Hyundai Ioniq priced from £24,995
Date:
06 July 2017
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Author: Daniel Puddicombe
Hyundai has confirmed its Ioniq plug-in hybrid will cost from £24,995 including the government's £2,500 Plug-In Car Grant when it goes on sale later this month.
The plug-in is the third and final variant of the Ioniq range and joins pure-electric and hybrid versions, which are already on sale.
It is powered by a 105hp 1.6-litre petrol unit which is paired to a 61hp electric motor, with Hyundai claiming the vehicle is able to travel for up to 39 miles on electric power alone.
The plug-in hybrid emits 26g/km of CO2, placing it in the 9% Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) band for 2017/18.
Two trim levels are available - Premium and Premium SE. Standard equipment includes Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, wireless phone charging, rear parking sensors with a camera and an eight-inch touchscreen media system that incorporates a sat-nav.
Standard driver assistance systems include autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist and an individual tyre monitoring system.
Premium SE adds leather seat facings, an electronically-adjustable driver's seat with memory function, rain-sensing wipers, blind spot detection and front parking sensors.
Meanwhile, thanks to a tie-up with electric vehicle charging company Pod Point, a 7kW wallbox charging unit can be installed at the customer's house for £300, while the plug-in also comes with a charging cable which allows the car to be plugged into a domestic three-pin plug.
"This is an exciting addition to our electrified line-up," said Tony Whitehorn, president and CEO of Hyundai UK. "With up to 39 miles of electric-only power there is more than sufficient range for zero-emission daily commutes, as well as the reassurance of longer range from the hybrid powertrain when needed. We anticipate keen interest from private buyers and fleet users alike, given the plug-in hybrid's great value pricing and low tax rates.
He added: "With CO2 emissions of just 26g/km, IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid is another milestone in extending the company's product range of low-to-zero emission vehicles, which is central to our sustainability strategy."
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