Hyundai Ioniq 6 In-Depth Review

[@totallyleftfield]

Your "polite no holds barred truthfulness." helps give a refreshing top-notch assessment. Well done Andre.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much Andrew!

[@flyingspirit3549]

@8:04: Thanks for including your personal height; this information is critical for those of us considering this car for our next purchase -- it gives us at least a hint as to how comfortable the car will be.

[@EV-olution]

You are very welcome. That is one thing that I find frustrating when I watch certain car review videos, you have no idea how tall the person is, so you have no idea how big the car is, or not. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@EV-olution]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Thanks to Alexandre Zenga for pointing out that there is a very small icon on the climate control panel, towards the bottom left, that is for the heated seats and steering control access. It is not the same symbols as in the Ioniq 5 or EV6, so I completely missed it... especially since it is kind of tiny 😎 Thanks again for pointing out the button.

[@MrSinnerBOFH]

Great, personal review of the Ioniq 6. Nice that you have a Kia EV6, I’ll hunt your Chanel for reviews of EV6 and other cars.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I hope you like the videos I have made.

[@MrSinnerBOFH]

@@EV-olution I am enjoying them. Thank you for making them. Informative… and funny endings lol

[@peopledemandingaction2928]

I have one and it is a beautiful drive. Love the electronics and they are similar to the 21 Sonata Limited.

[@EV-olution]

It is a great car. Congratulations on getting your hands on one. They are incredibly rare here in Québec.

[@dennisnwnn]

Great car, I have had mine almost 4 months, it's perfect for me because I'm retired and disabled and usually riding along.

[@EV-olution]

I am glad you like your Ioniq 6, I enjoyed my time with the one I had. Thanks for watching my video, I appreciate it.

[@Dhir_11]

Finally! Thanks for reviewing it in this colour. This is the colour i am interested in.

[@EV-olution]

My pleasure, I am glad I could help 😎

[@bafattvahetere]

Matte? Open your wallet!

[@TB7445]

Another great video ! Picard might not agree, but I really liked it :)

[@EV-olution]

LoL. Thank you very much, I had a great time making it 😎

[@ronaldboykin9755]

I actually like the way you unlatch the rear seats because thieves won’t break your windows because they don’t see that latch on the seats!!

[@EV-olution]

I agree that it is nice to not see the latches but that is exactly how the Kia EV6 is. You cannot see the latches in the EV6 because they are not on the top of the seats, they are on the side of the bottom portion and are manual adjustment reclining levers like you would find on manually adjustable front seats. You can see what I mean at this point in the video I made last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIHZhZqcjN6tqM0

[@Smeg699]

Don't know if anyone corrected you on this, but when you're talking about the lack of button for the heated/ventilated seats/steering wheel, there is actually a button. However it's more of a shortcut button. It's between the temperature up/down and AUTO buttons, on the bottom, under the CLIMATE button or label or whatever that is. But, like I said, it's more of a shortcut button as it just directly opens the touchscreen menu page for the seats/steering wheel.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you. Yes, the first comment listed above, the pinned comment, as well as an added note in the description mention it. Thanks for confirming though. I still think they should have added dedicated buttons or touch controls for them since they are features that are used on a more day-to-day basis. Thanks again! 😎

[@amspcut]

Sadly no HUD in US version of Ioniq 6!

[@EV-olution]

@@amspcut 😯 that is just silly! I did not know that and it sucks because the HUD is one of the best features, at least for me.

[@ChristopherDillman]

35:27 - So what's a bummer is that the US version of the Digital Green color is gloss, not matte like you have there. MUCH PREFER the matte. Good to be in Canada.

[@EV-olution]

Interesting. I did not know that. One thing to consider with matte paint is that it is more difficult to maintain. I originally wanted matte grey for my EV6 but after watching some videos about matte paint care, I changed my mind and went with gloss red.

[@ChristopherDillman]

25:07 - This is the first color I've seen in a matte finish. Canada only? If Im not mistaken, the US version of the digital green appears to be more metallic. I definitely prefer the matte. 👍

[@bafattvahetere]

Think twice, as it is hard to maintain.

[@ChristopherDillman]

@@bafattvahetere how so? Plug it in after 360 miles. Repeat.

[@EV-olution]

They mean the matte color is hard to maintain.

