Not usually do producers flip handsome ideas into handsome manufacturing fashions.
Hyundai did a great job turning its 45 Idea into the Ioniq 5, which wears retro-modern design cues impressed by the Pony of the 1970s.
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Then the model revealed the Prophecy Idea in 2020; a wild two-door electrical coupe with a slinky profile in a nod to the streamliners of the 1920s and 1930s.
A few years later the Hyundai Ioniq 6 debuted, drawing closely from the Prophecy’s design however translating it to a four-door sedan physique.
It’s the second Hyundai mannequin on the corporate’s E-GMP devoted electrical automobile structure.
Whereas it’s not fairly as true to its idea because the Ioniq 5, a lot of the Ioniq 6’s design DNA is clearly drawn from the Prophecy, and it cuts an actual line in visitors.
It’s not classically good-looking, however I’m an enormous supporter of manufacturers giving distinctive designs a go and actually proudly owning it. Hyundai has type doing that throughout the board – have a look at the newest Kona and Sonata designs, for instance.
Regardless of sharing its structure with the Ioniq 5 in addition to the Kia EV6, the Ioniq 6 is distinctly its personal automobile. That is no rebadge.
It’s additionally the primary non-SUV or crossover to be launched on the E-GMP structure, which ought to lend it a unique really feel on the highway.
Past the swoopy exterior and the Parametric Pixel dotted LED lighting all spherical, Hyundai has put an emphasis on making the Ioniq 6’s cabin a ‘sanctuary’.
In the course of the reveal Hyundai likened the Ioniq 6 to a cellular workplace; a peaceful, stress-free area with house owners capable of utilise facets just like the flat centre console as a desk for a laptop computer, or the Rest Seats that absolutely recline like an armchair if it’s essential stretch out and take a breather.
Like the outside, it has a definite flavour and character that’s all its personal – extra on that later.
So has Hyundai obtained a brand new benchmark on its palms? Or, are you higher off heading to the Tesla on-line retailer?
How a lot does the Hyundai Ioniq 6 price?
Pricing for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 kicks off at $74,000 earlier than on-road prices for the entry-level Dynamiq RWD.
There are three variants in complete, with the mid-spec Techniq with dual-motor AWD coming in at $83,500 earlier than on-roads, whereas the flagship Epiq AWD with its digital facet mirrors tops out at $88,000.
Every Ioniq 6 variant carries a $3000 premium over the Ioniq 5, regardless of the shared underpinnings and an identical stage of normal specification throughout the board. We’ll dive into the complete characteristic checklist additional down.
It additionally means no Ioniq 6 is ineligible for rebate schemes round Australia, although the Dynamiq and Techniq each fall beneath the Luxurious Automotive Tax (LCT) threshold, making them eligible for Fringe Advantages Tax (FBT) exemptions.
Regardless of Hyundai figuring out the Tesla Model 3 because the Ioniq 6’s most direct competitor, the streamliner is $10,000 dearer than the bottom of its American-branded rival on the entry-level, although the bottom mannequin is specified extra in step with the dual-motor Mannequin Three Lengthy Vary ($77,300) which is barely costlier.
Different logical cross-shops embrace the Kia EV6 (from $72,590), Polestar 2 (from $63,900) and Tesla Model Y (from $69,300).
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pricing:
- IONIQ 6 DYNAMIQ RWD: $74,000
- IONIQ 6 TECHNIQ AWD: $83,500
- IONIQ 6 EPIQ AWD: $88,000
Costs exclude on-road prices
What’s the Hyundai Ioniq 6 like on the within?
Hyundai describes the Ioniq 6’s cockpit as a ‘sanctuary’.
It’s a bit same-same-but-different in comparison with the Ioniq 5, with a extra typical structure total however with particulars which are distinctly Hyundai and Ioniq.
Take the ‘bridge-type centre console’, for instance. It homes every thing from the window switches to the cupholders and wi-fi charging pad. It even has an enormous shelf beneath the highest tier for extra hideaway storage.
