Used 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 Ioniq Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Ioniq Hybrid since its last redesign.
High value, High Tech, Low-medium Price
Mike, 03/28/2019
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
57 of 57 people found this review helpful
Has a smooth but by-design hybrid acceleration (which is spongy and sluggish unless you really get aggressive with the pedal). This is somewhat mitigated by the sport mode, which is an on-the-fly shift on/off while in "D" (drive gear). The cockpit is low to the ground, so you must lift yourself out of it, but not too low. Folks with back injuries might have difficulty. The tech package is amazing for the price point on the Ioniq SEL. Cruise control is very advanced + lane assist + radar-guided collision detection and follow distance from the cars in front of you + back up camera + passing car detection + other stuff. I think the stock audio system is exceptional and tuned to the cab, if not slightly bass-heavy--or you can go to the Limited and get the Infinity 8-speaker as an option. I'm loving the Apple CarPlay integration. Split HVAC is great, and can switch to driver-side only for greater fuel efficiency. The driver and front passenger have cavernous leg room! Visually, the car is sedan-average-looking in my opinion, but looks way better than the Prius. The ride is very car-like compared to an SUV. You feel the road when it's rough, but on a nice road--smooth as glass. I recommend purchasing WeatherTech fitted all-weather floor and cargo mats, and I'm thinking about custom alloy spoke wheels to dress it up a little.
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Very Enjoyable Vehicle
Gorj, 05/24/2019
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Limited 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
48 of 49 people found this review helpful
I have been wanting a more economical vehicle for several years, but did not care for the style and ride of what was offered. Then I read about the Hyundai line of Ioniq vehicles and was impressed. I did much research and talking with several Hyundai dealers and finally made a deal for a white Ioniq Limited with the Ultimate package. I have had the Ioniq for almost a month now and have not been disappointed. I am averaging 50 MPG which I find very good for a brand new vehicle. On one road trip it managed 62 MPG. With a hybrid, one need to learn to drive differently to achieve good MPG. Some say the seats are not comfortable, but I am 210 pounds and I think they are just fine. I also think the handling and braking are good - not a sports car - but good. I am in my mid 70's but the road noise seems about normal for a vehicle of this class. The Ioniq is solid going over rail road tracks and bumps. It has most all of the creature comforts of vehicles costing twice as much. Three things I wish it had: rain sensing wipers, power passenger seat, and a hood that did not need a rod to hold it up. With the front seats in the position I would normally have them there is ample room in the rear seat for passengers. And of course it is loaded with all the safety and tech stuff, like lane keeping and departure warning, backup warning and camera, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot alert, adaptive cruise, dynamic bending headlights, navigation, Android Auto, Bluelink, Infinity Audio, memory driver's seat. The rear luggage area has plenty room for four passenger's luggage and because it is a hatchback it has more room than sedan of this size with a trunk. There is also some storage space under the luggage area floor. The Ioniq comes with an emergency puncture repair kit, but I ordered a space saver spare kit which fits nicely under the luggage compartment floor. The dealer experience, Crain Hyundai, of Conway AR, was the best. I told them what I wanted and they got it. There was no pressure to buy an extended warranty or accessories and it was delivered with a full tank of fuel.
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bright blue Hyundai Ioniq
Alexander Koops, 10/21/2018
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
55 of 60 people found this review helpful
I just leased a brand new 2019 Hyundai Ionic Hybrid blue. It is the basic cheapest hybrid you can buy and I got the base cheapest model/version of this car. The car looks more awesome then Honda or Toyota in my opinion, and I love hatchbacks. The bright blue color is attractive and beautiful. It shifts well and is automatically in the economy mode all the time, but you can easily switch it to the sport mode and control the shifting and get more power if you want it (I love that I have the easy ability to switch!). The gas mileage is estimated to be an average of 55 mpg which is AWESOME! Best mpg in its class!! It is very comfortable and decently quiet inside. The only tiny issue I have is the driver's seat is the basic seat and doesn't have the "Lumbar" adjustability I had on my last car, but it is still comfortable. I'm assuming if you got the SEL or Limited it would come with that feature on the seat. Another great thing is this hybrid has a lifetime warranty on the battery to the original buyer--that is a great value! I highly recommend this hybrid.
