Kia and Hyundai are killing it at the moment across the board. I love this car but every time I see one I can't help feeling like it has at least one too many spoilers on the back.
What Doug didn't tell you is that the difference between Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 is the cargo over range. Ioniq 6 gets more range for the same drivetrain with slightly less cargo space in the back.
The four pixels in the steering wheel is actually the morse code that corresponds to 4 dots which means 'H' (Hyundai). A very clever quirk by hyundai. 🤩
I’m glad they still sell sedans in the U.S. because not everyone wants a SUV or crossover and to have something different is nice to have as an option.
I drove one of these last week and the range and efficiency is crazy impressive. It does not have a giant battery but still I was able to drive further than I ever got with my Model 3.
The Ioniq 6 base battery size (53 kWh) is basically the same as the base Model 3 (55 kWh) and the rated efficiency is basically the same (250 Wh/mi). Somehow the Model 3 is rated for 273 miles of range vs. the Ioniq 6's 240.
@@purwantiallan5089 Which is basically the same as the base Model 3's 201 km/h. Not that anyone living outside Germany should ever be hitting that speed on public roads.
Hey Doug, the wings in the ends of the dashboard are for the screens that are fitted to models with digital wing mirrors. I spent 30 mins looking around one in a dealership when it was launched here in the UK. I loved it, my wife hated it. All hopes of replacing my 38kWh Ioniq with a 6 were dashed when I saw the starting price 😅 Amusingly, everything you found weird I found to be an interesting design feature 😅
The "wings" on each side of the interior dashboard are for the monitors for the camera side mirrors that the European and Korean market get. The US-spec aren't approved to have camera side mirrors so we have the leftover "wings" that would have been part of the those monitors.
No, when changing lanes you should be looking in your side mirror not at the dash. The blind spot monitoring system (with its indicator conveniently placed in the mirror) is more than enough.
@@LAndrewsChannel In all honesty you should really be looking over your shoulder. Neither the camera nor the side mirror is adequate for changing lanes.
@@junieebeann Well yes, but that is inconvenient or harder to do for some people. Blind spot monitoring + looking at the mirrors covers all bases if you want to be safe without having to look over your shoulder.
One thing with the implementation of screens is that cars come with less blank switches than what was common through the 2000s and 2010s. I think Hyundai (and other brands) integrated seat heater controls into the screen so every center console is uniform.
My favorite thing about Ioniq 6 is the stereo, which is leaps and bounds better than the other Hyundai & Kia vehicles. It's branded as a Bose, which would normally scare me off (their home gear is crap), but one listen to my test tracks in this car told me that they finally got it right.
6:48 The dashboard has these wings because that is where the screens for the optional digital side mirrors go. Using camera mirrors is not yet legal in the US, but you will see some IONIQ 5 and 6's with them in Korea or Europe.
17:00 I, like many other Eco-conscious EV buyers, want the most range from the smallest battery possible. The Model 3's popularity proves that many people still want efficient sedans. Crossovers and larger vehicles are just force-fed to consumers because they're so much more profitable for manufacturers and allow them to skirt emissions regulations.
Not true at all, manufacturer focus on them is a direct response to consumer demand. Personally I will never own a sedan again, the middle ground between being practical (SUV) and being impractical (sports coupe), I don't want kinda practical or kinda sporty and living with constant compromise, give me either or nothing.
@@cenciende9401What created that demand? Them being forced down our throats....I don't know the correct term for it but basically it's like this....they push and push something on people they don't want/need until they do want and need it.
This is a good car. The only problem is that Tesla is rumored to be days away from announcing a $28k MSRP Model 3 BEFORE tax credits. If that happens this car will be essentially dead in the water. They just can’t compete on price which matters the most right now.
@@TheMainCore you are in the minority with that one. In general they both make some nice looking cars. A few have strange designs that some people will love and others will hate.
I think I can answer that question about those "wings" on the dash. If I'm not mistaken, in Europe you can have digital camera side mirrors as opposed to regular ones, and those "wings" are where the monitors for those cameras would go. Since the US has a law that cars need standard side mirrors, they don't put the cameras in, thus no monitors either.
Those wings on the sides of the Dashboard are for vehicles spec'd with the camera side mirrors. That's where the screens would go for the side mirrors on each side
Only available on cars outside of the NA market. US regulations still don't allow such things as camera side mirrors, and only late last year did they finally give an OK to adaptive headlights.
I have one in the top spec. The wings in the interior are for the Digital Side Mirrors. Had the IONIQ 5 previously, the 6 is so much nicer to drive in my opinion, especially highway driving.
The "ears" or "wings" on the dashboard are where the rear view video monitors are located in the EU versions of the car. US can't use cameras as Side View mirror replacements due to laws.
Looks like a great company car for picking up clients at the airport, and I don't mean that as an insult. I would buy the 5 for my personal vehicle, but the 6 checks all the boxes for a "business people mover".
