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VIDEO: Hyundai Ioniq Electric review - probably the electric car you should buy
Published 03 December 2018
The Ioniq is Hyundai's crack at a standalone eco model, meaning it's only available with hybrid or full electric power. Here's our video review of the electric one, which isn't the best battery powered car you can buy, but the one that's easiest to recommend.
Click play to watch Mark explain why he thinks that...
Mark Nichol
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on 3 December 2018
useful for an update on progress but not there for me yet and very pricey.Anthony13 on 3 December 2018
So annoying this idiot ! how big is your ego ? crap journo REPLACE HIM SO ANNOYINGMarkNichol on 3 December 2018
Hey Anthony,
Am I as annoying as people who CALL PEOPLE NAMES AND USE CAPS LOCK IN COMMENTS SECTIONS?
If so, I deserve to go.
Sorry I upset you so much. Have a lovely day.
Love,
An idiot. Also the BEST JOURNO IN THE WORLD.
bodywork on 9 December 2018
I agree Tony, no need for those comments, it’s quite reasonable just to disagree surely, although it does make it easier to judge the type of person your dealing with, well done for a balanced replyBikerGSA on 3 December 2018
You stick in there Mark, different, quirky and entertaining as well as being informative.Much better than the juvenile Clarkson & Co.
Would love to go electric to utilise my solar panels more but at the moment my old W reg. 2 litre Subaru Legacy just refuses to give up the ghost if it ever will.
PLUS!!! (As we are into CAPS>) Nice to hear regional accents, much missed since giving up truck driving some years back.
MarkNichol on 3 December 2018
Thank you mate, I appreciate that.MikeG65 on 3 December 2018
Anthony13 and Sir Lancelot's comments ring true with me, perhaps it's a matter of taste, or lack of it. On a separate note MarkNichol, a little tip for you from page 85 of the highway code. "drive with both hands on the wheel where possible. This will help you to remain in full control of the vehicle at all times" Be careful out there.
Edited by mikeglaire on 03/12/2018 at 18:06
Devon Dan on 3 December 2018
Mark, for what it's worth, I think your reviews are well crafted, and give a really good feel for what each vehicle is about, covering all major points in a very watchable, entertaining way. You could do well on more mainstream channels if any of them did motoring programmes any more.So please don't change your accent to 1960's BBC English or start wearing a suit and tie to appease some on here!
From a 70 year old, but young at heart car enthusiast.
Sir Lancelot on 3 December 2018
No need for a suit just cover the stupid rubbish on the body it looks pathetic.
MarkNichol on 4 December 2018
Thanks Devon Dan, that's really nice to hear.
And thanks to you too, Sir Lancelot, for my daily dose of hateful bile from a stranger. It balances out my day. Have a great one, lovely man. :-D
Soma on 3 December 2018
I enjoy your reviews and look forwards to each new one. They are maybe slightly different to most reviews, but that is what makes them interesting and I find them informative with regards to what I need to know about a vehicle.As for the comments about appearance, I do not think this is in anyway affecting your ability to review a vehicle, but correct me if I am wrong.
Keep up the good work, I am sure there are many people who enjoy the reviews.
Westernman on 3 December 2018
Good review. Ignore the haters. They probably feel cross about all sorts of things and they don’t represent the majority.Sir Lancelot on 3 December 2018
"They probably feel cross about all sorts of things and they don’t represent the majority"
Where did you get that stupid idea from?
Chris Ottewell on 3 December 2018
Well, I like your style Mark. Keep it up! I did test drive the Ionic Hybrid but found it slightly "odd" so I'm afraid I bought an XE Diesel instead.Arminius JP on 4 December 2018
"..because hybrids suck, every last one of them". Yes! Thank you. Putting the honest in HJ.on 4 December 2018
Good review. Informative and helpful, and given in a pleasant and friendly manner!!Christopher Duggan on 4 December 2018
Enjoyed the review and have nothing whatsoever to say about how you look or speak (wtaf would that be to do with me?). My one criticism/ query, is why the occasional switch from colour to monotone and back again? Doesn't add anything to the review and is distracting, imho.MarkNichol on 4 December 2018
You're not alone in that tbf. I just like it. Maybe I'll give it a rest...
tomsdad on 4 December 2018
Carry on Mr Nichol you are doing a great job a breath of fresh air and by the way not everybody loves me.beatbox on 5 December 2018
Hi,I cannot play your reviews
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pint6x on 7 December 2018
Hi Mark,I enjoy your reviews and look forward to the next one. The accent/haircut/tattoos are part of your character so ignore the idiots telling you otherwise.
One question though, why do all hybrids suck? I have seriously thought this might be a good toe in the water for someone wanting to change from petrol-only cars.
Cheers - Philip
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