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I actually love this car more than the Ioniq 5 which I know is an unpopular opinion. I love the look of it, the way it drives, and the extra range on the highway due to the lower drag coefficient which is more important for highway driving than city driving. That said, it takes the biggest hit in terms of practicality compared to the Ioniq 5. Your rear passengers will be more comfortable in the Ioniq 5 in terms of head room and being able to put the seats back at different angles. You'll also be able to fit a lot more in the back of an Ioniq 5 compared to the trunk of the Ioniq 6, although the trunk is more spacious than ICE sedans. Personally, if you don't have tall rear passengers often and can fit all of your travel stuff in the trunk, I would go for the Ioniq 6 SE with the bigger battery as it comes with the smaller wheels for more range, has a few more things in the standard edition that are not in the Ioniq 5, and is the cheapest of them all excluding the Standard Range options which I wouldn't recommend. However, if you need more room for your rear passengers, need more room for travel, and don't care as much about the range, and have more room in the budget, I would try to get the Ioniq 5 Limited as the see through roof is amazing and the tech features are all really cool. Hope this helps and obviously choose the car that works the best for your needs. EVs aren't great for everyone, but they are for certain people, but do your research before jumping in.
The sacrifice in range for the 20 in wheels is crazy to me. All that emphasis on aerodynamics then you add wheels that reduce efficiency. I’d consider this if the back opened as a hatch. Great review. Thanks.
@@JohnLee-db9zt You couldn't have said it better. I wish I could give you 3 thumbs up. And that also goes for the optional Vroom Vroom sound, which I also think is silly, and yet, there is still that vestigial market. lol
Hey what’s up! I have 2024 Ioniq 6 AWD limited in white and I gotta say I absolutely love it. Quality for sure! I give it 8.5/10. Only bc The trunk is too small and the sound quality out of those Bose speakers…oh I dislike it so much. Have to have volume at like 40+ on average. With that said though. It’s fast, sleek, everyone talks about it when I’m in public. The range…I’ve had zero issues. Charges in 20 mins and I’m good to go. The big game changer was getting the ChargePoint installed at home. 5 hrs over night and done. What was a $2000 project was only $625 for me bc of Hyundai’s discounts. I love this car, forever electric now.
17:59 - I test drove a Limited 6 with the sunroof. My only gripe was the top of my head was juuuuuussssst scraping the ceiling. I forgot to bear in mind that with a sunroof you sacrifice some headroom. Not a big deal for drivers under 6 ft, but... being 6-4 it was definitely noticeable. Not to mention the sunroof is not that great, in that you have to look back {just like what you're doing there} to enjoy any semblance of sun. That said I went with the RWD SEL with much better headroom and I love it. 👍
I have had an SEL for 6 months. The only thing I wish this had was a heated steering wheel. Pretty criminal it was omitted for this trim level. Dream to drive, dream to live with. Highly recommend to anyone considering it.
I agree completely- our Ioniq 5 SEL had the heated steering wheel- this SEL certainly should have it also. And the 20" wheels are just a terrible decision- robs 40 miles of range for what? A rougher ride because of less rubber. I like this car better than the Ioniq5 that we had for two years. If I need to haul anything I use my F150 Lightning.
I personally love the styling of the Ioniq 6 and seriously considered it when I was shopping but the deal breaker for me was exactly what you mention in this video and that is how low it sits to the ground compared to the Ioniq 5. I'm tall so it was very difficult for me to get in and out. That made the Ioniq 5 a no brainer and 5K miles later, still loving it! Thanks for the video!!
As a 1 week owner of a 2024 Ioniq 6, everything he says here is 100% accurate. We didn't need the space of the Ioniq 5 (that's why we have a mini-van), so decided to go with the 6 for the styling, efficiency, etc. We also found the front seats in the Ioniq 6 more comfortable than the Ioniq 5, and thought there was more legroom for the back passengers (but less headroom). Great review, thank you!
Corbin, nice review, but I do have a comment regarding your complaint as to the lack of a hanging hook on the passenger side. I can’t guarantee this is true for all cars, but every car I’ve owned does not have a hook on the passenger side. This is intentional and for safety reasons. Hanging something over the rear passenger window would create a blind spot over the driver’s right shoulder. There’s no such concern with driver side rear window since a driver can’t really look out that window.
Thanks dude. Love hearing from someone who knows so much about these cars. Our dealerships absolutely suck in Northern, VA which is the main reason for being 100% in on one of these for my next car.
I've had the Ioniq 6 for about 6 months and really enjoy it. I had a Honda CR-V before, which I also enjoyed, but I wanted to go back to a sedan. My main criticisms are (1) the useless water bottle spaces on the doors, (1a) only have 2 cup holders in the back, which also means if you do have 3 people in the back you have ZERO cup holders, (2) the trunk is too small (as a golfer you're correct that two bags is really the limit), and (3) the fact you can't order 18" wheels on the better trim packages. I ended up getting the base level SE package be cause the range is so much more that the other trim levels. It is my understanding the main reason for that is 18" vs 20" wheels. For electric cars range is still a huge issue, especially in winter and especially when you consider the inevitable battery degradation over time. I'd rather have an extra 40 miles in range than leather seats. All that said I would lease this again and I'd recommend anyone who wants a sedan take a good look at the Ioniq 6. A lot more positive than negative in my mind.
@@ritorevolto8309 You're correct. Despite all my research ahead of time it wasn't clear to me when I decided that it was really all about the tires. Had I understood that I would have done exactly what you said. Still, why doesn't Hyundai offer this as an option? Why don't they have a clear explanation about how impactful tire size is on mileage? Just weird
@@jakebreathes2387 100%. I love my ioniq 5, but Hyundai can be a joke of a company with some of their decision making. Design the body of the ioniq 5 for maximum efficiency and then toss the most inefficient wheels possible onto it. Truly a huge oversight.
