Is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- First car: 2 of 4. Horsepower 168 hp. Class 175 hp to 373 hp.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 6.1 in. Class middle half 6.9 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 7.0 in clearance. Top 80% of 173.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $43 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.0 in, top 80% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Ioniq 5 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.4 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.7 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 26.3 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | Yes |
Is the Ioniq 5 a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35,000 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | No |
| Length | N/A | Median 191.6 in | 178 | No data |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 5.0 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Ioniq 5 a good commuter car?
Yes. $43 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $43
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
Is the Ioniq 5 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.1 in clearance, 63.0 in tall | 6.9 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.8 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.8 in | Median 39.9 in | 169 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.4 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Ioniq 5 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.0 in clearance. Top 80% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- XRT AWD, 7.0 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Ioniq 5 worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the Ioniq 5 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,026 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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