Hyundai has released the first teaser of its new IONIQ electric model that will be offered with three electrified powertrains when it arrives next year.
Hyundai has released the first teaser of its new IONIQ electric model that will be offered with three electrified powertrains when it arrives next year. With a choice of a fully-electric, plug-in hybrid or hybrid powertrains, the IONIQ will be first vehicle yet to be offered with three electric powertrains.
Hyundai hasn’t released the official specs for the three powertrains, but we do know that the IONIQ will be based on an all-new platform.
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Woong-Chul Yang,Head of Hyundai Motor R&D Center said, “Hyundai Motor has a heritage of building innovative, fuel-efficient vehicles, so we are proud to advance our eco-friendly car line-up with the introduction of IONIQ. Our vision for future mobility focuses on choice, with a variety of powertrain options to suit customers’ varied lifestyles, without compromising on design or driving enjoyment. IONIQ embodies Hyundai Motor’s vision to shift the automotive paradigm and future mobility; IONIQ is the fruit of our efforts to become the leader in the global green car market.” – See more at: https://www.hyundaipressoffice.co.uk/release/722/#sthash.Md12xCjR.dpuf
The IONIQ will be revealed next month in Korea and its U.S. debut will happen at the New York Auto Show in March.
Source: Hyundai
