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Lesson Info

Type
Review
Level
4 / B2
Published
Title
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review
Webpage
https://eslnewsstories.com/reviews/2026-09-08-hyundai-ioniq-5-review/

Lesson Content

Warm-up, Vocab List, Reading and Audio

Understanding: True or False, Review Breakdown

Language: Words That Go Together, New Sentences

Use It: Evaluation Builder, Discussion Questions

Answers

A silver Hyundai Ioniq 5 parked beside a river, shown from the front and side with a city skyline in the background.
Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Ask: (1) What would make you consider buying an electric car? (2) When choosing a car, which matters most to you: design, price, range, comfort, or performance? Why?

Vocab List

retro-futuristic (adj.) — Combining styles from the past with ideas about the future.
agile (adj.) — Able to move or change direction quickly and easily.
stand out from the crowd (phrase) — To be noticeably different from other similar things.
range (n.) — The distance an electric vehicle can travel before it needs charging.
capable (adj.) — Able to do something well or perform effectively.
higher-spec (adj.) — Having more or better equipment and features than a basic version.
ambition (n.) — A strong desire to achieve something difficult or impressive.
trade-off (n.) — A situation in which you accept a disadvantage in order to get an advantage.
airy (adj.) — Feeling open, spacious, and full of light.
dramatic styling (phrase) — A bold and striking visual design.

Reading

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is still one of the boldest-looking electric cars you can buy. Its sharp lines, pixel-style lights and retro-futuristic shape make it stand out from the crowd. The carmaker gave it a small design update in 2024, but wisely left the basic look alone. It already had a winner.

The Ioniq 5 is not Hyundai’s first electric car. Earlier models such as the original Ioniq and Kona Electric already showed that Hyundai could build efficient, capable EVs. With the Ioniq 5, though, the ambition was different: make an electric car people might genuinely want, not just one that made practical sense.

More Than Good Looks

In photos, the Ioniq 5 can look like a compact hatchback, but it is actually a large family car, closer in size to an SUV. That gives it a spacious, airy interior and a higher seating position. It feels comfortable and easy to live with, while the long-range version can travel up to 354 miles on a single charge. That makes it a realistic choice for longer family trips as well as everyday driving.

There is a trade-off. The Ioniq 5 is heavy, so although the ride is comfortable, it does not feel especially agile on twisty roads. For many family-car buyers, that may not be a major concern.

Premium Ambitions

The Ioniq 5 is not cheap. UK prices start at £40,695 and can reach almost £57,000 for more powerful, higher-spec versions. That puts it alongside better-known premium brands. A few years ago, that might have seemed surprising for a Hyundai, but the design, quality and overall experience make the price easier to understand.

Verdict

The Ioniq 5 works because its dramatic styling is backed up by real ability. It is spacious, practical and capable, but it also has personality. It is expensive and not especially sporty, but if I wanted a family EV that felt exciting rather than simply sensible, the Ioniq 5 would be high on my list.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review

Level 4 Review Source: topgear.com
Warm-up → or → Check Understanding → Language → Use It

A silver Hyundai Ioniq 5 parked beside a river, shown from the front and side with a city skyline in the background.
Hyundai Ioniq 5.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is still one of the boldest-looking electric cars you can buy. Its sharp lines, pixel-style lights and retro-futuristic shape make it stand out from the crowd. The carmaker gave it a small design update in 2024, but wisely left the basic look alone. It already had a winner.

The Ioniq 5 is not Hyundai’s first electric car. Earlier models such as the original Ioniq and Kona Electric already showed that Hyundai could build efficient, capable EVs. With the Ioniq 5, though, the ambition was different: make an electric car people might genuinely want, not just one that made practical sense.

More Than Good Looks

In photos, the Ioniq 5 can look like a compact hatchback, but it is actually a large family car, closer in size to an SUV. That gives it a spacious, airy interior and a higher seating position. It feels comfortable and easy to live with, while the long-range version can travel up to 354 miles on a single charge. That makes it a realistic choice for longer family trips as well as everyday driving.

There is a trade-off. The Ioniq 5 is heavy, so although the ride is comfortable, it does not feel especially agile on twisty roads. For many family-car buyers, that may not be a major concern.

Premium Ambitions

The Ioniq 5 is not cheap. UK prices start at £40,695 and can reach almost £57,000 for more powerful, higher-spec versions. That puts it alongside better-known premium brands. A few years ago, that might have seemed surprising for a Hyundai, but the design, quality and overall experience make the price easier to understand.

Verdict

The Ioniq 5 works because its dramatic styling is backed up by real ability. It is spacious, practical and capable, but it also has personality. It is expensive and not especially sporty, but if I wanted a family EV that felt exciting rather than simply sensible, the Ioniq 5 would be high on my list.

Speaker: British Male  Duration: 2:32  YouTube

True or False

Answer each question by selecting True or False, then click CHECK to see your results.

  • The Ioniq 5 was Hyundai's first attempt at making an electric car.
  • The Ioniq 5 is larger than it may appear in photos.
  • The reviewer thinks the Ioniq 5 feels especially agile on twisty roads.
  • The reviewer thinks the Ioniq 5 offers more than just an interesting design.

