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Hyundai’s flagship electric vehicle (EV) is back with a new model year, and yesterday the embargo lifted on early reviews from automotive publications.
Motortrend shared its first drive of the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 on Tuesday, boasting an aerodynamic design for a quiet and smooth ride.
The Ioniq 6 has the same G-EMP platform and powertrain as the Ioniq 5, instead bearing just a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive.
It also includes a 77.4 kWh battery pack which offers up to 382 miles (614 km) of range per the Worldwide Harmonized Light-Duty Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), compared to just 315 miles (506 km) with the Ioniq 5.
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The EV also has five levels of lift-off braking regeneration, which can be controlled by the driver using the paddles on the steering wheel. While Level 1 regeneration mimics an internal combustion engine’s automatic transmission for the most “comfortable” driving, Level 4 offers full one-pedal driving that can be used in stop-and-go traffic. Level 0 turns off regenerative braking altogether.
With slightly smaller wheels and an improved drag coefficient, the Ioniq 6 also includes active air flaps in the front that open when the battery requires extra cooling.
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The publication also touts the Ioniq 6’s navigation system and advanced technologies as reasons the vehicle will be a genuine competitor to the Tesla Model 3.
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is set to hit production for U.S. markets is scheduled to start in January 2024 with the EVs expected to reach dealerships before the middle of the year.
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