Hyundai Unveils New Ioniq 6 Electric Sedan

• Hyundai pulls the wraps off its newest EV, the Ioniq 6.
• The exterior design is challenging, to say the least.
• It will likely share powertrain with the current Ioniq 5.

There's really no getting around the fact that the Ioniq 6 looks strange. To my eyes, the exterior is an amalgamation of styling cues from other cars. The front end looks like a Polestar 2 with a slim grille and first-generation Ford Focus headlights. The profile and pinched rear are nearly identical to those of the Mercedes CLA and CLS, with a Prius-like mid-window spoiler thrown in for good measure.

It's not terribly cohesive, but we suppose some sacrifices had to be made to achieve the Ioniq 6's ultra-low 0.20 drag coefficient. For reference, that would make the Ioniq 6 only slightly bulkier than the world's most aerodynamic production car, the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

Cabin fares better

The few images we see of the Ioniq 6's interior reveal a cabin that is more muted than the bodywork. It's not too dissimilar to that of the Ioniq 5. The steering wheel looks essentially the same, as do the dual 12-inch digital instrument panel and central touchscreen that share a single housing. However, the air vents in the middle and in front of the passenger now lie on a single plane, in contrast to the bulging center area on the Ioniq 5. The shots here also reveal a number of 64-color ambient lighting strips that give the interior an elegant look.

Other than revealing the use of eco-friendly interior materials, Hyundai has not yet announced any other details of the Ioniq 6, including its features set or powertrain (although we think both will essentially mirror those of the Ioniq 5). Check back in early July when the Hyundai Ioniq 6 will be fully unveiled.

Edmunds says

The Ioniq 6 is the next chapter in Hyundai's electric renaissance. Too bad the sedan's design isn't as cohesive as that of the Ioniq 5 hatchback/SUV.