# Hybrid Car Ioniq: Hyundai Test Drive Results

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/01/hybrid-car-ioniq-hyundai-test-drive-results/
- Published: 2018-01-19T13:00:41-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

This hybrid car Ioniq is no joke! To date one of the most fuel efficient hybrid 
electric cars on the market today. The ironic part to this story is they also will
have a Plugin hybrid. Moreover and an electric version too. Ioniq is setting the
stage for a fight. I mean on fuel economy versus traditional car markers.

## Fuel efficient Hybrid

Why I say that is besides [Tesla Motors](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/09/tesla-model-x-infographic/),
all other car companies are gas powered to start; except Tesla Motors. However, 
this [hybrid car Ioniq model only tested](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/09/toyota-crown-signia-limited-hybrid-test-drive-review/)
was the most fuel efficient hybrid and only priced at $22,000. What a deal and announcement
to the marketplace that anything less than this hybrid is unacceptable.

⌊Test Drive Results Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Electric Car⌉⌊Test Drive Results Hyundai
Ioniq Hybrid Electric Car⌉
However, as my colleague [John Voelcker](https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1110338_2017-hyundai-ioniq-hybrid-gas-mileage-review)
from Green Car Reports said and I agree that it holds well in electric at high points
but during acceleration is extremely limited. That can be changed for the better
with proper programming on the controller (computer, the brains) but who am I to
Judge. Let the people decide.Again, at high speeds and during light driving, this
Ioniq went directly to all electric or “EV” mode. This also showed the engine was
off; even on I-684 where the speed limit is 65. So we got up to 72 at times and 
also coasted back down to 65. Yet the [car liked being all electric](https://greenlivingguy.com/green-living-resources-eco-friendly-products/electric-car-news/).

#### As Hyundai adds:

Its design and engineering boosts the appeal of hybrids beyond fuel efficiency and
sets this innovative hatchback apart from the others. Exceptional MPG is enhanced
by a rewarding driving experience and a battery so advanced it comes with a lifetime
warranty.

![Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Electric Car Vehicle](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/
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### As you can see here, in ECO mode with acceleration or POWR mode too, we got 63.4 on average with this car. It’s impressive and only came close to a Toyota Camry hybrid but that only stretched to 60 MPG in ECO. The Ioniq loved 63-65 MPG. For example:

The interior is quite impressive for a $22,000 car. Yet, Hyundai does have a production
plant that I have seen which is quite impressive. Yes folks, for I mean at pumping
out cars in Alabama. As Hyundai adds:

Ioniq Hybrid rewrites the rules for fuel-efficient driving. Its long list of popular
available features and forward-looking design surrounds you in safety and comfort.
Mobility moves forward, without compromise.

Also and I know you’re thinking the batteries will screw up the trunk size Seth!
Well ha. Check this out!

As [Edmunds](https://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/ioniq-hybrid/2017/#edm-entry-pricing)
review adds:
The Ioniq’s story isn’t just fuel efficiency, though. Even in base 
Blue trim, it’s a nicely loaded hatchback with plenty of cargo room, more than the
regular Prius in fact (but less than the Prius Two Eco and its more compact lithium-
ion battery pack; the regular Prius uses a nickel-metal hydride pack). And if you
crave a fancier driving experience, you can get the Ioniq with features such as 
heated front seats, a sunroof, leather upholstery, blind-spot monitoring and a navigation
system.

#### Hybrid Hyundai Ioniq Car

This hybrid Hyundai has a six-speed automatic transmission. Most hybrids use a continuously
variable automatic transmission (CVT). CVTs are cool but I’m always hearing from
drivers the heavy engine during acceleration.

This on the other hand is extremely smooth on the uptick. For that helps with MPG.
Also performance and overall driving feel on the road: smooth.

### Really?!

There’s nothing wrong comparing a hybrid to other hybrids on performance and efficiency.
Most on performance screw up on MPG. This Ioniq hybrid doesn’t.

#### Bottom line.

To be forthright, I’m not able to afford a Tesla just yet; however I am shopping
for a car. Now while I’ve not been paid whatsoever by Huff or Hyundai to say anything
here, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is on the [top of the list](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/01/test-drive-review-2024-hyundai-ioniq-6-electric-car/).
Just saying!!