Hyundai's out-of-this-world EV concept is a glimpse at the upcoming Ioniq 3

"Hyundai is out with a new concept car that previews a smaller EV that could slot below the Ioniq 5. And while the design is pretty bold, and full of what seems to be veiled references to Star Wars, the idea of a smaller (and hopefully less expensive) electric hatchback is surely one of the more grounded ways to approach a design exercise of this kind."

"The Concept Three certainly hints at a possible Ioniq 3 somewhere down the line. And spec sheet certainly supports that inference, with dimensions - 168.8-inch length, 76.4-inch width, and 56.2-inch - that puts it squarely in that Kia Soul/Volkswagen Golf territory. Those numbers could change as this vehicle gets closer to production, but it seems like a sure bet that Hyundai is interested in a compact hatchback to help round out its Ioniq lineup."

"The interior is wild, from the sugary yellow and purple accents to the bizarre design choices (seatbelt through the headrest?) to the Easter egg references to a certain iconic science-fiction film scattered throughout. We'll start there, with sideview cameras that looks like a cross between the Death Star and BB-8. The cockpit and center console seems inspired by a speeder bike. And there's even an inscription on the rear bumper that reads "May the downforce be with you.""

Hyundai's Concept Three is a small electric concept that hints at a future Ioniq 3-sized hatchback. The concept measures 168.8 inches long, 76.4 inches wide, and 56.2 inches tall, placing it in Kia Soul/Volkswagen Golf territory. The vehicle suggests Hyundai intends to expand the Ioniq lineup beyond the Ioniq 5, 6, and 9. The exterior features bold styling with numerous veiled Star Wars references. The interior has sugary yellow and purple accents, unusual details such as a seatbelt routed through the headrest, sideview cameras resembling the Death Star and BB-8, a speeder-bike–like cockpit and a rear inscription reading 'May the downforce be with you.'

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