Hyundai IONIQ 6: Act Two is better than Act One . . .

[@endlesswick]

The IONIQ 6 is my first EV and I am absolutely loving it. Best car I have ever bought.

[@b286guy]

I’ve had a BMW i4 on order but am thinking of canceling for the Ioniq 6 instead

[@cyruslad5462]

​@b286guy I did exactly that as the base i4 was missing radar cruise, vented seats, premium audio and a few other nice bits of tech, the Ioniq also drives like a dream

[@b286guy]

@@cyruslad5462 Nice! Glad you’re enjoying it. The Hyundai dealers were trying to screw me on the price so I haven’t bought anything yet. They weren’t anywhere close to the lease rates Hyundai corporate was advertising at the time.

[@cyruslad5462]

@b286guy not got it yet, 3 months in, probably a couple weeks to go, it was a factory order. My first ev and I'm going to miss my Mazda 6 touring but I'm reassured by the quality of the test drive and saving on fuel.

[@blackgold754]

What range do you get?

[@InvestBetter.]

Just test drove the Ioniq 6, an SEL in Black with 20s 1. Looks amazing in person! Much taller car than you expect. Plenty of space. (I'm 6' 4") 2. Ergonomics are a bit of a mess. First car I've ever driven where the center vent can't blow A/C on your face. Hits me in the arm. A lot of controls hidden by the steering wheel. And the steering wheel is rock hard, a pet peeve of mine. 3. The dealer had 2 cars, both black, and would only sell them for $10k over sticker. Firm. They wanted $60k for the car. At least it looks the part....

[@makatron]

Yeah don't pay a penny over MSRP, they gotta learn.

[@DMAX-ed7pq]

I’m 6’ 2”, found the car roomy and comfortable. Grabbed the limited long range rwd with their 10yr/150k bumper to bumper warranty for 61500 OTD. Originally had it stickered for 61000 with their mark ups and accessories.

[@chrismorris3726]

Bought a 2023 SEL AWD with $10500 off sticker, no mark-up. It's awesome. Tesla M3 felt like junk in comparison.

[@InvestBetter.]

@@chrismorris3726 The market has definitely changed over the last 8 months. Patience is a virtue.

[@fuckthisksksjjksdfjd]

As someone who is 6’4” how do you fit in the back?

[@gregkramer5588]

Love the Ioniq 6. I've watched other reviews but I am not going to skip yours, nice job!

[@leeraymer166]

Beautiful shooting location for a beautiful car. Hyundai group is really killing it with their EV lineup. Can’t wait to see the full up N version of this vehicle. Great review as always MM!

[@garyclark6747]

Ultimate Red pops enough to draw one’s eye off the body seams to the mid-panels. I think the flat line tail light assembly that wraps around the side along with the upper wing help erase the droopy ass with the assist from the darker lower trim. Front quarter over looking the rear quarter panel profile exposes the sloping ass the most but in this color with a straight on profile it’s saved. Thanks for a driving review comparison to its siblings. The rear seat cushion looked better angled than some and the airplane rear tail fuselage on the rear door cards a nice touch. Give me this Ultimate Red with the Gray interior but like you I’d rather have a saddle or beige color. 15:34

[@phillyphil1513]

4:12 - Bobcat would ALSO like Motoman to come back and say "hello". because: DINNER.

[@icegiant1000]

I think those buttons in the middle, are more about making it cheaper to support both left and right handed drive versions.

[@bafattvahetere]

And to make more space. Doors get thinner.

[@bafattvahetere]

Furthemore, less problems with the windows as these buttons "live in peace", away from bangs and water.

[@RunEmDownTony]

I expect to start seeing a lot of these on the road, and not necessarily due to its EV range but due to the fact (like it or not) unique design.

[@COSolar6419]

In our Ioniq 5 frunk I store the Level1 EVSE, a VTL adapter, a TeslaTap adapter and a 12v battery booster.

[@Snerdles]

You need the 12v booster cause they've had mystery 12v drain causing dead cars since they've been making the Ioniq PHEVs. Hyundai keeps saying there isn't a problem.

[@COSolar6419]

@@Snerdles So I hear but after 14 months of driving we have never had a 12 v battery problem.

[@Snerdles]

@@COSolar6419 Lucky. My 2021 Ioniq PHEV has left me stranded 8 times. Just hook another battery to it to turn the car on and it runs fine after that.

