23/11/2016
Manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company
Production 2016–present
Model years 2016
Assembly
Ulsan,South Korea
Kulim,Malaysia (Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size car
Body style Hybrid electric 5-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine 1.6-liter Kappa four cylinder engine
Power: 78 kW (105 hp)[11]
Electric motor 32 bhp (24 kW)[11]
Battery 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery[11]
The Ioniq is Hyundai's first entry into the expanding hybrid car market competing with the Toyota Prius. Sharing the same powertrain with the Kia Niro hybrid crossover, the Ioniq is powered by a 1.6-liter Kappa four cylinder Atkinson-cycle engine with 40% thermal efficiency capable of delivering 78 kW (105 hp) and an estimated 109 lb·ft (148 N·m) of torque. This engine has been specifically tailored to the hybrid application and is combined with a shifting six-speed dual-clutch transmission.[11]
The Ioniq Hybrid’s electric motor delivers an estimated 32 bhp (24 kW) with an estimated maximum torque of 125 lb·ft (169 N·m), powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery with 1.56 kWh capacity. The battery is efficiently positioned under the rear passenger seats.[11] In combination with the 1.6-liter direct-injected engine, Ioniq Hybrid offers an estimated total system output of 139 bhp (104 kW) and 195 lb·ft (264 N·m).[12]
Unlike other hybrid models in the market, the Ioniq does not have a lead-acid auxiliary 12V battery, resulting in an approximate 26 lb (12 kg) reduction in weight. With higher usage of lightweight components and a more compact build, the cargo-screen cover is about 25% lighter than the types used in other Hyundai models. The Ioniq uses aluminum in the hood and tailgate, reducing weight by 27 lb (12 kg) compared with conventional steel and no measurable disadvantages in noise or vibration.[11]
Its aerodynamic design helped lower the drag coefficient of the Ioniq down to 0.24.[12] Excessive weight is reduced by utilization of high-strength steel for the structure and aluminium for non-structural components.[5] Hyundai expects the model with version with 15-inch wheels to obtain an EPA rated combined fuel economy between 57 mpg-US (4.1 L/100 km; 68 mpg-imp) and 58 mpg-US (4.1 L/100 km; 70 mpg-imp), just ahead of the 2016 Toyota Prius Eco (56 mpg-US (4.2 L/100 km; 67 mpg-imp)).[13]
On November 2016, Malaysia will also be the first location outside of Ulsan, South Korea to assemble the Ioniq.