Photo: KKS Studio
A couple of months ago, we got to see the first spyshots of the Hyundai Ioniq mid-life facelift, which is reportedly about a year away. Now, we can take a look at a possible design direction.
Kksstudio proposes a radical departure from the current design language, with cube-like 3D elements replacing the current projector headlights. Also, the Ioniq suffers major changes to its front bumper and fog lights. The grille is more in line with the latest Hyundai models, with a hint of Sonata and Tucson facelift. We like how the model is not needlessly futuristic, unlike some of its rivals.
That body is deceptively slippery when cutting through the air and ensures the normal hybrid model returns 55mpg in the city, trumping the Prius. There's also a plug-in hybrid that can cover about 27 miles just on electricity, though both draw power from a 1.6-liter GDI motor.
So far, very little is know about how and why Hyundai wants to facelift the bespoke eco model. However, Inside EVs did report that boosting the pure electric driving range, which should fall somewhere between the 124 miles of the current Ioniq Electric and the 258 miles of the Kona Electric, which is based on the same platform. This is especially important since the two cost about the same.
A higher output electric motor would also be adviced. Currently, the Hyundai EV makes out at 118-hp, which falls below the new Nissan Leaf (147-hp) and especially the 200-hp Kona.
We struggle to figure out why Hyundai let its sister brand develop a crossover using the modular green car platform while it produced a dorky-looking Prius alternative. However, the Ioniq is also available as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. If this body style isn't for you, there are plenty of other green Korean cars, like the promising 2020 Kia Soul EV.
That body is deceptively slippery when cutting through the air and ensures the normal hybrid model returns 55mpg in the city, trumping the Prius. There's also a plug-in hybrid that can cover about 27 miles just on electricity, though both draw power from a 1.6-liter GDI motor.
So far, very little is know about how and why Hyundai wants to facelift the bespoke eco model. However, Inside EVs did report that boosting the pure electric driving range, which should fall somewhere between the 124 miles of the current Ioniq Electric and the 258 miles of the Kona Electric, which is based on the same platform. This is especially important since the two cost about the same.
A higher output electric motor would also be adviced. Currently, the Hyundai EV makes out at 118-hp, which falls below the new Nissan Leaf (147-hp) and especially the 200-hp Kona.
We struggle to figure out why Hyundai let its sister brand develop a crossover using the modular green car platform while it produced a dorky-looking Prius alternative. However, the Ioniq is also available as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. If this body style isn't for you, there are plenty of other green Korean cars, like the promising 2020 Kia Soul EV.
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