When I first laid eyes on the Hyundai IONIQ 5, I had mixed feelings. It’s certainly eye-catching, but I wasn’t sure if it had the “wow” factor that would tempt me to buy one. Still, it checked enough boxes to land on my list of “great cars,” and I was curious to see if this 500 km test drive might reveal it as my next electric chariot.
In a rare turn for me, I’ll dive into this with a bit of a “car review” approach, though definitely from a subjective perspective. Technical specs aren’t my primary interest—you can find those on any dealership website. Instead, I’ll focus on what matters to me: design, driving pleasure, and that subtle sound a car makes when it’s on the move.