There is one thing I think should have been talked about more in this video. I think the major benefit of the Ionic 6 is range. That body doesn't look as good as the 5's for sure, but has a better coefficent of drag (0.21 vs 0.28) and less weight. The 6 has a massive 361 miles of range in the longest range spec vs the Ionic 5's 303 miles or EV6 at 310 miles. That extra range could be the difference for a buyer being able to go to a requented distant location, or having to stop along the way, or even just having a much more comfortable buffer.
These are everywhere in Germany. I haven't driven one myself yet, because I am not really considering buying one as my next car, but it's still a very good looking car. I wasn't expecting Hyundais electric vehicles to become so good after most of their previous gas cars were either bland or just grotesque. I just looked up pricing for them, which seems to be quite competitive. The base model starts at 44.000€ in Germany, which is including VAT but not including any government grants. Even before government grants, the price is about the same as an Audi A4 with the base engine and some options (all of which are standard on the Ioniq 6). If you factor in the government grant for electric vehicles, you can buy this car for 38.000€ in Germany (including VAT!), which is very hard to beat.
It is a shame you still cannot get something like the Audi A4/A6 as an EV from an European manufacturer. All McPherson strut and sans air suspension (except some Mercs which are in another price category entirely.)
I bought a Tesla Model 3 RWD much better equipped for 38k before any government subsidies in the Netherlands a few weeks ago. I think that the Model 3 at it’s current price is a much better deal.
Really cool insights on the parking camera button and the lane keep assist features. Your focus on the fine details is exactly why I appreciate your videos. It's hard to find anyone else that does that kind of thing well.
DOUG! YES! THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE DRIVER ASSISSTANCE TECH AGAIN! I love being able to use Lane Following Assist on any road; it's great when taking scenic drives or when you're not wanting to throw the car into corners for weekend driving
Instead of designing a whole new car for the 6, Hyundai should’ve just shrank the original design of the Ionic 5 into a compact hatchback. That would’ve probably sold more and taken less R&D. What I dislike about the 5 is how fuckin massive it is. When it was first revealed, I thought it was gonna be a hot hatch EV
I love the styling of this thing. I think it looks like a cross between French and German cars from somewhere between the '60s and the '80s. Sedans aren't dead: they're on life support now, but will have to make a comeback. Environmental targets and restrictions, plus any resource scarceness, will make the body shape a necessity at some point. When it comes to efficiency, an SUV shape is just about the dumbest thing you can do.
This and the ioniq 5 are some of my favorite economy focused cars on the road rn, such a new and refreshing look! Absolutely insane that a hyundai is making me turn my head like i just saw a lambo on the street😂
Did you notice if this lower spec trim Ioniq 6 had more rear sear headroom than the Limited model that you had for the initial tour? From the specs it looks like it should have between 1 and 2 inches more headroom in back if you don't have the sunroof. The styling reminds me of the Merkur XR4ti - at least the rear end.
The special "feature" of the Ioniq 6 is its efficiency. It rivals that of the Tesla Model 3 but its actually faster on long roadtrips because it charges faster thanks to the 800V system.
That efficiency goes down considerable if you get anything other than the SE RWD is the problem. As well as it being more expensive than the equivalent Model 3. It also doesn't get the tax credit.
Love this Ioniq 6 design/. Saw one in person, in Black with the 20s. Has acres of road presence. Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are dominating cutting edge design and technology in the 2020s
I love this car. All the other brands are scared to go toe-to-toe with the Model 3 and instead want boxy, bland SUVs. Like Doug mentioned, people say sedans are dead. But last I checked, the roads are littered with Model 3s. Very big fan of the teardrop, Porsche-like rear. Hope they continue to expand on this design. Would hope for a more premium feel for this price range still (or maintain the same and cute the price). Also needs to bring back more analog buttons
It helps that the Model 3 starts at like... $38.9k if you get one in inventory, and qualifies for the full $7500 Federal Tax credit, and more on top of that depending on which state you live in. You can get a base Model 3 for a couple of grand more than a base Prius
I drove an AWD SEL in silver with "green" (i.e. light grey) interior and loved everything about it: serene, luxurious, solid, fast, and supremely comfortable - BUT trunk space was a deal-breaking joke.
I'm not sure about the pixels on the 6. I think they work so well on the 5 because of the generally boxy design of the car. On the 6 it looks like they're forcing a design element into a language it doesn't fit naturally into.
Im absolutely not a EV person but so far for this price range. This Hyundai may be in My top 3 dare I say possibly top 2 favorite EV's Ive seen so far. Great job Hyundai 👍🏻
I love this car. Only thing is no heated rear seats on any trim which cheaper Hyundais have, the Ioniq 5 has a HUD and the bose sound system on the ioniq6 sounds like it doesn’t have a subwoofer while the Ioniq 5 does. The ioniq5 has way more bass with the bose vs the ioniq6
Ionic 5 N is coming next year, with 0-60 in under 3.4, most likely to be followed by a 6 N as well. Interested to see, since it's the first EV that will have paddle shifters to fully simulate gear shifts, including the sound track from the ICE N models. Early reviewers love it on track as it gives you EV power but with the auditory and physical cues that shifting gears provide. If it feels and sounds like a gas powered turbo... I'm intrigued.
