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Hyundai’s bid to take down the Toyota Prius came in the form of the Ioniq sedan range.
Available as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid or full-electric model, the Ioniq introduced the Australia to more eco-friendly Hyundais.
However, since the launch of the all-electric Ioniq sub-brand that includes models like the 5 mid-size SUV and 6 sedan, Hyundai Australia has decided to shelve the Ioniq model to avoid customer confusion.
The line-up currently starts at $29,810 for the Ioniq Electric Elite and ranges through to $49,390 for the range-topping Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid Premium.
The Ioniq PHEV is not exactly a fast car in terms of its acceleration, but it will comfortably cruise at the legal limit. Certainly there are cars that are better at overtaking than the Hyundai PHEV, but it will still accelerate around slower traffic on the highway.
Overtaking is a bit of a lost art these days with dual-lane freeways and it really doesn’t matter how powerful your car is if you don’t know how to overtake safely. The other thing to consider is that hybrids like the Ioniq are at their best in city and suburban traffic where the harvesting of energy otherwise lost during braking makes them most relevant. If all your driving is over long distances at cruising velocities, a conventional car with a conventional driveline might make more sense.
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I wouldn't like to advise you, I suggest you talk to the experts at Hyundai who should be able to help.
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The following Hyundai IONIQ is available with five seats. The Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Elite variants all come with Charcoal cloth seat trim. The Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Premium variants are available with Charcoal leather seat trim.