Hyundai’s electrical fastback is getting a refresh. The brand new Hyundai IONIQ 6 facelift was noticed with N branding for the primary time forward of its official debut. Take a look at the brand new picture beneath.
Following the IONIQ 5, the IONIQ 6 is Hyundai’s second devoted EV primarily based on its E-GMP platform. After launching the electrified streamlines in July 2022, the IONIQ 6 is already due for an improve.
We acquired our first take a look at the up to date mannequin final month after it was noticed in Korea. Extra just lately, a video from ShortsCar gave us a better look because the IONIQ 6 facelift was caught testing in public (you may watch the video beneath).
One of many greatest updates will likely be to the car’s entrance finish. Though it’s lined in camo, the up to date IONIQ 6 options redesigned headlights, much like these of the brand new Hyundai Sonata. Hyundai can be anticipated to revamp the entrance bumper.
Just like the IONIQ 5 refresh, which has already launched in Korea, the brand new electrical sedan is predicted to incorporate an even bigger battery for barely extra vary and quicker charging.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 is already probably the most energy-efficient EV within the US this yr, however the enhancements will doubtless high its max vary of 361 EPA-est miles.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 facelift to debut quickly with new N mannequin
An even bigger 84 kWh battery (up from 77.4 kWh) permits the IONIQ 5 refresh to drive as much as 301 miles (485 km) vary in Korea, up from 285 miles (459 km).
The IONIQ 6 was Hyundai’s first EV with an over 373-mile (600 km) ranking in Korea. Will the brand new mannequin high 435 miles (700 km)?
The brand new Hyundai IONIQ 6 facelift was noticed for the primary time with N branding forward of its official debut. The photographs from AutoSpy present the IONIQ 6 facelift carrying N-branded wheels.
Following the up to date mannequin subsequent Could, Hyundai will introduce the primary N-branded IONIQ 6 in September.
The IONIQ 6 will likely be Hyundai’s second EV to earn the N remedy, following the IONIQ 5 N, launched in Korea in Sept 2023.
Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 N will embody “track-ready” options like Race Mode, Launch management, N Grin Enhance, Drift Optimizer, and extra. The IONIQ 5 N packs as much as 601 hp and 545 lb-ft of torque for a 0 to 60 mph dash in simply over 3 seconds. The IONIQ 6 N will doubtless high it.
Supply: TheKoreanCarBlog, AutoSpy