Digitally driven: How Hyundai Motor will attract Generation IONIQ
- First car with three electrified powertrains: IONIQ Hybrid and IONIQ Electric available at car dealers across Europe from autumn 2016 onwards; IONIQ Plug-in follows next year
- The IONIQ launch campaign is based on a data-driven storytelling approach and advanced segmentation, focusing on emotional videos and a set of tools for the target audience Generation IONIQ, gathered in the IONIQ Digital Hub
- The Digital Hub is complemented by the new IONIQ 3D App, allowing customers to digitally explore IONIQ from the outside and inside by using augmented reality technology
The time for democratising electrified mobility in Europe has come. From autumn 2016, the IONIQ Hybrid and IONIQ Electric will be available at car dealers around Europe.
The third powertrain model, the IONIQ Plug-in, will follow next year. The All-New Hyundai IONIQ is the first car in the world to offer buyers a choice of three electrified powertrains. The digital marketing strategy for the IONIQ is equally exceptional, tailored at a new customer segment.
For the first time, Hyundai Motor is launching a new model across Europe primarily via digital channels and video content. The launch of the IONIQ is a paradigm shift for the industry. Never before has a carmaker focused so intensively on the effect of digital media. With this approach, we are targeting a new customer segment with a shared mindset and attitude – we call them Generation IONIQ.
Generation IONIQ is not about age groups, income or education levels
Generation IONIQ is defined by autonomous, environmentally aware urban consumers, irrespective of age, gender and social status. The concept blows apart established target group clusters: it is not about age groups, income or education levels; belonging to Generation IONIQ is a matter of values, experiences, opinions – in short, of attitude.
The centre of brand storytelling and customer communication – IONIQ Digital Hub
At the heart of Hyundai Motor’s campaign for the IONIQ is a fully integrated platform developed and consistently orchestrated in close collaboration with top digital agency Razorfish, as well as Facebook and Google. The IONIQ Digital Hub bundles all relevant content about the vehicle, tailored to the target audience by advanced segmentation and data-driven storytelling based on customer interests. The approach for example revealed that people interested in hybrid vehicles are almost three times more likely to be cycling enthusiasts as well.
The hub features testimonials representing Generation IONIQ, explaining the values, opinions and needs of potential customers. Individual stories, associated with the different drive systems, are the emotional bridge to the audience and address uncertainties on electrified mobility like questions about driving range and vehicle charging. The testimonials were selected corresponding to attitudes customers might hold.
Emotional videos engage visitors while a simple, transparent comparison tool helps to quickly compare IONIQ to key competitors. On top of these features, the digital hub will include a simple model selector tool to help consumers understand the benefits of each powertrain to fit their needs best.
The IONIQ Digital Hub is optimised for different devices – smartphone, tablet and PC – and available in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Norwegian: www.hyundai-ioniq.com.
The IONIQ Digital Hub is optimised for different devices – smartphone, tablet and PC – and available in English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Norwegian: www.hyundai-ioniq.com.
The new Hyundai IONIQ Augmented Reality App
The digital hub is complemented by the new IONIQ 3D App, available for iOS and Android. To become familiar with the technology and features, customers can digitally explore the three electrified models from the outside and the inside by using augmented reality technology. For example, they can scan a brochure cover with their smartphone and a 3D model of the real Hyundai IONIQ appears. They can interact with it, turn it, zoom in for a closer look at the components and can even get into the interior to explore it in 360 degrees. The app moreover allows adding colours, exploring the IONIQ’s features in detail and explains customers through animations how each powertrain works.
Frankfurt, Oslo, Amsterdam and Milan – The Generation IONIQ Tour
In addition, the digitally-driven concept creates a link to the real world. From late August until early November 2016 the Generation IONIQ Tour is visiting Frankfurt, Oslo, Amsterdam and Milan. In each city, potential customers have an opportunity to test-drive the IONIQ Hybrid and IONIQ Electric. In the Q-shaped pavilion visitors are acquainted with the car by means of augmented reality, an integration of computer-based content into reality. An app provides additional information about the details of the car. Viewed through virtual reality glasses, the IONIQ can be seen in a 360° video. A further highlight is the digital wish wall, enabling visitors to express their wishes for the future and share the video link with friends via the social networks.
Consumption Data
IONIQ Electric
28 kWh Battery: Battery efficiency: 11.5 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions: 0 g/km
IONIQ Hybrid*
1.6 GDi / 1.56 kWh Battery: Fuel consumption combined: 3.9 - 3.4 l/100 km; urban: 3.9 - 3.4 l/100 km; extra-urban: 3.9 - 3.6 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 92 - 79 g/km
*Depending on trim and tire specifications.
Contacts
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Florian Büngener
Head of Department PR & Communications
fbuengener@hyundai-europe.com LinkedIn ProfileAdriana Cerami
Head of Section Corporate & Brand PR
acerami@hyundai-europe.comKatharina Kupper
Hyundai Newsroom Lead
kkupper@hyundai-europe.comAnja Wente
Product PR & Communications Expert
awente@hyundai-europe.comElvira Herrera
Corporate Communications Expert
eherrera@hyundai-europe.comÁngel Pino Pérez
Product Communications Professional
apinoperez@hyundai-europe.comMaria Bricio
Corporate & Brand Communications Expert
