Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

The Ioniq Hybrid is a hybrid variant of Hyundai’s compact four-door hatchback, the Ioniq. The five-seater is the smallest hybrid in the Korean automaker’s lineup, measuring about eight inches shorter than its compact sibling, the Elantra Hybrid. The Ioniq Hybrid shares a platform and some components with both the Elantra Hybrid and the Kia Niro, which is built by Hyundai’s sister company.

Hyundai offers the Ioniq Hybrid in a variety of trims, including the base-level Blue, the mid-tier SE, the tech-forward SEL (introduced for 2020), and the range-topping Limited. Its standard infotainment touchscreen was upgraded from 7.0 to 8.0 inches in 2020 and includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Forward collision mitigation and lane-departure warning also became standard in 2020 (and were previously optional). Other notable options include leather upholstery, heated front seats, wireless device charging, parking sensors, blind-spot warning, adaptive cruise control, a sunroof, and a 10.3-inch touchscreen.

Under the hood, the Ioniq Hybrid employs a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine combined with a lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor. The powertrain’s combined 139 horsepower is routed to the front wheels (only) via a six-speed automatic transmission and returns as much as 58 mpg (combined), according to the EPA.