The promising all-electric 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has touched down in Australia where it will be sold alongside the Ioniq 5.
Three variants of the Ioniq 6 will be offered to Aussie customers when the Ioniq 6 arrives later this month. Sitting at the base of the range is the AU$74,000 ($51,445), while those with a little more to spend can opt for either the AU$83,500 ($58,050) Techniq or AU$88,000 ($61,178) Epiq.
All versions feature the same 77.4 kWh battery pack but the Dynamiq is powered solely by a single electric motor with 168 kW (225 hp) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque. It is good for an impressive range of 614 km (381 miles). Meanwhile, both the Techniq and Epiq variants have a pair of electric motors and HTRAC all-wheel drive consisting of a 74 kW (99 hp) and 255 Nm (188 lb-ft) front motor and a 165 kW (221 hp), 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) rear motor. While this variant has more power, its range drops to 519 km (322 miles).
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Those tempted by the entry-level Ioniq 6 Dynamiq shouldn’t be concerned about it feeling like a base model. In fact, it is loaded with an array of impressive features that include Hyundai’s SmartSense safety package, Bluelink connected car services, over-the-air software updates, smart power tailgate, leather-appointed seats, alloy scuff plates, alloy pedals, heated front seats, and both a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment display.
Featured found on the Techniq and not available on the Dynamiq include 20-inch wheels, premium relaxation front seats, a full-width glass sunroof, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, and heated rear seats. Added features of the Epiq are limited to digital side mirrors, a high-efficiency heater/heat pump, and a battery conditioning system.
“We are thrilled to introduce our first-ever IONIQ 6 as the latest addition to our IONIQ range,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia chief executive Ted Lee said in a statement. “IONIQ 6’s 800V EV architecture is just the beginning of the advanced technology, which also includes expanded SmartSense and Bluelink suites, and the capability for Over-The-Air system updates. IONIQ 6 showcases the Hyundai brand’s technological ambition and our commitment to developing sustainable mobility solutions, while giving customers an exciting, accessible and versatile EV.”
