June 28, 2022
Washington – Hyundai reveals the IONIQ 6 EV sedan, the eagerly-anticipated follow-up to its IONIQ 5.
The South Korea automaker that staked its reputation over the past few decades on affordable, entry-level gas-engine cars performed an about-face this year, reallocating investments and resources to position itself as a top global brand for EVs before sales worldwide begin to surge.
The automaker won’t announce details such as the IONIQ 6’s price range, and production run size until the vehicle’s world premiere in July.
So far, the plan to infuse IONIQ models with cachet and desire is working. The first model from Hyundai’s IONIQ sub-brand, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SUV, swept the World Car Awards at the New York International Auto Show in March thanks to its sleek looks, performance, and futuristic interior.
That includes investing more than $10 billion toward accelerating electrification and autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. by 2025.
$5.5 billion is earmarked for its new EV plant and battery manufacturing facility in Georgia, which is expected to produce at least some of the 23 battery-electric nameplates Hyundai plans to offer by 2025.
Like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 SUV, the IONIQ 6 displays aerodynamic sculpting and interior trim made from sustainable materials. Hyundai designers sought to create a customized, cocoon-like cabin with new lighting features and more screens.
The company said the IONIQ 6’s single-curved aerodynamic profile and carefully crafted contours create Hyundai’s lowest drag coefficient of 0.21.
“IONIQ 6 connects an emotional convergence of functionality with aesthetics,” SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Design Center, said in a statement.
“We have created the IONIQ 6 as a mindful cocoon that offers a personalized place for all.”
Hyundai, which leads the automotive industry in creating the most partnerships with suppliers and technology providers, has made a successful transition from budget-oriented gas-engine cars to premium EVs.
The additional capacity will support Hyundai’s ambitious goal to become a top-three EV provider in the U.S. by 2026.
Hyundai’s capital investment in the Peach State represents the largest economic development deal recruited by Georgia, officials said.
Hyundai’s plans call for creating just over 8,000 jobs at the 2,293-acre site.
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