Video Summary
Findings from the review of the Hyundai Ioniq 6:* This is a 2024 Ioniq 6 SE rear-wheel drive, with the big battery and smallest wheels for the biggest range.
* The car was rated for 360 miles of EPA range when purchased, but for the 2025 model year, the range dropped to 340 miles.
* It is the most efficient version of the Ioniq 6.
* The design is highly rated.
* The ultimate red color is a plus.
* The car has been problem-free.
* Total miles put on the car is 3500.
* The average was 4.2 miles per kilowatt-hour for a drive from Boston to Connecticut.
* The overall efficiency after the first 3400 miles has been 3.9 miles per kilowatt-hour.
* Battery degradation has been tested and is about 0.7%.
* Living in the city so little road-tripping has been conducted in this vehicle.
* In terms of lease deals this was an insane price. Marketed at $230 per month all in is $320 for this car.
* The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is about almost double what is paid for this car; it's defintiely not twice the car that this base Ioniq 6 is.
* Maintenance is minimal, only tire pressure checked and windshield washer fluid added.
* The tires are practically new.
* The car can’t be equipped with a trailer hitch in the USA.
* Side and rear windows can be tinted.
* Headlights are excellent.
* Some issues arise from front ultrasonic sensors being overly sensitive, as well as small paint chips.
* With HDA, the automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping work excellently.
* Not a fan of Auto regenerative breaking setting.
* Not a fan of hard all plastic material in the back seats.
* There is no ambient lighting; the whole area looks like a black void.
* Doesn't think back seat is comfortable; feels that the arm rests could use a little bit more padding.
* There is a good degree of head room in back seat, to make you more comfortable.
* Rear seating passenger ports for USB chargers and the central cup holder.
* The overall conclusion is positive: really loves this car.
* It will be sad to turn this one in next April.
