We not too long ago shared first photos of Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 facelift courtesy of our colleagues at Healer TV. Now our colleagues at Baldauf captured a brand new prototype close to Hyundai Motor Technical Heart in Germany, with anticipated adjustments to essentially the most criticized half, the entrance finish. Additionally this prototype has a brand new wheels.
Key Growth and Manufacturing Timelines
Hyundai plans to start out the manufacturing of the primary prototype mannequin of the brand new all-electric streamliner subsequent month. By February subsequent 12 months, the event of the mass-production mannequin is anticipated to be accomplished, with manufacturing starting in Could. The European mannequin’s manufacturing is scheduled for August subsequent 12 months, and the North American mannequin will observe in November.
The manufacturing of the brand new IONIQ 6 can be dealt with by Hyundai’s Asan plant in Korea. The annual manufacturing goal is ready at 66,000 items, together with 6,000 items of the excessive efficiency variant. There may be additionally a chance that the North American mannequin is perhaps produced regionally at Hyundai’s new electrical car plant in Georgia (HMGMA) to qualify for subsidies.
Enhanced Design and Battery Capability
The brand new IONIQ 6 will characteristic enhanced inside and exterior design particulars to enhance general high quality. Moreover, it would supply elevated battery capability, aiming to supply probably the greatest single-charge driving ranges in its class.
The present mannequin, with its 77.4 kWh battery and wonderful aerodynamic efficiency, was the primary Hyundai electrical car to realize a single-charge driving vary of over 600 km. By growing the battery capability to 84 kWh, much like the brand new IONIQ 5, the brand new IONIQ 6 may obtain 700 km of vary due to a brand new era battery pack and a very good aerodynamics.
Excessive-Efficiency IONIQ 6 N Mannequin
Following the launch of the up to date mannequin in Could, Hyundai plans to introduce its first high-performance mannequin within the line-up, the IONIQ 6 N, in September subsequent 12 months as we already knowledgeable. This can be Hyundai’s second high-performance N electrical car, following the IONIQ 5 N. The annual manufacturing goal for the IONIQ 6 N is 6,000 items.
The N variant is anticipated to function an ‘picture main automotive,’ showcasing Hyundai’s technological prowess, very similar to the IONIQ 5 N, which acquired acclaim and gained quite a few automotive of the 12 months awards worldwide since its launch final 12 months.
Conclusion
Hyundai is ready to considerably improve its electrical car lineup with the brand new IONIQ 6, providing improved design, elevated battery capability, and an prolonged driving vary. The introduction of the high-performance IONIQ 6 N mannequin additional demonstrates Hyundai’s dedication to innovation and excellence within the electrical car market. Hold an eye fixed out for these thrilling developments from Hyundai subsequent 12 months.