Whereas that is fairly totally different to the 5’s sliding centre console, and the recycled white plastics and gray switchgear make it appear to be a re-purposed Tremendous Nintendo controller, it follows the open area idea adopted by its stablemates.
I personally actually just like the setup, when you get used to reaching for the centre console somewhat than the doorways for the window switches. Commodore house owners will really feel proper at house.
Hyundai says it targeted on maximising legroom within the entrance and rear, in addition to slimming the door playing cards and centre console so as to add to the sensation of area up entrance.
You undoubtedly aren’t quick for area nor storage up entrance, although the raised driving place may have taller occupants involved about their hair touching the headliner.
There’s a pixel-looking design to the Qi wi-fi charging pad, and the squared-off cupholders have retractable tooth to maintain issues safe – although small Pink Bull cans could rattle round a bit.
It’s pretty typical ergonomically, save for the column-style gear selector Hyundai is filtering out throughout its line-up of recent autos, in addition to the touch-capacitive buttons for the local weather controls.
The twin 12.3-inch shows for the instrument cluster and the infotainment are frequent to different autos throughout the Hyundai and Kia stables, however there’s one foremost factor that units the Ioniq 6 aside from most.
Hyundai Bluelink linked providers are featured as customary throughout the vary (five-year subscription), which is a key level of distinction in comparison with the Ioniq 5, in addition to the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 in Australia.
From an infotainment perspective, it means you’ve on-line navigation with linked routing and dwell visitors updates, along with an clever voice assistant for management of varied automobile and navigation capabilities.
You additionally acquire cellular app connectivity to view automobile standing and EV administration, upkeep notifications, in addition to Discover My Automotive and Distant Encompass View capabilities.
The Ioniq 6 additionally debuts over-the-air (OTA) software program updates for Hyundai in Australia, that means you possibly can replace sure automobile and infotainment software program whereas the automobile is parked up at house by way of a community connection.
One gripe stays the dearth of wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto performance, which appears odd in a automobile specializing in futuristic design and forward-thinking know-how options.
In any other case, it’s fairly customary Hyundai by way of software program. The infotainment is fast to answer contact inputs and is pretty user-friendly in operation, although given the scale of show some type of rotary controller would assist to bolster the usual contact performance.
We used the native navigation system fairly a bit throughout our drive, which appears to supply extra correct journey occasions and visitors due to its on-line connectivity, and utilizing the embedded system means you get turn-by-turn prompts in your head-up show and throughout the instrument cluster.
The usual Bose eight-speaker premium audio system is strong with out being standout, providing good and clear sound if missing a little bit of depth in comparison with another increased finish programs.
The configurable ambient lighting is fairly cool, and affords pre-configured color combos tied to ‘moods’ or ‘themes’, whereas additionally permitting you to tailor the area to your liking.
Seat consolation up entrance is fairly good, even when the pews might use some extra facet bolstering to carry you in higher whereas cornering on extra spirited stints.
Heated entrance seats come as customary, stepping as much as ventilated models up entrance within the Techniq and Epiq variations – which additionally sees the outboard second-row seats heated in addition to the steering wheel.
The Techniq and Epiq additionally rating the Rest operate which absolutely reclines the entrance seats. That is designed to supply a soothing place to take a seat whereas the automobile is stopped or charging, however you can too configure this on the passenger seat when the automobile is in movement.
It’s a cool celebration trick bolstered by the additional seat controls on the within of the passenger’s seat, that means drivers and rear passengers can fiddle with the seat adjustment to permit more room within the again, for instance.
Talking of the again, the second row of the Ioniq 6 is a good, however not standout place to spend time.
Leg and knee room are huge due to the lengthy 2950mm wheelbase, although the sloping roofline eats into headroom and the excessive ground means toe room is tight if the entrance occupants favor a low seat place.
I’m 6’1 and had greater than sufficient legroom behind my most well-liked driving place, although I did really feel just like the headliner was just a little near my head even when I wasn’t making contact.
