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After almost three years in the market and more than 60,000 units sold, the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and PHEV have been given a facelift. Redesigned bumpers, the brand’s cascading mesh grille and revised optional LED headlamps and taillights will set them apart from the outgoing models. Three more colors have been added to the palette, called Fluidic Metal, Electric Shadow and Liquid Sand. Inside, the 2020 Ioniq has a redesigned control panel for the heating and air conditioning, with a glossy look. Moreover, there’s now an optional 10.25-inch display available for the infotainment system, a first in the segment according to the automaker. It provides access to different functions of the car and features voice recognition as part of the Bluelink telematics services, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Hyundai Live Services. All versions of the facelifted Ioniq are equipped the SmartSense technology package, which brings Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Keep Assist, among other...

Hyundai has released the first details about the HyperEconiq Ioniq. Set to debut at the SEMA Show later this month, the model was jointly developed with Bisimoto Engineering and is described as an "innovative concept" that combines the "best hypermiling, economy, and friction technologies" available. Starting with the exterior, the Ioniq has been equipped with a Bisimoto Dream Aero kit which includes a carbon fiber front splitter, extended side skirts, and rear wheel covers. Other changes include a rear spoiler and 19-inch carbon fiber wheels that are wrapped in low-rolling resistance tires. Besides the aerodynamic body kit, Bisimoto Engineering installed Buddy Club aluminum brake calipers and a Progress Performance coilover suspension. The latter modification reduces the car's ride height and helps to minimize drag. Hyundai was coy on performance modifications but confirmed the vehicle has been outfitted with "enhanced e-generators" and NGK...

The three distinct versions of Hyundai's new "green" model are making their North American premiere at the  2016 New York Auto Show , following their global presentation  at Geneva  earlier this month.  The  Ioniq Hybrid  is powered by a 1.6-kiter Kappa Atkinson-cycle four-pot mill with 104 HP (105 PS) and 109 lb-ft (148 Nm) of torque that's paired to an electric motor that delivers 43 HP (105 PS) and 125 lb-ft (169 Nm) and a lithium-ion polymer battery, positioned under the passenger seats, for a total system output of 139 HP (141 PS).  On the outside,  the hybrid  sports bi-xenon HID headlights, C-shaped LED DRLs, a hexagonal grille, 15- or 17-inch specially-designed alloy wheels and it comes with a choice of six exterior colors and two unique interior environments, while claiming a total interior volume of 122.7 cubic feet, more than the Toyota Prius.  The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid has the same internal combustion engine but it packs ...

The  new Ioniq  is the world's first model to be offered with three electrified powertrains, making low-to zero-emission mobility accessible to everyone.  As an important milestone for the company's sustainability energy, the vehicle benefits from a new Kappa 1.6-liter GDI direct injected petrol four-cylinder in the  Hybrid and Plug-In versions , which delivers 105PS (104hp) and 147Nm (108lb-ft) of torque paired to a six-speed double clutch transmission.  In the  Ioniq Hybrid , the electric motor generates 44PS (43hp) and 170Nm (125lb-ft) of torque and takes juice from a lithium-ion-polymer battery with a 1.56kWh capacity, positioned under the rear seats. Total system output is 141PS (139hp) and 265Nm (195lb-ft) of torque, providing a top speed of 185km/h (115mph) and targeted CO2 emissions of 79g/km.  The  Ioniq Plug-In  has a electric driving range of over 50km (31miles), thanks to its 8.9kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery and 61PS (60hp) e...