After being baited by a sketch, we finally get to see what the new IONIQ 6 looks like, and take a peek under the hood. And to say it puts the ‘six’ in… ‘sexy’ would be an understatement. Geddit… okay,
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‘Streamliner’ indeed. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is a sleek and attractive sedan that appears to have the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3 squarely in its sights. More importantly, it closely resembles the Prophecy Concept from 2020, and here’s a reminder of what that looks like:
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It's always heartwarming to see when production cars closely resemble the concepts that came before...
The rear-end of the IONIQ 6 features taillights that have individual pixel-like LEDs, called Parametric Pixels. These can be individually illuminated to produce a variety of scrolling animations across the back.
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Similarly, the rear spoiler also doubles as a third brake light, or what Hyundai call Parametric Pixel High-Mounted Stop Lamp. Thing is, the top of the spoiler also illuminates, maybe to signal low-flying aircraft or UFOs?
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The same Parametric Pixels arrangement is carried forward into the headlights. However, it remains to be seen what kind of advanced headlight features Hyundai will implement with this arrangement.
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Same with the interior, where Parametric Pixels illuminate the air vent garnishes and centre console indicator.
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The main instrument cluster and infotainment screens are more current-gen familiar rather than cutting-edge advanced. They measure 12-inches each, closely resembling other Hyundai models such as the IONIQ 5. However, the more eagle-eyed readers would have noticed the two screens neatly nestled up against each A-pillar.
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Yep, the IONIQ 6 can be specified with optional wing cameras instead of wing mirrors.
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Wind-cheating features such as wing cameras (instead of mirrors), a low nose, active air flaps at the front, and wheel gap reducers, among others, help the IONIQ 6 achieve a drag coefficient (Cd) of just 0.21. To put this in perspective, the current champion of aero-drag is the Mercedes-Benz EQS at 0.209, and the Lucid Air also features Cd of 0.21, placing this Hyundai in esteemed company.
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Powertrain options are similar to the Ioniq 5 SUV. Single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD models are available, with the largest battery being a 77.4kWh unit. This battery paired with the AWD's dual motors is the most powerful Ioniq 6 variant, producing 239kW (325hp) and 605Nm of torque.
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Production is slated to begin in Q3 2022, although there's no word on a Singapore arrival.The Ioniq 5 has already been making waves around the world, but is only available to lease on a pilot car subscription programme between SP Group, Hyundai, and local agent Komoco Motors. We'll be sure update when we hear more though.
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