Korean car brand Hyundai is ending the production run of the Ioniq, which is set to happen in July 2022. Its discontinuation comes a mere six years after its initial launch in 2016. But then again, this isn’t the last time we’ll be hearing about the Ioniq.
The Hyudani Ioniq
Of note, the Ioniq model was a big deal for Hyundai as it was its first-ever hybrid model. Among its list of accolades include being the most efficient electric vehicle rated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Hyundai also managed to sell around 135,000 Ioniq units in Europe between 2016 and 2021. The brand even claims that it has surpassed its sales targets for this model. Furthermore, it was also the world’s first-ever model that was available with three electrified powertrains. These include hybrid, battery-electric, and plug-in hybrid.
It also managed to attain a five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme thanks to its comprehensive safety kit.
As mentioned though, the Ioniq brand name won’t be totally gone. Instead, and much like the Genesis luxury brand, it will stand as a new sub-brand under Hyundai.
It will focus on the electric vehicle market, and it will be offering fully electric-powered models, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids.
The new Ioniq sub-brand is also set on releasing a series of new models, some of which you might have already heard of. For starters, it has already rolled out the Ioniq 5 electric compact crossover in 2021.
The Ioniq as a brand name isn't done just yet
The said crossover will then be followed by the new Ioniq 6 midsize sedan, which is based on the Prophecy concept car which was unveiled in Geneva back in 2020.
After that, it will then introduce its largest-ever model in 2024. It’s dubbed the Ioniq 7, and it falls under the midsize crossover class. And yes, this might be the first-ever seven-seater Ioniq model, but take this with a grain of salt.
Are you excited to see what’s in store for Hyundai’s sub-brand? For more updates on this, keep it here on Philkotse.
Know more about Hyundai Ioniq 2024
The Hyundai Ioniq 2023 Philippines is the Korean automaker's entry compact sedan segment which utilizes a liftback design. It is available in the Philippines in one variant only offered at Php 1,548,000. Under the hood, the vehicle comes with a 1.6-liter CVVT gasoline engine good for 104 horsepower and 147 Nm of torque. Complementing the engine is a lithium-ion polymer battery with an electric motor that generates 43 horsepower and 170 Nm of torque. A 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) sends power exclusively to the front wheels.
Dimensions-wise, the Ioniq spans 4,470 mm long, 1,820 mm wide, and 1,460 mm high. It also gets a wheelbase and ground clearance rated at 2,700 mm and 150 mm. Locally, this Korean compact sedan goes up against the likes of the Toyota Corolla Altis, Honda Civic, and Mazda3.
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