Hyundai Ioniq 2019: update for the hybrid versions

The new Hyundai Ioniq will arrive after the summer with changes that mainly affect its styling and equipment.

The Hyundai Ioniq was the first saloon to hit the market with three powertrain options: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric. Now, three years after its launch, Hyundai is refreshing the range with changes to the two hybrid versions. These changes will undoubtedly suit a car that remains a very strong option for those looking for a comfortable saloon for daily use and low-consumption travel without resorting to diesel, and who need DGT environmental labels to drive through cities without restrictions.

With around 60,000 units sold since its launch in 2016, the Ioniq is one of the pillars of Hyundai and its main commitment to sustainable mobility.

At the Geneva Motor Show, which opens its doors on the 5th of March, we will learn more details and find out whether the changes also reach the electric Ioniq. For now, these first images show the redesigned bumpers and the adoption of the brand’s new cascading grille, which repeats the design seen on its most recent models, such as the Hyundai Santa Fe. New body colours are also announced.

Inside, the highlight is the new “control centre”, a touchscreen for managing the information and entertainment systems. It now measures 10.2 inches, and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as the online services of Hyundai LIVE, are included. Hyundai also announces the incorporation of the latest evolution of its safety system, called SmartSense, with the main driving aids and the most common assistants available today.

There are no significant changes to the engines, nor to the performance or electric-mode range of the plug-in hybrid model. What is added, however, is the system called GDM (Green-zone Drive Mode), designed to help the driver achieve maximum efficiency. It is a system capable of adapting the operation of the powertrain to the situation in order to make the most of the electrical energy.