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Mixed Feelings - on its second strike -buy a Prius
Matthew Mayne, 07/10/2020
updated 07/21/2023
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid SEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
Still bitter about neither the 2019 SEL or 2020 Limited making it to 30,000 without needing major work done or stumping the technicians. Around $64,000 financed, and I have nothing but increased debt, resentment towards a once-great dealership, and a 15 year old Mazda that will probably still be running like a champ long after both those Hyundais are recycled by their subsequent buyers. Short version: Bad: - horrid depreciation - transmission replaced at 27,000 miles - fuel injector replaced at 30,000 miles - great customer service from dealer - stuck in this car...hoping it lasts through 1) the warranty, 2) the financing Good: - comfortable, I have taken it to Florida, Wisconsin, Tennessee, the coast, the mountains, and - efficient! I had a tank of fuel where I averaged 70 mpg, and haven't had a tank average less than 50 mpg! - stylish/handsome - feels well-built/solid -well-appointed/optioned - the sound system is great, ApplePlay is nice (when it doesn't crash), the adaptive cruise control is a game changer for my commute, and the hatchback design provides ample cargo space. Background: I have owned 3 hybrids previously (2007 Prius 4, 2009 Prius 2, and 2016 Rav4 XLE), and have enjoyed them very much. The Prii were purchased used with 144,000 miles and 102,000 miles, respectively; the Rav4 was purchased new) After doing research and price shopping, I chose to purchase the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq SEL, as it was the best bang for my buck, had excellent rebates, and came with a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty and a lifetime warranty on the hybrid battery. By the second service, I noticed that the transmission was not finding or holding gears well. Upon telling an advisor, I was told that those who were "uneducated" as to how a DCT works, will oft think that it is malfunctioning. By the time the 27,500 rolled around, the transmission was grinding upon deceleration to the point that a passenger accused me of grinding gears. Once again I brought this up to a service advisor, and they humored me by saying they would resurface the rotors. I told them that after they resurfaced the rotors, I would appreciate them taking the car for a test drive and decelerate from 60 to 40 mph, and tell me what they heard. After performing the test as I described, they determined that there was a problem. Unfortunately they weren't sure if it was the hybrid system or the transmission. My car was in their shop for two weeks (give or take a day), and the transmission was replaced under warranty. I requested an itemized shop bill at what the cost would have been if I had paid out of pocket, and it was over $7,000! Hyundai corporate reached out to me to ensure that I was satisfied with the service that the dealership was providing, and that I was still satisfied with my car. I was thrilled by the great service at my Hyundai dealership (Johnson Hyundai in Cary, NC), as they did their best to bridge the gap between what I was sold and what I received. Hyundai declined to offer an extension on the warranty, and after a lengthy delay in responses on their part, I received a response from corporate. Since I did not respond to them within 48 hours of the receipt of their e-mail, they deemed the case closed. This tells me that their care and concern is about as long-lasting as their product. In conclusion: I cannot in good faith recommend this car to anyone. It will have to make it to 100,000 miles without so much as a misfire for me to be able to recommend it. The car has great features and the efficiency is the best in the class, but there's a reason that Hyundai priced it so low and offered incentives. There's also a reason that there aren't very many old Hyundai vehicles on the road, and that was something I should have taken into consideration. Live and learn. Here's hoping that the little car improves with age, and I am once again satisfied with my purchase...however, so far it has merely put me on a first name basis with the service department and dealership managers.
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Amazed by my Ioniq
Murray, 06/19/2019
updated 01/02/2025
2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Blue 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM)
41 of 45 people found this review helpful
In April of 2019 I traded in my 2014 Accent GLS Hatchback 6-speed for a new Ioniq Hybrid Blue. I loved driving the Accent, but found the cargo space to be somewhat limiting at times, and this was my main reason for the "upgrade". So far, I have been very impressed with the Ioniq. The car is very comfortable, quiet, and easy to drive, and the mileage has been nothing short of amazing. I used to get about 5.5 L/100km in the Accent, and to date I am averaging 4.0 L/100km with the Ioniq -- amazing considering the Ioniq is a considerably larger car than the Accent. On one particular trip across Toronto in the heart of rush hour, the dash display was showing 2.9 L/100km -- that's 81 miles per U.S. gallon. I was somewhat disappointed that the Blue trim did not include the cargo cover, and the price to buy the cover in Canada is insane, so I ordered one from a U.S. dealership close to the border. My only other complaints are that the stock radio does not sound very good, and I would have liked fog lights, and a tachometer in the display, but I consider these to be minor gripes. I am surprised that I don't see more Ioniq (of any "flavor") on the road, as from my experience at least, this is an exceptional vehicle. *** UPDATE - 1 year later *** I have owned the Ioniq for over 1 year now, and this car continues to impress. The mileage is not as good in the cold weather, but after a full year, my average fuel consumption is 4.5L/100km. I would not hesitate to recommend this car to anyone. *** UPDATE - year 2 *** The Ioniq is still running great. I took an all-day trip a week ago, and when I got home, the display was showing 3.7L/100km. With the way gas prices are going (thanks president Biden), I am sure I will appreciate the great gas mileage even more. Great car! *** UPDATE - year 5 *** After 5 years, I have yet to have any repairs required, other than regular wear-and-tear repairs. The car is great in all weather conditions, but this may be the last season for the original Michelin low rolling resistance tires that came on the car. The odometer is now showing 77,000km. My mileage record was obtained on a trip to Belleville (a trip of about 300km) where the car achieved an overall rating of 2.9L/100km, which is about 97MPG. After 5 years, the car has a couple of minor dents and scratches, but overall is still looking and driving great!
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