After having 20” inch tires on my BMW i3 the lower tprofile tires are great for handling and looks but the 3 tires I had to replace because the low side wall on the 20” rims were prone to pothole pinch flats, and a nail & screw magnet!🙄 so my second one I opted for the 19” rims and not as harsh a ride!
I think the reason only one hook on the driver side is it’s thought not a good idea to hang clothes of the passenger side grab window because it creates a blind spot on the passenger side!🤔
Hi Corbin nice fare review, I have a 24 I6 AWD. My previous car was a Audi A5 (Very Good AWD System in winter). It's my first winter with the car & I was shocked how well it handles in winter with the stock tires & SNOW Mode. There were cars stuck on a hill in a snow storm & I stopped to help them and then drove up the hill without any issue. I also like the fact when I heat the cabin in the morning to head to work it also heats the battery up helping with efficiency. I'm in my 60's, Kid's have their own life so a car for the wife & I made sense & she loves driving it as well, not just for young professional's 😀. Just because I'm getting older does not mean I don't like looking cool.
Hi Corbin, great review. I've got a top trim Ioniq6 as a loaner car whilst my Ioniq5 is getting serviced here in Australia. I prefer my Ioniq5 for the style as well. The Ioniq6 top trim here does have a HUD as well as digital side mirrors.
I have three kids and I bought the Ioniq 6 SE in January. I'm lucky in that my wife owns a 3 row SUV we can use when cargo room/interior space is a concern. That said, the 6 is a five seat car and you can fit five people in it. I'm not sure why so many people who have one kid, or maybe just think they *might* have a kid in a few years, think they need an SUV/crossover. Sedans are fine! They are fuel efficient and look good and have generally enough space for your needs!
Here in Canada, our highest trim actually has the HUD. Not sure why it's not available in the US. I switched from my 2022 Ioniq 5 AWD (basic trim) and have been on the waiting list for almost 23 months now, for the top trim Ioniq 5. You guys in the US are quite lucky; you've got tons sitting in dealership lots. I don't regret my move at all. I was able to get my hands on the Ultimate Metallic Red, which is amazing. I sacrificed cargo space in order to get the top trim options, but this car should serve me well, should I keep it for some time. We shall see. 😃
I have the SEL Icon6. They all have a safety flaw. At night when you are in reverse in a dark area the backup camera optics get washed out. All you can see is orange silhouette. The view is obstructed. During the day there’s no problem. Only at night in a dark area. File your complaint before you hit something or someone.
2024 owner here. Sadly I do believe we still need to go to dealership for FULL OTA software updates. I’ve had the car for 2 months and this thing is a charging monster…….as long as you precondition the battery and chargers are optimized. (second part could be a big if!)
i just got a SEL AWD. i love the car overall but there are definitely some small, and maybe not so small things that keep it from being truly great. the Limited is definitely the way to go for this reason. however, when you consider the lease deals going on with them right now, it's easy to forgive. maybe i can find enough quarters in the couch to grab a 6 N when it comes out.
For the issues with the road dirt that gets into the doors, I solve for it by washing my I5 in a "wand wash" where you're basically washing by hand with a pressure washer kind of set up. I open up the doors and spray along those areas to wash out all the nastiness from there and then rinse it out.
I’ve watched comparison on the Ioniq 6 vs. Model 3 from an engineering standpoint and the Model 3 excels due to its clever engineering. The Ioniq 6 still has a lot of room for improvement.
Excellent video. Very detailed and informative. I'm in the market and the Ioniq 5 is on top of my list, might have to wait for the 2025 though! Thank you!
It's a beautiful sedan, with impressive range. It shares many of the features and functions of our Ioniq 5s, but has a trunk -rather than a more practical hatchback. I can't help but wonder if Hyundai has a "suggestion box" somewhere on the web…? I have a few that I'd like them to consider for a future OTA update.
Thanks for the extensive review. I happen to love the design of the Ioniq6. Strikingly beautiful IMO. I far prefer it to the Ioniq5. I have the 20 inch wheels and I’m quite happy all around. My needs are undoubtedly different than many. I don’t mind the sacrifice of range you mention. Looking forward to your future highly knowledgeable reviews as I continue to learn the basics.
I think there is a lot about regenerative braking, one pedal driving and efficiency that is hidden. I have a kia Niro EV that is four years old. I normally use the paddle to stop the car, but recently after watching a CZcams video, I turned off all of the regen settings. The car coasted like a ICE car, and when I pushed on the brake pedal, all of the high speed braking was done by the regenerative braking system until the car slowed to about 10 MPH when the friction brakes took over. The amount going back into the battery was the same, judging by the dash display.
Great video! I was a lot more interested in the Ioniq 6 before learning about all of the features they removed for the U.S. market. No HUD is a massive disappointment in the Limited trim, as is no heated rear seats, etc. My and my Dad test drove one for fun, and it was this exact configuration, Limited in transmission blue. The ambient lighting looks sweet.
Hey 👋🏽 Im an Ioniq 6 owner From thr UK with the Ultimate Lomg range trim. Im a huge fan of your content here and i love your in depth review👌🏽 A few things I'd like to add and clarify from your review. 1. The front Seats in the Ultimate trim have an extra button on the side for relaxation mode and indeed do have that relaxation feature 2. The back seats in the Ultimate Trim have Heated seats on both sides and have the switch on the door 3. The back windows are fully tinted for extra privacy That's the reason i went for the ultimate than the Limited because of these extra little features
I was one of the first people in Texas to have the Ioniq 6 limited. Sadly it looks like my model may be close to getting lemon lawed. I have a battery issue and had to drop it off. Started with not being able to charge above 80% then suddenly it would, but my ranged had permanently gone down around 26-30miles. OBD2 showed 1 battery deteriorated, hopefully the technicians don't try and pretend nothing is wrong with my battery. (I was already 15 days away due to another issue.) Overall great driving experience, but I'm not sure now if I would get it again on "do over" considering the switch to NACS here in the near future.
We need the extra space of the Ioniq 5, the 6 is a great sedan if someone doesn't want a wagon/hatchback. We are over 43k miles on ours now and zero issues, still on the original tires, no 12V battery problems, never had a failed iccu , no L2 charging overheating, slowing or cutouts at 40A.
