2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Long Range AWD: The Brand’s Stylish Midsize EV Sedan

 

Highlight: The sloping rear trunk makes this one of the most streamlined EVs available today.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $55,975 (Base SE FWD Model: $37,500)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; a blindspot avoidance assist system; radar activated cruise control system; an automatic high beam assist system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a stability control system; a lane keep assist system; a rear traffic cross alert system; a rear view camera; a parking distance warning alert system; a driver attention warning system; a forward collision assist system; a co-pilot assist driving system; and a tire mobility kit

Standard Equipment (SE Standard Range FWD): 18-inch wheels; 800-v fast charging; pre battery heater charge prep; bodycolor outside mirrors; heated exterior mirrors; active air flaps lower front grille; flush body color door handles; automatic flush door handles; a rear spoiler; a power automatic trunk; power operated charge door; a power driver’s seat; cloth seats; heated front seats; 60/40 split rear bench seat with a center armrest; a dual automatic temperature control; cabin air filter; a leather wrapped steering wheel; a manal operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a 12-inch digital instrument gauge; a 12-inch touch screen infotainment with navigation; and a variety of driving modes

Standard Equipment (Limited Extended Range AWD): 20-inch wheels; 302-mile driving range; 320-horsepower; 277kw; dual electric motors; power folding mirrors; power sunroof; leather like seats;  power passenger seat; ventilated front seats; driver’s memory seat; an speaker Bose audio system; wireless charging; door sill plates; heated steering wheel; a radar activated cruise control stop-and-go; automatic up and down power windows; a remote parking system; vehicle to load on board charging; automatic dimming rearview mirror; speed sensitive ambient lighting; and dual color speed sensitive ambient lighting; 360-degree camera; electronic blind spot; parking collision avoidance assist; a forward collision avoidance assistance; highway driving assistance II

Options: carpeted floor mat and exterior paints

Other Trim Levels:

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Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: an 6-speaker with and AM/FM/HD/SiriusXM radio

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard

USB Connectivity: Standard

Apple/Android Connectivity: No wireless connectivity

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Electric Battery Warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles

Standard Horsepower: electric/320-hp

EV Driving Range: 302-miles (test vehicle)

Standard Fuel Mileage: 111-City/94e-Hwy (test vehicle according to fueleconomy.gov)

What’s New: The Ioniq 6 was introduced in 2023. The Ioniq 6 SE base model is now available under $40,000, before any incentives kick in.

Why:\

All-electric

AWD or rear wheel drive

A variety of motors

A driving range over 400 miles depending upon the motor and the extended driving range option

Cloth or pseudo-leather seats available

Fast charging

A streamlined rear design to improve the driving range

Sophisticated styling

A great ride and driving capabilities

Flush exterior door handles

An automatic dual temperature control system with a mode for driver only to reduce wasting energy and maximizing driving range

Quick and peppy

A heads up display (HUD)

Easy to use digital cluster and infotainment center

A power operated electronic charging door

18 inch or 20-inch wheels

Comfortable seats

Flat rear floor – great for middle passenger

Can easily seat three in the rear

Roomy interior

Several high-tech safety driving aids

A power sunroof available

Heated steering wheel available

Heated/ventilated front seats

Power front seat w/memory driver’s feature

A premium audio system

A remote parking assist system

An 800v DC charger capability, one of a handful of EVs offering this option

An ability to control select features remotely with a smartphone

Eligible for the $7,500 lease credit to reduce the overall cost of the vehicle, while lower the monthly payment

An affordable midsize sedan

Easy to use infotainment system

The Ioniq includes a complimentary home charger with a credit toward installation

But:

Only the AWD models are configured with a dual motor and 320-horsepower

Rear headroom limited especially when entering and exiting vehicles

The 400-range model is only available on the lower trim model.

Verdict: Previously we reviewed the value oriented base model SE Ioniq 6 with an extended range. Thus, this time around we spent a week behind the wheel of the well-equipped Limited AWD with the extended range.

Unlike the SE model we reviewed, the Limited enhanced our driving experience in this roomy midsize EV, which offers an air of sophistication because of its sloping trunk. The Limited offer such features as a 320-horsepower motor, 20-inch stylish wheels, a Bose audio system, an oversize sunroof and a heated steering wheel.

On the other hand, while the SE trim offers less horsepower, a smaller motor, 18-inch wheels, the sedan we tested, with the extended range inked out 400 miles on a full charge. Our Limited AWD with the extended range was only able to garner about 302 miles on a charge. Thus, while the driving range fail short of the SE, it still exceeds most of the EVs on the road today.

Overall, whether buyers select the SE and/or the Limited trim, they're bound to make a great decision. Its just a matter of how much the consumer wants to stretch in terms of their budget to get the features they want.

Competition: Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2