[@bafattvahetere]

In my Ioniq 6 AWD frunk I store a 6-p of beer and one bottle of gin!

[@RWAquariumPages]

great video and great review, supposed to pick up my i5 in a few weeks time at the local dealership but just saw they had a i6 ultimate in stock, going to check it out also, and hope its not marked up :)

[@eribertomares3091]

Thanks for the review Mr. Motoman. May I ask, what brand are your leather shoes?

[@bafattvahetere]

Yup, I like the red, more and more. (But had to buy it in Nocturne Grey). Frunk and trunk is a joke though. 20" will be changed to 18".

[@artiem5262]

Local Hyundai dealer here in Silicon Valley has started singing a new tune: "MSRP!" I expect that's going to catch on. Drove the Ioniq 5, and the 6, and the Kia EV6 (I have a 2020 Ioniq electric with end of lease coming up). So far I like the Kia EV6.

[@edsgarage001]

Motoman, I gotta say, your review was stellar and spot on. I'm a KZbinr as well, plus I've seen a tonne of reviews on various vehicles, and so many guys get a lot of the facts wrong. Your video was engaging and accurate (except the drag coefficient) The CG on the ioniq 6 limited is actually 0.24 It's 0.22 on the 18" wheeled versions though. And 0.21 on the 18" versions with cameras instead of mirrors. Great job, and please keep it up! You're one of my inspirations! 😊

[@16Tango]

When I eventually have to give up my SAAB 9-5 one of the things I will miss is the central mounted window switches.

[@xianshep]

I drove a silver AWD SEL a week ago with the "green" (i.e. grey) interior and absolutely LOVED it: gorgeous, smooth, fast, and serene, with an amazing interior much more impressive and enjoyable somehow than that in the Ioniq 5. Looked and felt worth every penny of $50K. BUT trunk space is a joke and an absolute deal-breaker.

[@vvvxt]

so put stuff in the back seats

[@xianshep]

@@vvvxt Not practical as an Uber driver...

[@vvvxt]

@@xianshep not everyone is an uber driver

[@xianshep]

@@vvvxt Not everyone is an asshole, either.

[@bafattvahetere]

Or as "Mr Jones" - buy an streamliner and put extra floodlights in the front, skii carrier on the roof. @@vvvxt

[@vtcanada2000]

Why no full size pano glass roof?

[@gregkramer5588]

I do not know but I am sure glad they did not.

[@mindfulskills]

I've been following the rollout of this car for months, and so far I've not seen a single photo or video of the front end with a North American sized license plate affixed. If someone has a link to such a photo, please post it in reply to this comment. I'm wondering where it attaches so that it doesn't affect either the forward-facing sensors or the air intake louvers. Thanks!

[@Hans-gb4mv]

wouldn't that be similar to EU models?

[@joshkrasner7357]

It attaches above the sensors. I don't have a picture but there are several small punchouts (though the plastic is not actually punched out) to screw in a plate.

[@nikolasschefold8035]

Great job Hyundai! Fun to see a sedan!!

[@ryanehoward]

I would LOVE that color on the Ioniq 5. Hyundai can do good paint colors, why not on the 5?

[@rosssutton2583]

Brilliant review. Well put together and honest. Thanks so much for your effort. Kindest regards

[@Stinger430]

The rear reminds me of the SAAB 9-5.

[@TalismanPHX]

Great review and insights. Mummy Mountain is truly breathtaking. So is the Ioniq 6, especially in digital green.

[@James-pl2oy]

Unfortunately this is handicapped in price by the recent Inflation Reduction Act by not qualifying for the $7500 tax credit. I’m sure Hyundai is fuming

[@lanceareadbhar]

You can get $7,500 off a lease deal and some are taking money off the purchase price.

[@bafattvahetere]

But not much. "Be happy if you get hold of one".@@lanceareadbhar

[@vincentkearns1421]

After driving this car for past 6 months, many software issues some of which you referred to I.e. automatic doors sometimes works and it just never stops beeping and bonging no matter what settings you use also constantly warning me to take a break. Also the infotainment system is average at best and can be very glitchy and soooo slow. My car has been back to garage 6 times without any improvements! Such a pity as it would be an excellent car…so quite except for constant these intrusive alerts…

[@scott135]

A great review which I thoroughly enjoyed - but was rather disconcerted each time you stopped in the middle of the road to do a piece to camera. I just couldn't get used to it! Yes, I know it was some back road in a stunning part of your country, but, nevertheless, as a Brit used to very busy and crowded roads, I was nervous each time you did ti. Great video - I have the Ioniq 5 and love it, but the colour alone of this 6 may be enough to sway me in my choice next time.