This was of interest to us until we realized HUD isn't available on the US model. With my wife's eyes HUD became a requirement and we went with the I5 Limited
I wouldn’t give up my IONIQ. 5’s heads up display or the Amber side marker lights that’s integrated into the head lamp assembly or its white DRL’s. I really can’t look past the rear headroom as my inseam at 6 foot is 34 and my head touches the headliner in the rear seat. Hyundai needs a shorter battery pack for sedans but for many this will work. My wife didn’t like the cockpit feel of the 6 over the spaciousness of the 5. The hatch back can’t be beat for accessibility. Nice review. 40:26
Hey Corbin, Bob here in Calif. Great review! Boy, it sure seems like Hyundai is getting cheep. I am planning on turning in my '22 I5 for a '25 model. I hope Hyundai doesn't cheep out on that model! I defiantly prefer the SUV over the sedan. I'm more of a Function over Form guy, not super big on looks. Thanks.
enjoyed your review. I have had my limited since may 23 and got it after having had a tesla model 3. The tesla was noisy, rough riding and killed me everytime and I got in it. I got to the point that I didn't want to drive. Enter the Ioniq 6. love it. quiet smooth fast good around curves, comfortable easy in and out. Have you heard when we will have access to the 'Supercharger network(the one thing Tesla does really well!) I am a bit nervous about making long trips because after having the tesla the supercharger network is excellent...in out no hassles. the others not so much. I know that Ford and GM evs are going to be able to do superchargers quite soon and the factories are providing the adapters free, as is Hyundai but they are saying early 2025 before we can use the Superchargers. Have you heard anything about this? I appreciated your review. Thanks fred
A SUV-Fan is testing a sedan and compares it with an SUV ignoring that the target group is totaly different. Objectivity absolutely missing. Sedans should be compared with other sedans (not SUVs)😅
as a short person (almost 5'2) the headrest in my new Kona are impossible for me. I've come up with a 2-cushion solution, allowing me to sit further away from the back of the seat
I wish they would get rid of the cheap looking pebble grain plastic on the ioniq5 and go to bumpers and trim more like this one has. As far as styling goes, I really think the car is very nice looking, but the ioniq5 is a lot more practical.
My Wife got this car 2024 SEL AWD in the same exact color two months ago, She's short so that's not a problem, I was just shocked that a $50,000 doesn't have folded mirrors and power passenger seat, my old Camry for half a price has it. She loves driving it. The only problem that I have is range anxiety(we haven't gone on a long trip yet) and I have to say that Electrify America is pretty bad, there is always a line of cars that want to charge and some of the chargers are always broken. I don't know how you can trust them going on a long trip if you get there and other cars are waiting (and there is no take a number or knowing ahead how many people are waiting there) but the experience of driving around town is fun. I have a question about Car Wash is there something to know about drive thru or self drive car wash?
I really like the Ioniq 6 but the L2 charging problem is a deal breaker for me. I haven’t heard of a problem right out of the box but occurs with use. If Hyundai would acknowledge the problem and the fix I’m in.
man, I've been really kinda put off getting a Ioniq car... I've been watching reviews of all sorts of EVs and I can't believe how cheap some of these materials are at this pricepoint. Absolute dealbreaker for a car that you mean to spend any time in. Thanks a lot for the honest in-depth review!
I’m all for eco-conscious materials but if the ones in high touch point areas where you rest your arms aren’t even remotely padded, that’s just bad design and like you said, cheap
I bought my i6 LR AWD at MSRP in Canada. But damn i honestly feel like I got ripped off for what I got. The drive is damn smooth and the car can rip. But the creature comfort just doesn’t reflect the price. I wish I got the Genesis
@ 9:04, you showed data about range and efficiency; I assume you drive about 65% of the time over the limit on the highway, with less than 35% on city streets; because you averaged 3.4 mi/kWh. Am I wrong? I think this car could easily get 4.3 mi/kWh on city streets even if driven hard enough to chirp tires. My point is that even an ultra-efficient car uses tons of power at high speed (and power consumption grows quickly above ~61mi/h). So realistically, you're showing what the low end of range looks like here. Your range averaged 261 mi/full charge (@3.4mi/kWh) vs 331mi/full charge if driven in the city alone (@4.3 mi/kWh).
You are correct the mileage varies significantly between highway and city (and so do hybrids like Prius for this matter). Depends also significantly on temperature. With favorable conditions about 4 mi/kwh highway is not unreasonable for lively highway driving, while 5 and even 6mi/kwh are attainable with city cruises. He is also displaying the Limited trim which has the 20 inch wheels. The SE RWD trim with the 18 inch wheels is by far the most efficient.
Good to know. Any idea why it’s the way it is? Just another stupid antiquated law like how we have horrible headlights compared to the rest of the world?
@@TheIoniqGuy The rationale appears to be based on how the rear windows are used in an SUV as opposed to a sedan: in a big SUV/truck (e.g. Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade), the rear windows are so far away from the driver that they are pretty much useless for safe driving, so it's OK to tint them for passenger privacy and/or comfort. Crossover SUVs (e.g. Ioniq 5) inherited the SUV regulation despite being much smaller than those big SUVs.
I purchased my ioniq 6 in California where front license plates are required. I noticed that hyundai doesn't prove a non-destructive method of attaching the front license plate, they only provide dimple locations to destructively drill 5 holes into the front bumper of the car. Is this correct or this there an adapter that doesn't damage the bumper and the dealer doesn't want to go through with the additional effort?
Some folks used an adapter that used the front tow hook attachment point that’s hidden under that small square in the front bumper. People had issues with the bolt backing out though so I stopped recommending it. Other than that, not too many great options although aren’t those printed license plates on double sided stickers legal in CA?
