The Ioniq 6: New Car of the Year 2023 according to The Car Guide

January 17 2023

The Ioniq 6: New Car of the Year 2023 according to The Car Guide

Year after year, The Car Guide always shares with us its list of the best vehicles for the year. In the "New Car of the Year" category, we are happy to see that it was the Hyundai Ioniq 6 that won this title. It is with its design, its road qualities and its electric range that the electric sedan seduced The Car Guide.

Indeed, it was in June 2022 that Hyundai unveiled the design of its brand-new electric sedan, the Ioniq 6. With its slender silhouette, its aerodynamic curves and its advanced technologies, the Ioniq 6 marked the beginning of a new era.

The aerodynamics are at the top with the Ioniq 6 which highlights a drag coefficient of 0.21 thanks to its sculpted silhouette and its subtle curves. Inside, we can find, not one, but two 12-inch screens on the console. Passengers will be served as the floor is flat and the wheelbase is extended. In addition, to pursue its philosophy, Hyundai insisted that recycled materials be used in order to reduce its ecological footprint. Note that the Ioniq 6 is equipped with pixelated headlights and taillights and that the interior lighting is customizable. The driver can choose from 64 colors and six two-tone themes to create the environment of their choice.

Regarding its autonomy, it is estimated at 547 kilometers for the rear-wheel drive version and 499 kilometers for the AWD configurations. The four-wheel-drive Ioniq 6 puts out 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque, and the rear-wheel-drive configuration has 225 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. In addition, it will be possible to recharge the battery from 10 to 80% in just 18 minutes using a 350-kilowatt charger thanks to the fast-charging system.

The Ioniq 6 is definitely a spectacular electric vehicle that will amaze us! Did you know that you can reserve your Ioniq 6 right now? Come see our experts at Hyundai Ile Perrot.