Hyundai always try to keep one step ahead of its competition and this time it was actually able to do it with their new 2017 Hyundai Ioniq. This is their newest energy efficient car with three electrified versions. With its powerful design, amazing new features and good safety features, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is a stunning new addition to the Hyundai lineup for the year 2017.
Here is a complete review of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq with an in-depth look at the new design, three options and interior.
2017 Hyundai Ioniq and Its Three Options
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is the world’s first car with three electric options. Since this is an energy efficient vehicle, all three options bring you the best specifications to save energy, fuel and of course, your money as well. All three options will have the Blue Drive technology that is dedicated to bring you higher performance and lower pollution.
The three options are:
- Ioniq Electric: It is easily chargeable from work or at home. This option will be available at the end of this year.
- Ioniq Hybrid: The electric power vehicle will go farther on a gallon and bring you better fuel efficiency. This option will be available at the end of this year.
- Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid: This option has the best of both worlds and brings you the best performance when you need it. You can easily change between electric or gas as you need it. This option will be available in the summer of 2017.
Also read: 7 Fuel-Saving Driving Tips for Motorists in the UAE
The Exterior and Interior of 2017 Hyundai Ioniq
The exterior of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is a sedan described as a clean and very aerodynamic. It has a very coupe style design and characterizations that definitely give it a great look. The exterior of the new car has passive and active passive aerodynamic features with wheel air curtains, smooth underbody cover rear spoiler. With all of these features, 2017 Hyundai Ioniq has a 0.24 coefficient of drag.
The exterior of the Hybrid version features active grille shutters, automatic projector headlights and 15 inch eco-spoke alloy wheels. The exterior of the electric version offers 16 inch alloy wheels, charge port, LED taillight graphics and automatic projector headlights. For the Plug-in hybrid version, the exterior has 16 inch alloy wheels, charge port, active grille shutters, automatic projector headlights LED taillights and daytime running lights.
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— Hyundai News (@HyundaiEurope) December 14, 2016
The interior of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is simple, yet at the same time, it is very luxurious as well. The interior boasts a slide sunroof with power tilt feature. The front seats are heated and the dashboard has a 7 inch touch screen. Some of the main features include audio with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a rear-view camera.
The interior is made from some very innovative materials including volcanic stone and sugar cane. Some of the items created from these materials include door trims, headliners and carpeting. You will also have climate control, leather wrapped steering wheel with cruise control and audio controls.
Technology and Safety Features
The technology in the new 2017 Hyundai Ioniq sedan includes integrated bluetooth, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, HD radio technology, connected drive and USB/smartphone input jacks. You will have the options of Blue Link Telematics system, connected drive smartphone app, wireless device charging, Infinity Premium audio system and navigation system with 8 inch touchscreen.
The safety features include:
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Rearview Camera
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring
- 7 Airbags
The optional features include automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, rear parking sensors, smart cruise control, dynamic bending lights and rear cross traffic alert.
The Price of 2017 Hyundai Ioniq
The electric and hybrid version of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is set to be released by the end of this year in the GCC area first and later in the UAE market. The Plug-in version will be released in the summer of 2017. No price has been announced for the UAE and GCC area.
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