--- title: "Hyundai Ioniq 6 Gets a Sharper Face for 2026 and Meaner N Line Model" date: "2025-04-02" modified: "2025-04-02" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/hyundai-ioniq-6-gets-a-sharper-face-for-2026-and-meaner-n-line-model" categories: - "Hyundai News" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Hyundai" - "Ioniq 6" --- # Hyundai Ioniq 6 Gets a Sharper Face for 2026 and Meaner N Line Model ![]() *\Hyundai\* I've always appreciated the [Hyundai]() Ioniq 6's design, as it reminds me of the original Mercedes CLS. But for 2026, the Ioniq 6 is getting even better, thanks to snazzy styling tweaks, useful interior upgrades, and an even cooler-looking new N Line model. Gone are the current [Ioniq 6's]() insectoid headlights. In their place are thin strips of square LEDs for its daylight running lights, and thicker (but also slim) main beams underneath. Those projectors are kind of hidden in the new black front fascia, while the DRLs sit in the main body color, so you don't really ever see the headlights until they're on. The rear spoiler is gone, too, replaced by an integrated ducktail spoiler, for better aerodynamics and a more cohesive silhouette. You might also notice cameras instead of side mirrors, though due to federal safety regulations, those would not be coming to the U.S. ![]() ![]() More importantly, the Ioniq 6 gets some improvements *inside*, which is [where I reckon the current car needed the most work](). While the overall design was solid, the materials Hyundai used felt cheap for a vehicle starting at almost $40,000. The company appears to be addressing this in the refreshed 6 with "enhanced door trim materials for a more premium feel." Hopefully, that treatment will extend to the center console, which has been supposedly rearranged to be more functional. There's also a new climate control screen intended to be easier to use, a sportier-looking steering wheel, and two screens on either side of the dashboard for the side camera displays. The tweaks for the new N Line trim are purely cosmetic, but they do make a noticeable visual difference. It offers a unique front fascia with big "intakes," as well as five-spoke wheels that wouldn't look out of place on an Audi RS car. ![]() But Hyundai snuck a teaser for something more exciting between its facelifted electric sedans—literally. Sitting in the background of one image, behind a regular Ionic 6 and an N Line model, is the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. You can see that in addition to the sedan's integrated ducktail spoiler, there's a big fixed wing. The Ioniq 6 N also seems to have a new rear diffuser and some red trim. No mechanical info was given, but it's probably safe to expect similar tech to the [Ioniq 5 N](): two electric motors making 641 horsepower and 568 lb-ft of torque. I'm excited about this new-look Ioniq 6. With it, Hyundai took a vehicle that already turned heads and made it a bit sharper, without ruining its distinctiveness. Besides, I'll never turn down another 641-horsepower sport sedan. Will Hyundai finally have its M3-killer? *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()