Hyundai is preparing to launch the Ioniq 3 electric hatchback on the market. Its primary habitat will be Europe, where the model will be available with front-wheel drive and two battery options.
The world premiere of the Hyundai Ioniq 3 electric hatchback, primarily aimed at the Old World, took place back in April. However, at that time, the brand only showcased the "sporty" N Line version. Now, Hyundai's European division has published official images of the standard five-door model. Let us also recall that the Ioniq 3 is the production incarnation of last year's Hyundai Concept Three.
Externally, the standard electric hatchback differs from the N Line version with more subdued bumpers. Additionally, the "plain" Ioniq 3 features a smooth body-colored panel at the front, whereas the "sport" version has a black insert. The spoiler on the tailgate remains, but it is more modest than that of the Ioniq 3 N Line. The standard hatchback is offered with 16-, 17-, or 18-inch wheels. The "sporty" versions come with 19-inch wheels.
Inside, there are gray plastic and seat upholstery instead of the black ones in the N Line. Regardless of the modification, the interior features separate screens for the instrument cluster and the multimedia system, with the first, narrow display positioned almost flush against the windshield. Incidentally, the interiors of the latest Hyundai Grandeur and Hyundai Elantra sedans are styled similarly. The multimedia system is a new generation, featuring Pleos Connect with an AI-based assistant. The central tablet in the Ioniq 3 can have a diagonal of 12.9 or 14.6 inches.
The hatchback is based on the modular E-GMP platform, familiar from other Hyundai-Kia electric vehicles. The five-door model has a 400-volt electrical architecture. The length of the standard Hyundai Ioniq 3 is 4155 mm, compared to 4170 mm for the N Line version. Other dimensions are identical. Width is 1800 mm, height is 1505 mm, and the wheelbase is 2680 mm.
For Europeans, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 will be available with an electric motor located on the front axle, producing 135 or 147 hp. The maximum torque in both cases is 250 Nm. The hatchback is equipped with a battery capacity of 42.2 or 61 kWh. The estimated driving range is 344 or 496 km according to the WLTP cycle.
Production of the Hyundai Ioniq 3 for Europe will be set up in Turkey. The electric hatchback will go on sale before the end of the year; prices have not yet been announced.
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