The Ioniq 6 N was shown at this year's Festival of Speed along with the Ioniq 5 N. Unfortunately, one of the Ioniq 6 N locked up it's front wheels and crashed into a bale of hay on one of its uphill runs.
@@realme4107 If it sounds good, it sounds good. Performance driving is an experience, as is going to watch a movie and the cinema. I don't mind allowing myself to be tricked into believing an experience is real
These days, even the Pintiac Aztek would look "nice!" And I owned one, so I know first hand how much people frowned when I came rolling around the corners! 😂🤣😅🤣😂🤣😅 It was one of the best vehicles I've had thus far.
The Aztek was ahead of its time. If it had come out 10 years later it wouldn't have been as controversial. It would have fit in with the Honda Element, Jeep Cherokee KL pre-facelift, those SUV-wagon-sedan BMWs, and all the other cladding-covered crossovers.
@@bwofficial1776 -- absolutely right! I was renovating my house at the time, and I would remove the two rear seats, ipen the split gate, and fit six sheets of 4 x 8 drywall plus plenty of space for other supplies. Very utilitarian. 👍🏼
It's a saab 900 mixed with a citroen ds. For anyone who says how brave the design team is. About as brave as the pt criuzer. Hey the pt criuzer looked cool too when it was introduced.
The Ionic 6 is a striking automobile. The sloping rear end with the duck tail spoiler looks remarkably similar to a vintage 911 duck tail. Car enthusiasts will love the higher performance version for sure. They have plenty of get up and go. ✌🏻🇺🇸
Steering wheel pixels: Why four of them? Fun fact: four dots is the morse code for H. Dashboard wings: if you go for the “digital mirror” option (cameras instead of side mirrors), the wing “tips” are replaced with OLED screens.
About the heated seat buttons, Hyundai was trying to make it smart. So if your environment temperature is low, it will automatically turn on heater and heated seats for you.
Definitely not a fan of how melted and random this car looks. I’m surprised it’s not getting much criticism, probably because Kia and Hyundai has so many fans. Strange looking car for sure, but I’m glad the range is good. It shows battery tech is definitely improving.
I had a chance to sit in the Kia EV6. Hyundai and Kia are coming with fire for the American market. GM is gonna end up behind them in the transition to EV.
This is a cool car, but the Tesla supercharger network is too big of an advantage to get another type of electric car right now. Hopefully that situation will approve over time. If you only plan to drive local and charge from home, this wouldn't be an issue though.
Teslas fit and finish is still an issue and you’re not getting the elons 300 plus miles on the model 3 or Y. You’re lucky to get 250-270 and that’s if you don’t turn on the air conditioning or heat.
@@XX-166 Although the EPA range estimate is a bit optimistic, you can still find a charger anywhere you go or along your route, and they will work every single time without a doubt. Combine that with great built-in route planning and auto battery preconditioning, and it becomes a non-issue. Can't really say the same for... pretty much anything relying on Electrify America. Thankfully, with everyone signing the supercharger access deals, you can get a non-Tesla and use the supercharger network next year.
@@Black-Villain all that and still you’re getting wayyy less then elons claim. Also in hot climates it’s even worse so it’s good there’s a charger every 10 feet.. you’re gonna need them.
@@XX-166 A lot of truth there, but the charging network makes up for that. If those issues turned me off of Tesla, the alternative would be a gas powered car with better fit and finish and range.
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If history is any indication, Kia/Huyndai products do not age well from the design perspective. I've realised this a few years ago when the previous gen Sportage started looking funny and much cheaper than when it came out. Then the odd Tucson was released and I thought to myself - "wow this looks very unusual! It probably won't age well". And I think I was right, it does look very stupid after a couple of years. Same story here, Ioniq 5 and 6 already look less cool than a year ago. Also, Kia/Huyndai tend to mimic other iconic cars - Ioniq 6 tries to be Porsche, and it all looks funny and weird. There's no continuity with their designs, no proper culture, no logic behind models. New generations of models look nothing like predecessors. Ioniq 6 has no connection to Ioniq 5, even though they are both part of a current line up. As if different brands produced them, this is ridiculous. These are just a few reasons Kia/Huyndai will never be like European cars with real pedigree.
I feel the company launched 3 concepts with the ev6, the ioniq 5 and 6. They look alien in traffic, striking, daring. I love them
ev6 in particular looks truly alien. It rules
Don’t forget the new Santa Fe
@@s.simun01 even the santa cruz looks interesting!
The whole trio of companies has become the styling leader as far as I can see. Everyone else seems derivative of each other.
@@stultissimusEV6 and Ariya are equally impressive.
It should have been mentioned that the lower drag coefficient gives you greater range than the Ioniq 5.
