Through the first half of 2017, the Kia Niro is outselling the Hyundai Ioniq nearly 3-to-1. Ward’s Auto reports that Kia sold 12,676 Niro’s compared with 4,881 Ioniq’s since the vehicles were introduced in February. The major difference between the vehicles: Kia opted to develop a CUV while Hyundai developed a more traditional mid-size sedan. “We really from the beginning of…
CarScoops.com reports that the Kia Niro is getting positive reviews. Kelley Blue Book and others have favorably compared Kia’s dedicated hybrid to the Toyota Prius, the undisputed leader in the hybrid market. Read more.
Cars.com gave the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid a spin and said the experience was “about as pleasant as driving a hybrid hatchback can be.” One intriguing feature — a button that uses the car’s electric battery to quickly recharge a the 12-volt battery that’s integrated into the car’s lithium-ion hybrid battery pack to get you back on the road if…
Edmunds makes a bold statement about the new 2017 Hyundai Ioniq hybrid, declaring “the hybrid electric vehicle throne no longer belongs to the Toyota Prius.” It says the Ioniq hybrid “raises the bar with an incredible EPA-rated 58 mpg,” beating the Toyota Prius by a decisive 6 mpg. Read more.
HybridCars.com reports that the new Kia Niro will feature three powertrain options, including a hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric options. It’s the same template being used for the Hyundai Ioniq. The Niro will be powered by the same electric motor as the Ioniq electric, a 28 kWh battery that can travel 124 miles on a charge. Read more.
TruckTrend magazine has posted a review of the 2017 Kia Niro, but says it’s too early to tell if the Niro will steal substantial numbers of Prius owners away from Toyota. The Niro is billed as “a no-compromise vehicle that combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design, functional utility, and hybrid efficiency,” features aimed in large part to counter consumer frustrations…
The Hyundai Ioniq is the first vehicle to offer three electrified powertrains on a single, dedicated platform. The Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid feature an engine that has been specifically tailored to the hybrid application and is combined with a quick-shifting six-speed double-clutch transmission — differentiating Ioniq from its key competitors with a more dynamic and engaging driving experience.…
The 2017 Hyundai Ioniq is now beginning to hit U.S. showrooms, and Green Car Reports has pricing information. The Ioniq Hybrid starts at $23,035, while the Ioniq Electric model starts at $30,035. A plug-in hybrid version of the Ioniq is also available. The pricing does not take into account any federal, state, or local incentives that may apply to the…
If the battery pack on your Hyundai Ioniq fails, Hyundai will replace it free of charge. The automakers has offer a lifetime warranty on its previous electrified vehicles. The warranty applies to complete failure of the lithium-ion battery packs in these vehicles, not to any degradation in battery capacity that may occur over time. Read more.
HybridCars.com reports that the hybrid and all-electric versions of the new Hyundai Ioniq will launch this week in the US, with the plug-in hybrid version being released in September. A marketing campaign is expected to begin in March. The Ioniq’s high fuel economy – 58 mpg – is better than the Toyota Prius. The Ioniq vehicle lineup is central to…