The 2012 Hyundai i-ioniq Concept was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
This car is an electric sports hatchback with a range extending petrol engine
that works similar to the Chevrolet Volt system. This car was designed,
developed and built by Hyundai’s European R&D center in Rüsselsheim,
Germany.
Hyundai showcases their future design direction with this concept as
well as advanced technology. The roof has a unique design that Hyundai calls the
“penthouse roof” which is like a panoramic style. The scissor doors and LED
headlights are nice design touches. Maybe we will see some of this design in the
next generation of the Veloster.
Performance
The Hyundai i-ioniq Concept is powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder engine that produces 60 horsepower. This engine is mated to a 107 horsepower lithium-ion electric motor which is powered by a 74 horsepower generator via a single speed transmission. In all-electric mode the i-ioniq can travel 74 miles and up to 435 miles with assistance from the gasoline engine. This concept has a top speed of 90 mph.
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