Hyundai to undercut Toyota's Prius with UK Ioniq launch
Hyundai's Toyota Prius rival, the Ioniq, is to go on sales in the UK in October priced from £19,995, around £3k cheaper than the Prius. The first release will be the hybrid model, followed by the fully electric and hybrid plug-in models in 2017, making the Ioniq the first car from any manufacturer to be offered with three electric powertrain options within a single body type.  The electric model will be priced from £28,995, and pricing for the plug-in hybrid will be announced closer to launch.

Hyundai Motor UK has officially announced the pricing and specification of IONIQ, the world’s first car to offer three electrified powertrains. IONIQ will go on sale in the UK on 13 October. Prices will start from £19,995 for the IONIQ Hybrid SE 1.6 GDi, which includes standard features such as 15” alloy wheels, DAB with … Continued

Hyundai Motor UK has officially announced the pricing and specification of IONIQ, the world’s first car to offer three electrified powertrains. IONIQ will go on sale in the UK on 13 October.

Prices will start from £19,995 for the IONIQ Hybrid SE 1.6 GDi, which includes standard features such as 15” alloy wheels, DAB with Bluetooth, Cruise Control and Rear Parking Sensors with Rear View Camera. Standard safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) and individual Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

IONIQ Hybrid Premium 1.6 GDi, from £21,795, provides additional equipment over the SE, 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 1.6 GDi 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 17” alloy wheels round off this range topping trim.

IONIQ Hybrid is available in 7 different exterior colours; Phantom Black, Polar White, Platinum Silver, Iron Grey, Demitasse Brown, Marina Blue and Phoenix Orange. The lava stone interior trim features blue accents throughout the cabin and control surfaces.

IONIQ Electric prices start from £28,995 for the Premium specification, mirroring Hybrid Premium, with specific equipment including Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor, 16” alloy wheels, LED headlamps and rear combination lamps and Advanced Smart Cruise Control. Integrated satellite navigation is standard across the IONIQ Electric range.

IONIQ Electric Premium SE, available from £30,795 again mirrors Hybrid Premium SE specification, with 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 16” alloy wheels.

IONIQ Electric is expected to receive eligibility for the Plug-in Car Grant, enabling customers to potentially receive a £4,500 grant towards the purchase of the vehicle.

All IONIQ Electric feature 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 3 pin supply. IONIQ Electric also features adjustable regenerative braking, via steering column mounted paddles, maximising driver engagement and enhancing efficiency.

It is available in 6 different exterior colours; Polar White, Phantom Black, Platinum Silver, Marina Blue, Phoenix Orange and exclusively for IONIQ Electric, Blazing Yellow. The lava stone interior trim features copper accents throughout the cabin and control surfaces.

IONIQ Hybrid will be available across the Hyundai dealership network from the 13 October, with IONIQ Electric initially available from a selected network of 27 dealerships, with full network rollout from 2017.

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.

IONIQ Plug-In Hybrid 1.6 GDi prices and specifications will be announced prior to the on sale date in 2017.

Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO Hyundai Motor UK said: “The All-New Hyundai IONIQ is the world’s first car offering three electrified powertrains and it will make low- to zero-emission mobility more accessible to more people. Hyundai’s innovative approach delivers an uncompromising design and driving experience, the latest connectivity and safety features with an enhanced industry-leading warranty-package. It is also an important milestone in our sustainability strategy, bringing innovative technologies to the market and extending the company’s product range of low-to-zero emission vehicles, which already includes the world’s first mass-produced fuel-cell electric vehicle, the ix35 Fuel Cell.”

Hyundai Motor UK has also announced that POD Point will be the preferred charging partner for customer domestic charge point installations, as well as points across the Hyundai UK dealer network and Hyundai Motor UK facilities.

Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO Hyundai Motor UK said “POD Point’s technical experience, with over 22,000 installations so far, alongside their consistently high customer satisfaction scores, made POD Point the automatic choice for us when considering our charging partner for IONIQ”.

Erik Fairbairn, POD Point Founder and CEO said “The UK launch of Hyundai’s IONIQ is another clear indication that plug-in vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. We’re excited to help welcome Hyundai drivers to the world of EV with our high standard of customer service and first class installation experience.”

PRICING AND SPECIFICATION

Full IONIQ pricing:

Fuel Type CO 2 Emissions (g/km) VED Band Recommended

On The Road Price P11D Value BIK % IONIQ Hybrid IONIQ Hybrid SE 1.6

GDi Petrol 79 A £19,995.00 £19,940.00 15% IONIQ Hybrid Premium

1.6 GDi Petrol 79 A £21,795.00 £21,740.00 15% IONIQ Hybrid Premium

SE 1.6 GDi Petrol 79 A £23,595.00 £23,540.00 15% IONIQ Electric IONIQ Electric Premium N/A 0 A £28,995.00 £28,940.00 7% IONIQ Electric Premium SE N/A 0 A £30,795.00 £30,740.00 7% Optional Extras Metallic / Pearl Paint £565.00 17″ alloy wheels (IONIQ Hybrid Premium SE only) £400.00