[@MotoManTV]

Hey Scott! A bit of back story . . . the shooting location was a bit of movie magic. That was the end of a road in a park.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Love that color. Is it a dark copper?

[@bafattvahetere]

Brilliant Red.

[@lo_Navy]

the best is #LucidAir Touring

[@tombyrne6433]

One of my top 2 choices might wait for N the other is 2024 Sonata N line, but EVs are expensive

[@HuyTranimal]

I have the AWD in Australia and yes, the frunk sucks - I don't even use it. About the digital side mirrors though: I don't have them, and I don't want them. I've seen them on Ioniq 5 and GV60 and don't like them. I think most people don't like them either (per reviews).

[@zoner__]

The bi-plane spoiler makes me think Winnebago roof lip. J30 vibe for me too.

[@brg2290]

Loved the mini-rant regarding side mirrors vs. cameras and the effect on coefficient of drag. At one time the US maintained a similarly antiquated view on headlight design, but eventually updated that standard. Hopefully the same will be true for this issue.

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

Oh yeah! I been waiting!! I must buy it bro.

[@lemytrenet]

I wish the long range version had the limited trim with all the features, but hte limited version forces you to get the less efficient wheels and all of that. its sad. 350 miles should be the sweet spot for EV to be able to be a city commuter + a cross city cruiser, the limited trim which would be the comfort oriented vehicle which you would think would mean hey long drives nope, sacrifices range a lot.

[@JohnPMiller]

I enjoyed the review, but I'm questioning why none of the reviewers mention the lack of $7500 IRA tax credit. Did Hyundai forbid reviewers from mentioning this? Also, are there any benefits to the pouch cells used in this Hyundai versus cylindrical (and possibly structural battery pack) in the competition? Thanks.

[@lanceareadbhar]

It's been mentioned in some reviews and you can get $7,500 off a lease deal in the US assuming lease works for you.

[@David_Journey]

Most viewers who can shell out $60k for a new car will not qualify for $7500 EV credit due ro 6-figure incomes. Also the car batteries need to be made in USA - which for now these are not. So hard no on tax credit.

[@jprusso224]

@motoman : how come you never got to test the GV60 ? I like your analysis, so.....

[@Carrman2020]

What was that “thing” in the sunroof??? Don’t like the droopy rear end.

[@xianshep]

Not feeling the upside-down-looking steering wheels in these two new Ioniqs.

[@agoogler1887]

Really good program 🤓

[@Shahabbi]

The black one looks like a black bean on wheels

[@phillyphil1513]

LMAO... (it does ironically) 😂

[@jamesstewart556]

I've sold two Ioniq 6s just by driving family and co-workers around in mine. It's pure sex on wheels.

[@bafattvahetere]

And safe too. Without condom!

[@CaseyDarwin]

I think you meant "what that means to you and me" not "you and I". Lol, great video.

[@derbagger22]

That's a very Omega-e-lookin Apple watch you got there.......

[@sproid]

The best color on that car is the White.

[@jonnykromps9836]

@2:35 I’m seeing 2nd gen Hyundai Tiburon

[@zehn916]

This car looks like an evolved Infiniti J30.

[@MrSchn3ll]

Second best EV is like winning the silver medal at the Special Olympics.

[@MotoManTV]

HA!

[@pokerfred68]

How is Tesla effected by all of this competition from other manufacturers making not only EVs, but quality EVs that are as good and if not better than Tesla? One could argue that Genesis/Hyundai/Kia are stepping up to the plate and hitting it out of the park while Tesla is complacent to hit doubles and triples. Then there’s Lucid…the higher priced Tesla with better range and build quality. I’d still might by 4 Hyundai EVs instead of one Lucid…for my money.

[@Hans-gb4mv]

It's one of the reasons they dropped their price.

[@pokerfred68]

@@Hans-gb4mv still not going to be good enough. Better build quality and lower price combo might help. Stock price a different story.

[@SvikDK]

I completly disagree with you about this it better than the Ioniq 5. Sure, due to design, it will have better range. But it lack some of the nice features the Ioniq 5 have, like full glassroof, and it´s really not that practical, being a sedan. And both models have excact same acceleration, there are videos with them head to head. Wich makes sence, since they have the same drivetrain.

