Hyundai Ioniq hybrid
The Hyundai first
dedicated hybrid car, The Hyundai Ioniq, has been unveiled to the world in Seoul.
The car is 4,470 mm long, 1,820 mm wide
and 1,450 mm tall, and has a wheelbase of 2,700 mm. The front-end features a
new hexagonal radiator grille finished in silver and ending in black (upper
three slats), stretched headlamps with C-shaped LED daytime running lights, a
slim radiator grille with the signature ‘BlueLine’ strip and vertical LED
foglights positioned beside small vertical air inlets. The notchback styling
and several other design engineering measures have helped achieve a drag
coefficient of 0.24 Cd. The hybrid variant weighs as low as 1,380 kg.
The Hyundai Ioniq’s hybrid system makes
use of a 1.6-litre Kappa GDi naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine
that produces 105 PS and 147 Nm of torque and an electric
motor that generates 43.5 PS and 170 Nm of torque. Both
sources together churn out 141 PS and 265 Nm of torque.
The permanent magnet electric motor
works with 95% efficiency, thanks to application of declination coils. The
electric motor is powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery pack. Power is sent
to the front wheels via a newly-developed 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The
hybrid variant’s fuel economy is rated at 22.4 km/l.
Noteworthy standard/optional features of
the Hyundai Ioniq hybrid include speed-sensitive electric power steering, Smart
Cruise Control, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, Blue Link 2.0 infotainment
system with 8-inch display, JBL premium sound system, wireless charging, 7
airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Emergency stop signal (ESS), Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Automatic Emergency Braking system (AEB),
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and Blind Spot Detection system (BSD).