[@ssm445]

​@@bafattvaheterethe Hyundai dealer here in Europe even told me to not use the automatic car wash with the matte colors, but use the high pressure cleaners in a self-service car wash. Went for a normal metallic color. The mattes look nice though!

[@EV-olution]

Yep, matte finish is nice but if you want to maintain the car "normally" then either get a full wrap, or don't get matte 😎

[@RigiLiquid945]

12:09 interestingly a reviewer in Norway discovered that the battery heater only works if the battery has over 20% charge because it uses battery power. I think that this is 1 of the best EVs. I'm not sure if I prefer this over the EV6, but it's close. Either way, I can't afford to save that much money on gas, so I drive a Niro.

[@EV-olution]

I loved my Niro EV, it is a great car. I also saw that the battery heater stops at a certain percent of state of charge. It makes sense, but it should be lower than 20% in my opinion.

[@chevalde31]

Excellente analyse et enfin tu es un des rares à recommander de ne jamais utiliser le kit de survie de pneu qui va ruiner votre pneu et votre jante sans être vraiment efficace. Appelez le remorquage Hyundai et faites le réparer ou remplacer au garage.

[@EV-olution]

Merci beaucoup, j'apprécie!

[@j.muegro2503]

Great review, thank you.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it and I am glad you liked it.

[@anirudh6549]

Great Professional quality review. Keep up the work !!!!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it 😎

[@ThorMaxx]

This is indeed a beautiful car. But I am kinda disappointed by the price point. It would have beeen nice is there was a base model at a lower price point.

[@EV-olution]

I agree that it would be nice if there was a lower priced model; maybe an LFP battery option version would be possible? I doubt Hyundai would do it though.

[@michaelcollier8768]

Pricing is funny. Here in Canada the I6 is priced significantly better than the M3.

[@EV-olution]

@@michaelcollier8768 we also tend to get more standard equipment than the US versions. I guess we are lucky 😎

[@chuckgo.jr.4813]

Nice car. Why doesn't everyone include bloopers??

[@EV-olution]

The main issues are that it requires extra editing time, essentially more work, and you have to be open to self ridicule, something that is not easy; especially when it is open to tens of thousands of people on the Internet, if not more. I am fortunate that I rarely get negative comments, but even those very few bad apples sting and can be discouraging... OK, I am done 😎 Thanks for taking the time to watch my video.

[@timothybloomer4246]

It looks great and nice to see an alternative to the SUV format. But i do feel it has unnecessary tech and electronics like most new EVs and i wish the manufacturers would think more about efficiency and affordability.

[@EV-olution]

Yep, EVs are computers on wheels. My wife is more analog than digital and also prefers less gadgets, which is why she loves her 2019 Soul EV.

[@gregkramer5588]

Well done!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much 😎

[@bbrruuccee2]

i just got an ev6, am looking forward to things you don't like. what i do love is the sunroof. what's with getting rid of those??

[@EV-olution]

I am glad you took the time to watch even the "not Ioniq" part of my video, thank you very much! I love my sunroof and have had one in many of my cars. I like the panoramic roof options, but nothing beats being able to open the top. I wish there was a hybrid option; Take the Ioniq 5 panoramic roof, keep the full sunshade, but split the glass half way and make the front portion open! That would be awesome.

[@bbrruuccee2]

I watched as I got the Ev6 so recently I was wondering if i should have waited for the i6. I really don't think I did. would like more range, but wouldn't everyone? :) ty for the detailed review!

[@EV-olution]

I prefer the comfort and space of the EV6, I don't regret my choice at all 😎

[@bafattvahetere]

@@EV-olution A sunroof makes less head room in your Ioniq6.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

Great video as always!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you sir, I really appreciate it.

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

@@EV-olution I appreciate you and the work you put into this channel!

[@dannyboy8850]

Very good comparison. 👍👍👍

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much 😎

[@stupid8911]

Great work!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much.

[@yanos3000]

Super vidéo! 23h10... t'as réussi à me faire coucher tard!😉 Btw, vraiment très drôle... l'intérieur d'un passager!😂 Et ta femme qui réalise qu'elle fera partie de la vidéo! 😂 Dis-lui bonjour des internautes!

[@EV-olution]

Heureux de te faire veiller tard et merci beaucoup 😎

[@user-qg2zl2cm6j]

Nice ev👍

[@EV-olution]

The looks are a bit polarizing, but I like it, and it really is a good car.