Yes. If you don't need the extra space this is a much better option and imo also looks a lot better.
@@jan7751-o4w than the ioniq 5? absolutely not
@@jan7751-o4wwhat about a space from Honda S2000?
Doug is the type of guy to sponsor himself
Stop with this sh*t. For god sake.
😂😂
Lolz
Nahh, he got the VC buyout. He's sponsored for life.
0:08 just so he could justify saying “this” more than 5 times
Kia and Hyundai are killing it at the moment across the board. I love this car but every time I see one I can't help feeling like it has at least one too many spoilers on the back.
I’m tired of SUV’s…I want either a wagon or a sedan. I don’t want what EVERYONE else has.
STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATIO, THEN BEND IT BACK!
AT LEAST IT DOEWNT LOOK UGLY LIKE ALL THE TOYOTA PRIUS’S LOOK!!!
Fax about the spoilers!
@@tripyramidpictures9224review also a 2006 Honda S2000.
Wings on the dashboard are actually screens for the electronic sideview mirrors (cameras) but they are optional hence the blank plastic wings
they are not allowed yet in the US so that is why they are blank
They're not optional. They're just only available in Europe.
We told Doug this last time he previewed the car but he didn't see the comments apparently.
How does he not know this by now? Maybe he’s messing with us to get us riled up in the comments…? 😂
First thought popping into my mind
What Doug didn't tell you is that the difference between Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 is the cargo over range. Ioniq 6 gets more range for the same drivetrain with slightly less cargo space in the back.
Ioniq 6 looked like Assoluto Bisonte on the back end.😂
The four pixels in the steering wheel is actually the morse code that corresponds to 4 dots which means 'H' (Hyundai). A very clever quirk by hyundai. 🤩
No doubt. More like Turbo H Ruf.
PUT IT IN H!!!!!
on god? 🤩
I’m glad they still sell sedans in the U.S. because not everyone wants a SUV or crossover and to have something different is nice to have as an option.
agreed. not everyone wants a GD SUV LOL
yeah the suv trend is really annoying
That key is the most 2000s looking key ive ever seen on a new car 😂
For real! It's so wild that this car would have a grey blobby plastic keyfob
It looks like something out of the movie "lost in space", from glorious 1998 😅
I thought the same. The matte silver plastic and blobby buttons just screams 2005.
I had the same thought! How did they approve such a janky early-2000s mp3 player-looking nugget for a new EV?
@@bgl11 It looks like something Dankpods would smash with the 1grit
I drove one of these last week and the range and efficiency is crazy impressive. It does not have a giant battery but still I was able to drive further than I ever got with my Model 3.
The Ioniq 6 base battery size (53 kWh) is basically the same as the base Model 3 (55 kWh) and the rated efficiency is basically the same (250 Wh/mi). Somehow the Model 3 is rated for 273 miles of range vs. the Ioniq 6's 240.
Although they I’ve read multiple people complaining about the battery reliability. It goes to sh!t rather quickly.
@@joshualucas1821Ioniq 6 also had 198kph top speed.
@@purwantiallan5089 Which is basically the same as the base Model 3's 201 km/h. Not that anyone living outside Germany should ever be hitting that speed on public roads.
@@joshualucas1821and I think the model S has better infotainment years ago and probably handles better. Although this car looks clean
Kudos to Hyundai for taking design risks like this.
Not a fan of the design, looks like a catfish
Kudos to Hyundai to copy a Chinese vehicle (ora lightining cat) and get away with that because that's an unknown car.
@@trelee9865catfish are the best looking tinder profiles.
Kudos to Hyundai to stick it to the dealers by giving them a car so ugly they can't mark up the pricing in 2023 lol
@@fredrcehah..this design is from Elantra design heritage. That Chinese car was total rip-off from Korean car.
Hey Doug, the wings in the ends of the dashboard are for the screens that are fitted to models with digital wing mirrors.
I spent 30 mins looking around one in a dealership when it was launched here in the UK. I loved it, my wife hated it. All hopes of replacing my 38kWh Ioniq with a 6 were dashed when I saw the starting price 😅
Amusingly, everything you found weird I found to be an interesting design feature 😅
Very weird that Doug is still not aware of this…. 🤷🏻♂️
they arent legal in the states yet, and hyundai isnt getting the word for that out in the US since it doesnt apply to us@@toddinva
yeah it's not cheap! but for what you pay it offers quite a lot
@@toddinva I was surprised by that that too 🤷🏾♂️
@@josephius yeah, you do get a lot for the money. I’ll just have to wait for a used one.
It looks like a Porsche Panamera and Honda Accord Crosstour had a rebellious child who wears TikTok fashions and only eats grass.
Tay why do I keep seeing you in the comments everywhere. I swear I saw you commenting on a DPak vid and now this
TH-cam OG 👍🏾
Meh.
The car looks like everything.
