Hyundai has announced a 2016 launch for a new alternative-fuel car, the Ioniq. The Iioniq will be the first vehicle available in three electrified powertrains: electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. Global launch is scheduled for January, 2016 in Korea, with auto shows in Geneva and New York to follow.
The Ioniq will be Hyundai's first-ever all-electric offering, and is an important step in their efforts to be a world leader in the green car market space. The Ioniq will be based on an entirely new platform, made specifically for it's different powertrain options.
According to Woong-Chul Tang, Head of Hyundai Motor R&D Center, "Hyundai Motor has a heritage of building innovative, fuel-efficient vehicles, so we are proud to advance our eco-friendly car line-up with the introduction of IONIQ. Our vision for future mobility focuses on choice, with a variety of powertrain options to suit customers’ varied lifestyles, without compromising on design or driving enjoyment. IONIQ embodies Hyundai Motor’s vision to shift the automotive paradigm and future mobility; IONIQ is the fruit of our efforts to become the leader in the global green car market.”
