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I did a quick test drive of an Ioniq hybrid yesterday. I wouldn't say it's a Prius killer, but it's definitely a worthy competitor. The conventional-looking gauge cluster would be nice for those that don't want something super futuristic looking. The average MPG display showed 46MPG, which is pretty good for a car that's probably only seen short test drives involving acceleration tests and blasting AC. The 6-speed dual-clutch transmission was weird for a hybrid, all the others I've driven have been eCVT or manual. It seemed slow/reluctant to downshift when I punched it, but that may have been because of eco mode being turned on.
If you or someone you know is looking to buy a new Prius or similar, the Ioniq deserves a look (probably the Kia Niro, too, as they're based on the same platform).
I can't wait for the Ioniq EV to make its way out of California so I can try one. It should be a pretty good car. Hopefully they can stuff some more battery capacity into it.
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