Hyundai took its place in the market and He stressed that in the electricity sector You have a word to say. Proof of this is the awards combined with IONIQ 5, which won the title World Car of the Year 2022As well as the best design and the best electric car. Now, to continue the work presented with its award-winning 100% electrolyte, the South Korean brand IONIQ 6 presents.
Although there is a significant reduction compared to the previous version, especially in terms of its appearance, it is important to note that the company has devoted a lot of time to detail. Indeed, for an electric car, its design looks like an artistic composition.
Hyundai: Obsessed with details
Hyundai introduced the new IONIQ 6. It is a new electric saloon, which is presented with an arched body, with well-thought-out aerodynamics.
With the growing population of the electric market, this definitive competitor to the Tesla Model 3 is reborn as an evolution The concept of prophecy. The brand says the car should be on sale in 2023.
Made from the platform already used in the IONIQ 5, the E-GMP, the new electric vehicle measures 4855mm in length, 1880mm in width, 1495mm in height and has a 2,950mm wheelbase. The front, somewhat at odds with his older brother's line, was now more refined and cautious.
One of the similarities it brings, compared to the concept model, is the "pixel" headlights. In addition, there is also a rear wing and a curved shoulder line. However, the new IONIQ is longer and more practical. Despite its "sporty" appearance, its roofline is 200 mm higher than the Prophecy Concept, due to the 150 mm thick battery.
The interior of the Hyundai IONIQ 6 is also filled with sustainable materials and colours.
Depending on trim level, these include eco-leather (seats), recycled PET fabric (seats), TPO bio-leather (dashboard), PET bio-fabric (roof lining), vegetable-based bio-ink (doors), and carpet Made with recycled fishing nets - the latter are a first for the IONIQ brand.
Simple tram cabin without being poor
If we remember correctly, in the presentation of IONIQ 5, ergonomics was one of the most emphasized points. Well, the IONIQ 6 is designed as if the driver and passengers are traveling in a kind of cocoon, with a modern atmosphere, where there is a surrounding view and plenty of space.
Another already familiar point is the design of the console. It's central and flat, allowing front seat passengers to work on a laptop or tablet. The instrument panel consists of a pair of 12-inch screens (one for instrumentation and one for entertainment) placed in a single chassis and the center console is floating.
The wide wheelbase also allows plenty of legroom for second-row passengers. As mentioned, only sustainable materials have been used for this purpose, namely artificial leather, recycled plastic bottles, and vegetable paints, among other things.
There's even a dual-spoke steering wheel and ambient lighting.
It will be possible to choose from 12 exterior colors, including a new green based on the bamboo pigment. There are rims between 18 and 20 inches to choose from.
Price and availability
Information regarding availability, as well as pricing, will not be released until later. According to the company, this and other technical information will be revealed on July 14. However, it is known that the 800 volt electrical system will allow fast charging up to 350 kW.
Another fact that already exists indicates that it may be possible to choose between 58 and 77.4 kWh batteries, using The higher capacity battery will allow a range of up to 482 km.
As for traction, the new IONIQ 6 will have rear-wheel drive (single-motor) or all-wheel drive (two-motor) options. In the pipeline is still the N version with almost 585 hp.
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