The Hyundai Ioniq 7 is set to expand Hyundai’s growing electric vehicle lineup, with the midsize crossover expected to arrive alongside a smaller Ioniq 4 within the next 12-18 months, according to Auto Express.
Hyundai Ioniq 7 Will Bridge the EV Lineup
Hyundai’s Ioniq-branded battery-electric lineup has expanded significantly since the Ioniq 5 launched more than five years ago. The family now includes the Ioniq 6 sedan, the Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 N performance models, the three-row Ioniq 9 SUV, and the Europe-only Ioniq 3 subcompact hatchback launched earlier this year.
That expansion is expected to continue with the Ioniq 7 and Ioniq 4. The two new crossover SUVs will fill gaps in Hyundai’s EV range, with the Ioniq 7 positioned between the midsize Ioniq 5 and the larger three-row Ioniq 9.
Slightly larger than the Ioniq 5, the Ioniq 7 will focus primarily on families. Its more conventional SUV design and additional interior space are expected to distinguish it from the Model Y-sized Ioniq 5.
The Ioniq 7 is expected to offer both two- and three-row seating configurations. It will reportedly be available with single- and dual-motor powertrains and use an 800-volt architecture capable of ultra-fast DC fast charging.
The model is also expected to offer a WLTP range of at least 400 miles, along with Hyundai’s latest Pleos infotainment system and over-the-air updates.
In the UK, the Ioniq 7 could start at £45,000, or about $59,500.
Ioniq 4 to Fill the Space Left by the Kona EV
The smaller Ioniq 4 will sit between the Ioniq 3 hatchback and Ioniq 5. It will effectively occupy the position currently held by the Kona EV and compete with models such as the Renault 4 and Skoda Epiq.
Chris McKinnon, Hyundai Europe’s VP of product, described the upcoming subcompact crossover as vital for the brand in Europe. When asked by Auto Express whether the Ioniq 4 would be similar to the Kia EV3, McKinnon said: “I really can’t answer that question, to be honest. Watch this space.”
Like the Kia EV3, the Ioniq 4 is expected to have a more SUV-like design than the Ioniq 3 and Ioniq 5. That could provide rear passengers with more headroom and legroom than the Ioniq 3, while also offering a larger and more versatile trunk.
Ioniq 4 Expected to Prioritize Comfort
The Ioniq 4 will prioritize a safe and comfortable driving experience rather than sporty dynamics. An N performance version has not been ruled out, although it is still too early to know whether one will be offered.
The expected powertrains are the same as those used by the Kia EV3, including 42-kWh and 61-kWh battery packs paired with a front-mounted electric motor. If an N version is developed, it could use a dual-motor powertrain similar to the Kia EV3 GT.
According to Auto Express, the Ioniq 4 is also likely to feature an interior design similar to the Ioniq 3, including the Pleos infotainment system and a “living room”-like cabin.
UK pricing for the Ioniq 4 is expected to begin at around £25,000, or approximately $33,000.
Ioniq 7 and Ioniq 4 Could Reach the U.S.
The Hyundai Ioniq 7 is expected to arrive in Europe first, in about a year, followed by the Ioniq 4 roughly six months later. Both models appear to have been designed specifically for European markets.
Hyundai has not made an official announcement about bringing either model to the United States, leaving open the possibility that the new Ioniq crossovers could eventually arrive stateside.
