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There will be hybrid, plug-in hybrid and EV versions of this, the pictures show the hybrid. 103bhp 1.6 engine with a 43bhp electric motor. Similar aero shape to the Prius/Insight, the styling isn't as weird as the new Prius, so it might attract people who want something more normal looking.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/1160107102653/hyundai-...
http://www.worldcarfans.com/1160107102653/hyundai-...
Interestingly it seems to use a normal 6-speed auto transmission, so I guess this is something like the Nissan/Infiniti system (where AFAIK the electric motor sits in-line with the transmission) rather than the power split device used by the Prius and other Toyota/Lexus hybrids.
It looks really nice. It's a bit too conventional for me - I like cars with really distinctive designs, like the Prius and DS5 - but I can see existing Hyundai owners upgrading to this, and there is sure to be some business from people who are put off by the radical design of the Gen4 Prius.
It looks really nice. It's a bit too conventional for me - I like cars with really distinctive designs, like the Prius and DS5 - but I can see existing Hyundai owners upgrading to this, and there is sure to be some business from people who are put off by the radical design of the Gen4 Prius.
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