Not less than there are directional rear air vents and USB-C charging ports on the rear, in addition to netted map pockets and a fold-down centre armrest with cupholders. You additionally get ISOFIX anchors on the outboard seats, along with top-tether factors for all three rear positions.
Additional again once more beneath the boot lid is a 401-litre boot (VDA) throughout the vary.
The rear seats may be folded by way of distant releases to permit for longer gadgets to load by, but when outright practicality is your precedence the Ioniq 6’s hatch-backed stablemates could be a greater match.
Sadly, no Ioniq 6 affords a spare wheel – full-size or area saver. As a substitute, a tyre mobility equipment is customary throughout the vary.
What’s beneath the bonnet?
There’s a small cargo space to retailer issues like your moveable charging cables, measuring 45 litres in RWD variations and a piddly 14.5 litres for AWD fashions.
As with the associated Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, there are two drivetrains on supply.
Dynamiq variants are powered by a 168kW/350Nm electrical motor on the rear axle. In the meantime, the Dynamiq and Epiq get a second 74kW/255Nm electrical motor on the entrance axle, for system outputs of 239kW and 605Nm. These fashions characteristic electrified all-wheel drive.
No matter drivetrain, all variations of the Ioniq 6 in Australia characteristic the Lengthy Vary 77.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack. In different markets, there’s additionally a Customary Vary battery choice with 53kWh capability.
The Ioniq 6 Dynamiq has a formidable 614km of vary on the WLTP check cycle, primarily based on an power consumption determine of 14.3kWh per 100km. Twin-motor variations will do 519km (WLTP), with a consumption declare of 16.9kWh per 100km.
Hyundai claims the single-motor Ioniq 6 can sprint from 0-100km/h in 7.Four seconds, with dual-motor variants trimming that to only 5.1 seconds. The model says the Ioniq 6 RWD can speed up from 80-120km/h in 4.6 seconds, with AWD fashions quoting 3.Three seconds.
Just like the Ioniq 5 and EV6, the Ioniq 6’s battery makes use of an 800V electrical structure that helps ultra-fast DC charging at as much as 350kW – which might see the battery charged from 10 to 80 per cent in as little as 18 minutes.
Utilizing a extra frequent 50kW DC quick charger would see that 10-80 per cent cost time take 73 minutes. Hyundai additionally quotes a time for utilizing the ‘Moveable Emergency Charging Cable’ by way of a traditional three-pin home socket of 34 hours and 20 minutes.
The Ioniq 6 quotes a braked towing capability of 1500kg, with a tow ball obtain restrict of 100kg.
How does the Hyundai Ioniq 6 drive?
Whereas the Ioniq 6 shares its underpinnings with the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, it feels fairly totally different to each on highway.
In comparison with its crossover-styled siblings, the Ioniq 6 in a short time feels very car-like. Becoming, given that is the primary lower-riding passenger automobile to take a seat on the E-GMP platform.
Our route for the media launch took us by the sweeping, high-speed roads surrounding Albury and the Murray River on the NSW-VIC border, permitting us to essentially get a really feel for the Ioniq 6’s dynamics (not dynamiqs…)
We spent most of our time within the mid-spec Techniq, which options dual-motor all-wheel drive and 20-inch alloys shod in low-profile 245/40 Pirelli P Zero tyres, and for these sections of highway it actually gave off a GT sports activities sedan vibe.
The experience may be very tied down and errs on the facet of agency, however the fixed-rate adaptive damping isolates the cabin and its occupants very properly from highway floor imperfections.
It could really feel a contact busy over decrease impression, high-frequency bumps and corrugations, nevertheless it’s by no means harsh or crashy because the wheel and tyre package deal would have you ever imagine.
The steering is correct and fluid, with a contact of vagueness about centre. It strikes a steadiness between engagement and value, as a result of it feels lighter at decrease speeds in automobile parks and round city – making this 4855mm lengthy and 1880mm broad streamliner really feel very manoeuvrable certainly.
