If you want to use the cargo blind, space is reduced even further.īeneath the cargo floor you’d expect a big storage space given there’s no spare tyre and no fuel tank, but instead most of the space is taken up by the subwoofer. The brand claims a storage capacity in the boot of 527 litres, but what you quickly notice is that the sloping tailgate eats into the usable space. It’s not uncommon to need to do this, but my Model 3 has room in the first row to comfortably fit an adult when there’s a baby seat in the second row.ĭespite its size, Hyundai has also dropped the ball on packaging when it comes to cargo space. This means you need to move the passenger seat forward considerably to fit a baby seat, which reduces legroom in the first row. The space becomes slightly less usable when you fit a baby seat to the second row thanks to the upper section of the front row breaching the second row space. Toe room is compromised by the base of the front seats, but for the most part you can easily fit two adults in the second row.

This means the cabin feels big and spacious – especially for second row passengers. It’s longer and wider than a Toyota RAV4 (just to give you an idea of its size) and the wheelbase is longer than Hyundai’s biggest SUV, the Palisade. That’s thanks to the Ioniq 5’s dimensions. These are just a few of the little things Hyundai has done to make this car as practical as possible. The passenger seat features controls the driver can access to electrically shift the second row to increase boot space. The glovebox is a big bin as opposed to the cramped space you see in most cars. The driver and front passenger seats can fully recline with an extending leg rest, designed to give you a relaxing place to wait while the vehicle charges.

Functionality was also key to making this interior work, which is why the centre console can slide forwards and backwards to offer more storage space.

Ioniq 5 review