--- title: "Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is Almost Ready After Late Design Changes" date: "2022-04-12" modified: "2022-04-12" authors: - name: "Lewin Day" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/lewin-day" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/hyundai-ioniq-6-almost-here" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "Hyundai News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Hatchback" - "Hyundai" --- # Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is Almost Ready After Late Design Changes ![]() *\Hyundai\* Hyundai has been making waves of late with a series of cutting-edge, futuristic-looking designs. The new design language has touched everything from the company's [vans]() to [electric SUVs](). Now, the company is set to release its second all-electric car, in the form of the Ioniq 6. Hyundai design boss SangYup Lee confirmed the new sedan is just around the corner. "The Ioniq 6 is in the spirit of Prophecy," said Lee, referring to the concept car, adding "The car gets taller because of the skateboard platform. And the design maximises the interior space. There’s also a lot of aerodynamic improvement on the car. It’s been done for a long time.” The Hyundai Prophecy concept was first seen [in 2020](). The sleek, curved four-door featured bold, pixellated lights—[a Hyundai signature feature of late](). Reports late last year [from *Korea Economic Daily*]() indicated that the Ioniq 6 launch was being delayed until mid-2022. This was to allow for redesigns to lights, bumpers, and wheel arches prior to production. A refit of Hyundai's Asan factory was also cited as a reason for delays. Presently charged with production of the Hyundai Sonata, retooling was required to build vehicles on Hyundai's E-GMP platform. The model has been spotted testing on road in camouflage, as shared [by *Autoblog*]() on Twitter. Details aren't readily visible, unfortunately. It's clear, though, that the design draws from the curved lines of the Prophecy concept. https://twitter.com/therealautoblog/status/1499410520000053255 The Ioniq 6 will share the E-GMP platform with the Ioniq 5. The 800V battery architecture, complete with fast-charging, will be present and accounted for. Range is likely to be in the realm of 200-350 miles depending on the specific configuration. This assumes a similar 77 kWh battery capacity to the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 built on the same platform. It could even exceed this figure if the Ioniq 6 is significantly more aerodynamically efficient than the Ioniq 5 SUV. Single and dual motor powertrain options seem likely, aping those in the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. The Ioniq 5 sports 225 hp and 320 hp in the RWD and AWD versions respectively. Kia does have the EV6 GT coming [down the line]() with a healthy 577 hp, which suggests a hot Ioniq 6 could be quite the performer indeed. It's likely we'll only have to wait a few short months to see Hyundai's entry into the EV sedan market. If the company's EV efforts thus far are anything to go by, expect great range, a futuristic aesthetic, and a quality driving experience. Just don't expect the wildest features from the concept, like the transparent spoiler and super-fancy headlights, to make it to production unmodified. As always, time will tell! *Got a tip? Let the author know: lewin@thedrive.com* ## Author Lewin Day is a contributing writer tackling everything from breaking news after the offices empty out to sharing feature articles on wrenching, robotics, and the trials and tribulations of being a down-to-earth car enthusiast. He lives in Adelaide, Australia. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]() [Twitter]()