Hyundai on Wednesday supplied a teasing take a look at an idea that previews a big electrical crossover set to affix the automaker’s Ioniq household of battery-electric automobiles in 2024, presumably because the Ioniq 7.
The idea is known as the Seven, which backs rumors of the Ioniq 7 identify getting used for the manufacturing mannequin, in addition to the automobile having seven seats.
Two new teaser photographs present components of the idea’s exterior and inside. Within the exterior shot you will discover the pixel-like lights that Hyundai has already launched on its 2022 Ioniq 5 compact crossover. The inside shot reveals a classy chair that appears prefer it belongs extra in a lounge than a automobile.
Teaser for Hyundai Seven idea debuting November 17, 2021
The complete reveal will happen on November 17 on the first of two press days previous the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Present.
Hyundai labels the Seven a crossover however stated it is going to function a brand new “typology” optimized for battery-electric automobiles. Rely on it being extra aerodynamic than your typical crossover, one thing backed up in a teaser shot launched in September (proven beneath) that confirmed a big crossover with a coupe-like profile. The crossover was proven along with the Ioniq 5 and 2020’s Prophecy electric sedan concept which can quickly spawn a manufacturing mannequin dubbed the Ioniq 6.
Hyundai really supplied a primary take a look at the Seven in mid-2020, when it first announced the Ioniq sub-brand for electric vehicles. On the time, Hyundai stated the crossover would use a model of Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP modular EV platform that debuted within the Ioniq 5 and can also be shared with the associated Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60. The platform may also underpin the Ioniq 6.
Teaser for Hyundai Seven idea debuting November 17, 2021
The platform helps a 0-60 mph time of lower than 3.5 seconds, high velocity of 161 mph, and vary approaching 300 miles. Impressively, it additionally options an 800-volt electrical system, which makes charging at excessive kilowatt scores doable—we’re speaking an 80% cost in 18 minutes. One other function is bi-directional charging, which permits E-GMP automobiles to energy gadgets and houses and even cost different EVs.
Rely on each the Ioniq 6 and the massive crossover to achieve the U.S. We could even see one or each fashions constructed right here. Hyundai in Might introduced plans to invest $7.4 billion in its U.S. operations by means of 2025, with the majority of this to be spent on including EV manufacturing.
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