It’s fast, however in a clean and easy means. Twin-motor variations declare a 5.1-second sprint to 100km/h which is inside putting distance of one thing like a Mercedes-AMG C43 or Audi S4, and whereas it appears like it could possibly match its acceleration declare there’s a linearity and smoothness to the way it delivers its energy that makes it really feel slower than it truly is.
The Ioniq 6 is a marked enchancment dynamically over the Ioniq 5, which is softer and extra comfort-focused, and undoubtedly wouldn’t have felt as adept by the sorts of roads and corners we traversed on the media launch.
As we hit tighter, extra technical sections of highway round Lake Hume, once more the Ioniq 6 demonstrated its superior dealing with and dynamics in comparison with its Ioniq 5 sibling.
Physique roll is progressive and properly managed, and there’s heaps of grip which provides you the arrogance to push on for those who’re feeling just a little spirited. Morning rain had left sections with calmly drizzled patches of asphalt, however the Ioniq 6 by no means felt unsettled or out of its depth.
There’s an actual feeling that this automobile has fairly a big footprint, which it does. For the parents at house, the entrance and rear tracks measure 1635mm and 1644mm respectively, whereas the wheelbase stretches 2950mm. If that is the usual automobile, I’m eager to see what they do with an Ioniq 6 N – see RN22e concept.
That is additional reiterated when travelling 110km/h on nation highways, the place the road-hugging stance, low centre of gravity (together with clearance of 144mm), and slippery 0.217cd physique (Dynamiq) make for a really secure and quiet touring expertise.
Street and wind noise is impressively hushed within the cabin, arguably extra so than lots of premium autos lately. The Ioniq 6 additionally wasn’t fazed by some heavy rain I encountered when driving again to Melbourne on the Hume Hwy.
What about the usual RWD? I took a shorter stint within the entry-level Dynamiq round Yackandandah to get a really feel for any variations between the single-motor and dual-motor fashions. To be trustworthy, it actually wasn’t that totally different, not less than within the dry.
There’s rather less punch in a straight line, nevertheless it’s nonetheless greater than torquey sufficient and feels extra muscular than its 7.4-second sprint to triple figures may recommend. As with most non-performance EVs, its finest work is between Zero and 60km/h or 80km/h.
It maybe feels just a little lighter on the entrance finish due to it lacking a motor on the entrance axle, and that feeling of being pushed from the rear will enchantment to these with extra conventional tastes.
Trip consolation and refinement are improved marginally over AWD variations due to the smaller 18-inch aero alloys and chubbier 225/55 Nexen eco tyres. It’s that contact softer within the experience and quieter within the cabin that provides it a extra luxurious atmosphere on the transfer.
Even higher, the Dynamiq RWD quotes by far the perfect driving vary within the line-up at 614km, which is nothing to sneeze at – it’s simply the most effective in marketplace for the cash, and the effectivity determine feels achievable.
As for help programs, the Ioniq 6 affords semi-autonomous freeway driving, plus a big selection of energetic security options as you’d anticipate.
Adaptive cruise management and Lane Following Help mix to maintain a secure distance from a number one automobile, whereas additionally conserving you centred in your lane. This got here in useful on my 3.5-hour journey from Albury to Melbourne.
Sadly Australia doesn’t get a devoted Freeway Driving Help mode like in different markets, although the aforementioned options successfully carry out the identical operate.
Past the semi-autonomous assists, there’s the techy Blind Spot View Monitor customary throughout the vary, supplementing the standard blind-spot help characteristic by projecting a dwell digicam feed of the automobile’s rearward facet view while you point out.
Matrix LED headlights are additionally customary throughout the vary, with an adaptive high-beam operate that does a fantastic job of lighting up the highway forward with out dazzling oncoming motorists. I spent a while on nation highways on the way in which house after darkish and whereas it doesn’t do a number of the flashy animations German equivalents can, it does the job.
Whereas the majority of Hyundai’s SmartSense options work properly, the fixed binging and bonging of the Clever Pace Restrict Help would drive me to homicide.
