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The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is an ‘aero hatch’ with over 300 miles of range
Baby brother to the swoopy Ioniq 6 arrives with a drag coefficient of 0.26 and way more boot space than a Golf
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 has arrived as a very sensible electric car for Europe, with a choice of either a 42.2kWh battery for 208 miles of range, or a 61kWh battery for a class-leading figure (says Hyundai) of more than 305 miles. Its front wheels are powered by equally sensible 133bhp or 145bhp motors, and its 400-volt architecture means a 10 to 80 per cent recharge takes 29 minutes.
But while it may be very practical underneath, the styling is a little more… out-there. Hyundai says it follows its ‘Art of Steel’ design philosophy with simple surfaces that “reflect the natural behaviour of sheet metal”. To us, it looks a little bit like a shrunken, hatch-ified version of the streamliner spec Ioniq 6. And check out that spoiler and diffuser on the N-Line trim. That’s already getting our hopes up for a proper Ioniq 3 N hot hatch.
Elsewhere on the standard car there’s Hyundai’s pixel lighting, with the four central dots front and rear referencing the letter ‘H’ in Morse code. Neat. Hyundai also describes this thing as an ‘aero hatch’ and claims a drag coefficient of 0.26.
Inside there’s a flat floor and we’re promised seating for five adults, while up front it’s the first European Hyundai to get a new Android Auto-based infotainment system. Central screen options are 12.9 or 14.6 inches, but in rather wonderful news there’s also a row of physical buttons for the climate control. Hurrah! There’s also 441 litres of boot space, which is a good chunk more than you’d get in a Mk8 VW Golf.
Baby brother to the swoopy Ioniq 6 arrives with a drag coefficient of 0.26 and way more boot space than a Golf
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 has arrived as a very sensible electric car for Europe, with a choice of either a 42.2kWh battery for 208 miles of range, or a 61kWh battery for a class-leading figure (says Hyundai) of more than 305 miles. Its front wheels are powered by equally sensible 133bhp or 145bhp motors, and its 400-volt architecture means a 10 to 80 per cent recharge takes 29 minutes.
But while it may be very practical underneath, the styling is a little more… out-there. Hyundai says it follows its ‘Art of Steel’ design philosophy with simple surfaces that “reflect the natural behaviour of sheet metal”. To us, it looks a little bit like a shrunken, hatch-ified version of the streamliner spec Ioniq 6. And check out that spoiler and diffuser on the N-Line trim. That’s already getting our hopes up for a proper Ioniq 3 N hot hatch.
Elsewhere on the standard car there’s Hyundai’s pixel lighting, with the four central dots front and rear referencing the letter ‘H’ in Morse code. Neat. Hyundai also describes this thing as an ‘aero hatch’ and claims a drag coefficient of 0.26.
Inside there’s a flat floor and we’re promised seating for five adults, while up front it’s the first European Hyundai to get a new Android Auto-based infotainment system. Central screen options are 12.9 or 14.6 inches, but in rather wonderful news there’s also a row of physical buttons for the climate control. Hurrah! There’s also 441 litres of boot space, which is a good chunk more than you’d get in a Mk8 VW Golf.
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Hyundai Ioniq 3 debuts in Europe
Hyundai is expanding its family of electric cars with a new, smaller model. The company revealed the Ioniq 3, a vehicle that acts as a "baby brother" to the popular Ioniq 5. Hyundai calls the new model an "aero hatchback." It looks a bit like a small SUV but sits lower to the ground, and while it might look futuristic, it shares its bones with some EVs from Kia, specifically the EV3 and EV4.
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is not a very big car, but it uses its space well. It measures 4,155 mm long - roughly the same length as a Hyundai Bayon. However, the distance between the front and back wheels is 2,680 mm. This long wheelbase is the same as the much taller Kia EV3. By pushing the wheels to the corners, Hyundai created more room for people sitting inside.
Designers kept some of the fun ideas from the concept car but made the production version more practical. You won't find any strange doors here; it is a standard five-door hatchback that is easy to use every day. The front features split LED lights. If you look closely at the back, the light pattern spells out the letter "H" in Morse code. One design choice that might raise some eyebrows is the rear window. A thick horizontal bar splits the glass in half, which might make it a little harder to see what is behind you.
Hyundai plans to offer different versions, including a sporty-looking N Line. The base model comes with 16-inch wheels, but the N Line gets much bigger 19-inch alloy wheels. The N Line also features aggressive bumpers and a rear spoiler. Most of these parts are finished in black to match the roof and the plastic trim around the wheel arches.
Inside the cabin, the Ioniq 3 feels very modern. Most drivers will look at a massive 14.6-inch touchscreen in the middle of the dashboard. If you buy a cheaper version, you get a 12.9-inch screen instead. Both systems use Google-based software called Pleos. This is the first time Hyundai has put this specific system in a production car. Unlike some other electric cars that hide everything inside a screen, this one still has physical buttons for the air conditioning and radio.
Practicality is a big selling point for the new Ioniq 3. The gear shifter is located on a stalk behind the steering wheel, leaving the center area open for cup holders, storage bins, and a wireless phone charger. The trunk can hold 44l of cargo. There is even a hidden storage area under the floor called a "Megabox" for extra items. If you need to take a nap while the car charges, the "Relaxation Seats" can lean back to keep you comfortable.
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Hyundai is expanding its family of electric cars with a new, smaller model. The company revealed the Ioniq 3, a vehicle that acts as a "baby brother" to the popular Ioniq 5. Hyundai calls the new model an "aero hatchback." It looks a bit like a small SUV but sits lower to the ground, and while it might look futuristic, it shares its bones with some EVs from Kia, specifically the EV3 and EV4.
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is not a very big car, but it uses its space well. It measures 4,155 mm long - roughly the same length as a Hyundai Bayon. However, the distance between the front and back wheels is 2,680 mm. This long wheelbase is the same as the much taller Kia EV3. By pushing the wheels to the corners, Hyundai created more room for people sitting inside.
Designers kept some of the fun ideas from the concept car but made the production version more practical. You won't find any strange doors here; it is a standard five-door hatchback that is easy to use every day. The front features split LED lights. If you look closely at the back, the light pattern spells out the letter "H" in Morse code. One design choice that might raise some eyebrows is the rear window. A thick horizontal bar splits the glass in half, which might make it a little harder to see what is behind you.
Hyundai plans to offer different versions, including a sporty-looking N Line. The base model comes with 16-inch wheels, but the N Line gets much bigger 19-inch alloy wheels. The N Line also features aggressive bumpers and a rear spoiler. Most of these parts are finished in black to match the roof and the plastic trim around the wheel arches.
Inside the cabin, the Ioniq 3 feels very modern. Most drivers will look at a massive 14.6-inch touchscreen in the middle of the dashboard. If you buy a cheaper version, you get a 12.9-inch screen instead. Both systems use Google-based software called Pleos. This is the first time Hyundai has put this specific system in a production car. Unlike some other electric cars that hide everything inside a screen, this one still has physical buttons for the air conditioning and radio.
Practicality is a big selling point for the new Ioniq 3. The gear shifter is located on a stalk behind the steering wheel, leaving the center area open for cup holders, storage bins, and a wireless phone charger. The trunk can hold 44l of cargo. There is even a hidden storage area under the floor called a "Megabox" for extra items. If you need to take a nap while the car charges, the "Relaxation Seats" can lean back to keep you comfortable.
Hyundai Ioniq 3 debuts in Europe
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is a compact electric hatchback designed for European city life, offering up to {{496 km}} of range and clever interior storage solutions.
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