2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Consumer Reviews
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Great ride for a reasonable price
I’ve had the car for about three weeks and love everything about it. It’s fast enough and it does not have any trouble keeping up on the freeway. All the driver assistance and safety features help with a very long commute in heavy Bay Area traffic. What I like best is the amount of leg room the car has in the front and rear seats. At 6’8” I can drive comfortably for hours and not feel cramped or worn out. The only downside I’ve found with this car is the rear headroom. But I’m alone 99% of the time so no issue for me. Great car. Super happy with the purchase. If you’re in the market for an EV that’s not Tesla this is definitely worth considering.
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I can’t believe we went electric
I continually told my wife that we did not need to go electric for a vehicle since we don’t drive that much. We searched for a new Santa Fe but while at the dealer we saw the Ionic 6. After learning about the features and cap abilities we decided to move forward. The biggest lesson I learned is that once again I was wrong and she was right. Because we don’t drive that far is the exact reason we need this car. It is so fun to drive and looks awesome as well. We installed a level 2 charger in the garage, approximately $700 for the 220 power and the charger and it is so convenient to just charge at home at any time. And wow it’s amazing how much cheaper it is compared to a gas fill up. So far after about a month I see no reason to think we made the wrong decision to go electric.
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- SEL SedanMSRP: $46,980105 mi away
- SE Standard Range SedanMSRP: $26,59012 mi away
- SE Standard Range SedanMSRP: $29,99012 mi away
I love this car and can't wait to get rid of it
this car is fantastic. handling, interior room, speed, all of it. love it. there are two issues that at a year in, leave me wanting to rip my hair out and trade it in. 1) minor, and yet very concerning: the auto-braking/safety/whatever feature. it senses a "collision" and applies the brakes. no way to solve except to put your foot on brake and then on gas an resume. every. single. time. it has done this, the auto stop is what has almost gotten me hit/killed. it negates a competent and aware driver's ability to deal with situations. 2) far more problematic: more than once, I have run the battery down to close to 10%. low, but not actually "critical", in my mind. put it on the charger, went to bed. woke in the morning to find the car hasn't charged, and has in fact 'died' to the extent I have to use the emergency key and use a gas vehicle to jump start it (which thankfully I have but certainly that's probably not the norm!). like at 10% it's "too dead" to be able to charge?! wtf??? this is insane. beyond that, due to reasons I can't fathom, once I jump it and get it to resume charging, it stops charging every 20 minutes or so. "charging complete". uhhhh... no. and the only way to get it to start charging again is to go out and: unplug charging cable > close charging door > unlock car > start car > put car in drive > put car back in park > turn car off > get out of car > plug car back in > lock doors. I work from home, and this is still prohibitive and insanity. like this alone, I will happily return this vehicle.
Ioniq 6 - A Very Impressive EV From Hyundai
Just for background, my last car was a Honda Clarity Plug-In hybrid that had a 45 mile range on pure electric. My previous few cars were all Lincoln MKZ hybrids. Before that, a Prius hybrid. I've owned BMWs, Mercedes, Volvos, Infinities and others. I hesitated to purchase a dedicated EV because of mild range anxiety and rapid changes to technology, especially battery innovations that support more range. But I loved the feel of the Clarity on EV and hated when it ran as a hybrid. So I took the plunge. I've owned the 2023 Ioniq 6SEL AWD for about a week and so far I'm extremely impressed. I get about 330 miles on a full charge without trying. I expect to get less during winter months. The ride is very solid and quiet. It feels like I'm driving a cross between a touring sedan and a sports car. Neither being perfect but the combination is pretty amazing. You can watch plenty of YouTube videos to get a sense of the car's features and capabilities but I wanted to highlight some things I thought were pretty cool. I've fine tuned all of my settings. I've used the various regeneration options and can drive without using my brakes at all. The MyHyundai app, including the digital key, works great on my Android phone. Lane centering really works even at lower speeds as long as the lanes have painted lines. On the highway, the car can pretty much drive itself with lane centering, variable cruise control and lane changing assistance. It can even adjust your speed automatically based on the posted speed limits and you can bump the automatic speed control up or down by up to 5 MPH. I'm sure I would have enjoyed additional features available in the Limited version but I am very satisfied with the SEL. Honestly, this may be about the best car I've ever owned.
