According to the numbers, the electric sedan Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 far beyond Tesla Model 3improvement on the related Hyundai ioniq 5and compares the Lucid Air as the most efficient electric car sold in the U.S. In a data age where we are ruled by algorithms, the Ioniq 6’s favorable numerical data is impressive. However, Hyundai’s latest sedan is more than just a number.
Its bold design elevates both form and function into something more. It just looks cool. There’s no number for that to be the most subjective. However, its coolness serves the function that makes it the most aerodynamic production car in the brand’s history. The curvaceous sedan’s super low 0.22 coefficient of drag (0.21 in markets where camera rearview mirrors are used) matches the drag coefficient of Mercedes-Benz EQEwhich almost double the cost.
It also goes further on a single charge. The aerodynamics of the Ioniq 6 translates in part to a range of 361 miles, based on EPA estimates and an efficiency rating of 4.2 mph for the SE Long Range rolling on 18-inch wheels. That matches six numbers Lucid Air Touring AWD.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
More concerning, it beats the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD with a range of 358 miles and a performance of 5.9 mph.
More impressive is how the Ioniq 6 does it. Not only does it look different from anything in the Hyundai and Genesis portfolio, but it also doesn’t look like the uniform EV crossover shape that has dominated EV introductions for the past few years.
It shares its E-GMP platform with the Ioniq 5 electric hatchback, which, in its most efficient single-engine form, has a range of 303 miles and a rating of 3.3 mph. Aviation problem.
The sedan is nearly 9 inches longer than the Ioniq 5, but its 116.1-inch wheelbase is 2.0 inches shorter. It also sits four inches lower and has half an inch less ground clearance. It uses the same 77.4 kWh battery pack and permanent magnet synchronous motor with rear-wheel drive or a dual-motor setup for all-wheel drive. It’s also about 50 pounds heavier, depending on trim and powertrain options. Later this summer, Hyundai will offer the base SE Standard Range version with a 53 kWh battery pack and 240-mile range for $42,715.
Aerodynamic design of Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Ioniq 6 carries the evolution of the automobile on its curves, from the Saab 92 to the EQE and even a bit of the Porsche 911 Carrera and its ducktail spoiler.
Inspired by aircraft and modeled after the Prophet concept that marks the end of the Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid for the all-electric Ioniq line, the Ioniq 6 features a lowered hood. The flat front fascia with active spoilers doesn’t call for any brand design language or just replace a flat plate for the grille. For the record, it most closely resembles the Prophecy with narrow gaps on the wheel arches that house distinct 18-inch and 20-inch wheel designs.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
The circular theme continues across the coupe-like roofline all the way to the rear, where the Ioniq 6 splits the difference between whale and ducktails with an elliptical spoiler and upper wing.
According to Hyundai, stamping all these curves together is more than 700 parametric pixels. These little squares turn the daytime running lights into small ice trays. Same goes to the rear, on the vertical reverse lights. These include the rounded rear light bar, the indicator lights on the side mirrors, trim in the standard LED headlight housings, and they’re plastered throughout the interior—on the dash, door panels, even the pedals. dies and wireless smartphone chargers.
The Hyundai design team is clearly turning fun into function with the Ioniq 6. Instead of the Hyundai logo on the steering wheel, there are four blue-illuminated parametric pixels that temporarily switch colors based on the mode switch. steering wheel mounted, so Eco mode flashes green and Sport mode flashes red. It’s also Morse code for the letter H.
Apart from the pixels, the Ioniq 6 has the same steering wheel as the Ioniq 5 with a skewed driving mode button below the steering controls and a column-mounted gear lever on the opposite side. The infotainment screen cluster and the twin 12.3-inch cluster curves towards the driver, just like in the 5, but the similarities mostly stop there.
How spacious is the Ioniq 6 interior?
It’s a spacious and open interior, but it lacks the electric airiness with a flat fixed glass roof. A panoramic sunroof can be optional, but it eats up precious space in the rear, where the Ioniq 6 hides the biggest limitation due to aero. The roofline cuts back enough space for six-foot-tall passengers to stoop to fit. The rear seats have exceptional legroom of 39.2 inches, but legroom can be tight if the front seats are at the lowest position.
The tapered rear end also makes the trunk cramped, with narrow openings and only 11.2 cubic feet of space. The 60/40 split rear seats can be folded flat, but for taller, bulkier items, the Ioniq 6 is not allowed. The trunk won’t help much either, with 0.4 cubic feet of space to accommodate the charging cord being the best.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
The doors do not have any control buttons, instead, Hyundai places the door locks and power windows on the center console. The control panel near the driver’s left knee has buttons for controlling the rearview mirror, traction control buttons and electronic parking brake. The bridge connects to the middle compartment, to the wireless phone charger and USB ports below the climate control panel, and to a tray below the flat floor.
