Ioniq
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Ioniq (stylized as IONIQ) is an automotive sub-brand and a division of Hyundai Motor Company with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. The sub-brand was established in 2020 as a sub-brand for Hyundai's electric vehicle line-up.[1] The sub-brand is slated to aid Hyundai to achieve a targeted one million electric vehicle sales annually by 2025, with the Ioniq brand projected to contribute 560,000 of those sales.[2]
History
Prior to its introduction as a sub-brand, the Ioniq name had been used for the 2012 Hyundai i-oniq concept, a small sporty hatchback that was equipped with a battery-electric drivetrain and a range-extending gasoline engine.[3][4] Between 2016 and 2022 the name was used for the Hyundai Ioniq, a compact liftback available with a choice of eco-friendly powertrains: gasoline hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full battery-electric;[5] the 2016 Ioniq was intended to compete with the Toyota Prius hybrid and Nissan Leaf battery-electric vehicles.[6][7]
On 10 August 2020, the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group announced the launching of a new automotive brand called Ioniq (a portmanteau of “ion” and “unique”, styled in all-capital letters as "IONIQ") in
The first vehicle launched was the Ioniq 5, a crossover utility vehicle that was first sold in 2021. Hyundai is currently expanding its full-electric lineup to include the Ioniq 6, a sedan which will debut in Europe and South Korea in the second half of 2022, and the Ioniq 7 (currently Ioniq 9), a large sport-utility vehicle which is projected to hit the market in 2024.[11]
Models
Model | Class | Released | Concept | Notes / Refs. |
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5 |
C-segment compact crossover SUV | Feb 2021 | 45 EV Concept Frankfurt 2019 |
Sibling vehicles marketed as Kia EV6[12] and Genesis GV60.[13] |
6 |
mid-size sedan
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Jul 2022 | Prophecy Geneva 2020 |
Production confirmed for 2022 in an investor presentation.[14] |
9
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mid-size crossover
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2024 | Seven Los Angeles 2021 |
Vehicle with three seating rows, approximately the same size as the Hyundai Palisade.[15] Sibling vehicles to be marketed as Kia EV9 and Genesis GV90.[16] |
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Design
Under its numeric nomenclature, even numbers are reserved for sedans, while odd numbers are reserved for crossovers.[20][21] As a unifying design concept, Hyundai has included "Parametric Pixel" external light designs on each vehicle; these are small square lighting elements which Hyundai characterize as "a unique jewel-like design",[22] reminiscent of 8-bit video game graphics.[15]
In 2022, Hyundai chief of design SangYup Lee clarified there were three "pillars" consistent across the Ioniq brand:[23]
- Living space-focused interior
- Parametric Pixel
- Sustainability and sustainable materials
Because the lineup is designed to embrace "diverse lifestyles ... rather than a one-size-fits-all approach", Lee noted that each model will follow a different theme. The E-GMP platform enables a flat floor inside, giving designers more freedom to personalize the interior for the intended use. For example, the Ioniq 6 has a "mindful cocoon" theme.[23]
Heritage Series
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Hyundai have exhibited several models in its Heritage Series, which are one-off electromod vintage Hyundai vehicles that have been restored and converted with an electric vehicle powertrain; the head- and tail-lights of Heritage Series models share the same "Parametric Pixel" design language as the Ioniq line. Technical details of the powertrains fitted to the Heritage Series vehicles were not disclosed.[24][25] The Pony Heritage was part of the "Reflections in Motion" exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Busan (April 8 – June 27, 2021) alongside the 45 EV and Prophecy concepts;[26][27] the pixelated lights of the Pony Heritage were animated, which Hyundai called the "Pixel Roadtrip".[28]
Model | Released | Based on | Notes / Refs. |
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Pony Heritage |
Apr 2021 | Pony (1G), 1975 |
Exhibited at Hyundai Motorstudio Busan.[26] |
Grandeur Heritage |
Nov 2021 | Grandeur (1G), 1986 |
Exhibited at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang and Seoul.[29] |
Galloper EV |
Cancelled | Galloper (1G), 1991 |
References
