Hyundai teases IONIQ 6 'electrified streamliner': Check features and price
What's the story
South Korean automaker Hyundai is expected to unveil the IONIQ 6 electric car in its home country later this month. It might also arrive in India. In the latest development, the company has released a teaser of the upcoming car, highlights its aerodynamic silhouette. The vehicle will have a 'sensuous streamlined design' and shall be underpinned by the brand's e-GMP platform.
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Have you heard of Streamliner?#IONIQ6, the new streamliner in the #EV era with the simple yet sensuous streamlined design, is coming.
— Hyundai Worldwide (@Hyundai_Global) June 13, 2022
Silhouette of the New Era.#ElectrifiedStreamliner
Stay tuned for #IONIQ6 : https://t.co/Vf6Ix52cX5#Hyundai pic.twitter.com/mOGZuO71OO
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Why does this story matter?
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 will be an 'electrified streamliner' that will be based on the same platform as the IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6. The IONIQ 6 is tipped to offer good looks, a long list of features, and decent performance. On its debut, it should attract a lot of EV enthusiasts in the global markets.
Exteriors
The car will sport a sloping roofline and stylish wheels
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 will draw styling cues from the Prophecy concept, featuring a coupe-like roofline, a lengthy hood, and sleek headlights. On the sides, the car should be flanked by black B-pillars, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and stylish wheels. A shark-fin antenna, a raked windscreen, and taillamps will be available on the rear end of the vehicle. It will also have a long wheelbase.
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It will be offered in two powertrain configurations
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 will pack a 73kWh battery pack. Linked to a single motor, it will generate 215hp of power, and with two motors, it will put out a maximum power of 308hp.
Interiors
It might get ADAS and touchscreen infotainment system
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 will have a spacious cabin with at least four seats, a head-up display, auto climate control, key-less entry, and a multifunctional steering wheel. It will pack a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment system with support for the newest connectivity options. The safety of the passengers will be ensured by multiple airbags, ADAS, and parking cameras.
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Hyundai IONIQ 6: Pricing and availability
Hyundai will disclose the pricing and availability details of the IONIQ 6 car at the time of its unveiling. However, in the US, the EV is expected to carry a price tag of around $42,000 (roughly Rs. 32.7 lakh).