a good way for me.
@@Danne89 😅👍
Interesting that Rory found the driving dynamics and ride similar. Other reviewers find the Ioniq softer and less fun to drive. Thanks for the review.
I don't know if it was the wonderful British weather in the background, or the roads, or Rorys clothes, or looking at the two cars, but my goodness did it give me feelings of nostalgia, especially the Ioniq 5 with it's retro look, and I find myself back in the 80's when I was a kid watching Back to the future. I have never subbed to a car channel or liked a presenter this much, after the Clarkson, May, Hammond TG series, so fast. Well done to you Rory, and to AutoTrader! Simply magnificent. 💙
There's something futuristic in the body design language of the Hyundai. You can tell it's a car(electric car) from the future by just looking at it.
Interesting that you found little to no difference in the driving feel. Everyone else has said the EV6 is sportier. Maybe they're being influenced by the more aggressive looks of the EV6
Korean motoryoutuber "Asian Petrolhead" also found little to no difference in the driving feel. He tells that Ioniq 5 handles slightly better on the limit. I guess that is probably because of factory fitted Michelin tires on Ioniq 5.
There is a huge difference in driving feel for the single motor versions. I've driven both multiple times. The ioniq is super comfy, but on country roads it feels like you'd almost bounce off the road. The ev6 handles much more stable, feels like there's less roll into corners, probably due to lower centre of gravity. Depending on what you're looking for you can't go wrong with either.
Rory, You are a hero. Thank you for this super review. We as a family, are all over this. Your organization will see some definite improved car sales in the UK ,thanks to your review .
We’re getting there. I’m a lot more interested and less worried about the future of EVs after seeing the content on Autotrader this month. Still a bit pricey though.
Went for the ioniq5, as it seemed a lot more light and airy inside than the Kia, especially in the back. BUT mika davies is so right about the colours.
I’m just waiting to see these two in person, there hasn’t been a motor show in my country since Jan last year, just before COVID shut everything down. If there’s one next January, I hope to see these two and have a proper feel for them. This EV stuff is just so interesting.
Weird way to compare the two models.. especially price and charging speed. Wouldn't it have been logical to compare the EV6 (which comes with 72kWh battery per default) with the long-range version of the Ioniq5? In that case, they are equal in charging speed and equal in range and equal in price.
We really have two nice siblings here.. while I chose the Ioniq5 for myself because of the retro pixel design, I can fully understand why others may prefer the more futuristic face and slightly sportier drivetrain of the EV6.
This E-vember has been epic! Every episode has been awesome. We're in the market for an EV and this series has kept me and the wife excited.
Will be great when the Genesis GV60 comes out, then they'll be three EV's based on the same platform to choose from...😎
For me, personally, the EV6 any day. It’s just great 👌🏾
Thanks for the review. Comes in handy as I'm just touring dealers for these two beasts. The EV6 has the edge for me, but I'll decide after test driving both.
That was an intense Drag Race 🏁 🏎
AutoTrader with Rory doing exceptional job will surely beat Carwow in future.
The perfect mix of cars that AutoTrader reviews appeals to any customer range. Unlike carwow that began targeting only high end, supercars AutoTrader does a splendid job balancing range of budget, affordable, mid range, premium vehicles.
Totally agree with video… EV6 is just that 5-10% better than Ioniq5, in most areas. But yeah, two great cars - you’d happily run either, so ultimately it comes down to a mix of personal preferences and budgets!
It's just a shame cars are so big. Would love the Ioniq 5 if it was scaled to 85%. I would have it in Martini Racing colours ala Lancia Delta :)
You should have compared 2 models that have a close price. I think the EV6 costs about 5k euro more for the same trim and options.
The Ioniq5 styling is beautiful. Tesla has something to learn.
The Kia cable bag you were holding up contains the granny charger & the V2L connector so not all cables. The type 2 cable is in a round bag just like Ioniq 5.
Yeah that was a bit weird tbh. Also who keeps them in the bag? Mostly people that never use them...
I’m so lucky that I can have both in my garage. Ioniq 5 in AWD version and for long distances I’m using EV6 RWD. Thanks for the review Rory.