@@TheIoniqGuy wow this really sucks, spend over $50K to have the front bumper permanently damaged, you would think hyundai would have something that won't permanently damage the bumper
I love the exterior of the Ioniq 6. But it just seems too pricy for what you get on the interior. I think that I would rather go for a Genesis GV60 out of all of the E-GMP vehicles.
The new RWD GV60 is just about the same price as a top trim Ioniq 6 and mid trim Ioniq 5 and its night and day how much higher quality the GV60 feels in comparison to
Kind of off topic but really bugs me after all these years that supposed “Car Guys” can’t say names of cars right! Porsche is not pronounced “Poorsh” 😤 It’s German and it’s properly still and always “Pour-Sha”! Come on “IoniqGuy” Respect the brands!
When factoring the cars efficiency (how far it can go on 1kW of energy) the Ioniq 6 is the fastest. I made a video on information posted by Edmunds several months ago. www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-charging.html
I just got mine. I’m trying to figure out and search if it’s possible to charge it at a Tesla Supercharging station but I’m not sure of which adapter converter.
I used the provided level one charger once, and omg, it is damn slow even for a level one. My Tesla mobile charger gives me 4-5 km per hour. The Ioniq one was giving 1km/hr. Wth
Check your manual provided with the car. The charger is set to 6 amp out of the box. You can change it up to 12 amp. Hold the button close to the display on the charger.
The (non digital) side mirrors make some wind noise on some windy days at lower speeds, but it vanishes with higher speeds. It's surprisingly quiet in the 150-190km/h range.
Is this better than the other lemon you seemed to have, but stuck with ? Did they fix the battery cable problem of the 5, was that what it was in the end ?
I *AM* an audiophile and the Bose system in this car blows away the trebley Harmon Kardon systems in other Hyundai-Kia vehicles (such as the '19 Niro-EV Ev Pre I own). I must have heard the lower-spec Meridian system in the EV6 I test-drove, because I thought it was no improvement at all over the Niro. I also think the Ioniq 6 is better looking than the bulky Ioniq 5, but that's just me! My favorite of the (very limited in the US) color schemes is the Red exterior.
Wierd. I got the mid spec Ioniq 6 in europe (Netherlands) and it has the heads-up display and heated rear seats. Can't imagine why they took it out for the US version.
Sorry to say that was your least useful video so far. Who cares if the car's look doesn't suit your personal taste? If you are personally too tall for the car, so what? I don't have this problem and am happy owner of the I6. Please provide facts, not religion.
I disagree. I'm 5'3 and my partner is 5'7. My closest friends are in the order of 5'2 and 5'1. There's not a lot of practical ways to know how a 6'2 person fits in the car. Which is good to know should I have those passengers.
I don't understand why it exists. Compared to the Ioniq5, it's only advantages are efficiency (BARELY) and style (SUBJECTIVE). We got the 5 and I was looking at the 6 but it's just entirely pointless.
The fast charge rate claimed will only happen if you find an working and available high power charger. Tesla chargers are much more common in many regions and reliability is far higher, therefore many Tesla owners will have a much better charging experience.
@EpicDrew15 yes, but that may take several years, and some locations may remain exclusive for Tesla vehicles. People should be aware that very high-powered stations are currently quite rare and unreliable, so the fast charge rate claimed is not a certainty, and it only happens under ideal conditions.
@@jamespaul2587 For Germany, that's not true... Superchargers are open for other brands, and the amount of HPC chargers is constantly increasing. I use them regular with my actual car already (that can only do a max of 50kW) but looking forward to end of April, when I will get my Ioniq 6.... this will be fun, especially with charging it faster than ever before! 👍😉
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I actually love this car more than the Ioniq 5 which I know is an unpopular opinion. I love the look of it, the way it drives, and the extra range on the highway due to the lower drag coefficient which is more important for highway driving than city driving.
That said, it takes the biggest hit in terms of practicality compared to the Ioniq 5. Your rear passengers will be more comfortable in the Ioniq 5 in terms of head room and being able to put the seats back at different angles. You'll also be able to fit a lot more in the back of an Ioniq 5 compared to the trunk of the Ioniq 6, although the trunk is more spacious than ICE sedans.
Personally, if you don't have tall rear passengers often and can fit all of your travel stuff in the trunk, I would go for the Ioniq 6 SE with the bigger battery as it comes with the smaller wheels for more range, has a few more things in the standard edition that are not in the Ioniq 5, and is the cheapest of them all excluding the Standard Range options which I wouldn't recommend.
However, if you need more room for your rear passengers, need more room for travel, and don't care as much about the range, and have more room in the budget, I would try to get the Ioniq 5 Limited as the see through roof is amazing and the tech features are all really cool.
Hope this helps and obviously choose the car that works the best for your needs. EVs aren't great for everyone, but they are for certain people, but do your research before jumping in.
lol. So I’m 43, married, a kid. I love it. I don’t like suv. I love sedans bc of the low profile and speed.
I just put 4000 miles on my 2024 limited 6. Heated seats and steering wheel and autopilot mode is a dream
The sacrifice in range for the 20 in wheels is crazy to me. All that emphasis on aerodynamics then you add wheels that reduce efficiency. I’d consider this if the back opened as a hatch. Great review. Thanks.
People are superficial. Looks cool 😂
The lack of a hatch back is what tipped the scale towards the Ioniq5 for me. I love the looks of the 6 though.
@@JohnLee-db9zt You couldn't have said it better. I wish I could give you 3 thumbs up. And that also goes for the optional Vroom Vroom sound, which I also think is silly, and yet, there is still that vestigial market. lol
The larger wheels yields a faster 0-60mph time. Thats worth it to some people.
Tesla does the same with wheels. They offer wheels that make you lose 20 miles in range. Makes no sense at all.
Hey what’s up! I have 2024 Ioniq 6 AWD limited in white and I gotta say I absolutely love it. Quality for sure! I give it 8.5/10. Only bc The trunk is too small and the sound quality out of those Bose speakers…oh I dislike it so much. Have to have volume at like 40+ on average.
