Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for the IONIQ 6 range.
Built on Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), IONIQ 6 prices start from £46,745 and it is available in two Rear and two All-Wheel Drive variants with a standard long range 77kWh battery, the company said.
The E-GMP platform of IONIQ 6 provides customers with the choice of either a rear-wheel drive powertrain offering 228 PS and 350 Nm of torque or an all-wheel drive powertrain with 325 PS and 605 Nm. All models feature the long range 77.4 kWh battery, with the E-GMP platform’s 800v charging providing 350 kW ultra-fast charger compatibility and including a standard battery heating system to optimise charge times in all conditions.
The vehicle is equipped with Hyundai Smart Sense Advanced Driver Assistance Systems with numerous safety features. It is also equipped with LED headlights with Intelligent Front Lighting System.
The IONIQ 6 will also be Hyundai’s first model to offer an Over-the-Air (OTA) software update feature for various vehicle systems, the company said. Already introduced on IONIQ 5, V2L also features as standard on IONIQ 6, with internal Vehicle 2 Load (V2L) providing 3 pin plug compatibility to power devices directly from the high voltage battery.
“IONIQ 6 has already captured customer attention, with the First Edition models all reserved within 24 hours,” said Ashley Andrew, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor UK.
Starting from £46,745, the Premium Rear Wheel Drive version comes with a trim level that includes 20in alloy wheels, electrically operated and folding door mirrors, flush door handles, privacy glass, front and rear LED lighting and rear spoiler with integrated LED brake light.
Internal features include electronically controlled and heated front seats with separate lumbar support, heated rear seats, 12.3in touchscreen satellite navigation and media centre with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Bluelink connected car service with 3-year subscription.
The Ultimate Rear Wheel Drive is priced from £50,245 and builds on the premium trim level with the addition of automatic flush-fitting door handles, eco-leather seat trim, driver’s seat position memory function, relaxation front seats with ventilation function, sunroof with electric tilt and slide operation, blind spot view monitor, drivers head-up-display, surround view monitor, remote smart parking, parking collision avoidance assist and BOSE premium audio with 7 speakers and additional subwoofer.
The IONIQ 6 Ultimate also features LED steering wheel lights that provide vehicle to driver interactions when carrying out a number of different functions such as voice recognition, reverse gear selection, EV charging status and vehicle welcome and goodbye. Further driver centric functions on the Ultimate include Active Sound Design, a technology that gives IONIQ 6 a unique and defining sound under acceleration. Customers choosing the Ultimate specification can also specify the option of digital side mirrors.
IONIQ 6 Premium and Ultimate models are available in a choice of 11 colours. Byte Blue Pearl is a no cost option, with all other pearl and metallic finishes a £585 option, with matte finishes a £685 option.
The All-Wheel Drive versions of the IONIQ 6 have a £3,500 premium over the Rear Wheel Drive ones. While the Rear Wheel Drive car takes 7.4 seconds to reach 62mph and has a range of 338 miles, the All-Wheel Drive boasts a 5.1-second 62mph sprint and 322-mile range.