Hyundai IONIQ lineup
Hyundai revealed the IONIQ line comprising of three models, Hybrid, Plug-in and Electric, at the Geneva Motor Show. As estimated by us, there's no diesel hybrid car in the lineup and the power to charge the battery pack on-the-go comes from petrol engines in both the hybrid models.
The Hybrid and Plug-in models come with a 1.6-litre Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine mated to a six-speed dual clutch transmission. The engine will be good for 105 PS of power and 147 Nm of torque. Its electric motor will be able to deliver 43.5 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque drawing power from a 1.56 kWh lithium-ion battery. Combined CO2 emissions for the Hybrid is 79 g/km while the combined power figures are 141 PS and 265 Nm. All of the 170 Nm of torque from the electric motor will be available on-demand to give the car some impressive in-gear acceleration figures at all speeds while also helping it achieve a top speed of 185 km/h.
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
The prediction made by us about the Plug-in model's electric-only range in this article turned out to be bang on. It can cruise emission-free for about 50 km striking a great balance between electric and petrol mode. For most owners, it has the potential to run on just one tank of petrol for an entire year. The battery capacity too is larger than the Hybrid and stands at 8.9 kWh. The electric motor in the Plug-in is also more capable and can produce 61 PS. The torque figure of its electric motor wasn't announced, we expect it to be in the range of 250 Nm. Combined power figures weren't revealed either but the combined CO2 emissions stand at 32 g/km. The top speed for the Plug-in remains identical at 185 km/h.
The Electric offers zero-emissions and low running and maintenance costs due to the lack of an internal combustion engine. It gets a 28 kWh lithium-ion battery that can deliver a 250 km range on a single charge. The power output of the electric motor is 120 PS while the torque rating is 295 Nm. The motor and the axle are connected via a single-speed reduction gear that can propel it to a top speed of 165 km/h.
Hyundai IONIQ Electric
The Electric offers zero-emissions and low running and maintenance costs due to the lack of an internal combustion engine. It gets a 28 kWh lithium-ion battery that can deliver a 250 km range on a single charge. The power output of the electric motor is 120 PS while the torque rating is 295 Nm. The motor and the axle is connected via a single-speed reduction gear that can propel it to a top speed of 165 km/h.
On the design front, the Hybrid and Plug-in carry a blue theme and accents on the insides as well as the outsides. The use of blue accents appears to flow from inside to outside and vice-versa. The Electric gets a Copper shade signifying its close relation with the metal that has most widespread use in transmitting electricity.
Its fluidic design has allowed the engineers to achieve a low drag coefficient of just 0.24, which helps slip through the air and enhance fuel efficiency and range. Smart implementation of HVAC with dual zone climate control that can run in the driver-only mode as well helps save on unnecessary power consumption.In terms of features, all three cars will feature 7-inch display capable of running Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay depending on which phone is connected. Safety is taken care of with automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot alert, rear cross traffic alert and adaptive cruise control for semi-autonomous driving. The storage space in the Hybrid and Plug-in stands at 750 litres with the rear seats folded and that in the Electric is 650 litres.
Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in
Thomas A. Schmid, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, said, "With our pioneering ix35 Fuel Cell electric vehicle and several hybrid and plug-in hybrid models sold around the world, Hyundai Motor already has a proven capability in electrified powertrains. Now, with the launch of our first dedicated model, we are taking the lead as the only car manufacturer with hybrid, electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles in production."
Jochen Sengpiehl, Vice President Marketing at Hyundai Motor Europe, said, "IONIQ is an important step forward for our brand. We are bringing a unique new approach to e-mobility, with no compromise on design, driving pleasure and connectivity. And we're making it accessible to more customers, further extending our product line-up."
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Source: Hyundai's IONIQ line of low-emission cars revealed at Geneva Motor Show
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