IONIQ Hybrid SE (key highlights) Premium (in addition to SE) Premium SE (in addition to Premium) 15” alloy wheels Door Scuff – Chrome with IONIQ logo Leather Seat Facings Leather Steering wheel Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Air Conditioning – Dual Zone Climate Control Rear Air Vent (Centre Console) Driver Power Seat with Integrated Memory System Driver’s Seat Electric Lumbar Support Smart Key + Start Button Heated Rear Seats (Outer) Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) Supervision Cluster: 7” TFT Heated Leather Steering Wheel Smart Adaptive Cruise Control Rear Combination Lights – LED Alloy Pedals Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Inside handles – chrome effect Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor Rear Parking Sensors with Camera and Guidance System Chrome Beltline Moulding / Window Surround Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Passenger Seat Height Adjustment Drivers Armrest USB Port –Charge Only Front Park Sensors Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) Bi-Xenon Headlights and LED positioning lamp Window Defogger Automatic Headlights with Dusk Sensor Heated Front Seats Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Electric Folding Mirrors & Puddle lamps Individual Tyre Pressure Display Wireless Phone Charging Drivers Supervision Instrument Cluster: 4.2” TFT Exterior Chrome effect door handles Radio with RDS, DAB, 5” LCD Touchscreen Integrated Satellite Navigation with 8”LCD 6 speakers Infinity 8 speakers & Subwoofer + Ext Amp Bluetooth Android Auto / Apple Car Play Front Row USB Port + Aux Connector TomTom Live Services Temporary spare tyre Customer Options Metallic Paint Metallic Paint Metallic Paint

17″ alloy wheels (HEV only)

IONIQ EV Premium Premium SE (in addition to Premium) 16” Alloy Wheels Door Scuff – Chrome with IONIQ logo Leather Seat Facings Leather Steering wheel Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror Heated and Ventilated Front Seats Air Conditioning with Single Zone Climate

ControlRear Air Vent (Centre Console)Driver Power Seat with Integrated Memory SystemDriver’s Seat Lumbar Support (Electric)Smart Key + Start ButtonHeated Rear Seats (Outer)Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)Supervision Cluster: 7” LCDHeated Leather Steering WheelSmart Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop

and Go functionRear Combination Lights – LEDAlloy PedalsLane Keep Assist System (LKAS)Inside handles – chrome effectAutomatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain SensorRear Parking Sensors with Camera and

Guidance SystemDrivers Armrest USB Port –Charge OnlyBlind Spot Detection (BSD)Charge Cable – 7 pin type 2Electronic Parking brakeFront Park SensorsHill Start Assist Control (HAC)Regenerative Brake Shift PaddlesWindow DefoggerAutomatic Headlights with Dusk SensorLED Headlights Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Charging Cable – Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB) Individual Tyre Pressure DisplayElectric Folding Mirrors & Puddle lamps BluetoothOutside Chrome Effect Door Handles Front Row USB PortHeated Front Seats Tyre Mobility KitInfinity 8 speakers & Subwoofer + Ext Amp Passenger Seat Height AdjustmentAndroid Auto / Apple Car Play Integrated Satellite Navigation with 8”LCDTomTom Live Services Heat PumpWireless Phone Charging CCS Combo Rapid Charge Port (50KW)6.6 kWh on board charger Customer OptionsMetallic PaintMetallic Paint

Technical Specification

IONIQ Hybrid Electric 1.6 Petrol (141PS) 1.6 Petrol (141PS) Electric Motor 6 Speed Automatic DCT 6 Speed Automatic DCT SINGLE SPEED REDUCTION GEAR SE, Premium & Premium SE (15″) Premium SE with Optional (17″) Premium & Premium SE ENGINE Type 4 Cylinder DOHC – 16 valve – Displacement (cc) 1,580 – Bore & stroke (mm) 72 x 97 – Compression ratio 13:01 – Max power (kW/PS) 77.2KW / 105 @ 5,700 – Torque (Nm/lbs ft) 147 / 108 @ 4,000 – 0-62mph (seconds) 10.8 11.1 9.9 (Sport) / 10.2 (Normal) Top speed (mph) 115 103 HYBRID & ELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY Electric Motor Type PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR (PMSM) PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR (PMSM) Electric Motor Max power (kW/PS) 32 / 43.5 88 / 119.7 Electric Motor Torque (Nm/lbs ft) 170 / 125 295 / 218 Max Hybrid System Output (kW/PS) 104 / 141 @ 5,700 – Max Hybrid System Output (Nm/lbs ft) 265 / 195 @ 4,000 – Battery Type Lithium-ion Polymer Lithium-ion Polymer Battery Capacity (kWh) 1.56 28 Voltage 240 360 Maximum Potential EV Driving Range (Miles/km) – 174 / 280 Electric Driving Effeciency (kWh per 100km) – 11.5 On Board Charger – 6.6 kW

SUSPENSION Front MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut Rear Multi-link Torsion Beam Type STEERING System Rack and Pinion Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) Rack and Pinion Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) Steering wheel lock to lock turns 2.66 2.66 Turning Circle (metres) 10.6 10.6 BRAKES System ABS System with Regenerative Brakes ABS System with Regenerative Brakes Front 15″ Disc 15″ Disc Rear 14″ Disc 15″ Disc TYRES SE, Premium and Premium SE 195/65 R15 – 205/55 R16 Premium SE (with Optional 17″) – 225/45 R17 – WHEELS SE 6.0J X 15 (alloy) – – Premium 6.0J X 15 (alloy) – 6.5J X 16 (alloy) Premium SE 6.0J X 15 (alloy) – 6.5J X 16 (alloy) Premium SE (with Optional 17″) – 7.0J X 17 (alloy) – DIMENSIONS Overall length (mm) 4,470 4,470 Overall width (mm) (Excluding Door Mirrors) 1,820 1,820 Overall height (mm) 1,450 1,450 Wheelbase (mm) 2,700 2,700 Track – front (mm) 1,563 1,549 1,555 Track – rear (mm) 1,577 1,563 1,564