Exterior Design
The IONIQ is designed with efficiency in mind, this and the aim of being eye catching and attractive too. The sleek and fluid design has combined all the best parts of traditional car design. Concentrating very much on an aerodynamic design, with a smooth sloping roof and fluid body creases, Hyundai has achieved a class-leading 0.24 coefficient drag. The sleek contours, as well as being aerodynamic, also work to minimise air resistance and emissions.
Starting at the nose of the car you’ll find the smooth and dynamic front grille with the smart and modern addition of LED headlights and daytime running lights. A squat and purposeful stance highlights the low centre of gravity, and the rigid steel frame made of high strength steel and aluminium is indicative of its high performance and agile handling.
Due to some clever weight saving techniques, the IONIQ weighs in at only 1,370kg, making it all the more efficient. It is one of the most aerodynamic vehicles on the market incorporating very smart features to achieve this, such as the active air flaps in the grille which open and close automatically in stages to enhance performance and also air intakes that channel it over the front wheels to minimise drag.