Hyundai Ioniq 2017 Video Review

Tim Robson road tests and reviews the new Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid four-door with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its international launch in Korea.

To be truthful, hybrid vehicles haven't really caught on in Australia, with just 11,000-odd of the 1.15 million vehicles sold here in 2016 being classified as a hybrid.

There are a few reasons – they are, dollar for dollar, dearer than their regular siblings, there's a perception that they may be more expensive to service down the track (batteries in particular are a concern), and our government doesn't offer any form of incentive for people switching away from petrol or diesel cars, unlike other countries.

Read the full Hyundai Ioniq 2017 review.