The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Renewable news from Hyundai
Hyundai has boosted its eco-credentials with details of two updated hybrid models and an innovative solar roof system.
First up is the Kona Hybrid, which is available to order now and arrives in dealerships next month.
Prices start at a very reasonable £22,495 and the car pairs a 1.6 litre petrol engine with a 32kW electric motor.
With a combined 139bhp, it’ll do 0-62mph in 11 seconds and you can expect to achieve around 50mpg.
The entry level SE model offers climate control, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a seven-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple Car Play. Premium trim starts at £24,295 and adds a 10.25-inch touchscreen with satnav, a premium sound system, keyless entry, 18-inch alloy wheels and a driver assistance package. Step up to Premium SE, starting from £27,195, and you get LED headlights, leather seats, and a more advanced safety package.
Hyundai has also updated its Ioniq, a hatchback available as a hybrid or fully electric model. Price tags are £22,795 for the hybrid, £29,895 for the plug-in hybrid, and £32,895 for the all-electric version – though the government’s electric car grant brings the latter price down.
The entry level hybrid has the same powertrain as the Kona Hybrid, with the electric power taking some of the strain off the petrol engine.
The plug-in hybrid Ioniq is capable of electric only travel, to a maximum of around 30 miles.
The fully electric version, meanwhile, has a range of around 184 miles. It qualifies for the government’s plug-in car grant, which brings the price down to £29,450.
Meanwhile, Hyundai has revealed a solar roof system – though it won’t be coming to the UK. An option on the North American Sonata, it can recharge up to 60% of the car’s battery on a sunny day and Hyundai claims it’s capable of providing an extra 800 miles of free range each year.