MEGA REVIEW: Hyundai Ioniq HEV Launching today...

The New Full Hybrid Hyundai Ioniq will be launched Today at 1 Utama.  The Ioniq is CKD in Kulim, Kedah, hence qualified for the EEV Status.

The Ioniq's coming in 2 Variants.  HEV and HEV Plus.

Introduction: HEV stands for Hybrid Electric Vehicle.  It's FULL HYBRID powered by a Combination of Atkinson 1.6 Kappa GDI Engine with 105ps and 147Nm torque and 43.5ps and 170Nm Electric Motor (Dual Power source).  Combined Output 141ps and 265Nm torque.  It can run on Water cooled Inverter Motor (EV) up to 120km/h.

How the Hybrid Works: See diagram below:

The Ioniq's based on New Elantra AD platform including 2700mm wheelbase.  But the similarity ends here.  This is a Dedicated Hybrid Aerodynamic body designed to Compete with Prius 4 Hybrid.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS:

1) FUN TO DRIVE yet Save Fuel:
It boast's 2 World's 1st in HEV Segment.  Multi-link suspension and 6-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission).

2) HOMEWORK DONE: By Studying Toyota Prius Hybrid as benchmark.  Top Engine Thermal efficiency at 40% (25% Competitor) and EV motor powered by Compact Li-ion Polymer battery (like Tesla). (Ni-MH Competitor) Water Cooled HSG Inverter Motor (Air cooled Competitor).  550 VDA litres Boot space achieved by Placing the battery under the Rear Seat.

3) AERODYNAMICS: The Ioniq boasts Cd.0.24 thanks to:
- Active Aero 3 stage Front Grille Shutter
- Wheel Air curtain
- Flat Fiber Underbody Cover
- Aero 17" Sport Rims
- Rear Spoiler
- Sleek Fastback Profile.

4) ADVANCED SAFETY: This is achieved thanks to:
53.5% AHSS (Advance High Steel Strength) vs Prius 16%
- widely used at passenger compartment structure, minimize cabin deformation
- Hot Stamping on B-pillars (heat up to 900 deg Celsuis before stamping)
- Adhesive technology (eg. Aluminium + AHSS)
- 7 Airbags on BOTH Variants
- VSM - Vehicle Stability Management

The following features are for HEV Plus only:
SCC (Smart Cruise Control) - Operates from 40km/h to 180km/h.  Controls your Speed, Acceleration and Distance.

BSD - Blind Spot Detection
LDWS and LKAS - Lane Departure Warning System and Lane Keeping Assist System.

Note the AEB Can detect Pedestrian too...  Up to 70km/h or below 80km/h.

There are 7 colours to choose from, What's your colour?

Images below are REAL Life Photo Sample taken at Test Drive Event.

A) Rear C Pillar

B) FRONT 

FRONT 3D:

End of Colour Palettes...  Without further ado Let's Proceed to Youtube Playlists:

Stay tuned for more Updates...  To be completed by 2 December 2016.

If you want to buy this car, Look for Jefferson Lim at 012-6852-718.  Test drive by appointment only.

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