Hyundai Australia has announced the pricing and specifications of its newest sleek electric sedan, the Ioniq 6, with prices starting at $74,000 before on roads.
It’s set to be one of Hyundai’s most efficient electric vehicles, calling the new Ioniq 6 an “Electrified Streamliner” with an expected local Australian launch in February.
Its aerodynamic design boasts a very low coefficient of drag at around 0.22, which is lower even than the best-selling Tesla Model 3, which stands at 0.23.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 will be the first sedan from the brand to be based on the Electrified-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) that is also the basis of the very popular Ioniq 5 SUV and the EV6 from sister company Kia.
This means that the new Ioniq 6 can charge from 10-80% in 18 minutes at a 350 kW charger. This makes it one of the quickest-charging EVs to hit our shores in 2023.
The Ioniq 6 will be available in three different variants with single and dual-motor powertrain setups:
- Dynamic grade offers the longest driving range, in a premium package
- Techniq grade brings additional power, all-wheel drive, and an array of extra features
- Epiq is the ultimate grade and features cutting-edge technology including Digital Side Mirrors and a battery conditioning system
The battery and motor setup on the single-motor Dynamic variant can get range figures as high as 614 km while the dual-motor versions are still respectable at 519 km. All of these are equipped with a 77.4 kWh battery pack.
The Ioniq 6 will also come with Hyundai Over-The-Air (OTA) updates in Australia. These can be used to notify customers to apply necessary updates to vehicle system software and the GPS navigation unit.
On the pricing front, the Ioniq 6 range starts at $74,000, excluding on-roads for the Dynamiq variant and tops out at $88,000 for the Epiq variant. Matte paint will also set customers back $1,000.
The service intervals are set at 24 and 48 months or 30,000 km and 60,000 km respectively with a set fee of $560 at every service visit.
With Hyundai’s EV range popularity only growing in Australia after selling out the last batch of Ioniq 5 in 15 minutes last month, the Ioniq 6 is sure to do well.
The new Ioniq 6 will be launching in Australia in February 2023.
Powertrain Specifications
| IONIQ 6 | ||
| Battery | 77.4 kWh battery | |
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | HTRAC Dual Motor All Wheel Drive |
| Motor power | 168 kW | 74 kW + 165 kW |
| Motor torque | 350 Nm | 255 Nm + 350 Nm |
| WLTP Range | 614 km | 519 km |
Pricing & Servicing
| Powertrain | Transmission | DYNAMIQ | TECHNIQ | EPIQ |
| 168kW 2WD | Reduction gear – rear | $74,000 | – | – |
| 239kW AWD | Reduction gear – rear & front | – | $83,500 | $88,000 |
Options
| Option pricing | DYNAMIQ | TECHNIQ | EPIQ |
| Matte Paint | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Servicing Plans
| Powertrain | Service Interval | 24 mths | 48 mths |
|
168kW 2WD
|
km | 30k | 60k |
| Cost (incl. GST) | $560 | $560 | |
|
239kW AWD
|
km | 30k | 60k |
| Cost (incl. GST) | $560 | $560 |
Key Specifications
| IONIQ 6 DYNAMIQ | 168kW electric motor – 2WD | |
| Key specifications: | ||
| 7 airbags – inc. front centre side airbag |
Bluelink connected car services:
– Automatic Collision Notification |
10-way power driver & front passenger seats |
| SmartSense™ including; | – incl. 2-way lumbar support | |
| – Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist; | – Emergency call (SOS) function | Heated front seats |
| – Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection | – Valet mode | 60:40 split fold rear seat |
| – Junction Turning & Crossing | – Voice control | Head-Up Display |
| – Lane Change Oncoming & Side |
– Calendar integration
– Alert services – Remote functions – Remote Surround View Monitor – Navigation – connected routing – Vehicle status monitoring – Over The Air (OTA) software update |
12.3” digital instrument cluster |
| – Evasive Steering Assist | Adjustable ambient lighting | |
| – Direct Oncoming function | ECM interior mirror | |
| – Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance-Assist | Wireless phone charger (Qi standard) | |
| – Blind-Spot View Monitor | Shift by Wire – column mounted | |
| – Driver Attention Warning, including; | Paddle shifters –regenerative brake control | |
| – Leading Vehicle Departure Alert | Smart Key w/push button start | |
| – High Beam Assist |
Intelligent Front-lighting System (IFS):
– Projector type LED – Local dimming for oncoming traffic – Daytime Running Lights (DRL) – Turn signals – Automatic dusk sensing |
Remote start – via Smart Key |
| – Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | Smart Parking Assist (SPA) | |
| – Lane Following Assist | Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) | |
| – Lane Keeping Assist – Line/Road-Edge | 1 x USB-A multimedia port – front | |
| – Manual Speed Limit Assist | 1 x USB-C charging port – front | |
| – Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist: | 2 x USB-C charging ports – rear | |
| – Forward/Side/Reverse | LED taillights | 1 x 12V socket – front |
| – Parking Distance Warning: | Acoustic laminated windscreen | 12.3” Multimedia navigation unit |
| – Forward/Side/Reverse | Acoustic laminated side door glass (f/r) | Android Auto/Apple CarPlay – wired |
| – Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance | Solar control windscreen/frt. Glass | Multi-Bluetooth connectivity |
| – Rear Occupant Alert – logic type | Privacy rear glass | BOSE premium audio w/8 speakers |
| – Safe Exit Assist | Power door handles – capacitive touch | Dual zone climate control w/auto defog |
| – Smart Cruise Control, including; | Heated & power folding side mirrors | Rear air vents |
| – Stop & Go function | Rain sensing aero wipers | Cabin air filter |
| – Machine Learning function | Smart power tailgate | PTC electric heater |
| – 3D Surround View Monitor | Leather appointed eco processed seats | Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Leather appointed steering wheel | Portable emergency charging cable – ICCB |
| Electronic Park Brake (EPB) | Premium bio-PET carpet | Vehicle To Load (V2L) function – Inside |
| Drive Mode – Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom | Alloy scuff plates | Vehicle To Load (V2L) function – outside |
| i-Pedal mode (one pedal driving) | Alloy pedals | 401L cargo – w/underfloor storage |
| Smart regenerative braking 2.0 | Auto up/down windows | 45L front under-bonnet cargo capacity |
| Trailer pre-wiring package | Convenience window open/close | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) |
| 18” Alloy wheels with 225/55 eco tyres | ||
| IONIQ 6 TECHNIQ 165kW + 74kW electric motors – AWD | ||
| Key specification differences to DYNAMIQ: | ||
| HTRAC AWD | Premium ‘relaxation’ seats – front | Ventilated front seats |
| 20” Alloy wheels | Full width glass sunroof | Heated steering wheel |
| 245/40 Pirelli P Zero tyres | 14.5L under-bonnet cargo capacity | Heated rear seats |
| IONIQ 6 EPIQ 165kW + 74kW electric motors – AWD | ||
| Key specification differences to TECHNIQ: | ||
| Digital Side Mirrors (DSM) | Heat pump – high efficiency heater | Battery conditioning system – heater |
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.