If there's a first EV to "try out", this is it!
I sold my 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio for QV with great apprehension to a lovely couple. But, I was quite eager and curious to try out the I5N based on vids and reads. While I still feel that the Alfa is much more lovely to behold, the I5N has an appeal of its own. This large "hatch" with a boxy, origami style design is very well put together. It feels solid; there are no rattles and squeaks. For such a heavy vehicle, its power is prodigous and propels in such a smooth (and dizzying) fashion I had not experienced in brisk driving in my Alfa. The "ignition, futuristic and jet" sounds are entertaining despite their very arcade quality. The ability to make the EV behave as if it had "gears" is refreshing when you want or miss "shifting". The sound and behavior characteristics through the "gears" are actually good references to the vehicle's behavior and driver's responses. The Bose sound system is excellent. Space management is stellar compared to the Alfa's. Especially the rear seating with no driveshaft tunnel. The rear seats recline and slide. The Alfa's were set and somewhat upright.
The steering of the Alfa, however, was much more direct. THAT, I miss !! The I5N does not give me the same steering sensitivity and acuteness.
As I drive only less than 50 miles a day, I stuck with the Level 1 12 amp charging at home up to 80%. I did get credit through Hyundai for their supercharger access should I need to, however. So far, it's been a non issue. Cargo room is very decent, too. Friends who've ridden and experienced the level of acceleration and rapidity at which it can do so were "shocked", perhaps even frightened. The lack of sound in EV's and the smoothness of the delivery confuses the senses, I feel, and may contribute to a bit of nausea for some. In any event, it's my first foray into the EV experience. I likely won't experience a race track test but I'll take the reputable auto journalists words out there. I certainly like the build quality and dash layout over the drab and hyper minimalistic approach of the Megalomaniac! (You KNOW !!) Well done, Hyundai!
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