There’s a chime when there’s a brand new pace restrict detected – together with faculty zones out of regular faculty occasions – after which the automobile will proceed to beep at you three or so occasions one the indicated pace exceeds 3km/h of the signed pace restrict.
It does this once more, and once more… and once more. Worse nonetheless, while you’re on the freeway with adaptive cruise set to a pace 3-5km/h over, the system will repeat this course of each time the automobile slows down and quickens once more.
You possibly can flip this characteristic off within the driver help settings menu within the central touchscreen, however you even have to show it off each time you begin the automobile.
What do you get?
Ioniq 6 Dynamiq highlights:
- 18-inch aero alloy wheels
- 225/55 R18 eco tyres
- Matrix LED headlights
- Clever Entrance-lighting System (adaptive high-beam)
- LED tail lights
- Eco, Regular, Sport, Customized drive modes
- i-Pedal mode (one-pedal driving)
- Regenerative braking
- Acoustic laminated windscreen
- Acoustic laminated facet door glass
- Photo voltaic management windscreen
- Rear privateness glass
- Energy door handles – capacitive contact
- Head-up show
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (wired)
- Multi-Bluetooth connectivity
- 8-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Hyundai Bluelink
- 10-way energy entrance seats incl. 2-way lumbar
- Heated entrance seats
- 60:40 cut up/fold rear seat
- Adjustable ambient lighting
- Electrochromatic inside mirror
- Wi-fi telephone charger
- Paddle shifters
- Keyless entry and begin
- Distant begin
- Sensible Parking Help
- Distant Sensible Parking Help
- 1 x USB-A multimedia port – entrance
- 1 x USB-C charging port – entrance
- 2 x USB-C charging ports – rear
- 1 x 12V socket – entrance
- Twin-zone local weather management
- Tyre stress monitoring
- Trailer pre-wiring package deal
- Heated, power-folding facet mirrors
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Sensible energy tailgate
- Leather-based-appointed eco-processed seats
- Leather-based-appointed steering wheel
- Premium bio-PET carpet
- Alloy scuff plates
- Alloy pedals
- Auto up/down home windows
- Rear air vents
- Cabin air filter
- PTC electrical heater
- Digital Engine Sound System
- Moveable emergency charging cable
- Car To Load (V2L) – exterior + inside
- Tyre restore equipment
Ioniq 6 Techniq provides:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 245/40 R20 Pirelli P Zero tyres
- Rest entrance seats
- Full-width glass sunroof
- Ventilated entrance seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
Ioniq 6 Epiq provides:
- Digital Aspect Mirrors
- Warmth pump
- Battery conditioning system
Colors
Customary
- Abyss Black Pearl
- Serenity White Pearl
- Digital Inexperienced Pearl
- Final Pink Pearl
- Nocturne Grey Metallic
- Biophilic Ink Pearl
- Byte Blue Strong
Elective ($1000)
Inside
- Darkish Inexperienced/Mild Gray
- Black/Brown
- Darkish Gray/Mild Gray
- Black
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 secure?
The Ioniq 6 arrives in Australia with a five-star ANCAP security score, primarily based on testing by Euro NCAP in 2022.
Hyundai’s electrical sedan scored a formidable 97 per cent for grownup occupant safety, 88 per cent for baby occupant safety, 66 per cent for weak highway consumer safety, and 90 per cent for security help.
The grownup occupant rating ties the Ioniq 6 with the Tesla Mannequin Y because the highest-scoring automobile in that space of evaluation for the present standards interval.
“As electrical autos don’t have massive engine elements beneath the bonnet, they’ve the potential to pose much less danger to automobile occupants in a frontal crash state of affairs, in comparison with petrol and diesel automobiles,” mentioned ANCAP chief govt, Carla Hoorweg.
“We’ve got seen that play out in testing of the Ioniq 6 – with solely a really slight penalty utilized for potential harm danger to grownup occupants.”
