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The electrical vehicle (EV) movement, while it has somewhat stalled a bit, stays to be very relevant in the huge scope of what Americans want in a brand new vehicle. Hyundai has kept with the EV movement’s pace and appears to not let off the throttle much in the approaching years as vehicles just like the Ioniq 6 that we now have on this week proceed to be impressive EV offerings.
While we already experienced the Ioniq 6 for a full review, getting our hands on one again this yr reminds us of what we love about Hyundai’s approach to EVs, including having among the quickest-charging EVs on the present market. For a mid-sized EV sedan, the Ioniq 6 takes what we loved within the Ioniq 5 and elevates its efficiency, which is afforded by its sleek body that’s mostly unique in its design. Such a design gives the Ioniq 6 slippery surfaces that, in turn, capture excellent EPA figures of around 111 MPGe city and 94 MPGe highway. Those figures are the actual deal as I used to be capable of get 3.3 mi/kWh on average with mixed driving conditions, which mostly equates to 111 MPGe.
Aside from the remarkable efficiency scores, the Ioniq 6 is exclusive in its own right with its clever curvaceous design proportions coupled with the 20-inch wheels and dot-matrix-styled lights in all places. Such a theme is a neat play on its Ioniq 5 sibling making a special design statement. The slopping roof line does the trick so as to add a sporty style that also adds a novel character to the Ioniq 6 that turns many heads.
Powered by dual electric motors, the all-wheel-drive long-range Ioniq 6 Limited has a complete of 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque. That power feels far more than what’s stated on paper because the Ioniq 6 gets as much as 60 mph in about 4.4 seconds. Power is usually consistent until you utilize the Eco drive mode, where things grow to be more relaxed, and 100% throttle isn’t 100% of what you may get out of the motors – something to be mindful of when utilizing such a mode. Otherwise, Normal and Sport drive modes offer you the complete beans upon full throttle applications. Where the Ioniq 6 really shines is its nice driving character, where it feels and adapts higher than the Ioniq 5, in my view. There’s more of a cohesive drive and ride quality that nicely balances sport and luxury, even with the fixed-rate dampers. The truth is, I don’t remember the Ioniq 6 riding this well once I first experienced it a few years ago. Perhaps Hyundai did some retuning that I don’t learn about. Either way, there’s lots to love in how the Ioniq 6 behaves on the road to cover a few of its typical EV mass and exhibit a superb ride quality and handling abilities. Furthermore, the braking feel is pretty good for its class, and the transitions from regen braking to make use of of the friction brakes are excellent with no noticeable switch over.
For the most recent model yr, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 continues to impress with a variety of powertrain options and standout efficiency. The bottom SE Standard Range trim offers 149 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque from a single rear motor, while stepping as much as the SE or SEL Long Range RWD trims boosts output to 225 horsepower with the identical torque, delivering as much as 361 miles of range within the SE or 305 miles within the SEL.
Choosing all-wheel drive increases power to match the AWD Limited model’s performance but reduces range to 270 miles. In on a regular basis driving, the AWD Limited model meets and sometimes exceeds its 270-mile estimate in Normal mode, and with Eco mode around town, it’s possible to exceed 280 miles. Surprisingly, I saw as much as 292 miles of range in my 2025 Ioniq 6 Limited AWD test vehicle. In fact, as mentioned earlier, charging is among the many fastest available available on the market, taking just 18 minutes to go from 10% to 80% using a 350kW DC fast charger, or simply over 7 hours to achieve 100% from 10% on a 40-amp Level 2 charger. Hyundai doesn’t fiddle for being the king of quick charging here in America, and for that, I thank them!
Within the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited is an inviting cabin that has many premium attributes that potentially allow such a vehicle to punch above its class. There are many useful feature sets and display real estate to appease most, including heated and ventilated front seats, a 12.3-inch dual-screen setup with a mostly user-friendly touchscreen infotainment system, color-selectable LED ambient lighting, cleverly placed soft touch surfaces, surprisingly spacious seating areas, and the unique dot-matrix theme elements throughout. The one headscratcher stays that there isn’t any wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, only USB-connected integration of such. Lacking the wireless connectivity is strange as there may be a convenient wireless smartphone charging pad. I suppose there may be all the time next yr to hope for wireless integration.
Remaining on the forefront of safety, the Ioniq 6 Limited combines the entire expected energetic safety features and takes the autonomous driving case up a small notch with its Highway Driving Assist (HAD) system, but still requires a hand on the steering wheel. Otherwise, there’s the welcoming, unique feature of getting the blind-spot monitor that displays a live camera feed of the blind spot within the digital gauge cluster once you signal, together with a 360-degree camera setup for backing up or parking.
Hyundai continues to impress and with the entire uncertainty of pricing of products nowadays, they’ve someway managed to maintain pricing respectable and never ever-so-increasing for vehicles just like the latest Ioniq 6. The truth is, the pricing hasn’t increased over the few years of the Ioniq 6’s existence with my nearly loaded up test vehicle pricing out at $56,330, which incorporates a $1,150 inland freight and handling charge. Technique to go, Hyundai! Now, let’s bring on that Ioniq 6 N!
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Malcolm Hogan is the founder and editor of Automotive Addicts, a trusted voice within the automotive media world for over 20 years. With 20+ years of hands-on experience covering the industry, Malcolm has built a fame for delivering honest reviews, sharp insights, and in-depth coverage of all the pieces from latest automobile debuts to high-performance test drives. Keen about the evolving automobile culture and staying ahead of the curve, Malcolm continues to steer Automotive Addicts as a go-to destination for enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.
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