With that said though. It’s fast, sleek, everyone talks about it when I’m in public. The range…I’ve had zero issues. Charges in 20 mins and I’m good to go. The big game changer was getting the ChargePoint installed at home. 5 hrs over night and done. What was a $2000 project was only $625 for me bc of Hyundai’s discounts.
I love this car, forever electric now.
How much was yours?
@@JWard2I think $55k then a 7500 rebate off sticker.
17:59 - I test drove a Limited 6 with the sunroof. My only gripe was the top of my head was juuuuuussssst scraping the ceiling. I forgot to bear in mind that with a sunroof you sacrifice some headroom. Not a big deal for drivers under 6 ft, but... being 6-4 it was definitely noticeable. Not to mention the sunroof is not that great, in that you have to look back {just like what you're doing there} to enjoy any semblance of sun.
That said I went with the RWD SEL with much better headroom and I love it. 👍
I have had an SEL for 6 months. The only thing I wish this had was a heated steering wheel. Pretty criminal it was omitted for this trim level.
Dream to drive, dream to live with. Highly recommend to anyone considering it.
Wow. I didn't know that. That's a no deal for me.
I agree completely- our Ioniq 5 SEL had the heated steering wheel- this SEL certainly should have it also. And the 20" wheels are just a terrible decision- robs 40 miles of range for what? A rougher ride because of less rubber. I like this car better than the Ioniq5 that we had for two years. If I need to haul anything I use my F150 Lightning.
I personally love the styling of the Ioniq 6 and seriously considered it when I was shopping but the deal breaker for me was exactly what you mention in this video and that is how low it sits to the ground compared to the Ioniq 5. I'm tall so it was very difficult for me to get in and out. That made the Ioniq 5 a no brainer and 5K miles later, still loving it! Thanks for the video!!
As a 1 week owner of a 2024 Ioniq 6, everything he says here is 100% accurate. We didn't need the space of the Ioniq 5 (that's why we have a mini-van), so decided to go with the 6 for the styling, efficiency, etc. We also found the front seats in the Ioniq 6 more comfortable than the Ioniq 5, and thought there was more legroom for the back passengers (but less headroom). Great review, thank you!
Corbin, nice review, but I do have a comment regarding your complaint as to the lack of a hanging hook on the passenger side. I can’t guarantee this is true for all cars, but every car I’ve owned does not have a hook on the passenger side. This is intentional and for safety reasons. Hanging something over the rear passenger window would create a blind spot over the driver’s right shoulder. There’s no such concern with driver side rear window since a driver can’t really look out that window.
That’s a fair point. My previous cars from years ago always had them but maybe this is a new safety standard that companies are taking part in
Good call out. This is what I came here to say. All in all I’m very tempted!
Thanks dude. Love hearing from someone who knows so much about these cars. Our dealerships absolutely suck in Northern, VA which is the main reason for being 100% in on one of these for my next car.
I've had the Ioniq 6 for about 6 months and really enjoy it. I had a Honda CR-V before, which I also enjoyed, but I wanted to go back to a sedan. My main criticisms are (1) the useless water bottle spaces on the doors, (1a) only have 2 cup holders in the back, which also means if you do have 3 people in the back you have ZERO cup holders, (2) the trunk is too small (as a golfer you're correct that two bags is really the limit), and (3) the fact you can't order 18" wheels on the better trim packages. I ended up getting the base level SE package be cause the range is so much more that the other trim levels. It is my understanding the main reason for that is 18" vs 20" wheels. For electric cars range is still a huge issue, especially in winter and especially when you consider the inevitable battery degradation over time. I'd rather have an extra 40 miles in range than leather seats.
All that said I would lease this again and I'd recommend anyone who wants a sedan take a good look at the Ioniq 6. A lot more positive than negative in my mind.
I would never get a base model for rim size. Missing out on a lot of awesome features when you can quite easily just sell the 20s that come with it.
@@ritorevolto8309 You're correct. Despite all my research ahead of time it wasn't clear to me when I decided that it was really all about the tires. Had I understood that I would have done exactly what you said. Still, why doesn't Hyundai offer this as an option? Why don't they have a clear explanation about how impactful tire size is on mileage? Just weird
@@jakebreathes2387 100%. I love my ioniq 5, but Hyundai can be a joke of a company with some of their decision making. Design the body of the ioniq 5 for maximum efficiency and then toss the most inefficient wheels possible onto it. Truly a huge oversight.
After having 20” inch tires on my BMW i3 the lower tprofile tires are great for handling and looks but the 3 tires I had to replace because the low side wall on the 20” rims were prone to pothole pinch flats, and a nail & screw magnet!🙄 so my second one I opted for the 19” rims and not as harsh a ride!
I think the reason only one hook on the driver side is it’s thought not a good idea to hang clothes of the passenger side grab window because it creates a blind spot on the passenger side!🤔
Hi Corbin nice fare review, I have a 24 I6 AWD. My previous car was a Audi A5 (Very Good AWD System in winter). It's my first winter with the car & I was shocked how well it handles in winter with the stock tires & SNOW Mode. There were cars stuck on a hill in a snow storm & I stopped to help them and then drove up the hill without any issue. I also like the fact when I heat the cabin in the morning to head to work it also heats the battery up helping with efficiency. I'm in my 60's, Kid's have their own life so a car for the wife & I made sense & she loves driving it as well, not just for young professional's 😀. Just because I'm getting older does not mean I don't like looking cool.
Hi Corbin, great review. I've got a top trim Ioniq6 as a loaner car whilst my Ioniq5 is getting serviced here in Australia. I prefer my Ioniq5 for the style as well. The Ioniq6 top trim here does have a HUD as well as digital side mirrors.
I have three kids and I bought the Ioniq 6 SE in January. I'm lucky in that my wife owns a 3 row SUV we can use when cargo room/interior space is a concern. That said, the 6 is a five seat car and you can fit five people in it. I'm not sure why so many people who have one kid, or maybe just think they *might* have a kid in a few years, think they need an SUV/crossover. Sedans are fine! They are fuel efficient and look good and have generally enough space for your needs!
