The
Hyundai Ioniq 6
is only heading into its third year on the market, but apparently, the company feels it’s time to give it a refresh. It’s a pretty significant one from the outside, too, with major changes to lighting and trim. Hyundai says the changes are based on
the RN22e concept
, particularly the new N Line trim. But even more than that, the now-confirmed Ioniq 6 N, will be even closer to the concept.
Hyundai’s Only Talking About Styling For Now
As is Hyundai’s way, the company hasn’t said a word about feature content or powertrain specifications for its new Ioniq 6s. Instead, it only revealed details about the looks. There’s plenty to talk about with the looks, though. All Ioniq 6s now feature headlights with slim DRL housings higher up and main beams located lower in a fashion that visually integrates them with the traditional grille area. Combined with a reworked hood and fenders, the new Ioniq 6 looks lower and meaner.
Next to this, a fresh contrasting panel ensures a sleeker transition from the frontal bumper to the hindmost part of the vehicle. At the rear end, Hyundai has eliminated the distinctive rear spoiler. In place, they have fashioned the rim of the boot lid into a more subtle duck-tail design, maintaining better airflow dynamics yet avoiding an unappealing protrusion. Both models come equipped with side-view cameras rather than conventional mirrors; however, these might not make their way stateside. The updated N Line closely resembles the regular model but includes redesigned front and rear panels. Notably, the foremost portion sees significant alteration through silver-hued wing-shaped separators within the air-intake area. Additionally, it boasts exclusive wheel designs and emblems.
Although the outside undergoes significant modifications, the inside remains largely unchanged. The steering wheel has adopted an updated design with three spokes rather than two, yet it preserves the core hub and functions. Hyundai has enlarged the buttons for the climate control system, potentially making them more user-friendly. In terms of the central console, it stays similar overall; however, Hyundai has shuffled around some elements within it. The power window switches have shifted further ahead and are positioned on the left part of the console. Meanwhile, the cup holders sit on the right side, and the USB ports were relocated from the console area to below the climate controls at the center stack.
The Incoming N Will Turn a Concept Into Reality
Sandwiched between shots of the standard Ioniq 6 and the N Line variant, we get a glimpse of what appears to be an intermediate version of the vehicle. While brief, this teaser reveals some distinctive features. The car sports a substantial rear wing, although notably less aggressive compared to that found on the RN22e model. Most of the rear panel is finished in matte black paintwork, effectively integrating all elements beneath the spoiler into one cohesive unit. Unlike previous models, it lacks a continuous taillight strip across the width. Additionally, it seems as though Hyundai incorporated a triangular third brake lamp positioned above the rear windshield—a hallmark design element often seen on their high-performance N series vehicles. Our anticipation builds for further information regarding its performance capabilities; however, based on past trends, these specs may closely resemble those of related variants.
the Ioniq 5 N
So anticipate twin motors delivering up to 641 horsepower and 568 pound-feet of torque, electronic limited-slip differential, and virtual gear shifts—all features packed into version 6 N. We won’t have to wait much longer since its unveiling is scheduled for July.
Apart from a vague preview, no visuals of the Ioniq 6 N have been released yet. The pictures of the RN22e concept shown above can serve as a point of comparison.