Hyundai has been showing off a new model to compete with hybrids like the Toyota Prius and electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf.

The new Ioniq, centre-piece of the company’s stand at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, is claimed to be the first car to be offered with three different low- to zero-emission electrified powertrains. The line-up consists of the Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Electric and Ioniq Plug-in.

Jochen Sengpiehl, Vice President Marketing at Hyundai Motor Europe, said: “Ioniq is an important step forward for our brand. We are bringing a unique new approach to e-mobility, with no compromise on design, driving pleasure and connectivity. And we’re making it accessible to more customers, further extending our product line-up.”

The Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in both feature the new Kappa 1.6-litre GDI, direct injection petrol four-cylinder engine delivering 104 BHP and 108 lb ft of torque. The engine has been tailored to the hybrid application and is combined with a six-speed double clutch transmission. According to Hyundai, that differentiates the Ioniq from its competitors with a more dynamic driving experience. The mated electric motor enables pure electric driving and delivers instant torque.

The Ioniq Hybrid’s electric motor delivers 32 kW (32 BHP) with maximum torque of 128 lb ft, powered by a lithium-ion polymer battery with 1.56 kWh capacity positioned under the rear seats. In combination with the 1.6-litre GDI engine Ioniq Hybrid offers a system output of 103.6 kW (139 BHP) and up to 195 lb ft of torque accelerating to a top speed of up to 115mph with targeted CO2 emissions as low as 79 g/km (combined).

Drivers choosing the Ioniq plug-in hybrid are promised an estimated electric range of over 50 kilometres (31 miles) using the 8.9 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. The 45kW (60 BHP) electric motor together with the 1.6-litre GDI four-cylinder Kappa engine targets CO2 emissions as low as 32 g/km.

The Ioniq Electric offers pure e-mobility through a 28 kWh Lithium-ion Polymer battery for an estimated range of over 250 km (155 miles). The maximum torque of 218 lb ft is delivered by the electric motor with maximum output of 88 kW (118 BHP) through the single-speed reducer transmission accelerating the car up to 165 km/h (103mph).

Hyundai is also claiming a class-leading Cd value of 0.24.

Thomas A. Schmid, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe, said: “With our pioneering ix35 Fuel Cell electric vehicle and several hybrid and plug-in hybrid models sold around the world, Hyundai Motor already has a proven capability in electrified powertrains. Now, with the launch of our first dedicated model, we are taking the lead as the only car manufacturer with hybrid, electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles in production.”