Here in Canada, our highest trim actually has the HUD. Not sure why it's not available in the US. I switched from my 2022 Ioniq 5 AWD (basic trim) and have been on the waiting list for almost 23 months now, for the top trim Ioniq 5. You guys in the US are quite lucky; you've got tons sitting in dealership lots.
I don't regret my move at all. I was able to get my hands on the Ultimate Metallic Red, which is amazing. I sacrificed cargo space in order to get the top trim options, but this car should serve me well, should I keep it for some time. We shall see.
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I have the SEL Icon6. They all have a safety flaw. At night when you are in reverse in a dark area the backup camera optics get washed out. All you can see is orange silhouette. The view is obstructed. During the day there’s no problem. Only at night in a dark area. File your complaint before you hit something or someone.
2024 owner here. Sadly I do believe we still need to go to dealership for FULL OTA software updates.
I’ve had the car for 2 months and this thing is a charging monster…….as long as you precondition the battery and chargers are optimized. (second part could be a big if!)
Moving the buttons to center console is no go if you have to leave a pet in the car. They step all over the buttons.
i just got a SEL AWD. i love the car overall but there are definitely some small, and maybe not so small things that keep it from being truly great. the Limited is definitely the way to go for this reason. however, when you consider the lease deals going on with them right now, it's easy to forgive. maybe i can find enough quarters in the couch to grab a 6 N when it comes out.
For the issues with the road dirt that gets into the doors, I solve for it by washing my I5 in a "wand wash" where you're basically washing by hand with a pressure washer kind of set up. I open up the doors and spray along those areas to wash out all the nastiness from there and then rinse it out.
I’ve watched comparison on the Ioniq 6 vs. Model 3 from an engineering standpoint and the Model 3 excels due to its clever engineering. The Ioniq 6 still has a lot of room for improvement.
Excellent video. Very detailed and informative. I'm in the market and the Ioniq 5 is on top of my list, might have to wait for the 2025 though! Thank you!
It's a beautiful sedan, with impressive range. It shares many of the features and functions of our Ioniq 5s, but has a trunk -rather than a more practical hatchback. I can't help but wonder if Hyundai has a "suggestion box" somewhere on the web…? I have a few that I'd like them to consider for a future OTA update.
God I want the seat warmer button this has.
From experience, I prefer a hard button
Thanks for the extensive review. I happen to love the design of the Ioniq6. Strikingly beautiful IMO. I far prefer it to the Ioniq5. I have the 20 inch wheels and I’m quite happy all around. My needs are undoubtedly different than many. I don’t mind the sacrifice of range you mention. Looking forward to your future highly knowledgeable reviews as I continue to learn the basics.
Did anyone mention the car can park itself two different ways? It's really slow but works.
I think there is a lot about regenerative braking, one pedal driving and efficiency that is hidden. I have a kia Niro EV that is four years old. I normally use the paddle to stop the car, but recently after watching a CZcams video, I turned off all of the regen settings. The car coasted like a ICE car, and when I pushed on the brake pedal, all of the high speed braking was done by the regenerative braking system until the car slowed to about 10 MPH when the friction brakes took over. The amount going back into the battery was the same, judging by the dash display.
Great video! I was a lot more interested in the Ioniq 6 before learning about all of the features they removed for the U.S. market. No HUD is a massive disappointment in the Limited trim, as is no heated rear seats, etc.
My and my Dad test drove one for fun, and it was this exact configuration, Limited in transmission blue. The ambient lighting looks sweet.
Hey 👋🏽 Im an Ioniq 6 owner From thr UK with the Ultimate Lomg range trim. Im a huge fan of your content here and i love your in depth review👌🏽
A few things I'd like to add and clarify from your review.
1. The front Seats in the Ultimate trim have an extra button on the side for relaxation mode and indeed do have that relaxation feature
2. The back seats in the Ultimate Trim have Heated seats on both sides and have the switch on the door
3. The back windows are fully tinted for extra privacy
That's the reason i went for the ultimate than the Limited because of these extra little features
I was one of the first people in Texas to have the Ioniq 6 limited. Sadly it looks like my model may be close to getting lemon lawed. I have a battery issue and had to drop it off. Started with not being able to charge above 80% then suddenly it would, but my ranged had permanently gone down around 26-30miles. OBD2 showed 1 battery deteriorated, hopefully the technicians don't try and pretend nothing is wrong with my battery. (I was already 15 days away due to another issue.)
Overall great driving experience, but I'm not sure now if I would get it again on "do over" considering the switch to NACS here in the near future.
We need the extra space of the Ioniq 5, the 6 is a great sedan if someone doesn't want a wagon/hatchback. We are over 43k miles on ours now and zero issues, still on the original tires, no 12V battery problems, never had a failed iccu , no L2 charging overheating, slowing or cutouts at 40A.
So all people hate the back end , but love the front end. That's not too devisive I would say.
I have the SE RWD trim and I love it. On short trips (5 miles) the car says it averaged once 6.6 miles/kwh.
This was of interest to us until we realized HUD isn't available on the US model. With my wife's eyes HUD became a requirement and we went with the I5 Limited
I wouldn’t give up my IONIQ. 5’s heads up display or the Amber side marker lights that’s integrated into the head lamp assembly or its white DRL’s. I really can’t look past the rear headroom as my inseam at 6 foot is 34 and my head touches the headliner in the rear seat. Hyundai needs a shorter battery pack for sedans but for many this will work. My wife didn’t like the cockpit feel of the 6 over the spaciousness of the 5. The hatch back can’t be beat for accessibility. Nice review. 40:26
The headroom is why I usually prefer the fixed pano roof.
Sad to know the Ioniq 6 doesn’t have the Ioniq 5’s Universal Island feature.
Always great reviews as usual
Hey Corbin, Bob here in Calif. Great review! Boy, it sure seems like Hyundai is getting cheep. I am planning on turning in my '22 I5 for a '25 model. I hope Hyundai doesn't cheep out on that model! I defiantly prefer the SUV over the sedan. I'm more of a Function over Form guy, not super big on looks. Thanks.
enjoyed your review. I have had my limited since may 23 and got it after having had a tesla model 3.
