Here’s The 2017 Hyundai IONIQ to Take On The Prius

[ioniqfan]

Here is an interesting article about 2017 Hyundai IONIQ. I'm sure 2017 Hyundai IONIQ Forum members will find it intriguing.

Hyundai on Monday revealed its 2017 Hyundai IONIQ ahead of its official reveal at Geneva in March and my goodness it’s already yelling at me.

The hatchback has been in the works for some time by now, which we already knew. Hyundai cleared up some of the technical details that we were waiting on — but not its fuel economy, apparently.

Sheesh.


For starters, the Ioniq (I can’t caps anymore, sorry) is powered by Hyundai’s all-new 1.6-liter Atkinson-style cycle engine and a lithium-ion polymer battery that produce 103 horsepower and 42 horsepower respectively. Hyundai didn’t specify what the total combined output of the Ioniq could be, so we’ll have to wait on that because apparently the combined horsepower number maths harder than just adding the two together.

According to Hyundai, the internal combustion engine is the world’s most heat-efficient engine — although Toyota cited the same 40 percent thermal efficiency figure when it unveiled its new Prius engine.

The Ioniq’s power is shifted through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission because CVTs are just plain silly. Hyundai said the transmission has been optimized for the hybrid system, and transmits more than 95 percent of the power to the wheels.

In addition to powertrain improvements, the automaker detailed weight savings in the car. Hyundai said an aluminum hood and tailgate helped to cut roughly 25 pounds from the overall weight of the car, in addition to extensive use of high-strength lightweight steel.
Inside, the Ioniq looks like a Hyundai — good or bad.

The setup looks fairly plain, and we already know that it’ll sport Apple’s CarPlay. Compared to the 2016 Prius, which I drove last year, the Ioniq looks fairly sleepy, but far from brash like higher trims of the Prius.

Hyundai didn’t specify how much, or when the car would go on sale. We know it’s coming this year, but now at least we know what it looks like and some of what’s underneath.

[Lisbon]

Hyundai IONIQ seems to be a great car so far. Let's see how their claims to be the most heat efficient car checks out.

[ioniqfan]

[Lisbon]

[meghb]

Market needs a competition to Prius very badly. Maybe Hyundai IONIQ can do it.

[Tessy]

The Ioniq EV is supposed to get a hundred ten miles of range for 80% charge which should take about 22 minutes of charging time. Is this a good range for an electric vehicle?

[Tessy]

All in all the Hyundai ioniq and the Prius are close in comparison personally I like the look of a Hyundai ioniq better

[Tessy]

The Hyundai ioniq has opted for 5 passenger seating as the Prius has gone back to 4 passenger seating the decrease in passengers is good for longevity in the battery life less weight but for a family the 5 passenger seating is the way to go because when your kids are small everyone fits in the car

[Tessy]

According to a recent article the Hyundai ioniq is not as roomy as the Prius

[aidan]

The Hyundai ioniq is generally better looking than the Prius but aren't all EV's that have come out recently better looking in the last few years from previous years