- The IONIQ 6 is noticeably different from the IONIQ 5 in several different ways including the IONIQ 6's sleek and unique shape, and its wheelbase is a few inches shorter.
- The IONIQ 6 is more efficient that the IONIQ 5, and offers different engine and powertrain options as well as a more spacious and modern cabin design.
- Both the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 are for sale at Barry Sanders Supercenter in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
The specs for the new electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 sedan are in, and boy are you in for a treat. Actual full U.S. market specifications will not be revealed until this November. Specifically at the Los Angeles auto show, with North American market production slated for early 2023. Lucky for you that here at Barry Sanders Supercenter, we have the details that have been released. So keep reading!
Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs IONIQ 6
You’ve seen the Hyundai IONIQ 5, so how does the IONIQ 6 differ? For starters, their nicknames. One look at the new IONIQ 6 “electrified streamliner” sedan is all it takes to see why that nickname fits. On a more technical level, there are promises of the electrified streamliner to have a better range than the IONIQ 5. The IONIQ 6 rides on a 116.1-inch wheelbase that’s 2.0 inches shorter than the IONIQ 5's. However, this allows the Ioniq6's 191.1-inch body to be drawn out into a sleek, unique shape. A distinctively tapered “boat tail” rear end produces a very slick 0.21 coefficient of drag (the best Hyundai has achieved yet).
The fact that its roof stands 4.1 inches shorter than the boxier IONIQ 5 certainly helped VP of Hyundai Design, Simon Loasby, and his design team achieve that goal. However, the lowered roofline also has the added benefit of dramatically reducing the IONIQ 6’s cross-sectional area. This makes its low drag coefficient (Cd) that much more significant (Total drag is a function of Cd multiplied by cross-sectional area).
To Powertrain or Not to Powertrain (We Think Yes)
On paper, the powertrain offerings look very familiar to the IONIQ 5's. The two cars are both built on Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). You'll have the choice of either single-motor, rear-wheel-drive, and dual-motor all-wheel-drive configurations. Overall, power output of the dual-motor version matches that of the IONIQ 5, with the AWD IONIQ 6 delivering 321 combined horsepower and 446 pound-ft of torque.
Additionally, two battery capacities will be available. The rear-drive model is available with either a 53.0-kWh or 77.4-kWh pack. The AWD model exclusively comes with a larger pack. As with the IONIQ 5, the powertrain’s 800-volt architecture allows the car to take advantage of high-output 350 kW DC fast-charging stations, which will reportedly lift the battery from 10 to 80 percent charge in just 18 minutes. Now that’s fast!
How Often Do I Need to Charge My Electric Hyundai?
Even though the 5 and 6 definitely have their similarities, they also have some remarkable differences. The IONIQ 6 seems to be far more efficient than the IONIQ 5. With that comes a significant boost in range and distance traveled. Hyundai predicts that rear-drive versions with the 77.4-kWh battery will be good for over 610 kilometers on the European WLTP cycle. By comparing that to the IONIQ 5’s confirmed WLTP and EPA figures, we estimate that the IONIQ 6 could earn an EPA rating of around 400 groundbreaking miles.
The slippery aerodynamic shape of the IONIQ 6 plays a huge role here. But, Hyundai engineers we spoke with said the 6 also benefits from a few powertrain optimization developments. These developments include next generation semiconductors in the inverter, reworked motors that now feature hairpin windings, and a re-optimized control strategy when switching between single-motor and dual-motor operation in the all-wheel drive version.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Design Details
The IONIQ 6 looks significantly different from the chunky IONIQ 5. But, if you look closely you’ll see signature elements built into the head and taillights. Inside, the dual-screen instrument panel/infotainment interface is present. The 6 feels more spacious in the front and rear despite its slightly shorter wheelbase. A 6-foot 2-inch tester is able to sit behind himself quite comfortably, which is a neat trick considering the aggressively tapered roofline. Additionally, center-mounted window switches allow for naked doors. It will be truly interesting to see how the speed-synchronized ambient lighting will play out, which gets brighter as speed increases. It is assumed there will be an “off” button.
Specific details about the configuration, performance, and pricing of the Hyundai IONIQ 6 will not be available until November’s L.A. auto show. The production of units bound for these shores will not commence until the first quarter of 2023. Still, the truly amazing range estimate that Hyundai revieled is substantially exciting. The IONIQ 6 looks set to offer a substantial boost over the competition. That will be even more significant considering the E-GMP platform’s 800-volt architecture and superior DC fast-charging capability, which we’ve already experienced with the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
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