My current top 3 EV list
1) BMW i4 M50
2) Polestar 2 Dual Motor LR
3) Kia Ev6 GT-Line-S
Wow just amazing machines.
I want to own both. I can’t choose over the other not fair.
The EV6 and KIA overall is over designing there cars to me....which leads to not aging well...The Ionic 5 looks better to me....top spec model of Ionic 5's rear seats are full powered reclining and moving forward and back....I bet you could control it from the infotainment system in the front....great review
Knowing the fact that lot of efforts and hard work goes into making a car, this guy literally murdered Hyundai ioniq 5... specially the last part where explosion takes place in ioniq 5... the guy should have some respect for companies who make these amazing cars..
For me I'd have to go with the Kia EV6. The Hyundai visually is trying way too hard, where as the Kia looks legitimately beautiful.
Problem with the KIA is if you are taller than 1.85 cm 6 + feet you hit your head when you want to get in or out.
I've been waiting for this _head to head_ review from a _GREAT REVIEWER._
_Just a shame Rory's doing it..._ 8-))...
Joke aside.
Great review Rory and probably the best *_drag race_* ever seen.
My vote would be for the EV6 purely on looks. But that's not to say the Ionic 5 isn't bad looking. It's just... Different. But in a good way 8-))...
Love you reviews man!
I watch a ton of similar ones, but you are the best!
Love my Ioniq 5... credit to Hyundia and Kia for going above the usual german makes.... ID4 nowhere near as good as these.
Making me feel great over here with my ID 4…..
@@mikeconnolly6845 I was really looking at the ID4, but now the Ioniq 5 catches my eye. Will probably lease, so 3 years in the quirky Ioniq 5 will let me know if I prefer it to the EV6.
Wow, a great review. If we did stars it would be five stars. Now I don't do stars but if I did well, anyway just great stuff. Kia for me has been extremely reliable. Far better than other experiences from other car companies. From my first ride where I found myself saying "This Kia Soul what's bad about this?" That was about 7 years ago and there are always bumps in the road but over all the cars have done anything the others did and better. More reliable, less wear and tear, and lasted. Please wear a mask. It encourages others to wear one. Steve McQueen wore one. Be Steve McQueen. Cheers Rory !
you videos are soo beautifully and colourfully recorded/edited in lovely sceneries too , great to watch!
Just a point on the power levels believe the 585bhp EV6 GT is not available for sale yet. Is this not the 325bhp version currently on sale?
They are both available to order, have been for a few months now. My dealer has quite a few GT versions on order (the 585bhp).
@@techable7524 order and on sale are 2 different things, his point is right, that was the gt line in the video and not the fastest gt
@@KA-zh2rq Don't see the difference sorry between on sale and available to order.
@@techable7524 it’s okay, some people aren’t the brightest crayon in the box, don’t feel bad. When a car is on sale, that usually means that you can go to a dealer and buy one and drive home with it. When a car is on order, it means it’s just available to put a deposit down while you wait for it to go on sale and actually receive it. So the GT model is not on sale, just available to order. The GT line in the video is on sale right now
@@KA-zh2rq 1. Don't be a d**k keyboard warrior.
2. That is your definition.
3. Don't insult people.
4. Go to 1.
Best review of these two EVs on RUclips. Great job!
Nice review although I've got an order in for the 'loser'. Tested both but in the end just preferred the Hyundai. Went for the Ultimate AWD w/Tech pack and can't wait although with the delivery timings getting later and later I have no idea when it'll arrive. One thing I would correct on your review is that not all the Hyundai's come with the dash video for blind spots etc, you'll need the additional Tech pack for that.
I prefer exterior looks of Ioniq 5... it looks taller and more SUV-like than EV6. Great review and comparison still.
Another brilliant review Rory! Thank you.
I don't think you can go wrong with either. I fell in love with the look of the Ioniq 5 from the beginning and saving some money added to the decision. In the states, we are getting a Kia EV6 RWD car with a 58 kWh battery as well. Interestingly, we are not getting a RWD version of the First Edition with the 20 inch wheels.
The one thing I would have liked to see if a proper front trunk like you find Teslas or the Mach-E. Outside of that one little want, I think the EV6 is absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see start seeing these in the US. Now more than ever we are really needing better charging infrastructure.
