Hyundai has introduced its redesigned eco-friendly Ioniq car lineup at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Drivers of the new 2020 Ioniq Electric can now enjoy 274km of range thanks to an upgraded 38.3kWh battery with 36% more energy capacity.
Up front, the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid versions of the new Ioniq now sport a redesigned mesh-type radiator grille.
The front of the new Ioniq Electric also has a new distinctive pattern on the closed grille. All models feature an updated front bumper design with a silver moulding at the bottom. New anthracite gray trim seen on the rear bumper moulding and daytime running light bezels up front create a more refined and dynamic look.
A new Multi-Bluetooth function with the AVN system also now allows two phones to be connected at the same time to allow users to listen to each phone's music through Bluetooth streaming.
The new Ioniq also receives a new, reimagined interior that incorporates new design touches to enhance its sophisticated image. Below the 10.25-inch AVN system, a redesigned control panel for heating and climate control now sports a sleek, glossy finish.
The Ioniq Electric's standard high-resolution 7.0-inch LCD console display also receives mood lighting to visualise the different drive mode themes. To round off the modern interior design, blue ambient lighting has been applied across the passenger-side lower dashboard and the centre console.
A key characteristic of the Ioniq line is its innovative use of recycled or ecologically-sensitive materials. The interior door covers are made of plastic combined with powdered wood and volcanic stone, while still providing the same quality of typical materials.
The softer, more natural feel is achieved along with less reliance on oil-based products. Raw materials extracted from sugar cane are partly applied on the headliner and cargo area. Paint from renewable ingredients extracted from soybean oil is used to achieve lustrous metallic colours on key components.