I’d add the Infiniti J30 from the early 90s. Loved that car. In this case it’s scandal because 3 cars - who is actually the father 😂
This is one of the few normal cars, that I feel like it would have been really fun to be on the design team, or even the engineering team
Agree.
I'm glad something like this was made and not yet ANOTHER crossover or SUV for the millionth time!
And as expected, it's not selling. Almost everyone will go for Ioniq 5.
@@Josh-179I see a lot of Ioniq 6s in Canada and Korea. I see about as many Ioniq 6s as I do with Ioniq 5s.
@@Polara1524 , have yet to see 1 Ioniq 6 and I drive full time.
@@Josh-179 Must have to do with your country's market then.
@@Polara1524 , US market. Ioniq 6 just went on sale a few months ago. While we still buy sedans, it's a dying segment.
The "wings" on each side of the interior dashboard are for the monitors for the camera side mirrors that the European and Korean market get. The US-spec aren't approved to have camera side mirrors so we have the leftover "wings" that would have been part of the those monitors.
The blind spot camera should be a standard feature in all trim levels, not just an optional.
No, when changing lanes you should be looking in your side mirror not at the dash. The blind spot monitoring system (with its indicator conveniently placed in the mirror) is more than enough.
@@LAndrewsChannel In all honesty you should really be looking over your shoulder. Neither the camera nor the side mirror is adequate for changing lanes.
@@junieebeann Well yes, but that is inconvenient or harder to do for some people. Blind spot monitoring + looking at the mirrors covers all bases if you want to be safe without having to look over your shoulder.
I think it should mandated for all manufacturers. It really is a huge help for blind spots.
I have the feature and I use it along with my mirrors and looking over the shoulder.
One thing with the implementation of screens is that cars come with less blank switches than what was common through the 2000s and 2010s. I think Hyundai (and other brands) integrated seat heater controls into the screen so every center console is uniform.
I just bought one last week and is amazing.
My favorite thing about Ioniq 6 is the stereo, which is leaps and bounds better than the other Hyundai & Kia vehicles.
It's branded as a Bose, which would normally scare me off (their home gear is crap), but one listen to my test tracks in this car told me that they finally got it right.
6:48 The dashboard has these wings because that is where the screens for the optional digital side mirrors go. Using camera mirrors is not yet legal in the US, but you will see some IONIQ 5 and 6's with them in Korea or Europe.
crazy Doug still hasn't figured it out but us non car reviewers have 😅
That is a great review! I am getting my own ioniq 6 in two days and now I am really excited about it
Hyundai deserves credit for bringing higher levels of style and more standard luxury equipment than the competition.
Never thought I’d like pixels so much. Shoutout to the designers over at Hyundai. Definitely putting out some innovative car designs.
Pixels or Y's and hexagons, I just can't decide
17:00 I, like many other Eco-conscious EV buyers, want the most range from the smallest battery possible. The Model 3's popularity proves that many people still want efficient sedans. Crossovers and larger vehicles are just force-fed to consumers because they're so much more profitable for manufacturers and allow them to skirt emissions regulations.
Not true at all, manufacturer focus on them is a direct response to consumer demand. Personally I will never own a sedan again, the middle ground between being practical (SUV) and being impractical (sports coupe), I don't want kinda practical or kinda sporty and living with constant compromise, give me either or nothing.
@@cenciende9401What created that demand? Them being forced down our throats....I don't know the correct term for it but basically it's like this....they push and push something on people they don't want/need until they do want and need it.
@@cenciende9401The force-feeding really worked on you. An SUV is a compromise in practicality compared to an estate car. Why not get one of those?
@@siwynjoneswe don’t get estate cars/station wagons in the USA
This is a good car. The only problem is that Tesla is rumored to be days away from announcing a $28k MSRP Model 3 BEFORE tax credits. If that happens this car will be essentially dead in the water. They just can’t compete on price which matters the most right now.
There’s no real range on that lower price so you pay more to get more range.
Hyundai and Kia have done a whole 180. Finally making nice looking cars
Seek an optometrist
Certainly nicer than anything Tesla has made.
@@Phil99six so you are telling me that the Hyundais and kias from 10 years ago looked better? Time to get your head checked
It is hideous. The cars 10 years ago was boring, now they are just plain ugly.
@@TheMainCore you are in the minority with that one. In general they both make some nice looking cars. A few have strange designs that some people will love and others will hate.
I think I can answer that question about those "wings" on the dash. If I'm not mistaken, in Europe you can have digital camera side mirrors as opposed to regular ones, and those "wings" are where the monitors for those cameras would go. Since the US has a law that cars need standard side mirrors, they don't put the cameras in, thus no monitors either.
Those wings on the sides of the Dashboard are for vehicles spec'd with the camera side mirrors. That's where the screens would go for the side mirrors on each side
Only available on cars outside of the NA market. US regulations still don't allow such things as camera side mirrors, and only late last year did they finally give an OK to adaptive headlights.
I have one in the top spec. The wings in the interior are for the Digital Side Mirrors. Had the IONIQ 5 previously, the 6 is so much nicer to drive in my opinion, especially highway driving.