I saw my first Inonic 5 at a Hyundai dealer this week. Just wasn't that impressive looking inside or out and that crease in the doors is a game over thing for me. Looking forward to seeing the Kia and also the genesis EV60 soon. I wonder how this reviewer found getting in and out of the two as at least one reviewer has said the Kia has a lower entry exit which made it easier to hit his head. And what about seat height off the ground. Sportier cars are harder to get in and out of which can be a real pita for every day driving.
Both fab choice, but I chose the Ioniq. I think the interior much more flexible than EV6. I think review is incorrect that EV6 has 570bhp - that model is coming next year. The EV6 tested as 320HP. My Ioniq is AWD with 305HP - so need to compare like-for-like. But wrong decision on the test :-)
I love the rear of the ev6 but I love all of the ionic 5
As an EV owner and driver I can tell you that buying a vehicle with enough range is absolutely essential....above just about anything else to be honest.
So there is only one winner here...the Kia.
share ur personal experience with EV
@@vishnuj.k8219 I bought the new Kia Soul EV 6 months ago...It can do 250 miles on a charge ...this may drop a bit during winter temps but that mileage suits my needs fine.
Great car ....no issues at all.
Quick too because it's got 200 BHP and lots of torque.
The higher the range you get with EV's at the moment is important because there can be a deterioration of battery performance with age if you keep the car a few years.
Why? All he was talking about was the very base models. Then didnt talk about the Ioniq 5s longer ranges.
In "the states," I believe Ioniq 5 will only have the 77.4 kWh battery version, so that should match up with EV6.
@@be236 Same in most of Europe. Spain doesn't get any of the 58KW/h variants of the EGMP cars. It can actually be quite difficult to compare prices because the KIA page includes the govt discount whereas the Hyundai doesn't. However, I think the Ioniq comes out about €1k-€2k less and performance (on paper) is virtually identical.
Also worth noting that these vehicles tend to perform significantly better, both in range and in 0-60 than the paper performance would lead you to expect.
In America the ionic 5 has a $44k with the larger batery 303 est miles like all the other models...it offers a 258 miles 55kw batery for 39k. The 6 from kia the lowest trim at 47k is only 258 and you have to go up to 49-52 to get the 303 mile range 77kw batery.
Really liking your reviews and presenting style on this channel Rory. The right balance of detail; not dumbed down like some channels and not adenoidal nerdiness either. Video length is good too as 20+ minutes is sometimes just a commitment of time too far for a casual watch.
His eyes put me off, needs to wear some sunglasses
Thank you so much guys❤️ for making this
Rory, can you please answer the question (preferably with a demonstration) - as electric cars don't have gears and electric motors work just as well in either direction - can an eV go just as fast backwards as they can forwards?
In theory, yes. They're software limited though to lower speeds in reverse
Ripe for hacking then!
You forgot to mention few things. First the Ioniq 5 back seats are higher than on the EV6 and you can slide your feet under front seats on the Ioniq 5 wich is not possible on the EV6. Second, talking about the charger kit, you can put it in the box underneath the trunk in the Ioniq 5 but not in the EV6. It's not deep enough to close the cover completely. Third, the outside visibility is better on the Ioniq 5 than on the EV6. Fourth, there is more hard plastic components (doors, etc..) in the Ioniq 5 than on ther EV6.
Your last sentence is wrong. That only applies if you don't look at the top trim level of i5. There's no plastic on the side of the doors. This is also what Mat @ Carwow said and your comment smells like you've only watched that video. :)
i think kia has premium and better approach than hyundai but i honestly like the ioniqs design more!
I could not in any way get comfortable in either the front or the back seat of the Kia, so for me there is only Ioniq-5.
We went with the i5 and after seeing the EV6 in real life... We're happy with the decision. It looks horrible from the side and rear. :S
Hahahaha
Agreed:)
I think I’ll also get the i5
I’m very much enjoying the coverage. Very well done Rory, you have been brilliant!
WOW, nice job of foreshadowing the loss with the Hyundai pony reference. No car comes back from that association. Both cars seem like solid offerings but i wish Kia would clean up the busy rear end design of the EV 6. Lol, that drag race tho. Great job as always.
