[TusharK]

Earlier this week, Hyundai unveiled the all-electric Ioniq 5 in India. The carmaker is now gearing up to showcase the Ioniq 6 EV at the upcoming Auto Expo 2023.



The Ioniq 6 is based on the E-GMP platform, which is shared with the Ioniq 5. It’s a four-door sedan with a coupe-like roofline, unlike the Ioniq 5, which is a large hatchback. The car gets flush-fitting door handles and rear-view cameras instead of the traditional ORVMs.

Inside, the Ioniq 6 features a futuristic-looking dashboard with a dual-screen setup and a 2-spoke steering wheel.



The Ioniq 6 is available with two battery options and comes in single or dual-motor configurations. The single motor variant with the 53 kWh battery packs 225 BHP and 350 Nm. It has a claimed WLTP range of 429 km, while the larger 77.4 kWh battery is said to deliver 614 km of range.

The AWD version of the Ioniq 6 with the dual motor setup packs 316 BHP and 605 Nm and has a range of 583 km.

Source: Autocar India

[Maverick_4662]

Why does it look like an older gen Porsche 911 to me? Especially from rear?

[Tokengrip]

The Ioniq 5 looks iconic in my opinion. Something that will age so well with time. Compared to what Hyundai achieved with that i don't understand the need to let go of that design ethos and produce something that looks so run of the mill.

[carthick1000]

If the Ioniq 6 drives as good as the Model 3, then I might seriously consider this as my next one. Spacewise, it looks roomier than the model 3 and closer in size to EQE. Also design is inline with current crop of luxury electric cars. I think Hyundai has a big winner in itś hands:



Also interesting to note is that all mainstream OEMs who make groud-up EVs understood that drag coefficient and a streamlined design matters to get more range out of the battery pack. This has secondary benefits like reduced windnoise inside the cabin which contributes to relaxed drives.

[Venkatesh]

Hyundai Ioniq 6 which is on display at Auto Expo.





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[carthick1000]

Ioniq 6 beats Tesla in efficiency

Originally Posted by carthick1000

Also interesting to note is that all mainstream OEMs who make groud-up EVs understood that drag coefficient and a streamlined design matters to get more range out of the battery pack. This has secondary benefits like reduced windnoise inside the cabin which contributes to relaxed drives.

Thanks to better aerodymanics. Ioniq 6 is now on par with Lucid Air in the latest fuel efficiency tests done by EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) of USA. These tests are one of the most realistic real world range tests and Ioniq 6 aced it. Kudos to Hyundai engineers for beating Tesla in it's game of EVs .



From the drive article:

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 will boast a range of 361 miles when it hits US shores in the coming months.

The Ioniq 6 has completed its final EPA testing, to secure an EPA-estimated range of 361 miles in the SE Long Range RWD trim. It bests the 340-mile target Hyundai set for itself late last year. The Long Range model also scored a 140 MPGe rating, putting it on the same level of efficiency as the Lucid Air models currently leading the FuelEconomy.gov Top Ten. As for the Ioniq 6 SE AWD model, it scores a still-impressive 316 miles of range by EPA estimates.

Notably, the Ioniq 6 achieved those figures wearing 18-inch wheels. Other models fitted with 20-inch wheels don't do quite as well. The Ioniq 6 SEL and Limited trims run the larger wheels, with RWD and AWD models achieving 305 miles and 270 miles respectively.

As is always the case, aerodynamics are key to the Ioniq 6's great efficiency figures. The new fastback sedan has a sleek, rounded shape that achieves a coefficient of drag of just 0.22. In the South Korean market, where camera side view mirrors are legal, this drops further to just 0.21. This puts the Ioniq 6 on par with cars like the Porsche Taycan (0.22 Cd), Tatra T77A (0.212 Cd), and the Tesla Model S (0.208 Cd).

The Ioniq 6 relies on a variety of advanced features to help it slip through the air. We're used to seeing active aero used to generate additional downforce, but here, it's employed to keep drag low. Active air flaps on the front bumper help guide airflow smoothly around the front of the car, creating an air curtain around the vehicle. Other details like wheel gap reducers, the rear spoiler, flow separation traps, and a full underbody cover, all contribute to that ultra-low drag figure.

Hyundai's new sedan isn't quite up there with the longest-range EVs on the market, with Tesla and Lucid still a ways ahead in this area. However, 361 miles is a very solid range figure. It's certainly enough to tackle daily driving duties, and it's enough to handle road trips with a little planning. It should position the Ioniq 6 well when deliveries start in the early months of this year.

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Originally Posted by carthick1000

If the Ioniq 6 drives as good as the Model 3.

Never realized it is larger than TM3, like ioniq 5 even this car looks very small in pics. No doubt Ioniq 6 is more aerodynamic designed than TM3.