2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Limited

Introduced in 2023, the Ioniq 6 shares many components and features with the Ioniq 5 (see page 106), but it has a low-slung, sleek profile instead of the 5's retro boxy look. We tested the top—level Limited trim, with dual motors and a 77.4-kWh battery, good for 320 hp and 270 miles of range. The Ioniq 6 has many compelling qualities to recommend it. Its dual-motor drivetrain provides an abundance of power and torque. The ride quality is very good overall, as is the 6's efficiency (103 MPGe in combined city/highway driving). A 350-kW onboard charger promises a recharge from 10% to 80% capacity in as little as 18 minutes. Interior standard features for all trims include dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, heated front seats, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, and a good-size, clear instrument cluster. Few options are available—or needed. A complete list of advanced safety features is standard on all trim levels; higher trims have avoidance-assistance features, such as cross-traffic side-collision mitigation, which warns of potential side collisions and may apply the brakes. Negatives are few and unlikely to be deal-breakers: The interior uses some cheap-looking plastics, and the sloping roofline limits rear headroom. Some controls are in unusual positions, and the 6's shifter is odd, located on a stalk that rotates the way many headlight controls operate.