Car fans watched the start of Hyundai Ioniq in 2017, and the first impression was that this model is a very fuel-efficient and much less weird looking version of the Toyota Prius. This is still true! Hyundai's eco model still has a look of a potato, but this one is with more style. This model has an excellent performance in its hybrid base, with its 58-mpg EPA in combination; it is as good as you can get from this hybrid class. But the Ioniq is much more improved now and it deserved its brand name because of better alignment and engineering. Many upgrades are implemented into this now 2020 Ioniq model.

Just like before, the Ioniq is considered as Kia Niro’s crossover cousin – they are unique because they can offer a hybrid, full-electric model, and plug-in hybrid; all these variants are available. We are now focused on the Hyundai hybrid type, the reason for this is because electric model and plug-in are still quite expensive for the average buyers, and in the United States, it is sold in only 14 states. Hyundai has its distinct new electric model, it is called Hyundai Kona Electric, which is EPA rated and it has a range of 258 miles, also it has a better charging system than the updated 170-mile Ioniq Electric. The starting price of the Ioniq Blue hybrid is $24,175; this is a rational option for buyers who take fuel consumption into account. Our reviewed Limited model costs 32,175 $, this is still very reasonable which is better than the Sonata Hybrid SEL model that has 192 horsepower but it is much less fuel-efficient.

The exterior of the car is more dedicated to aerodynamics than appearance. But Hyundai still created a new model of the front and rear bumpers which is a very cool new feature. They also created a new model of optional 17-inch wheels and standard 15-inch wheels. The model is quite conservative in its look but still distinctive as before. You certainly won’t confuse the Ioniq and some other models, although the engine sound is very similar to other Hyundai models. The greatest improvement for this model is the adoption of noticeable regenerative braking, which is a completely new system on Hyundai vehicles. The deceleration is very linear in the strongest setting and this is a positive feature. This car is capable to stop without touching the brake pedal in many situations, an excellent feature that increases traffic safety. For the Ioniq Electric model, the manufacturer has made and installed a much more aggressive regeneration system capable to make one-pedal driving in almost all situations on road.

The fuel consumption on Ioniq hybrid Limited is 55 miles-per-gallon which is a little bit less than the entry-level Blue model which has a fuel consumption of 58 miles-per-gallon. Just like almost every hybrid car, this car has better results on tests than in real life. All previous tests with hybrid have shown that 45 miles-per-gallon is a real estimation and 75 miles-per-gallon on a highway. These are very solid results. We also tested Prius to compare these two models and Prius recorded 47 miles-per-gallon, yet only 46 miles-per-gallon on a highway.