Ionic Guy Reviews GV60

[gvjim]

The Ionic Guy has a new video out today with a detailed review of the GV60. Probably nothing new anyone here wouldn't know, but I enjoyed watching it (and left a long comment). Bottom line, he really loved the car.

 

[noremacnova]

His review is pretty good, with only a couple little errors. Be sure to read the comments.

 

[gvjim]

Be sure to read the comments.

Or better yet, write the comments!

 

[BearDenBob]

His review is pretty good, with only a couple little errors. Be sure to read the comments.

Some (not all) of those comments disparaging the GV60 sound like trolls, tbh.

 

[gvca]

the criticisms in the comments seem fair to me - range too low, price too high, polarizing appearance. what comments are you seeing that seem inauthentic?

 

[BearDenBob]

the criticisms in the comments seem fair to me - range too low, price too high, polarizing appearance. what comments are you seeing that seem inauthentic?

"tjn58451 day ago
This looks like a downgrade from my Ioniq 5 limited. I can see why they aren't selling"

That one stuck out as trolling. I mean, really, that's an opinion shared by virtually nobody that I know of.

 

[gvjim]

That one stuck out as trolling

Agreed, but it's YouTube, there's bound to be a troll or two. On the whole, though, I thought the comments were pretty reasonable. I recognized a couple of posters from this forum.

 

[GenesisJohn]

I wish he has locked the door handles so they are flush!
Agreed on the comment about more luxurious than the i5.
I kept thinking "Get that water bottle out of there" until he did the shill for this 3D products. Smart sales approach!

 

[steveinarizona]

the criticisms in the comments seem fair to me - range too low, price too high, polarizing appearance. what comments are you seeing that seem inauthentic?

Rather than saying that they appear fair, I think they represent the current state of EV purchases. No one car is perfect, especially since human beings are not perfect. We all differ in our needs and desires. For example, some of the comments criticized the range. If range is very important to a purchaser, than I would agree that there are better choices out there; on the other hand, if like me range is not important, then the range of the GV60P is fine (I have driven 22K miles in a hear and a half all over the greater Phoenix area and have never come close to running out of range).

I do wish reviewers would stop drawing conclusions as if they were universal truths rather than conclusions based on the vehicle and the driver's desires and needs.

The GV60P is definitely a niche product (which may be why I have only seen six in that time period not counting the dealer). There are very few of us who desire performance, luxury and small size in a single vehicle. To many EV purchasers, range is important; to me what is much more important is having buttons and switches to activate and deactivate features that I might use when actually using the vehicle. It drives me nuts to have to turn sideways and use a series of screen taps to adjust my seat, change the AC, change stations, etc. Having buttons on the steering wheel helps for some of that but if I am buying a luxury product, I want luxury features. Despite claims by companies such as Tesla that they are selling a minimalist look, what they are actually peddling is a cheaper product. It costs a lot less to put all the controls into the infotainment system.

But, enough of my rant.

 

[GenesisJohn]

Rather than saying that they appear fair, I think they represent the current state of EV purchases. No one car is perfect, especially since human beings are not perfect. We all differ in our needs and desires. For example, some of the comments criticized the range. If range is very important to a purchaser, than I would agree that there are better choices out there; on the other hand, if like me range is not important, then the range of the GV60P is fine (I have driven 22K miles in a hear and a half all over the greater Phoenix area and have never come close to running out of range).

I do wish reviewers would stop drawing conclusions as if they were universal truths rather than conclusions based on the vehicle and the driver's desires and needs.

The GV60P is definitely a niche product (which may be why I have only seen six in that time period not counting the dealer). There are very few of us who desire performance, luxury and small size in a single vehicle. To many EV purchasers, range is important; to me what is much more important is having buttons and switches to activate and deactivate features that I might use when actually using the vehicle. It drives me nuts to have to turn sideways and use a series of screen taps to adjust my seat, change the AC, change stations, etc. Having buttons on the steering wheel helps for some of that but if I am buying a luxury product, I want luxury features. Despite claims by companies such as Tesla that they are selling a minimalist look, what they are actually peddling is a cheaper product. It costs a lot less to put all the controls into the infotainment system.

But, enough of my rant.

YES! I want the luxury and love it on my GV60. I am very happy! BUT...since this is my first EV, my lesson learned is that I would like more range. I don't need it, I just want it. But I did install a Level 2 in my garage so I can charge any time.
My big rant is the overheating charging - that should be fixed - no excuses.

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