November 20th 2017
Hyundai raised the curtains to its range of new cars at the Dubai International Motor Show and also showcased its future regarding the electric cars. The new vehicles included Hyundai IONIQ, Azera and the Sonata.
The Hyundai IONIQ made its global debut last year. It is the first car in the world offering a choice of three electrified drivetrains including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully-electric versions. Talking about the IONIQ, the Hyundai’s Head of Operations for Africa and the Middle East, Mike Song mentioned that the company is committed to switching completely from fossil fuel towards clean energy, however the process will take some time.
“The IONIQ shows our flexible approach to achieving more sustainable mobility. Rather than emphasizing one technology, the IONIQ offers a choice of three different drivetrain options, each one meeting the needs of different drivers and different markets. We believe this is the most effective way of achieving real change, step-by-step.”
“The IONIQ is the first eco-car for Hyundai in the Middle East, and it puts us immediately at the front of the market,” said Mike Song. “It is very much a car of the time, capturing the fast-growing excitement for electric vehicles and green motoring in the region, offered in an affordable, practical package.”
Hyundai recently introduced its ‘Smart Stream’ range of highly efficient internal combustion engines which make use of advanced combustion technique in order to maximize thermal efficiency by almost 50 percent. The goal of the company is to make low-to-zero emission driving easily available for everyone.
Regarding the new Hyundai Azera, the sedan has been enlarged and offers improved features. It is equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine which is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and delivers 290 PS.
Moreover, the revised Sonata features exterior design improvements, newly added safety facilities and technologies. It is designed by Hyundai’s California Design Studio.