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While the get the “paying homage” in the design, I would sincerely hope that Hyundai was not channeling that legendary POS Excel in that. My old guitarist had one in the 90’s and under that hood was the most Mickey Mouse clusterf*** of bad wiring I have ever seen in my life. Hyundai has come a long way since then but playing homage to that car is like Chevy paying homage to the craptastic Chevette. Otherwise, this a nice looking car (sorry, but I don’t see the CUV part in this currently).

On a side note, how in the hell did autocorrect change “I” to “the” (While “I” get the...)? Man, I have to stop typing before I’ve finished my first cup of coffee.

Can't wait to see regfootball go bananas over that huge bodyside dent! Looks like a skid steer with a tilting bucket ran into it. Remember how he harped on thet tiny C-Pillar trim piece on the CT5? ?

Lease ended on 2018 Pacifica. Apart from looking at the Traverse and Enclave, made the seriously easy decision to re-up on a 2021 Pacifica Limited all wheel drive. Ridiculous incentives made it possible for a great deal, and we totally loved our 2018. Sorry GM but your GM Card top off was not much extra incentive. 20 INCH wheels on a van? Thank you STELLANTIS.

As far as I know, you cannot rub a matte finish paint with anything. Wax would really destroy it, as it would try to remove the matte and it would make a smeary, swirly mess.

Dfelt, please do not wish for a matte finish paint. They are a complete PITA to keep. You cannot polish them, you have to be careful washing them, etc. etc. The Ironman Kona has matte gray paint... it is not friendly in the least. My Ioniq 5 will be the teal color, inside and out.

^ No problem. Buy whatever 'free' color it's offered in, then immediately take it to a professional paint shop- have it completely stripped down and repainted! It's easy!

OK, was checking out the Photo's on their photo site: Hyundai IONIQ 5 Redefines Electric Mobility Lifestyle - Hyundai Newsroom Sadly, they clarify that North America will only get 7 color options while Europe gets the full 9 and Korea will only get 4 color options, but Korea and Europe get the one I want, Mystic-Olive green Pearl. Why do they not think the US would want a green colored EV? ? Korea does get an extra interior color combo of Terra Brown/Mud Grey. Sounds like a warm earthy tone interior. Found the Mystic-Olive Green Pearl color on the Korea web site. I like it! Great color for an EV.

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Sharp van...the Pacifica looks like a comfy place for road trips.

VW Golf, FIAT Strada, Dodge Omni and Lancia Delta, as already stated, are more palatable, positive sources of inspiration. I choose to poo-poo Hyundai's own words and assign lineage to those more successful European/American progenitors, for the Ioniq 5's own good.

SEEMS larger than I expected, but at Hyundai's suggestion, I am associating it with their Pony and Excel, two truly iconic designs that are worth emulating.

Sorry, I like the original name.......

Thanks ! I agree....And payment didn’t go up much; up one trim level. Lots of incentives.

Totally agree and this beats hands down the look of the Tesla Y IMHO.

It is an interesting thought as usually companies cut back and they instead just happen to have the crazy idea to buy more which raises red flags. Wonder if someone at Samsung informed someone at Hyundai. ? We'll gotta figure someone would start thinking of a crazy design for a Demon based auto. Welcome to Rampage by Yasidesign. Al Yasid (@yasiddesign) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.instagram.com/p/CLcT-4ol2RK/

I think Drew pretty much nailed it. I think the toughest part is the automakers have to impress Wall Street, which is only concerned about the bottom line. They want them build where it is cheapest, and whatever else it takes to fatten that profit. If the Shareholders had their way, all cars/trucks would be built in China.......

Yeah. I am all for equality for every American. But the new political correctness drives me batshit insane.