The Hyundai Ioniq range comprises four hybrid trim levels and three plug-ins: Hybrid Blue, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, and Hybrid Limited, as well as Plug-in Hybrid SE, Plug-in Hybrid SEL, and Plug-in Hybrid Limited. Each model receives the same 1.6-liter four-cylinder gas engine mated to an electric motor, developing a combined 139 hp. This power is directed to the front wheels only, via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. But, while the hybrid models regenerate electric charge from the brakes only, the plug-in models can be manually charged to maintain electric power at all times.
The entry-level model rides on 15-inch Eco-spoke wheels and comes equipped with automatic halogen headlights. It gets a fair number of driver-assistance features, including forward-collision avoidance, lane-keep assist, high-beam assist, and a driver-attention system. The infotainment is accessed via an eight-inch touchscreen, programmed with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, paired with a six-speaker sound system. Dual-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, and six-way front seats come standard, too.
Moving up through the trims sees the inclusion of leather upholstery, heated front seats, a ten-way power driver's seat, a seven-inch driver-information display, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, HD Radio, and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
There are no official packages for the Ioniq Hybrid, so what you see is, generally, what you get. A small number of standalone accessories can be tacked on, such as a $150 cargo cover, a $55 cargo net, or carpeted floor mats for $155. However, if you actually want to improve upon the base offering of the trim you're interested in, you're out of luck. The only way to get access to some of the Ioniq's more desirable features, such as leather upholstery or the larger infotainment suite with the upgraded Harman Kardon sound system, is to upgrade to an entirely different trim.