True or False

1. The Ioniq 5 was Hyundai's first attempt at making an electric car. TRUEFALSE False

2. The Ioniq 5 is larger than it may appear in photos. TRUEFALSE True

3. The reviewer thinks the Ioniq 5 feels especially agile on twisty roads. TRUEFALSE False

4. The reviewer thinks the Ioniq 5 offers more than just an interesting design. TRUEFALSE True

Review Breakdown

Review Breakdown

Read each statement. Write the letter in the correct group below.

  1. Its weight means it does not feel especially agile on twisty roads.
  2. The Ioniq 5 is smaller than most family hatchbacks.
  3. The reviewer thinks its sporty handling is one of its strongest features.
  4. The long-range version can travel up to 354 miles on a single charge.
  5. The reviewer thinks the car combines distinctive styling with real family-car ability.
  6. Its design still stands out from the crowd.
  7. Higher-spec versions can cost almost £57,000.
  8. UK prices start at £40,695.
  9. The interior is spacious and airy.
  10. The reviewer would seriously consider it when choosing a family EV.

Product Information:

Positive Point:

Negative Point:

Final Opinion:

Not in the Review:

Product Information: d g h

Positive Point: f i

Negative Point: a

Final Opinion: e j

Not in the Review: b c

Words That Go Together

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Words That Go Together

Match each word with the words it goes with:

1. Stand outf) from the crowd

2. Builde) capable EVs

3. Maked) practical sense

4. Travelc) up to 354 miles

5. Haveb) personality

6. Feela) exciting rather than sensible

a) exciting rather than sensible

b) personality

c) up to 354 miles

d) practical sense

e) capable EVs

f) from the crowd

New Sentences

  1. The building has a {blank} design that mixes ideas from the 1960s with images of the future.

  2. The small team is highly {blank} and can manage difficult projects without outside help.

  3. His {blank} is to turn the local business into an international company.

  4. Large windows make the apartment feel bright and {blank}.

  5. A small sports car can feel more {blank} when changing direction quickly.

  6. There is a clear {blank}: the cheaper option saves money, but it takes much longer.

New Sentences

agile / airy / ambition / capable / dramatic styling / higher-spec / retro-futuristic / trade-off

  1. The building has a design that mixes ideas from the 1960s with images of the future.
  2. The small team is highly and can manage difficult projects without outside help.
  3. His is to turn the local business into an international company.
  4. Large windows make the apartment feel bright and .
  5. A small sports car can feel more when changing direction quickly.
  6. There is a clear : the cheaper option saves money, but it takes much longer.

Evaluation Builder

  1. The Ioniq 5 has a bold retro-futuristic design.

    This appeals / doesn't appeal to me because .

  2. The long-range version can travel up to 354 miles on a single charge.

    This would be useful for someone who because .

  3. The Ioniq 5 is comfortable, but its weight makes it less sporty.

    For me, this trade-off matters / doesn't matter because .

  4. Who would the Ioniq 5 suit best?

    I think it would suit someone who because .

Evaluation Builder

  1. The Ioniq 5 has a bold retro-futuristic design.

    This appeals / doesn't appeal to me because .

  2. The long-range version can travel up to 354 miles on a single charge.

    This would be useful for someone who because .

  3. The Ioniq 5 is comfortable, but its weight makes it less sporty.

    For me, this trade-off matters / doesn't matter because .

  4. Who would the Ioniq 5 suit best?

    I think it would suit someone who because .

Discussion Questions
  1. Would you prefer a car that stands out from the crowd or one with a more traditional design? Why?
  2. Would a range of up to 354 miles be enough for the way you use a car? Why or why not?
  3. How much would agile handling matter to you when choosing a family car?
  4. Would you pay more for a car because you liked its design and quality? Why or why not?
  5. Based on the review, would you consider buying the Ioniq 5? Why or why not?

Discussion Questions

  1. Would you prefer a car that stands out from the crowd or one with a more traditional design? Why?
  2. Would a range of up to 354 miles be enough for the way you use a car? Why or why not?
  3. How much would agile handling matter to you when choosing a family car?
  4. Would you pay more for a car because you liked its design and quality? Why or why not?
  5. Based on the review, would you consider buying the Ioniq 5? Why or why not?

Answers Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review / Level 4

True or False:

  1. False. Earlier models such as the original Ioniq and Kona Electric were already available.
  2. True. It can look like a compact hatchback, but it is actually a large family car closer in size to an SUV.
  3. False. The reviewer says its weight means it does not feel especially agile on twisty roads.
  4. True. The verdict says its dramatic styling is backed up by real ability, including space and practicality.

Review Breakdown:

Product Information: d g h

Positive Point: f i

Negative Point: a

Final Opinion: e j

Not in the Review: b c

Vocabulary:

  1. Stand out: from the crowd
  2. Build: capable EVs
  3. Make: practical sense
  1. Travel: up to 354 miles
  2. Have: personality
  3. Feel: exciting rather than sensible

New Sentences: 1. retro-futuristic; 2. capable; 3. ambition; 4. airy; 5. agile; 6. trade-off

Evaluation Builder examples:

  1. This appeals to me because I like products that look different from their competitors.
  2. This would be useful for someone who often takes long trips because they would not need to stop and charge as often.
  3. For me, this trade-off doesn't matter because comfort is more important to me than sporty handling in a family car.
  4. I think it would suit someone who wants a practical family EV but does not want a car that looks ordinary.

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