Customary security options embrace:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot help
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Evasive steering help
- Rear cross-traffic help
- Adaptive cruise management with cease/go
- Main automobile departure alert
- Clever Entrance-lighting System (adaptive high-beam)
- Clever Pace Restrict Help
- Lane Following Help (lane centring)
- Lane hold help
- Rear occupant alert
- Secure exit help
- Driver consideration warning
- 360-degree cameras incl. 3D View
- Entrance, rear parking sensors
- Tyre stress monitoring
How a lot does the Hyundai Ioniq 6 price to run?
As with the broader Hyundai vary, the Ioniq 6 is roofed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.
Hyundai covers the high-voltage battery for as much as eight years or 160,000 kilometres – whichever comes first.
The Ioniq 6 additionally will get a complementary five-year subscription to Hyundai Bluelink linked and distant providers, and it’s the primary Hyundai to supply over-the-air (OTA) software program updates in Australia.
Homeowners get 12 months of 24/7 premium roadside help with buy, which is renewable for an extra 12 months each time you service the automobile at a collaborating Hyundai vendor. That is obtainable for the lifetime of the automobile.
Manufacturing facility satellite tv for pc navigation mapping may be up to date for as much as 10 years as a part of the Hyundai iCare proprietor program.
Scheduled upkeep is required each 24 months or 30,000km – whichever comes first. The primary two providers are capped at $560 every for all variants.
It’s a disgrace, nonetheless, Hyundai doesn’t supply any subscriptions to public charger networks nor any offers on house charger set up like luxurious arm Genesis, given the asking value.
Talking of battery and charging, we made a pitstop on the Euroa ultra-fast DC charger on the way in which house from Albury. The Ioniq 6 was pulling round 104kW for the majority of its cost interval, which noticed 55.36kW replenished in 33 minutes, costing $33.22.
As for real-world power consumption, the Ioniq 6 AWD was exhibiting between 19-20kWh/100km for the majority of our high-speed 100-110km/h dynamic drive, however dropped into the 18-19s as soon as we hit the freeway. It was considerably extra environment friendly as soon as the freeway pace dropped to 100km/h nearer to Melbourne.
Following the launch, I drove the Ioniq 6 to and from work from my house within the japanese suburbs of Melbourne to our Docklands workplace, yielding excessive 14s to low 15s (indicated) over 20-ish kilometres together with some 18km of freeway.
CarExpert’s Tackle the Hyundai Ioniq 6
All informed the Ioniq 6 appears like a really full package deal, and a worthy various to the top-selling Mannequin 3.
From its distinctive design to its fulsome characteristic suite, to its resolved and refined manner behind the wheel, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a really well-rounded and resolved providing that’s compelling on most fronts.
It addresses key criticisms of the Ioniq 5, and is cloaked in a very eye-catching physique that turns heads and begins conversations. The noteworthy tech additions make its premium asking value that rather more affordable too.
Talking of, whereas the entry-level Dynamiq RWD is $10,000 dearer than a base Tesla Mannequin 3, its driving vary, characteristic set, in addition to its bigger cabin are greater than a match for the mid-spec Mannequin Three Lengthy Vary, which is definitely dearer.
I additionally love the breadth of color and trim choices, even when the inside trim is tied to the outside paint. Fortunately, Hyundai is engaged on a Constructed-To-Order program permitting extra personalisation and probably opening our market up for extra variants and selection – watch this area.
My choose of the vary? The bottom Dynamiq is all of the Ioniq 6 you really want and is the one mannequin to supply that headline driving vary declare, although the attract of the Epiq’s techie Digital Aspect Mirrors makes for a pleasant ‘Burger with The Lot’ deal.
Additionally, if the bottom automobile is that this good already, I’m very excited to see the realisation of the RN22e concept which ought to manifest into an Ioniq 6 N.
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Professionals
- Benchmark effectivity and vary in base trim
- Neck-breaking design will get you appears to be like
- Wonderful experience and dealing with steadiness
Cons
- Infuriating ‘Clever’ Pace Help
- Sloping roofline eats into rear headroom
- No spare wheel, Chargefox subscription
