2023 new Hyundai Ioniq 6: price, specs & release date
- Ioniq 6 will be a new flagship EV model from Hyundai
- Ioniq 6 will have a maximum EV range of 320 miles
- First cars arriving in early 2023, with prices from £46,745
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a radical-looking electric saloon car that aims to continue the brand momentum delivered by the award-winning Hyundai Ioniq 5 hatch. It is a production EV that genuinely delivers concept car looks – both outside and in.
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 will compete with three acclaimed premium rivals – the Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2 and BMW i4. Key to this will be an electric driving range that will ultimately better all of its competitors, thanks to the sheer aero efficiency of the car they’re calling the ‘electrified streamliner’.
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 price and release date
The radical new Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been revealed in full, and reservations can now be made on the firm’s UK website. The first Ioniq 6 to be released was a Launch Edition model with standard all-wheel drive, which cost from £54,995… and the UK’s entire allocation was reserved within 24 hours.
Prices for other new Hyundai Ioniq 6 have since been revealed. There are four models; two rear-wheel drive and two all-wheel drive, in either Premium or Ultimate grade. The Premium rear-wheel drive costs from £46,745, and Ultimate rear-wheel drive costs from £50,245. Add on £3,500 for all-wheel drive.
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 is expected to arrive in UK showrooms from Q1 of 2023.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: styling, interior and technology
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a car that looks like no other electric vehicle on the road. It is clear at first glance that the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been designed in the wind tunnel. Every aspect has been carefully honed for wind-cheating dexterity. The lines are super-smooth, gently curved and gracefully elongated.
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a long car, measuring 4,855mm overall. This emphasises its most distinctive feature – that stretched, plunging rear end, which has been shaped to smooth the airflow as much as possible. It has the appearance of a classic Porsche 911, complete with ‘ducktail’ spoiler to reduce rear-end lift. This is no bad thing, and ensures it is distinct from any other new EV for sale.
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 has the same pixelated-style LED lights front and rear as the Hyundai Ioniq 5. But, overall, its curvaceous profile is in stark contrast to the straight lines and edginess of its five-door hatchback sister car – and we celebrate this distinctiveness.
The most aerodynamically-efficient new Hyundai Ioniq 6 will run on 18-inch alloy wheels, and use high-tech rear-view cameras instead of digital door mirrors. They will come later; the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 First Edition has distinctive 20-inch matt black alloy wheels, plus gloss black lower body mouldings and gloss black door mirror caps.
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Inside, the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a subtly different appearance to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It shares the dual-screen layout, with twin 12.0-inch screens – a driver display and a touchscreen infotainment display in the centre. The widescreen layout means standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto look particularly impressive
Below the screens is a full-width ventilation outlet, with (praise be!) a dedicated climate control display below that. Multi-colour ambient lighting is used throughout the new Hyundai Ioniq 6, including in the curvaceous door panels with their ‘floating’ arm rests. There’s a useful centre console in the front, with plenty of stowage and integrated controls.
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 front seats are both ‘premium relaxation’ seats, which auto-reclinate at the touch of a button. Heated seats are standard front and rear, and there’s a heated steering wheel. The grey tartan fabric is complemented by special First Edition Econyl floor mats made from sustainable fibres.
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a 401-litre boot, and an additional 14.5-litre ‘frunk’ front storage compartment, which is ideal for storing charging cables. It also comes with a standard ‘vehicle to load’ cable, so you can plug in devices such as kettles and computer chargers and run them from the car itself.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: batteries, performance and fuel economy
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6’s distinctive design is all about helping maximise its EV range. The early 2023 Launch Edition model boasts a large 77.4kWh battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain. It produces 325PS and 605Nm of torque, and accelerates from 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds. The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 Launch Edition – and the later all-wheel drive versions – has a range of 320 miles.
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 is also available in rear-wheel drive form, with a single 228PS electric motor. 0-62mph takes 7.4 seconds. This version has an improved electric range of 338 miles.
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All versions of the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 have an 800V charging system. This means they can use ultra-fast 350kW chargers, such as those in the Ionity network. The firm boasts of charging speed from 10-80 percent in less than 20 minutes. Those buying or leasing a new Hyundai Ioniq 6 will get a year’s free subscription to the Ionity Premium network.
How much is the new Hyundai Ioniq 6?
New Hyundai Ioniq 6 early adopters will pay £54,995 for the First Edition model. Later versions will be more affordable, with prices well under £50,000 for those looking to buy or lease the new Hyundai Ioniq 6.
Is the new Hyundai Ioniq 6 eco-friendly?
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 uses eco-process leather and recycled fabric in its seats, a bio-TPO skin for the dashboard, bio-PET fabric in the headliner and regenerated nylon yarn floor mats.
What is the maximum EV range of the Hyundai Ioniq 6?
The target for the Hyundai Ioniq 6, in its most aero-efficient configuration, is around 450 miles on a single charge – making it one of the longest-range electric cars on sale.
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