Hyundai Ioniq first to offer 3 electrified powertrain options in 1 body

09/12/2015 09:16

Hyundai Ioniq first to offer 3 electrified powertrain options in 1 body

A teaser image of Hyundai’s new Ioniq depicts a black compact vehicle with a triangular silhouette, lowered front hood and raised rear deck. The car debuts in South Korea next month, and then be shown at the Geneva and New York auto shows in March.

 

“TOKYO — Hyundai Motor Co. will launch a new vehicle in January dubbed the Ioniq featuring three electrified drivetrain options in one body type, as the South Korean automaker fortifies its green-car lineup and targets rivals such as the Toyota Prius. Detailing the plans Monday, Hyundai called the Ioniq the first nameplate from any manufacturer to offer either an all-electric,… (Automotive News)”.