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700 miles review
Love the car; the sports version is zippy, the economy version gives 310+ miles range with AC on. Fast charging is free for two years The interiors are awesome with the ambient lighting really giving a cool vibe. The HDA, lane change and managing the lanes works mostly. This can be slightly better especially when changing lanes quickly I test drove: Model 3, ID.4, Bolt SUV premier, Model Y. Liked this car the best as a combination of build quality + drive quality. Software on Model 3 is better but I liked overall build quality of Ioniq 6 better.
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EV Heaven
I enjoy driving this car...It handles well and it feels like a luxury car. I took the car on a 2000 mile trip from the midwest to the east coast and I found that the driver assist systems worked really well. I like that the car's statistical information is in front of the driver. I also like that there are buttons as well as a touch screen that can be used to access climate and other car systems.
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What range anxiety?
In just over a week, we’ve come to enjoy nearly every aspect of the Ionia 6. We’ve completed one 300 mile round trip with complete confidence. The adaptive cruise and steering assist are nice. I enjoyed driving without driving fatigue. The listed horsepower is not impressive until you punch the accelerator. The power is instantly transferred to the pavement and you rocket away. I’m very pleased.
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Blows All Others Out of the Water!!
Bought my Limited RWD used a few weeks ago. Unfortunately for the industry prices are dropping like flies on these EVs. Fortunately for me I bought a 4 month old used Limited for a fantastic price. This is my third EV in 2 years. First was the Kia EV6 Wind RWD. Great car all around but at the time I didn't want to pay for the top trim. Also, I hit my head on the roof during ingress and egress which annoyed me. But overall, very good EV. Second EV was the Tesla Model Y AWD. Tesla being AWD of course was sooo much quicker. However, other than a fun driving experience and very good efficiency, the Tesla was not an ideal car. Too plain inside the cabin with too few buttons. Also, going to all cameras was not a good idea Tesla. AND... whey do I have to adjust my vents electronically??? Who thought that was a good idea lol? Again, while the Tesla does much of the driving experience right, they lack in all other areas. This is where the Ioniq 6 comes in. The Limited is amazing to say the least. It has plenty of power even in RWD form and is very efficient. The interior is down right beautiful with all of the luxury functions you'd expect from car at this price point. The two-tone ambient lighting is absolutely fabulous.. better than some high-end cars. The trunk isn't huge but honestly, I'll never go on a road trip so it's fine. The outside design is indeed polarizing, but I dig it for sure. My kids asked why our Hyundai looks like a Porsche... Either way, the car is everything I want in an EV. I might actually keep this one for a bit longer.
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Amazing
This car is amazing. Everything works as described. It has so many great features that I'm watching the "how to" videos frequently. The fit and finish is very good and the drive is very smooth and exceptionably quiet.
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Probably the best EV for the money
I'm driving an Audi etron and several other EVs over the past 12 years. The ride in the Ioniq 6 is fantastic and rembles the Audi's with airsuspension. In contrast to the Audi, the electronics just work. If you are not bothered by the lower seating position as compared to Ioniq 5/etron, Mustang, etc this is the car to get. And yes, nothing out there with the exception of the Taycan (100k more expensive) charges faster
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Never going back to gas - Ioniq 6 is a home run
5 days in and I’m blown away with this car, it’s looks and it’s performance. Quiet and smooth ride with the power of a beast underneath. Technology is fantastic. Replaced my Genesis G80 gas car with this…pricewise a bargain for what I’m getting and I loved my G80. Hyundai reaches a new height here with this vehicle. Don’t hesitate to test drive one if you’re looking for an electric sedan.
