Video Summary
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a sedan built with classical intention, unlike modern crossovers, SUVs, red-pill jeeps, hyper-modern Teslas, and men's rights trucks. Sedans used to be for clean errands and going out at night; it means the driver doesn't have to hang sheetrock or carry a ladder anymore.The car's focus is moving people, and the firm bucket seats reflect this design focus, as well as minimal interior storage. The exterior design is reminiscent of the .com era, but the tech is conspicuous. The flush-mount pop-out door handles may not work in freezing rain, and more manual climate controls are desired. However, the rear seat belts do conveniently clip to prevent flopping when windows are down.
It is the 2023 World Car of the Year and beats out the BMW X1 and the Kia Niro in this contest. The car offers 320 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque (dual motor version). It gets approximately 4 miles per kilowatt-hour, which translates to a range of about 296 miles. That is 270 miles based on the EPA’s estimate.
Driving the car is smooth and precise and has European handling characteristics. The brakes aren't "ferocious" and deliver a normal rate of slowing down. The sport mode affects throttle positioning, and achieves 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds. The reviewers are fans of the Hyundai Ioniq 6, despite its faults.
The EV future is said to be inevitable, with a gradual transition from internal combustion engines.
