ItвЂ™s not exciting, it looks funny but it drives much like a normal car, which is probably the point. JULES: I still donвЂ™t like the idea of plugging my car in, so the Hybrid works for me. If theyвЂ™re not too expensive, IвЂ™d be more inclined to the Ioniq Plug-in or Electric. IAIN: The IoniqвЂ™s a decent all-round package but the Hybrid doesnвЂ™t offer massive fuel savings compared to cheaper non-hybrids. JULES: ItвЂ™s a good size for young kids, there are rear air vents and the comprehensive safety kit is brilliant. IAIN: The sloping roof means I have just enough headroom in the rear seat. JULES: To be fair, the IoniqвЂ™s dual-clutch auto gearbox is a lot more rewarding than a continuously variable transmission. The electric boost gives satisfying torque pull. Put it in Sport mode - the digital dash turns redder and gives you a tachometer - and take control of the gears via the paddle-shifters. JULES: You soon realise thereвЂ™s no point trying to coax driving thrills from it. I tried to be good and returned only 3 per cent Aggressive. IAIN: A readout gives you Economical, Normal or Aggressive percentage scores to grade your driving. Having Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, satnav, sunroof, keyless entry and wireless phone charging is excellent.ДЇamily matters: Iain says you can find some thrills Jules is taken with the safety kit With that in mind, the new list prices, which commence at 27,690 and head through four grades to a top-end cost of 43,990, are actually highly competitive with the rest of the segment. JULES: The touchscreen is fine although not brilliantly high-res. The new car is impressively sourced from Japan Toyota Australia decided not to cheap-out and pick up a Thai-built alternative. The faux-leather seats are shaped to support and are heated and ventilated, which is superb for AustraliaвЂ™s climate extremes. IAIN: Ours is the Premium version with plenty of goodies. JULES: Familiar Hyundai, meaning plain but good, and the inclusions are excellent. This Hybrid charges its batteries by braking and coasting. And to be truly green, you need solar to charge the batteries on plug-ins. IAIN: TheyвЂ™re going to be more expensive and they make most sense for city folk and taxi drivers. The Ioniq is styled to help you show your green credentials, so you may as well be as vegan, fruitarian, raw foodie, eco-militant as possible. JULES: You should go the Plug-in (1.1L/100km) or Electric version then. ItвЂ™s good but plenty of cheaper non-hybrid small cars with turbo engines return similar figures. IAIN: This Ioniq returns an official 3.9L/100km and we got 4.4L on test. JULES: Plenty of choice then for about $30,000. IAIN: This Ioniq Hybrid will cost less than the UFO-esque Prius Hybrid but will be pricier than the Corolla Hybrid and about the same as the much bigger Camry Hybrid. Ioniq Hybrid: Stand-out styling вЂ¦ but not too far out

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