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Hyundai IONIQ 3 debuts with class-leading range and new infotainment [Images]
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Key Points:
- Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 3, its first compact electric vehicle in the IONIQ series, during Milan Design Week, positioning it as a smaller, more affordable sibling to the IONIQ 5.
- The IONIQ 3 features a unique "Aero Hatch" design for improved efficiency and interior space, with signature pixel lighting and a front design inspired by Morse Code.
- It offers two battery options (42.2 kWh and 61 kWh) with WLTP driving ranges of 213 miles and 308 miles respectively, and supports DC fast charging that can charge from 10% to 80% in about 29-30 minutes.
- The vehicle is powered by a single front electric motor producing up to 144 hp and 250 Nm torque, and introduces Hyundai’s Pleos Connect Infotainment system with large Android-based touchscreen displays.
- Designed in Europe and produced in Turkey, the IONIQ 3 is expected to start around £25,000 ($33,500), but it is unlikely to be sold in the US due to tariffs and market preferences for larger vehicles.
