The electric Hyundai Ioniq 6 can be ordered through hyundai.com/au priced from $74,000 manufacturer’s list price (MLP).
It is offered in three trims (from Dynamiq and Techniq to the top-of-the-line Epiq), with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains matched to a 77.4kWh battery across the range.
The new EV features “game-changing tech in a sleek streamliner body” with up to 614km range and can charge from 10 to 80% in 18 minutes.
The Ioniq 6 debuts Hyundai’s over-the-air (OTA) system updates and features enhanced SmartSense safety technology (plus seven airbags) and EV-specific Bluelink connected services.
A spacious, flexible living space cabin includes advanced sustainable materials
The mid-size Ioniq 6 is the first sedan built on Hyundai’s electrified-global modular platform (E-GMP), which brings 800V architecture.
It has the top Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) five-star safety rating, integrated digital side mirrors, and interactive ambient lighting.
“We are thrilled to introduce our first-ever Ioniq 6 as the latest addition to our Ioniq range,” says Hyundai Motor Company Australia chief executive Ted Lee.
A 12.3-inch digital virtual instrument cluster headlines the in-cabin technology, along with a 12.3-inch Multimedia navigation unit, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone compatibility, and Bose premium audio.
Luxuries include power-adjustable, heated driver and front passenger seats trimmed in eco-processed leather, and a leather-appointed steering wheel.
Projector type LED headlights, LED taillights and 18-inch alloy wheels contribute to the Ioniq 6’s striking look, while standard convenience features include a wireless smartphone charger, a head-up display, and a smart power boot lid.
Smart regenerative braking, a safety-enhancing virtual engine sound system (VESS), an ‘i-Pedal’ mode that allows one-pedal driving and a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function are offered too.
The top Techniq includes 20-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero tyres, a full-width glass sunroof, heated and ventilated relaxation front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.
The flagship Epiq variant adds to this with digital side mirrors, high-efficiency heat pump-based heating, and a battery conditioning system, while both have the HTRAC all-wheel drive system comprising a 74kW, 255Nm front motor and a 165kW, 350Nm rear motor, having 519km range.
The Dynamiq features a 168kW, 350Nm rear electric motor.
A choice of eight exterior paint colours offered include Nocturne Grey (metallic), Gravity Gold (matte) and Serenity White, Abyss Black, Digital Green, Byte Blue, Biophilic Ink and Ultimate Red (mica).
