2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Is a True Contender

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Posted By: David Goodspeed

While I prefer the design of the Kia Niro over the Hyundai Ioniq, I will give credit to Hyundai designers for delivering an attractive vehicle, both inside and out. Ioniq also features all of the latest creature comforts the automaker has to offer. You name it, this Limited package probably has it – leather interior, 7-inch TFT instrument cluster display, 7-inch color touchscreen infotainment display, satellite and HD radio, Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, HID headlights, LED daytime running lights, power sunroof, and stylish 17-inch alloy wheels with all season tires.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Is a True Contender

There was an Ultimate package added on to this test vehicle that included automatic emergency braking, smart cruise control, land departure warning, rear parking sensors, a navigation system that ups the size of the color touchscreen to eight inches, Premium Infinity audio system with Clari-Fi music restoration technology, and wireless device charging. Standard on all Hyundai Ioniq models is blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert, lane change assist, and a rearview camera.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Is a True Contender

Pricing for the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid begins at $22,200 for a base model dubbed Blue. There are also SEL and Limited trims available. Pricing has been announced for Ioniq Electric models and those start at $29,500 with an estimated EV range of 130 miles. Our loaded tester came with a final window sticker of $31,460. Fuel economy is rated at 57 mpg city/59 mpg highway for Ioniq Blue and 55 mpg city/54mpg highway for our Limited tester. The loss of fuel mileage is directly related to the heft added by all the extra goodies we enjoyed.

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Is a True Contender

The new Hyundai Ioniq is real competition for the Prius and the folks over at Toyota had better be ready to step up their game. I still prefer the Kia Niro for my tastes but the great thing is there are two different styles of the vehicle now on the market that share the same hybrid technology, giving consumers a real choice against the iconic industry standard. Now if I can just get this Alanis Morissette song out of my head…

2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Is a True Contender

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About the Author

David Goodspeed
David was editor of AutoworldToday at Today Newspapers in the Dallas suburbs until its closing in 2009. He was also webmaster and photographer/videographer. He got started doing photography for the newspaper while working as a firefighter/paramedic in one of his towns, and began working for the newspaper group full-time in 1992. David entered automotive journalism in 1998 and became AutoworldToday editor in 2002. On the average, he drives some 100 new vehicles each year. He enjoys the great outdoors and as an avid fly fisherman, as is his spouse Tish. He especially enjoys nature photography and is inspired by the works of Ansel Adams.