[@veppie0]

Very informative video, thanks! Your way of talking reminds me a bit of agent Smith from the matrix😅

[@EV-olution]

LoL. I get that a lot :-)

[@drildgen]

Heated Seats + Heated Steering Wheel button is right there under climate my dude... LOL @15:30

[@EV-olution]

Please share a picture on my Facebook page.

[@Visualhead_Spacer]

we wont see some of the standard digital keys/phone/watch apps maybe next year or two. If the new Telluride has them and EV9 has them, EV6 would eventually get these cool features.

[@EV-olution]

The watch app should be made available to Kia EV6 owners since the Ioniq 5 and 6 have the Bluelink version and both Bluelink and Kia Connect cellphone apps are almost identical in Canada. I really don't get why Kia has not released it.

[@JeanFrancoisWatierJee]

How is head room for the driver compared to your EV6?

[@EV-olution]

It is very similar. The Ioniq 6 has 122mm (974mm with sunroof) and the EV6 has 990mm with the sunroof. I don't have the measurement without sunroof and that is why I did not list it in the video.

[@bafattvahetere]

@@EV-olution 122mm?

[@robsquared2]

I didn't actually wonder how it drives. I assumed on tires.

[@EV-olution]

Actually it drives on various road surfaces, like asphalt, cement, gravel, dirt, etc. which happen to be on the surface of the Earth, which happens to be on the Orion Arm of the Milky Way galaxy, which lies about two-thirds of the way out from the center of the Galaxy, which happens to reside within the Local Group of galaxies, made up of over 30 galaxies, including Andromeda, Triangulum and Leo I, to name but a few. Thanks for watching and commenting, it really helps with the KZbin algorithm.

[@jeffmenard4639]

I love the front but the back just doesn’t do it for me…..

[@EV-olution]

It has to be seen in person. I think it looks pretty good, but that's just me 😎

[@donaldallen2459]

My question is are they actually going to sell this one? The Ionic 5 was like a unicorn. People knew about them, maybe saw pictures, but no one actually saw one out on the street.

[@EV-olution]

Deliveries at first are always very slow, and yes, they are delivering the Ioniq 6 right now in small quantities. If you consider the Ioniq 5 deliveries, it did not take long for volume to ramp up and here in Québec the Ioniq 5 is seen at every street corner, almost as often as the Tesla Model 3. It will also depend on where you live. Some places receive more than others because of laws on gas cars (2030, 2035 end date), government rebates on EVs, etc.

[@DavidSchamis]

I got one last week - went to a dealer on Long Island and I had 6 on the lot to choose from.

[@EV-olution]

@@DavidSchamis that is the US for you... all the inventory you want, but where demand is huge, like here in Québec, people have to wait months, if not years 😒. Congratulations! It is an excellent car.

[@DavidSchamis]

@@EV-olution thanks - I can't imagine it will take that long in Canada - they clearly have the cars to sell at this point

[@EV-olution]

We shall see, because EV6 takes 1 to 2 years right now.

[@jeffmenard4639]

I’m very surprised that the base is a RWD vehicle…just not doable for winter driving anymore

[@michaelcollier8768]

The base will be the cheapest and minus one motor cuts costs. That being said, less is more as the range is the best. Lots of folks have RWD I5's and some have already used RWD I6's in the snow and for 99% of snow driving it's great. That 1% is steep, snowy and icy driveways. If I could get a RWD I would, even here in snowy Canada, but we are only getting AWD it seems for the first year.

[@EV-olution]

@Jeff Menard RWD in an EV is not like in an ICE. Don't forget that the electric motor is right over the rear wheels, putting all of the weight where it needs to be. Add the fact that the traction control of an EV is insane, it is much better than you would think. For those who can't afford the AWD, the RWD offers much more range, and still offers a good driving experience. Obviously AWD is better, but it comes at a cost of both money and range.

[@michaelcollier8768]

​@@EV-olution Good points! Some folks like the handling characteristics of the RWD better than the AWD. Again, I would go for the RWD first here in snowy Canada but there aren't any or many coming in. My son picked up the AWD 18" and it's super nice. The range in our mountain, twisty driving is easy 300 plus miles. I wonder what the RWD would do.

[@EV-olution]

In your situation I would opt for AWD

[@bafattvahetere]

@@EV-olution Go for 18" wheels and this issue is solved. 20" is plain stupidity, but you have no choice when buying AWD?

