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2017 Hyundai Ioniq: Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid

by Sylvain Raymond
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Photo: Frédérick Boucher-Gaulin

You think one single powertrain technology will soon replace the good old combustion engine? It won’t be the case. What we’ll see is exactly the strategy Hyundai is deploying with its new Ioniq, a choice of three advanced and electrified powertrains—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric. All the consumer will have to do is choose which one best suits their needs.

The Car Guide is heading to the west coast in order to take the wheel of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq, the brand’s latest new model, a compact sedan that will arrive in dealerships in a few weeks. It will rival the Toyota Prius, the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Bolt EV. What we know right now is that it will be equipped with a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed, dual-clutch automated transmission. An electric motor will help produce a combined output of 139 horsepower, while the plug-in hybrid version should offer an electric driving range of more than 40 km. The fully electric Ioniq will benefit from a driving range estimated at 176 km, thanks to its 28-kWh battery pack.

An important step for Hyundai

The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq will be an important model for the company, as it will be the first one to offer three different electrified powertrains. Hyundai is quietly entering a new market segment and according to what we’ve seen from the Korean automaker, they likely have done their homework.

Don’t miss our complete report on the new model in a few days in order to discover what The Car Guide thinks of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq.

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