subject: Hyundai I-oniq Electric Sportscar Concept Revealed In Geneva [print this page] Hyundai has showcased their new i-oniq electric sports hatchback at the 2112 Geneva Motor Show. This vehicle has impressed upon customers due to its latest in technology and design which speaks volumes of the company's forethought in what customers will desire in new and upcoming vehicles.
Hyundai i-oniq is 4.4 meters in length and comes with an electric and petrol engine which has been designed and developed at the Hyundai R&D Centre in Germany where designers have concentrated in offering the vehicle with a Fluidic and sculpted exterior while also concentrating on its external and internal features to give it more character with soft yet muscular features.
LED lights and polished aluminum daytime running lights offers a unique lighting element and its roof design too offers greater space to its rear passengers. Door alignment and seating both in front and rear ensure easy access.
Engine specifications include a 1.0 liter 3 cylinder petrol engine offering 45 kW and this is mated to an 80 kW lithium ion electric motor powered by a 55 kW generator through a single gearbox and reach a top speed of 145 km per hour.
Hyundai has unveiled its latest European concept car, named i-oniq, at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, showcasing new technology and design which present an impression of the company's future thinking.
The 4,4 meters long i-oniq is an electric sports hatchback with a range-extending petrol engine. Intended to convey the latest thinking from Hyundai's designers and engineers, the i-oniq evolves the company's fluidic sculpture form language and represents bold 'New Possibilities' with its futuristic powertrain.
The i-oniq concept car, designed and developed at Hyundai's European R&D centre in Germany, is an evolution of the company's signature design language, fluidic sculpture.
Hyundai designers chose dynamic proportions to create i-oniq's aesthetic and functional body shape. Its design combines gentle feature lines and muscular surface treatment, conveying premium and athletic qualities evident in both the exterior and interior of the car.
Thomas Brkle, Chief Designer at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre, commented, "Two arched curves are the key theme behind i-oniq, creating a strong and playful contrast between sharp character lines and soft but muscular features. The profile lines of the front fender run from front to back, emphasising i-oniq's coup appearance, while offering maximum visibility to occupants."
Further design elements, such as the 'penthouse roof' and LED headlights, emphasise the advanced technology encased within i-oniq.
The roof is a unique design solution that ensures great space for rear passengers and contributes to the overall dynamic appearance. The car's doors open up to the side: innovative, weight-optimized door and seat kinematics make entering the car's front and rear seats a simple manoeuvre.
The headlights emphasise the advanced technology of i-oniq. A uniquely-shaped polished aluminium frame houses the day-time running light and forms a unique signature light element.
Fittingly for a sporty hatchback, the cabin layout is driver-oriented, with the dashboard and centre-console geometry based around the driver. The user-interface components reflect contemporary and future consumer electronics technology such as movement control mounted on the steering wheel, floating instrument cluster with multi-layered projection, and a large background display for navigation, entertainment and other information.
The rear cabin area has been designed as a 'cosy lounge area' to ensure maximum occupant comfort, creating a positive contrast to the sports-orientated front area. Use of luxurious interior materials, as well as futuristic interface components, further expresses the evolution of fluidic sculpture within the car.
Overall, the LED lights are widely used for automotive lighting, and will come out with even more innovation in the future.