Both cars have Adaptive Cruise Control.
Hyundai and Kia are both making huge moves and I'd take either of these cars over the Model Y and Model 3.
Here, in 'Merica, good luck getting good service from the dealers for these vehicles.
Interesting that you didn't spot the Kia Cord bag doesn't fit in its rear boot cubby - and that front headrests push forward uncomfortably? I agree Kia is the best of the two; the looks of the Ionic are going to get tired quickly I think.
wow i just finished watching your Ioniq 5 review. and this video popped up
I prefer the retro/modern look of the Hyundai and is nicer from every angle. Also prefer the interior design and functionalities
Whereas I do not and can't stand the interior of the Hyundai. Good there is the choice.
Hyundai Ioniq 5's design reminds of the car from back to the future movie.. nostalgic
Definitely the best presenter on any car channel
Good review...colour needs tweaking a bit though...the EV6 looks more orange than the red it actually is.
Rory did you do any night driving as I'm curious about how good or bad you found the headlights. My reasoning is 90% of my driving is in the dark during our winter. Getting loan of a car to test drive for a weekend is practically impossible where I live. I have it down to 3 vehicles which includes these 2 and the Enyaq.
Excellent point . I too, appreciate good headlights. I didn't realize how much better modern led lights were. My nissan altima has some great lights. Even on low beams, I can see out to about a good quarter mile, without blinding the on coming traffic. The high beams really reach out. When I dipped my old mercedes lights it felt like I had turned them off.
I fance Kia more, but as a father of 3, waiting for EV9 and IDBuzz without great battery degradation...
Great review, wouldn’t it be good if BBC Top Gear did something interesting and relevant like this?
Follow Rory over on Fifth Gear then, haven’t seen it yet, but it’s all about EV’s now 👍
This is a brilliant video and you have inspired me to make a Canadian version 😎. My original intention was to make a video for each, like I do with other EVs, but putting them side by side is a fantastic idea. I can't wait for them to be available here in Canada. Thanks again.
I wonder when these models will come to north America.. maybe Spring of 2022, hopefully?
@@be236 hi Andrew. The first 200 EV6 are scheduled to arrive in the spring of 2022. Production on them is supposed to start some time in February, with deliveries around April, but this is all preliminary information based on what we have received as reservation holders of the first 200 units for Canada. The Ioniq 5 is supposed to arrive before the EV6, but I only see that as being possible for the US reservation holders since they were in the queue before Canada. All of this is speculative based on initial information received from Kia Canada.
@@EV-olution Here in "the states," both these EVs are sold in limited number of states. For example, in recent years, Kia sold Niro EV in about 12 states, while Hyundai sold its Kona Electric in about 10 states, one of which is not in mine (hence I could only get Niro EV, which I still like, except for this motor noise issue that I need to talk to my dealer about, but they seem clueless to know anything about it). Currently I am leaning towards Ioniq 5 (mainly due to its exterior looks) and hope that Hyundai will sell to more states, including me.
Glad to see I’m not the only one who likes to do their laundry on the driveway while my car is charging. Whew!
Great review. Very entertaining lol! Thank you. For me the Ionic 5 is the better looking of the 2 but the EV 6 seems to be the better car overall. Ultimately I'd go with the ionic 5 AWD, long range model. That way I get the look I want and the specs to match the EV6.
Entertaining as always, Rory!
Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first electric car I can see myself driving.
The platform is just a canvas. I can't wait to see what they paint on it.
just want to say, these two cars reminded me of Gaban and Sharivan, a kids show from japan about 30yrs ago..lol (one was silver, and one was red) the style (outlook design) was similar to this..haha
I am on my third EV from Kia. I am currently driving Kia Niro, which I absolutely love. My two previous cars were Kia Soul EV with much shorter range. Kia makes better cars, I believe. My sister owns Hyundai Kona. Hyundai Kona was more expensive than Niro, but performs worse than Niro. The story was that EV 6 got a great review in Korea. That’s when the price went up in EV 6. It was a shame, since we were planning to purchase EV 6. But that will be my car next!
My preference is surely on the Ioniq 5. Even if its range is a bit shorter on the same speed and road.
Rory you are a fooking legend my dude! Another solid video keep it up man!