- ^ Jean-Baptiste Trichot (10 August 2020). "Ioniq devient la nouvelle marque 100 % électrique de Hyundai" [Ioniq becomes Hyundai's new all-electric brand] (in French). Archived from the original on 29 September 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Hyundai reboots Ioniq as an EV brand, starting with Ioniq 5 crossover in fall 2021". Green Car Reports. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "2012 i-oniq". Hyundai Motor Corporation. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Hyundai unveils unique new concept car: i-oniq" (PDF) (Press release). Hyundai Motor Global P.R. Team. 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ a b Florent Ferrière (10 August 2020). "Hyundai : Ioniq devient une marque, premier modèle en 2021" [Hyundai: Ioniq becomes a brand, first model to debut in 2021] (in French). Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Voelcker, John (24 August 2015). "Hyundai to Launch All-Electric 'Prius Fighter' Model In 2016: Tip". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Edelstein, Stephen (4 November 2015). "Is Hyundai Ioniq The Name For New Hybrid, Electric Models? (UPDATED)". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "IONIQ Launch | IONIQ – Hyundai Worldwide". HYUNDAI MOTORS. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Lambert, Fred (10 August 2020). "Hyundai launches IONIQ as new EV brand, confirms 3 new electric cars". Electrek. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Beresford, Colin (10 August 2020). "Hyundai Announces Plans for Three EVs under New Ioniq Brand". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ "Hyundai will build its first South Korean EV factory". Automotive News Europe. 12 July 2022.
- ^ Capparella, Joey (19 May 2021). "2022 Kia EV6 Coming to U.S. Next Year with Claimed 300 Miles of Range". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Capparella, Joey (19 August 2021). "Genesis GV60 Revealed, Looks Like a Luxury EV Hatchback". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Capparella, Joey (7 May 2021). "Hyundai Confirms Genesis GV70 EV, Ioniq 6 Sedan Coming in 2022". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ a b Miller, Caleb (17 November 2021). "Hyundai Seven Concept Previews Electric SUV For Ioniq Sub-Brand". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ Capparella, Joey (17 November 2021). "Kia EV9 Concept Looks Big and Chunky, Previews a Three-Row EV SUV". Car and Driver. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ Joey Capparella (13 January 2021). "2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Production EV Previewed before February Reveal". Archived from the original on 29 March 2021. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Hugo Quintal (10 August 2020). "Hyundai lance la sous-marque Ioniq pour les véhicules électriques" [Hyundai launches sub-brand Ioniq for electric vehicles] (in French). Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Eisenstein, Paul (10 August 2020). "Hyundai Launches New Ioniq EV Brand: Sub-brand will feature three all-electric models by 2024". thedetroitbureau.com. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
As part of its goal to rapidly accelerate sales of battery cars, Hyundai is launching a new sub-brand, Ioniq, which takes its name from one of its current battery offerings.
- ^ "Hyundai launches the Ioniq brand dedicated to EVs". Engadget. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Halvorson, Bengt. "Hyundai launching dedicated EV sub-brand, Ioniq 5 electric crossover arriving in 2021". The Car Connection. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ "IONIQ – Exploring the Inspiration and Design behind its EV Line-up". Hyundai. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ a b Halvorsson, Bengt (14 July 2022). "Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs. Ioniq 5: How sibling EVs' very different designs fit harmoniously". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ Fink, Greg (13 April 2021). "Hyundai Heritage Series Pony First Look: The 1970s Hatch Remastered". Motor Trend. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ Kierstein, Alex (12 November 2021). "Hyundai's Über-1980s EV Restomod Is Grandeur (Re)Incarnate". Motor Trend. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Reflections in Motion". Hyundai Motorstudio Busan. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Reflections in Motion (exhibition catalogue)" (PDF) (in Korean and English). Hyundai Motorstudio Busan. 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ Ruffo, Gustavo Henrique (13 April 2021). "Not A Tiny Hyundai Ioniq 5: This is The Heritage Series - Pony". Inside EVs. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ Alderson, Alex (23 November 2021). "Hyundai reimagines its classic 1980s Grandeur with a Heritage Series EV resto-mod". Notebook Check. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
External links
Media related to Ioniq at Wikimedia Commons