[@jeffos8724]

Looks like some aquatic thing that hasn’t evolved enough to survive on land. Should have been styled more like the new sonata.

[@vnitto]

Your grasp of aerodynamics is weak

[@bigdi77]

@@vnitto very weak

[@MesoScale]

This colour… one moment it looks beautiful and classy, next moment it looks like someone ate and shit it out.

[@teemaiyer]

I personally would pick an Ioniq 5 over the 6. At about the same price + HUD + larger trunk space + very unique look, Ioniq 5 seems to be a better value for money!

[@bafattvahetere]

Your choice. Ioniq 6 you drive, Ioniq 5 you travel.

[@Caniax]

Ultimate Red ended up looking red-orange in person. Not attractive.. sticking to the plain colors, sadly.

[@jamiebel4319]

The Dog Clutch front disconnect is no different from the Ioniq 5's disconnect. All of the Hyundai/Kia?Genesis cars based on this architecture have the front motor disconnect. They all now have battery preconditioning too. So the real range improvement comes from the aero benefits.

[@billkallas1762]

They should sell this as a Genesis. $56,000 for the top of the line, AWD

[@gethecar]

Speakck for yourself, we don't want those weird side view cameras

[@mitchellnissen6466]

This design is so hodgepodge and unresolved.

[@edsgarage001]

If you understand the story behind the design, then it actually makes a tonne of sense. Hodgepodge is exactly opposite of what this design is. Everything about the design is rooted in the need for aerodynamic efficiency, making it by far the most efficient EV on the market in its price range and even well beyond its price range. It also looks better in person then on screen.

[@mitchellnissen6466]

@@edsgarage001 fair call about the in person being better. I also take your point about the form being driven by function. I can see that thinking and understand that approach. It’s more about - I think what designers might call “graphics” - that I think undermine it. Something about the proportion of the lights at the front and the cut lines on the lights at the back. The black pencil moustache graphic at the front surely has nothing to do with aerodynamics, it’s just a graphical design choice… Anyway. Maybe it’s like the Lexus designs where they brought in the spindle grille, years later it holds up but it was confronting at the time? Maybe. But it reminds me more of the difference between the Jaguar C-XF concept car and the original production XF model choosing googley eyes over the well resolved choice of the concept car (which were later fixed in a facelift)

[@edsgarage001]

@@mitchellnissen6466 for sure, Time will tell whether this design holds up. But definitely hold judgment until you've had a good look at one in person. For me, it took a little bit for the design to grow on me, and now I love it lol

[@whatthe6532]

@@edsgarage001 I’ve seen it and sat in it. It’s hodgepodge. For that money Why would I want family and friends in the back seat to have to sit with their knees around their ears

[@amspcut]

Picked up my Transmission Blue Limited May 1. The 6 gets a lot of admiring looks. It was the first Limited delivered in Utah. Teslas in Utah are a dime a dozen despite not having all the tech gadgets the Ioniq can be updated on line, is a comfortable driver car and Quality built. Our ICE vehicle is a 2022 BMW X3 m40i which is another quality and well built ride, however the wind isolation is not as quiet while being driven than the Ioniq 6.

[@justinsummers5873]

Looks like a bar of soap...

[@patriot0971]

Hyundai has an awful reputation with their gas drive trains, and even worst reputation for standing behind their warranty. Nope !!

[@TheBreakfastLover]

RIP Tesla 🙏

[@Tri-Cali]

10K over MSRP and no Tax credit makes it hard to compete against Tesla non-RWD Model 3. They can claim 18 mins DCFC from 10-80% all they want but if you visit EA network lately good luck with finding a stall that works and can deliver the juice you need to get you back on the road.

[@Hans-gb4mv]

@@Tri-Cali you just take a Tesla charger ;)

[@gregkramer5588]

@@Tri-Cali Why would you pay $10k over MSRP when you can buy it at MSRP easily?

[@kingkontinuum]

Disturbing looking vehicle and the short range version has fewer than 300 miles when other manufacturers like Tesla can easily get 300+.

[@michaelcollier8768]

Looks better in RL and to most people. The short range version does have a shorter range. Funny that. Here in Canada the long range Tesla isn't even available while the shorter range Tesla 3 (450 km) is the same price as the 600km Ioniq 6.