The first image of Hyundai’s new i-oniq
concept car has been released today, showcasing new technology and
design which present an impression of the company’s future thinking.
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The i-oniq is an electric sports hatchback
with a range-extending petrol engine. Intended to convey the latest
thinking from Hyundai’s designers and engineers, the i-oniq evolves the
company’s fluidic sculpture form language and represents bold ‘New
Possibilities’ with its futuristic powertrain.
Hyundai stylists chose dynamic proportions
to create i-oniq’s aesthetic and functional body shape. Its design
combines gentle feature lines and muscular surface treatment, conveying
both premium and sporty qualities evident in both the exterior and
interior of the car. Further design elements, such as the ‘penthouse
roof’ and LED headlights, emphasise the efficiency and advanced
technology encased within i-oniq. |
At
4.4 metres long, i-oniq has
space for four occupants in its
driver-oriented cabin.
High-tech equipment in the
driver interface and controls
reflects contemporary and future
premium consumer electronics
technology. Passengers benefit
from a lounge-style space
designed to optimise comfort,
featuring sculpted surfaces
inspired by musical instruments
to create a positive contrast
with the sports-focused driver
area.
The i-oniq concept has an innovative
powertrain that demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to clean technology.
A 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine is mated, via a generator, to a
lithium ion electric motor which produces 109 ps. In electric-only
mode, i-oniq has a range of 120 km, while with assistance from the
petrol engine it can travel up to 700 km, producing just 45 g/km of CO2
in the process.
Senior Vice President and COO of
Hyundai Motor Europe, Allan Rushforth, commented, “The i-oniq concept
has been created to reflect the new thinking that runs through the
Hyundai brand. It has a bold design, inside and out, that provokes
contemplation on the future of automotive possibilities, and a
powertrain that highlights one of the ways in which we could power
future products – wrapped in a package that exudes premium qualities.”
