Introduction
What Car? says...
You’ve probably heard people claim that car design is dead, with more and more models looking tediously similar, but we’re not convinced that’s true. Take this Hyundai Ioniq 6 for example. Did you ever imagine that Hyundai’s electric car line-up would look as striking as it does now?
It's true that the first Ioniq was conspicuously inconspicuous, but all that changed with the arrival of the Ioniq 6's head-turning electric SUV stablemate – the Hyundai Ioniq 5 – and now we have this sleek four-door coupé. It's based on the same underpinnings as the Ioniq 5, and also shares some of its styling cues, including the distinctive pixel-look lights.
That's what we'll tell you over the next few pages of this review. We'll give you our ratings for performance, interior quality, costs and more, and tell you which version we recommend (Hyundai gives you a choice of two main trim levels, with a third, First Edition, briefly available from launch).
Once you've picked the right model for your needs, we can also help you find it for the lowest price if you search our free What Car? New Car Deals pages. They have lots of the best new electric car deals.
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It was too new to be included in the 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey but the signs are encouraging, because Hyundai finished joint fifth out of 32 manufacturers in the brand table. The model comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty, and its main battery is covered for eight years.
One 77kWh battery option is available, and the rear-wheel-drive version has an official range of up to 338 miles.
The Rear Wheel Drive model strikes the best balance of range, performance and affordability. We’d recommend pairing it with entry-level Premium trim, which comes with all the kit you’d need.
It has a 401-litre boot capacity, which is enough to take seven carry-on suitcases. There’s also space for the charging cables under the bonnet.
| RRP price range | £47,040 - £55,290 |
|---|---|
| Number of trims (see all) | 3 |
| Number of engines (see all) | 2 |
| Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | electric |
| Available doors options | 4 |
| Warranty | 5 years / No mileage cap |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £94 / £110 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £188 / £221 |
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