The "ears" or "wings" on the dashboard are where the rear view video monitors are located in the EU versions of the car. US can't use cameras as Side View mirror replacements due to laws.
This has some really strong old Porsche vibes and I'm here for it.
It's like an old Porsche and an old Saab had a baby. I'm strangely comfortable with it.
@@joshua.harazin This is what Saab would be making today if GM hadn't sucked the life out of the brand. Quirky, futuristic, feature-filled EVs.
@@bwofficial1776GM sucked the life out of even its own brands.
Looks like a great company car for picking up clients at the airport, and I don't mean that as an insult. I would buy the 5 for my personal vehicle, but the 6 checks all the boxes for a "business people mover".
There is one thing I think should have been talked about more in this video. I think the major benefit of the Ionic 6 is range. That body doesn't look as good as the 5's for sure, but has a better coefficent of drag (0.21 vs 0.28) and less weight. The 6 has a massive 361 miles of range in the longest range spec vs the Ionic 5's 303 miles or EV6 at 310 miles. That extra range could be the difference for a buyer being able to go to a requented distant location, or having to stop along the way, or even just having a much more comfortable buffer.
These are everywhere in Germany. I haven't driven one myself yet, because I am not really considering buying one as my next car, but it's still a very good looking car. I wasn't expecting Hyundais electric vehicles to become so good after most of their previous gas cars were either bland or just grotesque. I just looked up pricing for them, which seems to be quite competitive. The base model starts at 44.000€ in Germany, which is including VAT but not including any government grants. Even before government grants, the price is about the same as an Audi A4 with the base engine and some options (all of which are standard on the Ioniq 6). If you factor in the government grant for electric vehicles, you can buy this car for 38.000€ in Germany (including VAT!), which is very hard to beat.
It is a shame you still cannot get something like the Audi A4/A6 as an EV from an European manufacturer. All McPherson strut and sans air suspension (except some Mercs which are in another price category entirely.)
@@rkan2Audi is an European manufacturer? Wym?
Can you actually buy it for that though, or are there "hidden fees" and rising prices due to demand being greater than what is being produced?
I bought a Tesla Model 3 RWD much better equipped for 38k before any government subsidies in the Netherlands a few weeks ago. I think that the Model 3 at it’s current price is a much better deal.
i30 N was a banger tho
Really cool insights on the parking camera button and the lane keep assist features. Your focus on the fine details is exactly why I appreciate your videos. It's hard to find anyone else that does that kind of thing well.
DOUG! YES! THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE DRIVER ASSISSTANCE TECH AGAIN! I love being able to use Lane Following Assist on any road; it's great when taking scenic drives or when you're not wanting to throw the car into corners for weekend driving
I only rarely use it on my Kona N... but it's perfect for finishing up lunch after a pit stop!
Instead of designing a whole new car for the 6, Hyundai should’ve just shrank the original design of the Ionic 5 into a compact hatchback. That would’ve probably sold more and taken less R&D. What I dislike about the 5 is how fuckin massive it is. When it was first revealed, I thought it was gonna be a hot hatch EV
Hey Doug, at 6:59, the wings are for screens for the digital mirrors offered in other markets. Pretty cool quirk.
Doug, you sir are a good man. Amazingly authentic and appreciative of all cars. Excellent review!
Doug is the kind of guy to review an Ioniq 6 after reviewing an Ioniq 6
I love the styling of this thing. I think it looks like a cross between French and German cars from somewhere between the '60s and the '80s.
Sedans aren't dead: they're on life support now, but will have to make a comeback. Environmental targets and restrictions, plus any resource scarceness, will make the body shape a necessity at some point. When it comes to efficiency, an SUV shape is just about the dumbest thing you can do.
I had pleasure to look close into it, fantastic car. Unfortunately here in Poland this car is close to 70 000 USD. So I bought Stinger 😂
I own a 2013 Hyundai and it has been rock solid, zero issues. All I've done are oil changes.
I think that simply being a 'nice car' is something that is sorely lacking in todays market.
This and the ioniq 5 are some of my favorite economy focused cars on the road rn, such a new and refreshing look! Absolutely insane that a hyundai is making me turn my head like i just saw a lambo on the street😂
The only electric car I would consider buying. Very cool design, so different from everything else on the road, and not an SUV!
I call bs😂
Did you notice if this lower spec trim Ioniq 6 had more rear sear headroom than the Limited model that you had for the initial tour? From the specs it looks like it should have between 1 and 2 inches more headroom in back if you don't have the sunroof. The styling reminds me of the Merkur XR4ti - at least the rear end.
Hyundai's driver assist is insanely good.
Doug is the kind of guy to often hold our interest. Thx Doug
Doug can you please do a review on the Lotus Eletre, a super interesting and quirky electric SUV I want to know more about
Im here for Doug's never-ending fued about the location of heated seat controls.
