2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid User Reviews

"Well, the Prius engine is based on over a decade old design, while the Ioniq Kappa is a newer GDI with a larger electric motor and more smaller injectors for a more even (and cleaner) burn than the Prius with the fewer larger injector ports. "

"Neither suspension is performance driven. But the Hyundai has more nimble acceleration which helps it to launch around a corner with power instead of suspension alone. The Prius is tolerable to drive: while the Ioniq is literally fun to drive. The Ioniq really flies and going up Angeles Crest highway: I can pass most 4 wheel vehicles and eat Prius for lunch each and every single day. Have even had a few try to give me a run for it. Sad really. I almost ended up on one of those sluggish obsolete designs. "

"The front and sides of the Ioniq look almost like a sports car. Not really a fan of the rear of either car. From the side: the Prius has a no-nonsense utilitarian box shape while the Ioniq has the graceful swept sides that were copied from more upscale models. As I drive around: I see other cars that predated the Ioniq that obviously influenced the body shape of the Ioniq: it copied and was influenced by higher end and performance models. The cockpit of the Ioniq is night and day superior to the Prius which has a most unwieldy instrument cluster."

"The Prius Persona that I test drove had leather trimmed seats with fabric in the center panels and leather on the sides and door panels. I love the look and feel of leather, far more than fabric. "

"The Prius Persona has leather seats while the Ioniq SEL has fabric seats and the seat material is a bit rough, though very attractive in a 2 tone color."

"The Prius cargo space is tiny, while the Ioniq cargo space is spacious. Cannot understate the value of this as we have had that cargo space quite full on several occasions, especially long road trips with overnight travel and our cameras which is the entire reason/purpose for a long distance fuel sipper in the first place. . "

"More spacious interior. More open cockpit with more room everywhere. The interior layout was the primary deciding factor: I am tall and married to a large person: we are both quite comfy in either front seat and have a large enough back seat for 2 adults (though I would not carry 3 adults in the back seat of either car unless at least 2 were petite). "

"The Ioniq costs less, has a far better cockpit, interior, is more fun to drive, gets better mileage and handles better than the Prius. The Prius has nicer seats, and a better paint job and there are far more parts available as the Prius has not changed the powerplant in over a decade and you have a surplus of parts available. But test drive both and you will understand what a difference a decade of hybrid and GDI innovation means because the Ioniq is more efficient and effective. The Ioniq comes with lane departure warning standard, and Automatic Emergency Braking standard, both are costly add-ons in the Prius. "

" I bought my Ioniq 3 months ago and love it more than ever. The first time that a Prius driver tried to race me: I knew that I made the right decision. Better MPG and MPH simply trumps everything else. SiriusXM is a bonus."