Ioniq

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For the car model marketed under the core Hyundai brand since 2016, see Hyundai Ioniq.
Ioniq
TypeDivision
IndustryAutomotive
Founded10 August 2020; 17 months ago (2020-08-10)
Headquarters
Seoul
,
South Korea
ProductsElectric vehicles
OwnerHyundai Motor Company
Website

Ioniq (stylized as IONIQ) is an automotive marque and a division of Hyundai Motor Company with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. The marque 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] Since 2016 the name has been 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”) in London, reserved for electric cars.[8][9] At the launch, the manufacturer revealed its plans to produce electric vehicles named 5, 6 and 7 and based on the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP common electric car platform presented at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.[10]

Models[]

Hyundai IONIQ models
Model Class Released Concept Notes / Refs.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 IAA 2021 1X7A0189.jpg
5 		C-segment compact crossover Feb 2021 Hyundai 45 EV Concept at IAA 2019 IMG 0683.jpg
45 EV Concept
Frankfurt 2019 		Sibling vehicles marketed as Kia EV6[11] and Genesis GV60.[12]
6 D-segment mid-size sedan 2022 Hyundai Prophecy Concept IAA 2021 1X7A0005.jpg
Prophecy
Geneva 2020 		Production confirmed for 2022 in an investor presentation.[13]
7 D-segment mid-size crossover 2024 SEVEN
Los Angeles 2021 		Vehicle with three seating rows, approximately the same size as the Hyundai Palisade.[14] Sibling vehicle to be marketed as Kia EV9.[15]

The Ioniq 5 compact crossover was released in February 2021 and was previewed by the Hyundai Concept 45 EV presented at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.[5][16]

The Ioniq 6 mid-size sedan will be produced from 2022 and is foreshadowed by the Hyundai Prophecy concept car, which was scheduled to be presented at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show but this was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[17]

The Ioniq 7 mid-size crossover will be produced from 2024. the concept version of the future production model, called SEVEN, made its debut at the LA Motor Show in November 2021.[18]

Design[]

Close-up of Ioniq 5 tail lights, featuring "Parametric Pixel" design

Under its numeric nomenclature, even numbers are reserved for sedans, while odd numbers are reserved for crossovers.[19][20] 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",[21] reminiscent of 8-bit video game graphics.[14]

Heritage Series[]

Hyundai have exhibited several models in its Heritage Series, which are one-off restomod Hyundai vehicles that have been 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.[22][23]

Hyundai Heritage Series models
Model Class Released Based on Notes / Refs.
Hyundai Pony EV Concept Heritage Series (2).jpg
Pony Heritage 		B-segment hatchback Apr 2021 1983 Hyundai Pony 1200 TL.jpg
Pony (1G), 1975
Hyundai Grandeur EV Concept Heritage Series (2).jpg
Grandeur Heritage 		E-segment sedan Nov 2021 20101003 hyundai grandeur 001.jpg
Grandeur (1G), 1986

Galloper EV 		J-segment sport utility vehicle TBA 00 HYUNDAI GALLOPER 1.jpg
Galloper (1G), 1991

References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Hyundai reboots Ioniq as an EV brand, starting with Ioniq 5 crossover in fall 2021". Green Car Reports. Archived from the original on 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  3. ^ "2012 i-oniq". Hyundai Motor Corporation. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  4. ^ "Hyundai unveils unique new concept car: i-oniq" (PDF) (Press release). Hyundai Motor Global P.R. Team. 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Voelcker, John (August 24, 2015). "Hyundai to Launch All-Electric 'Prius Fighter' Model In 2016: Tip". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  7. ^ Edelstein, Stephen (November 4, 2015). "Is Hyundai Ioniq The Name For New Hybrid, Electric Models? (UPDATED)". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  8. ^ "IONIQ Launch | IONIQ - Hyundai Worldwide". HYUNDAI MOTORS. Archived from the original on 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  9. ^ Lambert, Fred (2020-08-10). "Hyundai launches IONIQ as new EV brand, confirms 3 new electric cars". Electrek. Archived from the original on 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  10. ^ Beresford, Colin (August 10, 2020). "Hyundai Announces Plans for Three EVs under New Ioniq Brand". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  11. ^ Capparella, Joey (May 19, 2021). "2022 Kia EV6 Coming to U.S. Next Year with Claimed 300 Miles of Range". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  12. ^ Capparella, Joey (August 19, 2021). "Genesis GV60 Revealed, Looks Like a Luxury EV Hatchback". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  13. ^ Capparella, Joey (May 7, 2021). "Hyundai Confirms Genesis GV70 EV, Ioniq 6 Sedan Coming in 2022". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  14. ^ a b Miller, Caleb (November 17, 2021). "Hyundai Seven Concept Previews Electric SUV For Ioniq Sub-Brand". Car and Driver. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  15. ^ Capparella, Joey (November 17, 2021). "Kia EV9 Concept Looks Big and Chunky, Previews a Three-Row EV SUV". Car and Driver. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ 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.
  18. ^ Eisenstein, Paul (August 10, 2020). "Hyundai Launches New Ioniq EV Brand: Sub-brand will feature three all-electric models by 2024". thedetroitbureau.com. The Detroit Bureau. Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 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.
  19. ^ "Hyundai launches the Ioniq brand dedicated to EVs". Engadget. Archived from the original on 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  20. ^ Halvorson, Bengt. "Hyundai launching dedicated EV sub-brand, Ioniq 5 electric crossover arriving in 2021". The Car Connection. Archived from the original on 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  21. ^ "IONIQ - Exploring the Inspiration and Design behind its EV Line-up". Hyundai. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  22. ^ Fink, Greg (April 13, 2021). "Hyundai Heritage Series Pony First Look: The 1970s Hatch Remastered". Motor Trend. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  23. ^ Kierstein, Alex (November 12, 2021). "Hyundai's Über-1980s EV Restomod Is Grandeur (Re)Incarnate". Motor Trend. Retrieved 22 December 2021.

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