The tesla was noisy, rough riding and killed me everytime and I got in it. I got to the point that I didn't want to drive. Enter the Ioniq 6. love it. quiet smooth fast good around curves, comfortable easy in and out. Have you heard when we will have access to the 'Supercharger network(the one thing Tesla does really well!) I am a bit nervous about making long trips because after having the tesla the supercharger network is excellent...in out no hassles. the others not so much. I know that Ford and GM evs are going to be able to do superchargers quite soon and the factories are providing the adapters free, as is Hyundai but they are saying early 2025 before we can use the Superchargers. Have you heard anything about this? I appreciated your review. Thanks fred
A SUV-Fan is testing a sedan and compares it with an SUV ignoring that the target group is totaly different. Objectivity absolutely missing. Sedans should be compared with other sedans (not SUVs)😅
as a short person (almost 5'2) the headrest in my new Kona are impossible for me. I've come up with a 2-cushion solution, allowing me to sit further away from the back of the seat
In the trunk underneath the floor there is storage for the level 1 or 2 portable charger-that is where I keep mine.
I really wish I could find a video of someone putting 18" wheels on an SEL or Limited trim to see if the range increases.
I wish they would get rid of the cheap looking pebble grain plastic on the ioniq5 and go to bumpers and trim more like this one has. As far as styling goes, I really think the car is very nice looking, but the ioniq5 is a lot more practical.
My Wife got this car 2024 SEL AWD in the same exact color two months ago, She's short so that's not a problem, I was just shocked that a $50,000 doesn't have folded mirrors and power passenger seat, my old Camry for half a price has it. She loves driving it.
The only problem that I have is range anxiety(we haven't gone on a long trip yet) and I have to say that Electrify America is pretty bad, there is always a line of cars that want to charge and some of the chargers are always broken. I don't know how you can trust them going on a long trip if you get there and other cars are waiting (and there is no take a number or knowing ahead how many people are waiting there) but the experience of driving around town is fun.
I have a question about Car Wash is there something to know about drive thru or self drive car wash?
The steering wheel buttons are different! Lane keep is on left on Ioniq 6. Also, the buttons are separated.
Another really great review of a great car. Just bought you some coffee (beer).
I really appreciate it Garry! Cheers 🍻
Headroom and sunroof are not a good match. I don't have the sunroof and I'm good. 6.2 feet here.
they should have a pre conditioning tab on the screen ppl can hit and turn it on at anytime
There is a pre-conditioning option checkbox, but it is somewhat buried in the settings. I dont know why you'd want to turn it off.
You know you can adjust headrest both up and down but also back and forward?
I really like the Ioniq 6 but the L2 charging problem is a deal breaker for me. I haven’t heard of a problem right out of the box but occurs with use. If Hyundai would acknowledge the problem and the fix I’m in.
man, I've been really kinda put off getting a Ioniq car... I've been watching reviews of all sorts of EVs and I can't believe how cheap some of these materials are at this pricepoint. Absolute dealbreaker for a car that you mean to spend any time in. Thanks a lot for the honest in-depth review!
I’m all for eco-conscious materials but if the ones in high touch point areas where you rest your arms aren’t even remotely padded, that’s just bad design and like you said, cheap
I just with it was a hatchback sedan like the OG Ioniqs!
Would love to see a wagon version!
I bought my i6 LR AWD at MSRP in Canada. But damn i honestly feel like I got ripped off for what I got. The drive is damn smooth and the car can rip. But the creature comfort just doesn’t reflect the price. I wish I got the Genesis
@ 9:04, you showed data about range and efficiency; I assume you drive about 65% of the time over the limit on the highway, with less than 35% on city streets; because you averaged 3.4 mi/kWh. Am I wrong?
I think this car could easily get 4.3 mi/kWh on city streets even if driven hard enough to chirp tires.
My point is that even an ultra-efficient car uses tons of power at high speed (and power consumption grows quickly above ~61mi/h). So realistically, you're showing what the low end of range looks like here. Your range averaged 261 mi/full charge (@3.4mi/kWh) vs 331mi/full charge if driven in the city alone (@4.3 mi/kWh).
You are correct the mileage varies significantly between highway and city (and so do hybrids like Prius for this matter). Depends also significantly on temperature. With favorable conditions about 4 mi/kwh highway is not unreasonable for lively highway driving, while 5 and even 6mi/kwh are attainable with city cruises. He is also displaying the Limited trim which has the 20 inch wheels. The SE RWD trim with the 18 inch wheels is by far the most efficient.
27:28 This is actually a government regulation: SUVs can have tinted rear windows, but sedans can’t.
Good to know. Any idea why it’s the way it is? Just another stupid antiquated law like how we have horrible headlights compared to the rest of the world?
@@TheIoniqGuy The rationale appears to be based on how the rear windows are used in an SUV as opposed to a sedan: in a big SUV/truck (e.g. Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade), the rear windows are so far away from the driver that they are pretty much useless for safe driving, so it's OK to tint them for passenger privacy and/or comfort. Crossover SUVs (e.g. Ioniq 5) inherited the SUV regulation despite being much smaller than those big SUVs.
Damn, and they say EU is over regulated. We get the tinted windows, the big frunk, the digital side mirrors, the HUD...
Great video!
I purchased my ioniq 6 in California where front license plates are required. I noticed that hyundai doesn't prove a non-destructive method of attaching the front license plate, they only provide dimple locations to destructively drill 5 holes into the front bumper of the car. Is this correct or this there an adapter that doesn't damage the bumper and the dealer doesn't want to go through with the additional effort?
Some folks used an adapter that used the front tow hook attachment point that’s hidden under that small square in the front bumper. People had issues with the bolt backing out though so I stopped recommending it. Other than that, not too many great options although aren’t those printed license plates on double sided stickers legal in CA?
