2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Fortune does not necessarily favor the bold in the compact crossover segment — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partially to their all-around competencies and historical past of reliability. Still, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a couple of distinctive engines to this usually price-conscious class.

Redesigned just last yr, the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric is among the newer entries on this segment. As such, all the most recent safety options can be found, from a surround-view parking camera to ahead collision warning system that may identify pedestrians. Not like some competitors, most of these features can only be ordered on the highest trim stage, however not less than you will get them. Also out there are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digicam and ventilated entrance seats — rare options in this class.

We also like that the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric gives two different powertrains should you aren’t glad with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); on the other, a turbocharged 2.Zero-liter with an additional 80 horsepower. Be careful, nonetheless: When you start checking the options boxes, the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric can be considerably costlier than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that cannot be disabled and disappointing materials quality also would possibly give potential buyers pause.

The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit greater than most rivals. It is sold in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L mannequin seems like a terrific deal till you realize that it’s a custom-order model and you will have to attend for it to be constructed. You may find the LS at virtually any seller, but it’s more expensive and doesn’t add much. Finest to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit more expensive and includes extra options and access to extra options. If you would like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier contains it all.

Three engines are supplied on the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The usual engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed computerized transmission. A more highly effective turbocharged 2.0-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is elective and comes normal with a nine-speed computerized transmission. Additionally optional is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed computerized. Both of those engines can be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.