Not long ago, the most interesting choices you could make if you wanted a cutting-edge mid-sized plush electric vehicle were all conventional SUVs. Now, you could argue that it's more avant-garde to choose something far less obviously of the Crossover genre. Three of the segment's most advanced contenders - the Tesla Model 3, the Polestar 2 and this IONIQ 6 - all take that route. All three cars are interesting, forward-thinking and innovative - but for very different reasons.
That Hyundai can compete on equal terms against competitors of this calibre says a lot for how far the company has come over the last few years. The brand has seized the EV revolution as a chance to reinvent itself and cars like this IONIQ 6 are doing just that. The trumpeted 384 mile range figure is dependent on so many caveats that few owners will ever achieve it, but the possibility of a regular 300 mile range reading is real enough - and that's a step forward for this segment. So is the IONIQ 6.

12.3" touchscreen satellite navigation and media centre

Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality

Smart Key - Keyless entry with Power On/Off button

12.3" Full TFT drivers supervision instrument cluster

Power opening tailgate (height adjustable)

Front thorax and pelvis + curtain airbags

Front passenger airbag deactivation switch

Drive modes select (Eco, normal and sport)

Surround view monitor with blind spot view monitor

Automatic windscreen wipers with rain sensor

Electric front/rear windows with drivers one touch/anti-trap

Dual zone climate control air conditioning

Parking collision avoidance assist- reverse/ forward

Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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IONIQ 6

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