@@TheIoniqGuy wow this really sucks, spend over $50K to have the front bumper permanently damaged, you would think hyundai would have something that won't permanently damage the bumper
I love the exterior of the Ioniq 6. But it just seems too pricy for what you get on the interior. I think that I would rather go for a Genesis GV60 out of all of the E-GMP vehicles.
The new RWD GV60 is just about the same price as a top trim Ioniq 6 and mid trim Ioniq 5 and its night and day how much higher quality the GV60 feels in comparison to
Kind of off topic but really bugs me after all these years that supposed “Car Guys” can’t say names of cars right!
Porsche is not pronounced “Poorsh” 😤
It’s German and it’s properly still and always “Pour-Sha”!
Come on “IoniqGuy” Respect the brands!
Quick question: I was under the impression that the Porsche Taycan is the fastest charging car available. Is that not the case?
When factoring the cars efficiency (how far it can go on 1kW of energy) the Ioniq 6 is the fastest. I made a video on information posted by Edmunds several months ago. www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-charging.html
OTA updates not available in Canada. Sadly. 🙄
nice car,,, i sure dont see blue thou lol,,, looks gray to me
It comes across more in person
I just got mine. I’m trying to figure out and search if it’s possible to charge it at a Tesla Supercharging station but I’m not sure of which adapter converter.
It can’t charge at a Supercharger right now except for ones that have a built in Magic Dock adapter
@@TheIoniqGuy damn smh 🤦🏾♂️. Lol The dealership told me I had to buy a $300 adapter piece to do so. Thats what I get for listening to them.
@@TheIoniqGuy Thank God there’s a Tesla supercharge station with the Magic Dock adapter by my home 🙏🏾
Hyundai recently signed with Tesla. From 2025 they will be distributing adapters for their network.
do you sell an item that lets you use wireless apple car play?
I don’t sell anything but you can purchase something like a Carlinkit.
The Ioniq 6 is a compact sedan. The Ioniq 5 is a compact SUV. They're totally different.
I used the provided level one charger once, and omg, it is damn slow even for a level one. My Tesla mobile charger gives me 4-5 km per hour. The Ioniq one was giving 1km/hr. Wth
Check your manual provided with the car. The charger is set to 6 amp out of the box. You can change it up to 12 amp. Hold the button close to the display on the charger.
Way to expensive un Australia same model is like only $40,000 in the usa.
Do you get highway wind noise as if the window seals don't quite seal?
The (non digital) side mirrors make some wind noise on some windy days at lower speeds, but it vanishes with higher speeds. It's surprisingly quiet in the 150-190km/h range.
@@ssm445 Not that. My window seals must be defective.
@@multipotentialite probably. Sorry to hear.
Is there a pet setting for leaving a pet unattended?
no
Tiburon ev
Is this better than the other lemon you seemed to have, but stuck with ? Did they fix the battery cable problem of the 5, was that what it was in the end ?
I *AM* an audiophile and the Bose system in this car blows away the trebley Harmon Kardon systems in other Hyundai-Kia vehicles (such as the '19 Niro-EV Ev Pre I own). I must have heard the lower-spec Meridian system in the EV6 I test-drove, because I thought it was no improvement at all over the Niro. I also think the Ioniq 6 is better looking than the bulky Ioniq 5, but that's just me! My favorite of the (very limited in the US) color schemes is the Red exterior.
I do didn’t buy my Tesla this would been the choice.
This is going to be my problem.
I need a new car now and the HI5, I6 and EV6 are all looking great but are just too pricey.
A used Tesla for me 😢
@@simeonellinger2064 truth be told I couldn’t be happier than the model Y Long range I got. That said, man it was close to being Ioniq.
Wierd. I got the mid spec Ioniq 6 in europe (Netherlands) and it has the heads-up display and heated rear seats. Can't imagine why they took it out for the US version.
Yeah, a weird decision. And them ugly position (?) lamps in orange.
I agree with you my Ioniq 5 all the the time the rear end looks very dated.
This dude has so many personal problems the head rest are pushing ur head to much you sound like my wife 😂
If only I were so lucky
Sorry to say that was your least useful video so far. Who cares if the car's look doesn't suit your personal taste? If you are personally too tall for the car, so what? I don't have this problem and am happy owner of the I6. Please provide facts, not religion.
That’s why it’s MY review. If you don’t like what I have to say, then don’t watch
I disagree. I'm 5'3 and my partner is 5'7. My closest friends are in the order of 5'2 and 5'1. There's not a lot of practical ways to know how a 6'2 person fits in the car. Which is good to know should I have those passengers.
I don't understand why it exists. Compared to the Ioniq5, it's only advantages are efficiency (BARELY) and style (SUBJECTIVE).
We got the 5 and I was looking at the 6 but it's just entirely pointless.
Yeah it's weird and I feel like the EV6 fills the sedan niche better
I don’t really know how much Hyundai has in terms of control of what Kia does as they basically operate as two separate companies. But I’m with you.
The fast charge rate claimed will only happen if you find an working and available high power charger. Tesla chargers are much more common in many regions and reliability is far higher, therefore many Tesla owners will have a much better charging experience.
@EpicDrew15 yes, but that may take several years, and some locations may remain exclusive for Tesla vehicles. People should be aware that very high-powered stations are currently quite rare and unreliable, so the fast charge rate claimed is not a certainty, and it only happens under ideal conditions.
@@jamespaul2587 For Germany, that's not true... Superchargers are open for other brands, and the amount of HPC chargers is constantly increasing. I use them regular with my actual car already (that can only do a max of 50kW) but looking forward to end of April, when I will get my Ioniq 6.... this will be fun, especially with charging it faster than ever before! 👍😉
@wizzibizzi that's good to hear. However, many parts of North America have limited and unreliable high speed charging other than the Tesla network.
Europe in general is much further ahead in EVs and charging infrastructure. North America as a whole is a joke in comparison.
@chrisfabre23 agreed, the non Tesla charging infrastructure is very poor