The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq family will arrive in UK showrooms starting early next month, but it’s already available to order, in Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric guises.
By combining the 1.6-liter GDi 141 PS (139 hp / 104 kW) engine with an electric motor and a 1.56 kWh battery, the Ioniq Hybrid is the most affordable of the range. It’s offered in four trim levels called SE Connect, Premium, 1st Edition and Premium SE, with pricing starting at £22,795 (equal to $27,704 / €24,717 at current exchange rates).
Some of the standard gear in the base Ioniq Hybrid are the 15-inch alloy wheels, LED DRLs, automatic headlights with high-beam assist, rear parking sensors, reversing camera and 8-inch infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, driver attention alert, eCall and cruise control are standard as well.
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Offered in the Premium and Premium SE trim levels, the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid will set you back £29,950 ($36,399 / €32,475). It’s powered by the same ICE used in the Hybrid, combined with a more powerful electric motor and an 8.9 kWh battery, and has a maximum zero-emission driving range of 63 km (39 miles).
Aside from the added tech, the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Premium also boasts more features compared to the entry-level Hybrid, such as the 16-inch alloy wheels, larger infotainment system, climate control, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, auto dimming rearview mirror, keyless entry with push-button start and others.
Like the PHEV, the Ioniq Electric comes in two versions, the Premium and Premium SE, with a £29,450 ($35,792/€31,933) starting price after the government grant is deducted. It packs a 38.3 kWh battery that powers the 136 PS (134 hp / 100 kW) electric motor, which can be charged on 50 kW to 80 percent in less than 1 hour, giving it a range of up to 296 km (184 miles).
In the Premium grade, the Ioniq Electric has a similar level of equipment to the PHEV, while adding some more items such as the LED headlights and electric adjustable driver’s seat.
