What does the Ioniq mean for Hyundai?

Hyundai recently unveiled its first dedicated green car, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq. Available in Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, and All-Electric versions, the Ioniq is a triple-threat in the low-carbon commuter car market. Although based on the very popular Elantra sedan, the Ioniq hatchback has its own unique styling depending on which drivetrain option you choose. For example, the purely electric option, named the Ioniq Electric, has a different front fascia, push buttons instead of a shift lever, and an 99-kW (120-hp) electric motor. Combined with the 28-kWh battery pack, the Ioniq Electric is rated with a range of 110 miles.

The Ioniq Hybrid has a 1.6L, 4-cylinder engine as well as a 32-kW electric motor which generate a combined 139 hp. This version is expected to be the most popular option (Hyundai is certainly building more of these than the other models), and it will compete directly with the extremely popular Toyota Prius. The Plug-In Hybrid option has a larger battery pack and a more powerful electric motor and should achieve a range of 25 miles in electric-only mode before the gasoline engine kicks in. For many Americans, this will be allow their entire commute to run purely on electricity while giving them the flexibility of a longer range for weekend trips. Even those who travel more than 25 miles to work will love how much gasoline they save between driving in electric only mode and the extremely fuel-efficient gasoline engine. Official fuel economy ratings or not yet available, but its competitor, the Prius, is rated in the 50-54 mpg range depending on the model and driving conditions, so many expect the Ioniq’s fuel economy to fall within a few mpg of that range.

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq, as seen at the New York Auto Show

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