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02-23-2021, 10:22 AM | #3 |
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I hadn't really paid too close attention to it's specs until the unveiling earlier today.
I got a bit excited when I saw that it very faithfully echos the 45 Concept, but this vehicle wasn't really on my radar, so I didn't know much about it. When the concept was revealed, I assumed it was a small hatchback whose form factor would be most suited to European tastes (i.e an ID.3 competitor). It turns out that this is much larger vehicle than I realized. It's basically the size of a Mach E or Model Y, so while it looks like a hatch, it's actually as tall and long as a typical midsize SUV. That makes it a bit less exciting, but it's nice to see this segment filling up with options from a variety of automakers. If they do intend to sell this stateside (press release did not specify what "select markets" means), it could be a solid alternative to the ID.4, Ariya, and the others I mentioned. |
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It has a good mix of Audi A1 and Lancia Delta Intégrale styling cues. I think its quite a good looking car though. It looks very retro modern in a sense.
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Its coming stateside. Its on the Hyundai US YouTube channel. This will be the first of many "Ioniq" EV's from Hyundai.
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02-23-2021, 10:30 AM | #6 | |
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I still wish for some more exciting smaller EVs in the US to complement all of these new larger electric SUVs. I hope that there is room for a new generation of the Bolt, Leaf, and Ioniq (the current hatchback model, I mean) built on the respective dedicated EV architectures that GM, Nissan, and Hyundai are starting to roll out. SUVs are great, but I also want a RWD electric hot-hatch. |
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02-23-2021, 10:33 AM | #7 |
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Agree, I would like to see an iD3 equivalent to the GTI/R, and would like it to come stateside as well.
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This has to be the funniest little detail. Apparently there is a small portion to the left of the gauges to put photos on.
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Hyundai will use SK Innovation battery cells for the Ioniq 5
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Spotted with no camo in Black.
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02-28-2021, 05:43 PM | #13 |
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I'm sure it's just the color scheme, but it reminded me of Karr, from Knight Rider. Just needs the yellow lights swooshing back and forth.
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I don’t get it why they need to show her sitting back so far in the seat... I mean, that’s how I drive anyway. What’s so next gen about that?
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Those were my sentiments as well when I saw the pics. The rear view definitely has elements of The Audi A1. Not a bad looking vehicle. Looks much better than the iX.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Spotted Charging At 149 kW At 80% SOC
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It's clear that automotive manufacturers are experimenting with 'less is more' when it comes to designing interiors in their new EVs.
Bare, spartan interiors with the majority of controls becoming touch-only are a misguided direction. Why create - or even force - an environment where the driver has no choice but distract themselves while trying to operate a slide control? Imagine if the touch screen in this area became less sensitive. The driver would begin to tap the slide control with an even greater pressure and become more distracted. Controls which reinforce muscle memory contribute to safety by a wider margin. So far, Audi e-Tron interior embodies the better design approach. |
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Looks like a concept car still, I dig it.
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