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The all-electric 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan will launch in Australia this month.
Snapshot
- 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pricing and features
- Electric sedan due here this month; Model 3 rival
- Priced from $74,000 plus on-road costs
UPDATE: Hyundai Ioniq 6 available to order; five-star ANCAP safety rating
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 will become available to order on February 22 at 1:00pm AEDT, with 300 vehicles offered in the first batch. It has also received a five-star ANCAP safety rating, in line with testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2022.
A low-slung sibling to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 crossovers, the Ioniq 6 is a direct competitor to Australia's best-selling electric vehicle, the Tesla Model 3.
Billed as an "electrified streamliner", it has a low drag coefficient of 0.21, allowing it to achieve a WLTP-rated 614-kilometre driving range in entry-level, rear-wheel-drive Dynamiq form.
It is priced from $74,000 before on-road costs. This is $10,100 dearer than the most-affordable Tesla Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive – and $2000 more than an equivalent Ioniq 5, which offers more space but less driving range.
As such, the Ioniq 6 will be ineligible for various state and territory incentives, including a rebate for EVs priced under a set threshold in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
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A dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain is standard for the mid-spec Techniq and flagship Epiq, with increased power and a 95-kilometre driving range drop.
Hyundai-Kia's dedicated E-GMP electric vehicle platform is found underneath the Ioniq 6, with an 800-volt electrical architecture and support for 350kW ultra-rapid fast charging.
In a Hyundai first, the Ioniq 6 is the first model to support over-the-air software updates, as part of its standard-fit Bluelink connected-car technology.
JUMP AHEAD
- 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pricing
- 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 features
- Options
- Powertrains, charging, and driving range
- Safety
- Dimensions
- Warranty and servicing
- Availability
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pricing
Prices exclude on-road costs.
| Model | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Dynamiq RWD | $74,000 |
| Techniq AWD | $83,500 |
| Epiq AWD | $88,000 |
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 features
Dynamiq
| 18-inch alloy wheels, and 225/55 eco tyres | Heated front seats |
| 12.3-inch infotainment system | 10-way power-adjustable front seats w/ two-way lumbar support |
| Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Leather-appointed steering wheel |
| DAB+ digital radio | Adjustable interior ambient lighting |
| 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster | Remote smart parking assist |
| Wireless phone charger | 360-degree camera system |
| Eight-speaker Bose audio system | Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
| LED headlights, tail-lights and daytime running lamps | Dual-zone climate control |
| Head-up display | Rear air vents |
| USB ports (1x USB-A multimedia, 3x USB-C charging) | Tyre pressure monitoring |
| Rear privacy glass | Tyre mobility kit |
| Rain-sensing wipers | Trailer pre-wiring. |
| Leather-appointed upholstery |
Techniq
| In addition to Dynamiq | |
|---|---|
| 20-inch alloy wheels, and 245/40 Pirelli P Zero tyres | Ventilated front seats |
| Relaxation front seats | Heated rear seats |
| Panoramic sunroof | Heated steering wheel. |
Epiq
| In addition to Techniq | |
|---|---|
| Digital side mirrors | Battery conditioning system – heating. |
| Heat pump | |
Options
Matte paint – $1000
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Powertrains, charging, and driving range
Under the skin, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 features a 77.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack, as found in the recently-updated Ioniq 5 large SUV.
It has an 800-volt electrical architecture with support for 350kW ultra-rapid charging, allowing for a 10 to 80 per cent top-up in as little as 18 minutes – provided certain conditions are met.
The entry-level Dynamiq is powered by a single motor mounted to the rear axle, producing 168kW and 350Nm. It has a claimed electric driving range of around 614 kilometres.
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Stepping up to the Techniq and Epiq adds a 74kW front motor and 165kW rear motor, for a total system output of 239kW and 605Nm.
Both versions deliver a WLTP-rated electric driving range of 519 kilometres.
| 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 driving range (WLTP) | |
|---|---|
| 77.4kWh single-motor RWD | 614km |
| 77.4kWh dual-motor AWD | 519km |
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Safety
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is covered by a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing by Euro NCAP conducted in 2022.
It received a 97 per cent score for adult occupant protection, 88 per cent for children, 66 per cent for vulnerable road users, and 90 per cent for safety assist.
Seven airbags (dual front, side, curtain, and front-centre) are fitted across the range.
| 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 active safety features | |
|---|---|
| Autonomous emergency braking (vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, intersection, reverse, direct oncoming, lane change) | Driver attention alert |
| Lane-keep assist | Lead vehicle departure alert |
| Lane departure warning | Intelligent speed limit assist |
| Blind-spot alert | Front, side and rear parking sensors |
| Blind-spot view monitor | Rear occupant alert |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | Safe exit assist |
| Adaptive cruise control | High beam assist. |
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Dimensions
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a 2950-millimetre wheelbase, and is 4855mm long, 1880mm wide and 1495mm tall.
This is roughly in line with the Sonata N Line, which has a shorter wheelbase and a narrower body, but is longer at 4900mm.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 boot space
RWD versions have a claimed 401-litre boot capacity, with 60/40 split-fold rear seats for additional space. It has a 45-litre front boot.
For all-wheel-drive models, luggage space is retained, but it has a smaller 14.5-litre under-bonnet cargo capacity.
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Warranty and servicing
As per the wider Hyundai range, the Ioniq 6 is covered by the brand’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
It receives eight years or 160,000 kilometres of coverage, whichever occurs first, for its high-voltage components, including the battery pack.
As with the latest Ioniq 5, maintenance for the Ioniq 6 is required every two years or 30,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.
A service pack is available for the first four years, at the following cost:
| Powertrain | 24 months/30,000 | 48 months/60,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 168kW RWD | $560 | $560 |
| 239kW AWD | $560 | $560 |
Availability
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 will launch in Australia this month.
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