Hyundai revealed the Ioniq 3 without the N Line bodykit. It features cleaner details and a light-colored interior. The EV was developed with European customers in mind. Hyundai pulled the wraps off the Ioniq 3 in April, but that first showing focused on the sportier N Line trim. Now the standard car finally gets its moment, with new photos revealing the toned-down bodywork and a lighter, more relaxed cabin than the one we first saw. The Ioniq 3 is described as an “Aero Hatch,” blending design cues from hatchbacks, fastbacks, and crossovers. The regular version has cleaner surfacing on the front bumper and an active intake, dropping the aggressive openings and black trim of the N-Line model. More: Hyundai’s 2027 Elantra Is Bigger, Sharper, And Barely Recognizable The split LED headlights with the four dots on the slim grille are retained. On the profile, differences include body-colored mirrors and different wheels measuring between 16 and 18 inches in diameter, compared to the 19-inch wheels of the N-Line. At the back, the standard Ioniq 3 features a smaller spoiler on the double windshield, and a more discreet diffuser on the rear bumper that does without the side fins. A Brighter Cabin And New Tech Hyundai The cabin swaps the black/red theme of the N-Line for lighter colors. The interior design follows the “Furnished Space” philosophy, with a focus on comfort and perceived quality. More: Another Automaker Is Killing Its Wagons To Chase SUV Money One of the highlights is the new Android-based infotainment called Pleos Connect, which debuts in a European model following the facelifted Grandeur flagship in South Korea. The touchscreen measures 12.9 inches or 14.6 inches depending on the trim, optionally paired with a slim digital instrument cluster. The company said that the Pleos App Market will offer 30 third-party applications at launch, with many more expected by the end of the year. Furthermore, the Ioniq 3 benefits from the Gleo AI voice assistant, which is said to support natural conversations. Range, Power, And What Comes Next Hyundai Initially, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 will be available in Standard and Long Range variants with a single electric motor. The entry-level model makes 144 hp (108 kW / 147 PS) and has 214 miles (344 km) of WLTP range from a 42.2 kWh battery pack. The Long Range can travel up to 308 miles (496 km) between charges thanks to the larger 61 kWh battery and the less potent 133 hp (100 kW / 135 PS) electric motor. The EV rides on a 400-Volt version of the E-GMP architecture, shared with the Kia EV3 and EV4. According to Hyundai, development and testing were performed with “European customers, driving patterns and infrastructure” in mind. More: Hyundai’s EVs Already Fake Engine Sounds, And Now They Might Vibrate Too In the future, the automaker could expand the lineup with an N-branded hot hatch, likely featuring a dual-motor setup and a version-specific chassis setup. Hyundai has yet to announce pricing for the Ioniq 3 in Europe. Production of the new EV takes place at the Izmit plant in Turkey, with the first examples expected to hit the roads in the third quarter of 2026. Hyundai