The special "feature" of the Ioniq 6 is its efficiency. It rivals that of the Tesla Model 3 but its actually faster on long roadtrips because it charges faster thanks to the 800V system.
That efficiency goes down considerable if you get anything other than the SE RWD is the problem. As well as it being more expensive than the equivalent Model 3. It also doesn't get the tax credit.
I dread the day where the "speed" of a car is partially calculated by how fast it charges. Absolute Bizzaro world.
Love this Ioniq 6 design/. Saw one in person, in Black with the 20s. Has acres of road presence.
Hyundai/Kia/Genesis are dominating cutting edge design and technology in the 2020s
I love this car. All the other brands are scared to go toe-to-toe with the Model 3 and instead want boxy, bland SUVs. Like Doug mentioned, people say sedans are dead. But last I checked, the roads are littered with Model 3s. Very big fan of the teardrop, Porsche-like rear.
Hope they continue to expand on this design. Would hope for a more premium feel for this price range still (or maintain the same and cute the price). Also needs to bring back more analog buttons
It helps that the Model 3 starts at like... $38.9k if you get one in inventory, and qualifies for the full $7500 Federal Tax credit, and more on top of that depending on which state you live in. You can get a base Model 3 for a couple of grand more than a base Prius
I drove an AWD SEL in silver with "green" (i.e. light grey) interior and loved everything about it: serene, luxurious, solid, fast, and supremely comfortable - BUT trunk space was a deal-breaking joke.
I love the look of these. It strikes me as something SAAB would have done if it still existed (RIP)
I adore Doug’s irrational hate to the Hyundai home screen
I'm not sure about the pixels on the 6. I think they work so well on the 5 because of the generally boxy design of the car. On the 6 it looks like they're forcing a design element into a language it doesn't fit naturally into.
I'm surprised that the trunk isn't a hatch. Would make sense with the rear tear drop shape
Im absolutely not a EV person but so far for this price range. This Hyundai may be in My top 3 dare I say possibly top 2 favorite EV's Ive seen so far.
Great job Hyundai 👍🏻
I love this car. Only thing is no heated rear seats on any trim which cheaper Hyundais have, the Ioniq 5 has a HUD and the bose sound system on the ioniq6 sounds like it doesn’t have a subwoofer while the Ioniq 5 does. The ioniq5 has way more bass with the bose vs the ioniq6
Saw one a couple days ago at my local grocery store parking lot. It looks really good in person.
There's a black with black bits one that is a regular at a local chinese all you can eat. UK.
I still say the rear design looks like the 90’s Infiniti J30 and J30t. Very cool.
Ionic 5 N is coming next year, with 0-60 in under 3.4, most likely to be followed by a 6 N as well. Interested to see, since it's the first EV that will have paddle shifters to fully simulate gear shifts, including the sound track from the ICE N models. Early reviewers love it on track as it gives you EV power but with the auditory and physical cues that shifting gears provide. If it feels and sounds like a gas powered turbo... I'm intrigued.
but why
enjoy the fake speaker engine ig
The Ioniq 6 N was shown at this year's Festival of Speed along with the Ioniq 5 N. Unfortunately, one of the Ioniq 6 N locked up it's front wheels and crashed into a bale of hay on one of its uphill runs.
@@realme4107 If it sounds good, it sounds good. Performance driving is an experience, as is going to watch a movie and the cinema. I don't mind allowing myself to be tricked into believing an experience is real
@@KunoMochi I thought they didn't officially call it the 6N. Wasn't it the RN22 their test bed concept car?
If i could afford an electric car, I would buy this in a heartbeat. It's by far the most beautiful and weird EV in the world.
These days, even the Pintiac Aztek would look "nice!" And I owned one, so I know first hand how much people frowned when I came rolling around the corners! 😂🤣😅🤣😂🤣😅
It was one of the best vehicles I've had thus far.
The Aztek was ahead of its time. If it had come out 10 years later it wouldn't have been as controversial. It would have fit in with the Honda Element, Jeep Cherokee KL pre-facelift, those SUV-wagon-sedan BMWs, and all the other cladding-covered crossovers.
@@bwofficial1776 -- absolutely right! I was renovating my house at the time, and I would remove the two rear seats, ipen the split gate, and fit six sheets of 4 x 8 drywall plus plenty of space for other supplies. Very utilitarian. 👍🏼
It's a saab 900 mixed with a citroen ds. For anyone who says how brave the design team is. About as brave as the pt criuzer. Hey the pt criuzer looked cool too when it was introduced.
This car looks like a Saab 900 Turbo with modern twist.
Is this a basic spec model? I'm sorry; I missed the 36 times you mentioned that.
The Ionic 6 is a striking automobile. The sloping rear end with the duck tail spoiler looks remarkably similar to a vintage 911 duck tail. Car enthusiasts will love the higher performance version for sure. They have plenty of get up and go. ✌🏻🇺🇸
Some of the Hyundai designers have actually specifically said they took some inspiration from Porsche for this car, so you're right on the mark there.