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from audi A7 to ionic 6
had a 2014 audi A7 for 10 years. decided to go electric but not willing to pay 100 000$ so opted for ionic 6 ultimate AWD. Zippy and fun with great technology and ambiance absolutely no regret ! I loved my A7 but I do not miss it so that is a big compliment for ionic 6
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Nice surprise
I couldn’t stand EVs until I bought one. I don’t think I will ever go back to gas. Roomy, comfortable vehicle and I appreciate the limited maintenance and Hyundai perks. Love this car
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Love Ioniq 6
The car has a very comfortable and quiet ride. There are a lot of security features and ways to adjust to your preference. Inside features are very nice and not overstated. The outside is more appealing, at least to me, in comparison to some other EV’s in the same price range. In addition, more car features available on the Limited version than available on other similarly priced EV’s in the current market. Lots of leg room in both the front and back seats. It is low to the ground so feels and handles like a sports car.
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Everyone thinks I bought a Porsche!
My first all-electric. Let me start out by saying that I believe Edmunds has the front legroom measurement wrong for this car. I am 6’9 & bought this because it fits me better than ANYTHING on the market (affordable.) My 5’3 daughter-in-law sits in the front with the seat all the way back and she straightens her legs out completely and they don’t even reach the floorboard. The backseat has a lot of legroom too. However, with the slope of the roof the headroom is not terrific. However, I don’t plan on sitting back there…. Trunk is not big either but for me it is all about the front legroom. Ioniq 5 has much less front legroom. The Sonata has great legroom in front too. Was considering the Hybrid SEL but I ended up purchasing an Ioniq 6 SE because it was only $7000 more after all the deals Hyundai gave me. The SE range of 361 iced the deal. The car will pay for itself I figure in 3-4 years. I am sure that with the type of driving that I do I will probably get 280-300 miles of range but if I had bought an SEL (rated 315) with the 20 inch wheels I probably would only get 235-255. I drive in mountains and mostly at highway speeds (75 mph). I only had this car a week but my first impression is very positive. The car rides and drives excellent and is very quiet. I have been driving in Eco mode with no problems. I like the Auto re-gen better than the 1-pedal driving mainly because I like it that way on the highway. If I drove around town only I would use 1-pedal I think. Happy with my purchase of an SE. There is not a new one within 300 miles of where I live so others must want the 360 mile range too. Hyundai is on to something.
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The best car I have ever bought
I have driven many cars (from rentals to family owned cars), EVS to efficient hybrids and even to high performance cars such as BMW m5s and such. Even with this, I still think that overall, the Ioniq 6 is at the top for one of my favorite cars to drive. Its very good at what it does and its overall intended purpose. Below is a list of the things I have valued most about the car throughout my ownership and hopefully gives you an overall snapshot of the ioniq 6. 1. Looks - I am actually not a HUGE fan of the looks of the ioniq 6, and at first, I thought it was ugly. But as I see it more, its really growing on me. Its aerodynamic and looks very sporty and unique, and its a nice change from all the similar looking crossovers. 2. Driving Experience - This car genuinely surprised me with its driving experience. My family has a 2023 Tesla Model Y dual motor long range awd, and in fact, because of the fun driving experience on the Tesla, I was ready to purchase a model 3 dual motor awd long range. Although that was a great car and I was sold on buying it after the test drive, I saw this green ioniq 6 sitting on the hyundai dealership lot. I decided to test drive it and was super impressed with its smoothness, stability, and premium feel. The tesla (both model 3 and model y) feels like it is constructed out of legos when you drive it over rough roads and bumps, whereas the ioniq 6 is very smooth, refined, and mature feeling. It feels super solid and feels like the car is bolted together very tightly and with parts that feel quality. If I were to close my eyes and not know what I am driving, I would say that this drives like a nice sporty yet luxurious BMW sports sedan like the 3 or 5 series. I feel like every time I drive our family's model y that I am breaking it with each bump and each mile due to the really rough ride quality. Multiple times in our tesla, my dad has told me to pull over to throw up due to carsickness issues. My kitten in fact threw up in the tesla due to the rough ride. But these complains are non-existent with the ioniq. It just glides over bumps and dips. You do feel the road, however, so