[@MAGApepe]

nice,, i think the gov rebate is only on the cheaper one,, thats why is 54.9999,, the cut off is 55k i think

[@EV-olution]

Actually the rebates are applicable on all trim versions, including the Ultimate, because the Preferred AWD is within the rebate price requirements and the Ultimate package is not a new model, it is just an option package. Just like with my EV6, on which I received both rebates, because even though it is a GT-Line Pack 2 at 64,000$ CDN, the model is the AWD EV6 at 55K, where the GT-Line packs are only options.

[@tomarobert40]

I have the First edition and it's fantastic to drive it but please please Hyundai get ride of al the ding dongs in the care! The care starts biping every time you get in and if you exceed the speed limit even by 1 km it will bit 5 times and it's extremely annoying

[@EV-olution]

There are settings in the setup menu where you can disable the welcome and good bye sounds that happen when you power the car on and off. There is also a setting that disables the speed warning.

[@bafattvahetere]

You'll loose it when turning off the power.@@EV-olution

[@EV-olution]

@@bafattvahetere which setting? The welcome sounds in my EV6 do not come back after a power cycle.

[@bafattvahetere]

@@EV-olution Talking about Ioniq 6. EV6 I donno.

[@EV-olution]

@@bafattvahetere the settings in the Ioniq 5, 6 and the EV6 are almost identical, but there are some differences.

[@kenhiett5266]

Too many cheap materials at this price point and the range hit at the highest trim level is disappointing. Seems like Hyundai was really close to a winner here but didn't quite make it.

[@pjm888]

Why don't you put the tyre mobility kit/and or the charger in the frunk. Problem solved. Seems you just want to find fault! Got to say you REALLY don't need compare the Ioniq6 with the EV6 at EVERY opportunity. Its a review, not a comparison!

[@EV-olution]

I did not put the tire mobility kit in the frunk because it was in the trunk when I got the car from Hyundai and when I pulled it out the first time, it pulled the carpet out with it. I point out things that are facts, and in the video I also said that it is not a big deal. As for comparing the Ioniq 6 to the EV6, you were warned in the first 15 seconds of the video that I would be making the comparison. That is part of how I make my videos, just like I had done with my Niro EV before, because lots of people have no idea of relative size of the car being reviewed, and I get asked to give my opinion in comparison to the car I own. I do it in all of my review videos, that's what my channel does. The nice thing is that if you don't like it you can simply skip the section completely because I made some nice little chapters right in the timeline for you to be able to jump to whereever you please. Have a nice weekend.

[@loualiberti4781]

I …. I thought EVs were supposed to be efficient and economical? According my my math this is neither.

[@EV-olution]

The Ioniq 6 is one of the most efficient EVs on the market, only slightly trailing the very expensive Lucid Air for drag coefficient, and has been touted as one of the most efficient EVs in the market. So yes, it is extremely efficient. Reference: electrek.co/2022/10/05/hyundai-ioniq-6-most-aerodynamic-and-energy-efficient-evs-in-industry/ Regarding it being economical, that will depend on the price of the electricity in your region, but in every scientific study ever published it is far less expensive to run an EV than an equivalent gas powered car. Here in Québec the Ioniq 6 costs 7$ to fill from 0 to 100% when charged at a home charging station, as compared to an equivalent gas car that would cost 70$ to 90$ to fill with gas. So based on my math, that is very economical.

[@jean-pierredumoulin8305]

after coming out with a tremendus desing hyundai as usual killed everything that made that car fantastic and cme out with a poor rendering of the original desing and try and sell us that ughly rendring for 64000 canadian . I say no tankyou.......

[@jean-pierredumoulin8305]

the car looks cheap, again i say no

[@EV-olution]

Vous avez le droit de ne pas aimer la voiture, mais pourquoi faire le même genre de commentaire 2 fois de suite sur la même vidéo.

[@amspcut]

My Limited Ioniq 6 is built much better than the Tesla 3

[@EV-olution]

​@@amspcut I agree, when talking about the US built Model 3; the Model 3 built in China has exceptional build quality compared to the US built version.

[@bafattvahetere]

Yeah, US built cars are usually crap.@@EV-olution

[@matthewliuliu666]

@@EV-olutionyeah, built quality, but same material they use, China built Tesla still cheap

[@aliloco]

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