5 things to know about the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

Hyundai Sime Darby Motors is ready to cause a stir in the Malaysian market with a slew of new models in 2023. The brand via a short video teaser gave us a preview of its upcoming models, including the Creta, the new Santa Fe, the new Palisade, and the Ioniq 6. The first three models are internal combustion engine-powered SUVs while the latter is an all-electric four-door streamliner sedan. Today, we will be discussing 5 important things you should know about this upcoming EV, so let’s get started.

Ultra-low drag coefficient 

The single-curved Hyundai EV features sleek yet functional aesthetics offering an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.21. These comprise low nose, active front air flaps, wheel gap reducers, and slim digital side mirrors. Further assisting the impressive aerodynamic aptitude is the boat-tail structure of the EV, elliptical wing-inspired spoiler with wingets, and separation traps on the rear bumper. Underneath the car, we can also see a covered undercarriage, reduced wheel-arch gap, and optimised deflectors adding to its aerodynamics.

Over 700 Parametric Pixels

The ethical and unique design of the EV further highlights its uniqueness. It comes integrated with more than 700 Parametric Pixels positioned at various places like headlights, rear combination lights, lower sensors at the front, 4-dot on the steering wheel, centre console indicator, air vent garnishes, and more. Also part of the kit is the Parametric Pixel High-Mounted Stop Lamp on the rear wing, which displays an eye-catching light impression when the driver applies the brakes. All these together reinforce the Ioniq brand’s identity throughout the sedan. 

Cocoon-inspired interior with sustainable materials

The shape of the Hyundai Ioniq 6’ interior is inspired by a cocoon and touted as a “mindful personal space on wheels”. It offers optimised legroom and spaciousness to the occupants thanks to Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Global Modular Platform. Adding to it is the user-centric interior architecture of the EV. The ergonomically designed control unit integrates a 12-inch digital cluster and a 12-inch infotainment display. 

Helping drivers and passengers feel relaxed inside the EV is a dual-colour Ambient Lighting system. It includes a spectrum of 64 different colours and 6 dual colour themes created by colour specialists.

Hyundai designers also used eco-friendly materials at various touch points while crafting the Ioniq 6, which aligns with the EV’s Ethical Uniqueness theme and targets environment-conscious customers. These include - 

• Eco-process leather and recycled PET fabric for seats
• Bio TPO skin for the dashboard
• Bio PET fabric for the headliner
• Bio paint derived from vegetable oils for doors
• Recycled fishing net carpet

A range of powertrains 

In the global markets, Hyundai offers a range of drive motors for the EV suiting all sorts of customers. These include an RWD single-motor and an AWD dual-motor. The top-spec all-wheel-drive iteration churns out a maximum power of 320 PS and a peak torque of 605 Nm. It enables the EV to run from zero to 100 kmph in 5.1 seconds. 

When it comes to lithium-ion battery packs, the available options are 53-kWh or 77.4-kWh; the bigger one lets the sedan run for 610 kilometres on a single charge. The latter takes 18 minutes for 10% to 80% SoC when using a 350 kW DC charger.

Hyundai SmartSense Advanced Driver Assistance Systems 

Ensuring high levels of safety and convenience are the Hyundai SmartSense Advanced Driver Assistance Systems offered with the electric sedan. The list of these advanced safety gears includes - 

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Junction Turning
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Junction Crossing
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Lane Change Oncoming
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Lane Change Side
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Evasive Steering Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Blind spot Collision-Avoidance Assist 
• Safe Exit Warning
• Intelligent Speed Limit Warning
• Driver Attention Warning
• High Beam Assist
• Rear View Monitor
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go & Machine Learning
• Lane Following Assist
• Highway Driving Assist
• Parking Distance Warning - Forward/Side/Reverse
• Surround View Monitor

Also read: Five-star safety rating for Hyundai Ioniq 6

So, those were the five key things about the Ioniq 6 EV. We expect the upcoming Hyundai electric sedan will get a positive reception in the local market, just like the Ioniq 5. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

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