its not like a Lexus LS or Mercedes S class, but it adds to a nice sporty yet luxurious feel to the drive, and inspires confidence. It genuinely rides like a BMW or Audi for half the price. The ride is also shockingly quiet and is indeed quieter than my friends 2024 BMW X3 with miniscule road and wind noise. - The handling dynamics are also extremely surprising. This is a very heavy car at 4600+ pounds, yet the car takes corners extremely flat. The steering feels rather natural for an electric power steering system in an electric car, and has a progressive nature. Most mainstream cheaper cars (like rav4, crv, rogue, cars in that class) have artificially tuned steering where it feels super darty initially to deceive people on the test drive that their car is sportier than it really is, and can make for a fatiguing driving experience after a while. The ioniqs steering is not overly sensitive, yet feels sporty. Its very linear in its progression and alongside the preciseness, makes corners and onramps feel like nothing, even if you are taking them significantly above the speed limit. Body lean is present, especially compared to the model 3, but its still very flat and compliant. You can definitely control the ioniq with confidence and ease. - Acceleration is another thing that surprised me. Having the tesla in the family, prior to buying the ioniq, I thought it was going to be significantly slower than our model y and definitely much much slower feeling than the model 3. Boy was I wrong. This thing is shockingly and aggressively fast from a complete stop, even moreso than the model y which seems to ramp up the power and give you full power around 25 mph. Dare I say the ioniq feels much quicker from a dead stop in city driving speeds as compared to our model Y (not to say the model y is slow, it actually ends up being the quicker car outright). I actually raced my brother from a light while I was in the ioniq pulled ahead of the model y from a dead stop. Just don't try and race a model Y after 40, you will lose for sure. It seriously punches your chest and torso into the seat as you floor it. I have driven a model s plaid as well, and the ioniq, while much much slower, has actual usable power thats fun and quick. There is no need for anything faster in my opinion. The throttle response varies depending on the drive mode you are in. Eco mode is horrible, and you basically have to floor it every time to move with any sort of pace in mind. Normal mode is great and should be used for daily driving. I love the sport mode, however, and keep the car in that mode despite the range penalty. Its super punchy feeling and VERY responsive, sometimes even scary if you forget you're in sport mode. Steering also gets tighter in sport mode. 2. My Drive Mode - The ioniq 6 has a custom drive mode (press and hold the drive mode button on the steering wheel). This seriously is an amazing feature, and one that I was not expecting to use as much. You can change everything about the powertrain with this. You can change steering firmness and feel, acceleration sensitivity, power output from the motors, and change it from being awd to rwd or a mix between the two depending on accelerator input (auto mode). You can even change the brake pedal feel! Its amazing as if I want to drive eco minded by turning on rwd but have strong throttle response, I have the option to do so (as eco mode has really dull and bland throttle response). It really gives the car a personal experience that can suit drivers specific driving styles. 3. Paddle controlled regen braking - I love how you can control regenerative braking in this thing. Sometimes on long highway drives, I like to turn off the regen so I dont have to have my foot on the accelerator constantly. In city driving, I always turn the regen to level 3 (not ipedal) as its the most efficient, yet I dont have to constantly shift my foot from accelerator to brake. If you want a full one pedal driving experience, you can have that by putting the ioniq into Ipedal mode. The one pedal driving is not as strong as tesla but that can be a good thing as it feels smoother to come to a stop rather than really strong and somewhat sickening in the tesla (i think the regen and ride quality combo in tesla is what gives my passengers and I carsickness, even once you master the pedal). 4. Range - Range has been overall relatively ok. It seems, however, that the battery is more sensitive to cold temperature operation and faster, more aggressive driving as compared to the tesla. I regularly get 240-250 miles in the cold (temperatures around 30-50 fahrenheit) and 290-300 in warmer temperatures if I am driving civilized and normally (not hypermiling). With aggressive driving, that range will drop to 160-180 in the cold and 250-270 in warmth, and hypermiling can get you around 310-320 (in the warmth). Its extremely variable, especially compared to the tesla, but overall, range is great. The ioniq has been just full of pleasant suprises. If you can get over the looks or the fact that its a sedan, its an amazing EV and should definitely be on your list for EVs.
