Innovative Ioniq now on sale 31 | 10 | 2016
HYUNDAI’S GROUNDBREAKING Ioniq — the world’s first car to offer three electrified powertrains on one platform — is now on-sale across its Scottish dealership network.
First available in Hybrid and Electric variants, a Plug-In Hybrid version will join the range in 2017. All IONIQ models feature an airflow-optimised fastback body with a drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.24.
Inside, the Ioniq features the very latest connectivity systems — including Apple CarPlay and wireless phone charging — while safety features include the very last active safety systems.
By incorporating an aluminium bonnet and tailgate, the Ioniq Hybrid is 60kg lighter than the similarly sized i30 hatchback. Compactly packaging the car’s batteries under the rear seats means the Ioniq has a 443-litre boot, 100 litres bigger than Toyota’s Prius.
The Hybrid boasts official combined fuel consumption of 83.1mpg, which gives a range of 846 miles: enough to drive from Land’s End to John O’Groats without needing to fill up. It’s also completely free to tax thanks to CO2 emissions of 79g/km.
The Ioniq Hybrid range starts at £19,995 for the SE 1.6GDi, which includes 15in alloys, DAB with Bluetooth, Cruise Control and Rear Parking Sensors with Rear View Camera as standard. Safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) and individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Step up to the Premium spec, which starts from £21,795, and you get additional goodies including keyless entry with push button start, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, Bi-Xenon headlamps with LED rear combination lamps and a driver’s supervision instrument cluster with 7” LCD display. Integrated satellite navigation with TomTom Live services, an Infinity audio system with Android Auto / Apple CarPlay and Wireless Phone Charging (where supported) also feature as standard.
From £23,595, Ioniq Hybrid Premium SE 1.6GDi models benefit from enhanced comfort equipment such as leather seats with heated/ventilated front seats and heated outer rear seats, heated leather steering wheel and a driver power seat with Integrated Memory System. Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front Parking Assist and optional 17in alloy wheels round off this range topping trim.
The Hybrid will be sold alongside an all-electric model, the Ioniq Electric, which boasts a 174-mile range. Prices start from £24,495 (inclusive of the Government Plug-In grant of £4,500) for the Premium specification, mirroring Hybrid Premium, with specific equipment including Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor, 16in alloys, LED headlamps and rear combination lamps and Advanced Smart Cruise Control. Integrated satellite navigation is standard across the Ioniq Electric range (pictured below).
The Ioniq Electric Premium SE, available from £26,295 (again inclusive of the Plug-In grant), features standard equipment such as leather seats with heated/ventilated front and heated rear seats, heated leather steering wheel and a driver power seat with Integrated Memory System, Blind Spot Detection, front Parking Sensors and EV-specific 16in alloys.
Keeping the Ioniq Electric topped up with power couldn’t be easier, either. All models feature a standard rapid charge compatibility, ensuring an 80% charge capability in just 33 minutes from a 50kW CCS Combo Rapid public charger, whilst a standard ICCB Charging Cable will allow charging from a domestic three-pin supply. Ioniq Electric also boasts adjustable regenerative braking, via steering column-mounted paddles, maximising driver engagement and enhancing efficiency.
POD Point is Hyundai’s preferred charging partner for customer domestic charge point installations. Owners can charge their Ioniq Electric from 0-100% in just 4.5 hours at home. POD Point also has over 1500 public charging points across the UK, as well as points across the Hyundai UK dealer network and Hyundai Motor UK facilities.
All Ioniq models come with Hyundai’s industry-leading 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package, with the additional high voltage battery cover of 8 years / 125,000 miles.
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Jim McGill