IONIQ 3 vs EV2 – Same DNA, Different Beast?!

The IONIQ 5’s Little Brother is Here!

Is this the electric hatchback we’ve been waiting for? In this episode we took a closer look at the hotly anticipated Hyundai IONIQ 3 in Frankfurt to see if it can truly be a “one-stop shop” family car for under £30k.

Built on the same E-GMP platform as the upcoming Kia EV2, the IONIQ 3 trades the boxy SUV look for a sleek “Aero Hatch” design. With a 300+ mile range on the long-range model and a secret “Megabox” boot that defies its compact dimensions, Hyundai is aiming right at the heart of the Renault 4 and Volvo EX30.

In this episode:

• The Stats: 42.2kWh vs 61kWh battery options
• The Design: Why it looks like a “sexy receding hairline.”
• The Practicality: Can a person actually fit in the boot? (Spoilers: Yes)
• The Tech: Android Automotive OS and V2L capabilities

Timestamps

0:00 Hyundai IONIQ 3 0:33 Ad Break 1:00 Range & Price 1:58 Size 2:16 Better than the EV2?! 3:27 Exterior Design 5:39 HUGE Boot?! 7:39 Interior – Newtro??! 10:34 Backseat Test 12:13 Concluding thoughts

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