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Still love this after nearly a year
I usually get buyers remorse after buying cars. Not this one! I continue to love driving it. The handling and driving feel is awesome. I like the mix of regen braking options. It has a nice mix of comfort and performance.
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Surprise Surprise! The Ioniq 6, I'll take 2.
This car. Man I love this car. I really love it. Our first EV but I have a Tesla Cybertruck on order if it ever is complete. I started out noticing the Ioniq5 but then realized the Ioniq6 is even better looking. At first it seems funny looking, then it really starts to shine and look amazing. We leased it for less than $400 and only $350 down. Amazing! And it came with 2 years of free charging with Electrify America. No gas cost and no electricity costs. Who doesn't want that? Did I say the car is amazing?! I didn't even need the free charging because I work in the solar industry and added 20 extra panels to my house for future EV use 2 years ago. I finally got the EV and I still don't need the added solar yet...maybe when the Cybertruck finally comes. One last thing, this car is so good I thought about getting a second one, but the math is better to just put more miles on this one and pay Hyundai the mileage overage after the 2 year lease... its only 0.20 a mile. And that's again with unlimited free charging. Basically our whole car payment is covered by the gas savings. We really only pay about $50 a month to drive the car because of the $350 avoided cost of not buying gas. The car is stylish, fast, and we'll built. The ambient lighting inside the vehicle at night is relaxing and awesome too. We love the Ioniq6
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Best 2024 EV sedan
I was looking for an EV sedan with a 350+ mile range for less than $50k. That's a short list of vehicles in 2024 with just 2 cars meeting the criteria: the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the Tesla Model 3 LR. The Ioniq 6 is arguably the better buy. I purchased the limited trim for just under ~42k after incentives and discounts. The Ioniq 6 interior is more spacious and the vehicle feels like it was manufactured with tighter tolerances than the Tesla Model 3. Whether you think it's retro, slick, or funny - the Ioniq 6's streamliner inspired body styling is distinctive and stands apart from other EVs on the road. The Ioniq 6 is very fun to drive. I've found myself thinking of errands to run or places to be just to get behind the wheel. The acceleration is responsive, the steering is tight, and the suspension is in a sweet spot for me where you can still feel the road and not get shaken to death on uneven pavement.
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Over achieves!
Hyundai, as usual, gives you a lot for your money. I have the 6 Limited model. Comes with everything except the proverbial kitchen sink. Handles well, very good acceleration (320 HP), braking/regenerative braking is phenomenal.
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Great Car!
I'm very happy with my purchase. The car runs very well. It is quiet, powerful and aesthetic on both the interior and exterior. I purchased the SEL RWD trim. I was very happy getting more than the 305 advertised all-electric-miles. The dashboard says I'm actually getting more like 380 miles on a full charge. I really like how the rear seats have a lot of room. The car feels very big. Would purchase this vehicle again. Especially from Hyundai Escondido and the wonderful salesperson Marcella.
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" Quiet luxurious ride "
Ioniq 6 has the power, beauty and luxury feel to it. it is indeed a no regret find of an electric car.
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Serving a purpose and loving it
We bought a new 2024 limited RWD . The purpose was for me to drive it to work (106 miles per day) not knowing that you really get better use of an EV in town rather than on the highway…however, I love this vehicle and it’s been doing great! I charge every two days and every system has worked perfectly so far. It’s a zippy car and comfortable as well. It’s serving its purpose! Saving 400.00 a month in gas and electric bill only went up 80.00 per month with a home charger
We made a GREAT decision to buy this car.
Very Quiet. Well built. Software is fast. Its surprising efficient with or without climate control. Love the different regeneration levels to stop or slow down the vehicle .
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nice car
confortable and sleek lines, my concern is that it does not update as it is hardware designed and not software
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