The Toyota Prius will soon have a competitor from Korea and rumors suggest it ’ll be replacing the Hyundai Ioniq . Rumours of Hyundai ’s new dedicated hybrid has been circulating online for a while now , but this new batch of spy photos suggests the Ioniq is pretty close to entering the race against the Prius , Chevrolet Volt , and other mainstream hybrids . Not much is known about the hybrid ’s future , although it is worth noting that Hyundai is n’t new to the hybrid game thanks to its Sonata sedan , and rumours also suggest the automaker is developing an all - electric model in conjunction with the hybrid . Expect more details on the Hyundai Ioniq next year when it is expected to officially debut. The photos can be viewed here .
The Toyota Prius will soon have a competitor from Korea and rumors suggest it ’ll be replacing the Hyundai Ioniq . Rumours of Hyundai ’s new dedicated hybrid has been circulating online for a while now , but this new batch of spy photos suggests the Ioniq is pretty close to entering the race against the Prius , Chevrolet Volt , and other mainstream hybrids . Not much is known about the hybrid ’s future , although it is worth noting that Hyundai is n’t new to the hybrid game thanks to its Sonata sedan , and rumours also suggest the automaker is developing an all - electric model in conjunction with the hybrid . The photos can be viewed here .