Vintage 911 or vintage 1998 Ford Taurus?
@@GM-qt3bm good eye. I bet Ford took inspiration from the Porsche too.
Steering wheel pixels: Why four of them? Fun fact: four dots is the morse code for H.
Dashboard wings: if you go for the “digital mirror” option (cameras instead of side mirrors), the wing “tips” are replaced with OLED screens.
Doug is too lazy nowadays and misses out on these things.
It looks like a old Saab 900 and this is a good thing.
Major Combi Coupe vibes. Our local dealer has one on display and it looks even better in the flesh. I’d still have the ‘5 though
The “wings” in the dashboard are for the side view camera mirror screens, for the cars equipped with them
It has six pixels on the charge port, whereas the Ioniq 5 has... five. It makes me worry about myself that this was the first thing I noticed.
it makes me worry doug does not
I'd been waiting for this video to be posted since the Ioniq 6 started being sold at dealerships... and it literally drops on my birthday!
It would be VERY cool if you reviewed a 1995 Chevrolet C8 Camaro Callaway!
The side "wings" on the center console is for side screens instead of side mirrors. They are allowed in europe and optional.
Out of most ev's this one looks AND feels as something worthy to phaseout ICE vehicles.
About the heated seat buttons, Hyundai was trying to make it smart. So if your environment temperature is low, it will automatically turn on heater and heated seats for you.
Definitely not a fan of how melted and random this car looks. I’m surprised it’s not getting much criticism, probably because Kia and Hyundai has so many fans. Strange looking car for sure, but I’m glad the range is good. It shows battery tech is definitely improving.
Looking forward to your Grand Highlander, Lexus TX, and ID Buzz Longwheelbase videos!
imagine if people reviewed all sorts of stuff the way doug does. TH-cam would become just better and better in content
Dude first time seeing your vids.
You’re super pumped!
4 pixels on the steering wheel means "H" in Morse code.
Put it in H!
Almost looks like a Porsche panamera love it 😍
Give whoever designed the key a raise
Raze whoever designed this car.
It wouldn't look out of place in 2005.
hahaha wait for it Doug! Ioniq 5 N is coming ! that sounds amazing and can't wait to see it first on this channel!!
I had a chance to sit in the Kia EV6.
Hyundai and Kia are coming with fire for the American market. GM is gonna end up behind them in the transition to EV.
Man even tho I’m mad at Hyundai for a cheap security system (mine got stolen) I like the features of Hyundai
This is a cool car, but the Tesla supercharger network is too big of an advantage to get another type of electric car right now. Hopefully that situation will approve over time. If you only plan to drive local and charge from home, this wouldn't be an issue though.
Teslas fit and finish is still an issue and you’re not getting the elons 300 plus miles on the model 3 or Y. You’re lucky to get 250-270 and that’s if you don’t turn on the air conditioning or heat.
@@XX-166 Although the EPA range estimate is a bit optimistic, you can still find a charger anywhere you go or along your route, and they will work every single time without a doubt. Combine that with great built-in route planning and auto battery preconditioning, and it becomes a non-issue. Can't really say the same for... pretty much anything relying on Electrify America. Thankfully, with everyone signing the supercharger access deals, you can get a non-Tesla and use the supercharger network next year.
@@Black-Villain all that and still you’re getting wayyy less then elons claim. Also in hot climates it’s even worse so it’s good there’s a charger every 10 feet.. you’re gonna need them.
@@XX-166 A lot of truth there, but the charging network makes up for that. If those issues turned me off of Tesla, the alternative would be a gas powered car with better fit and finish and range.
@@barryrodgers3039 keep what you have and enjoy your repeated short range recharging and poor fit and finish
The dash “wings” I believe are for the side mirrors camera system which isn’t available in all markets.
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hyundai has been killing it
Doug giving the style of this car a 6 is criminal. It’s a generous 3
that rear end reminds me of an older infiniti, i forgot the name
If history is any indication, Kia/Huyndai products do not age well from the design perspective.
I've realised this a few years ago when the previous gen Sportage started looking funny and much cheaper than when it came out.
Then the odd Tucson was released and I thought to myself - "wow this looks very unusual! It probably won't age well".
And I think I was right, it does look very stupid after a couple of years.
Same story here, Ioniq 5 and 6 already look less cool than a year ago.
Also, Kia/Huyndai tend to mimic other iconic cars - Ioniq 6 tries to be Porsche, and it all looks funny and weird.
There's no continuity with their designs, no proper culture, no logic behind models. New generations of models look nothing like predecessors. Ioniq 6 has no connection to Ioniq 5, even though they are both part of a current line up. As if different brands produced them, this is ridiculous.
These are just a few reasons Kia/Huyndai will never be like European cars with real pedigree.
An allroad esque station wagon of the ioniq 6 would be 👌 mint
Now my perfect Hyundai EV car I can buy.
Doug is the type of guy that offers you refreshments when you get in his car