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Variants
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
Electric
Hybrid
PHEV
55
Long Range
P50
P75
Performance
Standard Range

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
425 L / 15.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
6.7 L / 7.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Double wishb
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
P235/45 R18, P235/40 R19, P235/35 R20, 245/35 ZR20
Turning Circle
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.6 m / 34.8 ft
11.8 m / 38.7 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-polymer
Battery | Voltage
360.0 V
Body Style
4-door battery-electric Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
140 mm / 5.5 in
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1450 mm / 57.1 in
1443 mm / 56.8 in
Size | Length
4470 mm / 176.0 in
4694 mm / 184.8 in
Size | Width
1850 mm
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Wheel Size
8.5J x 18, 8.5J x 19, 8.5J x 20
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2875 mm / 113.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.24
0.23

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Engine
G4LE
Engine | Bore
72.0 mm / 2.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13.0:1
Engine | Displacement
1.6 L / 96.4 cu-in / 1580.0 cc
Engine | Specific Output
66.5 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
97.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Torque
147 Nm / 108.4 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm + 170 Nm / 125.4 lb-ft
Transmission | Gears
1-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2020
2017-07-28
Made In
South Korea, USA
US: California; China: Shanghai

Reviews

Neofiliac score
69%
24%
57%
Pros
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • Very good at fuel-mising
  • Multi-link suspension all-around
  • Reasonably priced at launch
  • Down to great 3.4s 0-100kph time
  • Excellent 0.23 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low power output
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • BEV version has semi-independent suspension
  • Borrowed styling from Prius?
  • Questionable exterior design

Price

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