Hyundai Ioniq 2017 review | first drive video

Tim Robson road tests and reviews the Hyundai Ioniq with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its international launch in South Korea. Read Tim's full review here: http://carsgui.de/2lZRdkc See more at the CarsGuide Ioniq hub: http://carsgui.de/2lZQSy7 Check out other green cars here: http://carsgui.de/2lPItuM - - - - - - - - - When it comes to alternative fuels, Hyundai has its bets spread across the table. And its latest project is aimed squarely at one of he biggest players in the game. The is the Ioniq, and it's coming to Australia to take on the Toyota Prius. The Ioniq isn't Hyundai's first go at building an environmentally friendly car – far from it. The company even offers several of its cars in plug-in hybrid form in overseas markets. And it's also got a big stake in hydrogen fuel cell technology, and built Australia's first hydrogen refuelling station at its head office. The Ioniq, though, is its first serious go at a proper hybrid. In what Hyundai is calling a world first, the same bodyshape is being offered in three models – a regular petrol/electric hybrid, a plug-in petrol/electric hybrid, and a fully electric version. The two hybrids use a 77kW 1.6-litre petrol engine and a 32kW electric motor, while the plugin version can give you up to 50 kilometres of pure electric range. The all-electric version, meanwhile, uses an 88kW motor and a 28 kilowatt hour battery for a claimed range of 280km. We spent a few hours behind the wheel of the standard hybrid in and around the streets of Korea, with Hyundai Australia bosses telling us that they want the plug-in hybrid down under sooner, rather than later. You know what's unusual about the Ioniq? Nothing. It's a normal car in every respect. It looks normal, it drives normal. We also spent a few minutes behind the wheel of the all-electric version of the Ioniq, too, which again impressed for just how… non electric car it really feels. Sure, there's a few extra buttons, and there's no gearshift to speak of, but it's absolutely... well, normal. There's plenty of space in the car for four passengers – five at a pinch – and the fastback design means that there's plenty of luggage room in the rear. Both the hybrid and the electric Ioniq benefit from electricity's magic push, too. Because an electric motor produces all of its torque instantly, without delay, it's perfect for adding a bit of spice to that getaway from the lights, or getting things moving when you want to overtake. Hyundai has made it clear that it's targeting the Prius with the Ioniq – and fair play to them. Toyota made a huge splash with the Prius initially – but the fire has died down a lot, and the Ioniq could steal some of the limelight. We reckon, though, it's not the Prius that the Ioniq has to worry about. At less than $30,000, Toyota's Corolla hybrid isn't a plug-in, of course, but its convertional looks at mileage of 4.1 litres per 100km are compelling arguments for someone who wants a hybrid without wanting to… look like they bought a hybrid. The Ioniq is very good, but people won't change what they think about alternative energy cars overnight. But Hyundai is committed to bringing people normal looking, normal driving that will also help to save the planet, and the Ioniq is a big step in that journey. CarsGuide - Buy cars. Sell cars. Simple. Check us out: www.carsguide.com.au Subscribe to our channel: http://carsgui.de/2aMzFTT Follow us on Twitter: http://carsgui.de/2ah6eta Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/17kv9Ui See our Instagram: http://carsgui.de/2aQ0M1H We're on Google+: http://carsgui.de/2atBwbF