After much expectation, Hyundai officially announced the new Ioniq 6. The new EV incorporates many design elements from the Prophecy prototype unveiled in 2020. The new Ioniq 6 reports that the same Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) is the same as the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, and that the battery capacity and configuration are similar, if not the same.
Hyundai unveiled the design and some new features of the Ioniq 6 electric vehicle, but the company did not share specifications, ranges, prices, or engine versions. The car is built on the same platform as the Ioniq 5, so we expect a range of 315 miles on a single charge, but it can vary depending on the engine version. The drag coefficient of the Ioniq 6 is very low at only 0.21 and is one of the lowest on the market.
Hyundai Motor says that the interior and exterior of the vehicle were designed to optimize performance and interior space at the same time.
“The design of ION IQ6 was human-centered from the beginning, and the internal space was developed at the same time as the external shape. We tried to make the best use of the internal space and stretch it back and forth, with a unique streamlined silhouette and spaciousness. The interior has been realized. “
The Ioniq 6 is expected to be more expensive than the Ioniq 5 launched for $ 46,650 (for the base model). Hyundai officially launched the vehicle on July 14, hoping that future EV specifications, prices and release dates will be further clarified. The Ioniq 6 is expected to be well below the Tesla Model 3, and if the Ioniq 5 passes, it’s probably one of the best EVs. The release date in the US has not been set, but it will arrive in 2023.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 corrects the interior
The main reason I hate new cars is the lack of physical switches and buttons. The technology is great and has many advantages over traditional methods, but physical control is almost always easier to use when stationary or driving. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has multiple displays, a 12-inch infotainment system, and a 12-inch digital cluster. Still, there are also the ones most often used by drivers and passengers: physical buttons for audio and climate control.
Contemporary Design Chief Sangyup Lee said Ars Technica“This car [in] Although stationary, the touch screen can be dangerous while on the move. That’s why we’re always thinking together about the right balance, user experience, buttons, and combinations with voice activation. In the future, voice activation will obviously play a major role in touch screens, but this is still in transition. For us, everything related to safety uses hardware. Use the touch interface for anything that is not secure. That’s how we balance it — that’s how we actually do the hierarchy. “
Other car makers need to pay attention and return some physical control for these important features. Fan speed settings, and various settings, should always be easily accessible, even if the driver keeps an eye on the road. On-screen controls do not provide the same feedback as physical switches and are often difficult to remember on large displays. Muscle memory may begin after a while, but physical buttons are recommended until voice activation is a viable solution.
The rest of the interior looks modern and spacious. There are lights everywhere in the car. Nowadays this is called “dual color ambient lighting” and it illuminates the door and center console. Users can choose from a spectrum of 64 colors and there are 6 dual color themes developed by color experts to help drivers and passengers feel relaxed and comfortable. It looks great and modern, and I hope you can adjust the brightness while driving the car so it doesn’t get in the way.
The interior is made of sustainable materials and colors such as PET fabrics, eco-process leather, bio-TPO skins and recycled fishing net carpets. We welcome all these changes and are pleased to see Hyundai taking a more environmentally friendly way to manufacture the Ioniq 6.