![]() Still, from our previous testing experience with the hybrid, an observed average of up to 45 mpg and a 52-mpg return on our 75-mph highway test are pretty solid. Like most hybrids, however, the Ioniq fares better on the EPA's test cycle than it does in the real world. The Ioniq hybrid Limited's 55-mpg combined rating is slightly less than the federal estimate of 58 mpg for the lighter, entry-level Blue model. But there is a standard "12V reset" feature, which allows the Ioniq to give itself a jump-start using the hybrid battery to charge the 12-volt starter battery. ![]() Unlike the Prius, there's no all-wheel-drive option. The Ioniq hybrid is in its element when cruising around town, sipping fuel. That's quicker than a Prius and sufficient to merge onto the highway without causing a pileup behind you, but it's hardly exhilarating. The last Ioniq hybrid we tested, a 2017 model, needed 8.9 seconds to reach 60 mph. But with lifeless steering and a mere 104 horsepower from its 1.6-liter inline-four-which makes for a 139-hp combination with the 43-hp motor-generator that's powered by a 1.6-kWh lithium-ion battery pack beneath the rear seat-there's little reason to get excited behind the wheel of this Hyundai. In Sport, the Ioniq's steering effort also increases, its throttle response sharpens, and the engine always stays running. Slot the hybrid's conventional shift lever into its Sport setting, and those steering-wheel paddles can control the shifts of the six-speed dual-clutch automatic-a welcome upgrade over the Prius's mushy continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Ioniq Electric gets an even more aggressive regeneration system that effectively makes for one-pedal driving in most situations. While deceleration in the strongest setting is not quite as linear as we'd like, the setup will almost bring the vehicle to a stop without touching the brake pedal, capturing a significant amount of energy around town. Arguably, the 2020 Ioniq's greatest improvement is the adoption of noticeable regenerative braking, which can be tailored in three increments via the paddles on its steering wheel. ![]() The Ioniq won't be mistaken for a spaceship, although the faint hum that it emits when puttering around parking lots does make it sound like one to pedestrians. It's a conservative, low-key effect, if a little more distinctive than before. But there are new designs for the grille and the front and rear bumpers, as well as for the standard 15-inch and optional 17-inch wheels. The lines of the 2020 Ioniq hybrid are clearly dictated by aerodynamics rather than aesthetics.
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