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Hyundai has debuted its new Ioniq electric vehicle range at the Geneva motor show.

The model offers three electrified powertrains - a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full electric.

The Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in both feature the new Kappa 1.6 GDI, direct injection petrol, four-cylinder engine, delivering 105hp. The engine has been tailored to hybrid use and is combined with a six-speed double clutch transmission.

The hybrid’s electric motor delivers 32 kW, powered by a lithium-ion-polymer battery with 1.56 kWh capacity positioned under the rear seats.

In combination with the 1.6-GDI engine, the car offers total power of 141hp, with CO2 emissions of 79g/km.

The Ioniq Plug-in offers 50 kilometres of estimated pure electric driving range powered by a 8.9 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. The 61hp electric motor together with the 1.6 GDI four-cylinder Kappa engine targets CO2 emissions of 32g/km.

The Ioniq electric is powered by a 28 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery with an estimated range of over 250km. The electric motor has a maximum output of 120hp.

The car includes connectivity features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay as well as TomTom live services and wireless charging of your smartphone. Furthermore, the driving experience becomes digital through the 7-inch TFT instrument cluster displaying all key driver information.

A holistic and innovative safety package including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist System, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Smart Cruise Control ensures high safety levels for drivers and passengers alike.