The subsequent mannequin in Hyundai’s line of Ioniq electrical automobiles is slated to go on sale within the coming weeks. The Ioniq 6 is a sedan that boasts extra projected driving vary and a decrease beginning value than the Tesla Mannequin 3.
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Just like the Mannequin 3, Hyundai’s providing will give patrons the selection of a single motor rear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain configuration. The bottom rear-drive Ioniq 6 SE Normal Vary is scheduled to go on sale this summer time. It can begin at $41,600 plus vacation spot payment, use a 149-horsepower motor, and have an estimated driving vary of 240 miles.
We anticipate most patrons will go for one of many long-range fashions. An SE so outfitted with rear-drive sees its motor upgraded to 225 horsepower, together with its vary to 361 miles for a base value of $45,500. An extra $3,500 helps you to add the dual-motor AWD system, which will increase output to 320 horsepower however decreases vary to 316 miles.
The remainder of the lineup contains the SEL and flagship Restricted. Every is offered solely with the long-range motor and rear- or AWD. Energy output is identical, however their further weight and customary 20-inch wheels (the SE has 18s) sees their driving ranges lowered to 305 miles with rear drive and 270 miles with AWD. Pricing ranges from $47,700 for the rear-drive SEL to $56,100 for the AWD Restricted.
All Ioniq 6 fashions will help “ultra-fast” charging of 800 volts/350kW from a suitable energy supply, which Hyundai claims can juice up a battery from 10 to 80 p.c in as few as 18 minutes. Among the many customary options are an influence driver’s seat, heated entrance seats, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The infotainment display is identical dimension and contains GPS navigation together with Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto compatibility, although curiously solely through a wired connection. Uplevel facilities like ventilated entrance seats, driver-seat reminiscence, Bose-brand audio system, and a heated steering wheel are unique to the Restricted grade.
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CG Says:
With Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 receiving numerous accolades from the general public and press (together with a Shopper Information Greatest Purchase honor), expectations for this car are understandably excessive. We have now little doubt the Ioniq 6 will fulfill them. The 320-horsepower AWD variant has us essentially the most intrigued, particularly the SE variant, which guarantees all that energy with a driving vary that may nonetheless exceed 300 miles. We’re desirous to get behind the wheel.
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