The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq is available in two trim levels across three different powertrains, with prices ranging from $34,790 before on-road costs for the Ioniq Hybrid Elite to $52,490 before on-roads for the Ioniq Electric Premium.

    Introduced in 2017, the Ioniq Hybrid is Hyundai’s answer to the Toyota Prius while the Ioniq Electric is a direct rival for the Nissan Leaf. The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid has no direct rival.

    2020 Hyundai Ioniq price and specs

    Pricing 

    • 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Elite: $34,790
    • 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Premium:  $39,990
    • 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Elite: $41,990
    • 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Premium: $46,490
    • 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Elite: $48,490
    • 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Premium: $52,490

    All prices exclude on-road costs.

    2020 Hyundai Ioniq price and specs

    Engines

    The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid uses a naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, an electric motor and a 1.56kWh lithium-ion battery. Total system output is 104kW and 265Nm.

    The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid also uses a naturally-aspirated 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, six-speed dual-clutch transmission and electric motor, though it uses a larger 8.9kWh lithium-ion battery. Total system output is also 104kW and 265Nm.

    The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has no internal combustion engine and features a larger 38.3kWh lithium-ion battery. Total system output is 100kW and 295Nm.

    2020 Hyundai Ioniq price and specs

    Fuel Economy

    The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid consumes 3.4L/100km on the combined cycle when equipped with 15-inch wheels and 3.9L/100km when equipped with 17-inch wheels.

    The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid has an electric range of 63km under the generous NEDC standard. It consumes 1.1L/100km on the ADR combined city and highway cycle.

    The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has an electric range of 311km under the strict WLTP standard.

    Dimensions

    The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq measures 4470mm long, 1450mm tall (1475mm for the Electric) and 1820mm wide.

    The Hyundai Ioniq’s luggage space varies, depending on the powertrain. 

    The Ioniq Hybrid has 456L, increasing to 1518L with the rear seats folded.

    The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid has 341L of luggage space, increasing to 1401L with the rear seats folded. The Ioniq Electric has 357L, increasing to 1417L with the rear seats folded.

    2020 Hyundai Ioniq price and specs

    Safety

    When the Hyundai Ioniq was tested by ANCAP in 2018, it received a rating of five stars.

    All models received an adult occupant protection score of 90 per cent, child occupant protection score of 80 per cent, vulnerable road user protection score of 70 per cent and a safety assist score of 70 per cent.

    All 2020 Hyundai Ioniq models come standard with autonomous emergency braking, forward-collision warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, anti-lock brakes and front and front-side airbags. Curtain airbags are fitted for both rows.

    2020 Hyundai Ioniq price and specs

    Standard Equipment

    The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Elite comes with the following standard features:

    • 10.25-inch touchscreen
    • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
    • Satellite navigation
    • 15-inch alloy wheels
    • Paddle shifters
    • Cruise control
    • Reversing camera with rear parking sensors
    • Proximity entry with push-button start
    • Eight-speaker Infinity premium sound system
    • DAB+ digital radio
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
    • LED daytime running lights

    The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Elite and Electric Elite add the following features:

    • 16-inch alloy wheels
    • Electronic parking brake
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Lane-following assist
    • Ambient lighting (Electric Elite only)

    The Ioniq Hybrid Premium, Plug-In Hybrid Premium and Electric Premium add:

    • Front parking sensors
    • Leather seats
    • 10-way power driver’s seat
    • Sunroof
    • Power-folding exterior mirrors
    • 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster display
    • Heated steering wheel
    • Alloy pedals
    • LED headlights
    • Qi wireless phone charging
    • Rain-sensing wipers
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
    2020 Hyundai Ioniq price and specs

    Servicing

    The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq requires servicing every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

    Hyundai offers a Lifetime Service Plan with capped-price services over the course of the Ioniq’s five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    The average cost of a service over this period is $305 for the Ioniq Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid and $160 for the Ioniq Electric.

    William Stopford

    William Stopford is an automotive journalist based in Brisbane, Australia. William is a Business/Journalism graduate from the Queensland University of Technology who loves to travel, briefly lived in the US, and has a particular interest in the American car industry.

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