How does the Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 drive?
Behind the wheel, it makes for a slightly sportier ride than the Ioniq 5, based on testing in an AWD Limited model with loads topping the list at $57,215, including destination. The dual-engine setup uses a 75 kw engine up front and a 165 kw motor at the rear, which combine to produce 320 hp and 446 lb-ft, just like in the Ioniq 5, except for the 6 go from 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds. It doesn’t leap like some other trams, but has plenty of power to get ahead of traffic and overtake tourists and trailers on a single-lane highway in the mountain-surrounded desert outside of Scottsdale. , Arizona, where we did our test.
The 168-kw single-engine version makes 225 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, and it hits 60 mph in 7.4 seconds. I have limited time in that model, with too much traffic to share an honest review.
Both models come with independent suspension with MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear. Rubber bushings replace hydraulic bushings in the Ioniq 5 to minimize road vibrations to give it a quietness not found in the Model 3. The shocks are frequency-sensitive to traffic. The larger oil is used to better react to speed and road conditions, but it’s also not as agile as the Model 3.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
The grip of the Pirelli P Zero tires on my test car was never tested to the limit, but the sedan was fairly well balanced. However, it leans significantly at turns, despite the sedan’s lower stance.
Five driving modes, Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow and Custom change torque distribution and steering input. Sport adjusts steering from the default light feel to more drag, and it automatically distributes torque between the axles for the best traction based on input. In Eco mode, the front engine can be switched off to eliminate parasitic drag and increase range. The ski mode splits the torque evenly, acting like a center differential lock.
With one Model Ioniq 5N Launched this summer, it’s reasonable to expect an Ioniq 6 N to boost performance with a lowered suspension, an electronic limited-slip rear differential and a Drift mode.
For now, the Ioniq 6 is more vivacious than sporty, but it’s a smooth, quiet car optimized for efficiency. Many electric vehicle owners will appreciate that more.
Ioniq 6 range and charger
The Ioniq 6 comes in well-equipped SEs, or SEL and top-spec Limited versions. Like the Ioniq 5, all Ioniq 6 models are built on an 800 volt architecture that allows for a quick DC 350 kw charge from 10-80% in 18 minutes, rapidly reaching a top speed of around 235 kw. With a built-in 10.9 kw charger, the Ioniq charges overnight at home on a 240-volt connector in about eight hours. A heat pump and battery heating come standard to help reach peak charging speeds faster in cold climates. Top Limited models come with a truck (V2L) feature that can generate 1.9 kW to charge 120 volts equipment, tools, camping gear, or to slow charge another EV.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
The Ioniq 6 comes with four lever-operated regenerative braking settings, including a single-pedal driving mode that requires some tweaking on the throttle to avoid sudden jerks. Riding nearly 100 miles of desert without the HVAC on, the 20-inch Ioniq 6 Limited with the 20-inch wheels outperformed the EPA’s estimate of 3.1 mph, or about 3.4 mph, based on the navigation calculator. submit. Even with the lowest range of the Ioniq 6 variants, the 270-mile estimate never made me worry about range, even as I got close to 200 miles at the end of the day.
As in any car, wheel and tire sizes make a big difference. The SE AWD with 18-inch wheels and less content has a range of 316 miles and combined EPA-rated performance of 3.6 mph.
The SEL and Limited RWD models have a range of 305 miles and 3.5 miles/kwh.
Ioniq 6 makes a difference
During my time with the Ioniq 6, I wondered why an electric-minded person would choose this sedan over the more practical Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the sportier, more tech-savvy best-selling car so-called It’s a Tesla Model 3.
The extra three-mile range is more of a marketing point than a selling point, but the effect, which isn’t as noticeable as gas mileage in the electric vehicle space, is undeniable.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023
Additionally, the Ioniq 6 is a loaded value, even if it doesn’t qualify for the latest $7,500 federal EV tax credit. It comes with standard driver-assist technology such as automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, active lane control and adaptive cruise control when stopping. New front and rear angle radar sensors, as well as new camera hardware, make the driver assistance technology more comprehensive in detecting cyclists, pedestrians and turning cars. In addition to the 12.3-inch display (which still requires a wired smartphone connection), standard equipment includes heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, five USB ports, and a Digital Key smartphone controller. Updates no longer require registration.
All of these are fascinating. But the Ioniq’s most compelling attribute is that it looks different, and not just different. It won’t be for everyone, but the combination of form and function will elevate it.
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Hyundai paid for accommodation and airfare to Green Car Reports to present this report in person.
