HYUNDAI says its SEVEN battery electrical SUV marks a brand new chapter for its Ioniq sub-brand. The family-sized idea mannequin is presupposed to prioritise buyer values over business norms, whereas concurrently representing the model’s dedication to reaching carbon neutrality by 2045.
Constructed on the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP platform, the SEVEN idea presents a protracted (3200-mm) wheelbase with a flat ground, which its maker says will provide prospects a “fully new expertise”.
The aerodynamically optimised SUV encompasses a low bonnet profile, a streamlined roofline and purposefully elongated wheelbase to “talk a transparent break from conventional SUVs powered by inside combustion engines”.
A broad, athletic stance is complemented by wheels that characteristic Lively Air Flaps to channel air to the braking system as and when required, whereas the Parametric Pixel lights provide a “welcome sequence” on start-up, like that demonstrated by the SEVEN’s cousin, Kia’s Idea EV9.
“SEVEN dares to interrupt from the overwhelmed path. It paves the best way ahead for what an SUV must be within the EV period with a singular aerodynamic pure kind that doesn’t compromise on its rugged persona,” Hyundai International Design senior vp SangYup Lee stated.
“The inside opens up a brand new dimension of house that cares for its passenger as a household dwelling house (would),” he added.
By pushing the wheels as far towards the automobile’s corners as attainable, Hyundai has extracted a cavernous inside house during which to “discover a substitute for row-based seat association”.
Hyundai govt vp and international chief advertising officer Thomas Schemera stated the SEVEN’s “extra fluid inside format” and pillarless coach doorways contributed to a welcoming atmosphere that provides furnishing alternatives akin to these of a premium lounge.
“As proof of Hyundai’s imaginative and prescient of ‘Progress for Humanity’, Ioniq adjustments the paradigm of electrical automobile buyer experiences, accommodating numerous life with out constraints. SEVEN represents our dedication to a human-centered method to redefine on a regular basis experiences,” he stated.
The SEVEN additionally demonstrates Hyundai’s dedication to autonomous mobility; the driving force’s seat encompasses a retractable management stick that recedes when it’s not in use. With out the necessity to incorporate typical driver controls, designers may match bigger touchscreens, swivelling lounge chairs – and a curved bench seat, which could be configured to serve varied functions.
With a spread of “in-car home equipment” and Hyundai’s Common Island console design, the SEVEN even presents nice-to-have options that embody a built-in mini-fridge and a shoe-care compartment to “refresh passengers’ footwear”. The panoramic roof additionally doubles as a display screen to “assure most rest and pleasure through the journey”, Hyundai says.
The automobile additional incorporates varied eco-friendly supplies whereas providing segment-leading hygienic options, corresponding to Hygiene Airflow System and UVC Sterilisation. The in depth use of copper and hygienically handled cloth with “confirmed antibacterial capabilities” guarantee “all surfaces inside SEVEN stay clear always”, Hyundai says.
“The SEVEN idea demonstrates Hyundai’s inventive imaginative and prescient and superior technological growth for our electrified mobility future,” Hyundai Motor North America president and CEO Jose Munoz stated.
“Its modern inside house, eco-friendly powertrain and cutting-edge security and comfort applied sciences reveal an thrilling future for Hyundai SUV prospects.”
Sharing a driveline with the Kia Idea EV9, the Ioniq SEVEN will be capable of “present excellent driving vary and ultra-fast charging capabilities”.
When linked to a 350-kW DC charger, the SEVEN’s battery pack can cost from 10 to 80 per cent in “about 20 minutes”, a full cost providing a driving vary of as much as 480km.
