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.”
Be sure to check back regularly at gurleyleephyundai.com to see when the Ioniq will be showing up in our showroom, and to see our current inventory of new and used Hyundai offerings.
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