The second model in the Ioniq brand of battery electric vehicles, the Ioniq 6 is the ambitious step forward in Hyundai’s strategy to accelerate its transition to electrification and a position as a world leader in electric vehicles. This 100% electric coupe sedan with a futuristic image promises to provide a unique and distinctive experience for its occupants, optimized in every way to redefine electric mobility. In addition, it has been chosen Best Car in the World 2023.
The Korean firm announces an approved autonomy of up to 614 kilometers in the WLTP cycle. This figure allows you to banish the stress and anxiety generated by other electric cars, turning the experience of ownership of an electric vehicle into something totally different.
Thanks to its stylized silhouette, it stands out externally for its aerodynamic design. Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP architecture and the Ioniq 6’s drag coefficient of just 0.21 contribute to its outstanding range and performance.
The availability of technological equipment is one of the strengths of the new electric Hyundai. You can equip digital side mirrors for better visibility and have flush door handles. It also has parametric pixel matrix led headlights with intelligent lighting system and active air intakes with intelligent aerodynamics.
The interior design offers comfort, practicality and space designed to relax. The integrated dashboard with digital mirrors, the bridge-type center console or the ambient lighting are distinctive elements that are completed with details such as a steering wheel with interactive leds, front seats with a relax function or a modular central screen that gathers all the driving information in a single place.
In the mechanical section, the Ioniq 6 is available with two battery configurations: standard, 53 kWh, and long-lasting, 77.4 kWh. The latter can be chosen with rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Hyundai offers the possibility of choosing between three power levels, 151 CV (111 kW), 228 CV (168 kW) and 325 CV (239 kW), the latter entrusted to a double motor and all-wheel drive. In this case, the maximum speed is 185 km/h and it has a brilliant acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, in 5.1 seconds.
The WLTP estimated energy consumption for the 53 kWh battery sits below 14 kWh/100 km, while the available charger allows ultra-fast charging at 400 or 800 V to recover from 10% to 80% of its capacity in just 18 minutes with a 350 kW charger.
Hyundai’s new electrified flagship has been designed to enjoy a personalized interior space. It takes advantage of the Global Electric Modular Platform to offer a long wheelbase of 2,950mm, which rests on 18-inch or 20-inch wheels.
With an impressive overall length of 4,855mm, a width of 1,880mm and a height of 1,495mm, the Ioniq 6 grants its passengers world-class levels of spaciousness and comfort. In addition, the seats have been made specifically for electric vehicles and are approximately 30% thinner than those of other models.
The trunk offers a capacity of 401 liters, to which must be added an additional space of up to 45 liters in the rear-wheel drive version, or 14.5 liters in the AWD version.
The Ioniq 6’s personalized driving experience is further enhanced by the electric performance tuning system, which allows the driver to freely tailor steering effort, engine power, accelerator pedal sensitivity and drive system mode. to satisfy your needs.
There are several selectable driving modes, called Eco, Normal and Sport. Thanks to some cams located behind the steering wheel, it is also possible to modify the level of retention through regenerative braking, including five levels. For this technology, an automatic function can also be activated that is responsible for making changes without the need for driver intervention.
Another of the virtues of the Ioniq 6 is connectivity. It is the first model of the brand equipped with Over-the-Air control, which offers maximum comfort to the driver. This function ensures that the vehicle is always up to date with the latest software, both in terms of maps and infotainment and the vehicle itself.
The infotainment system includes audio video and navigation equipment with an integrated 12.3-inch screen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, online voice recognition and various Bluelink connected car services. These include functions such as online navigation, specific route planning for electric, cloud-based user profile, remote charging and remote air conditioning.
