Saturday IONIQ. 6 test drive

Discussion in 'Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Hybrids and EVs' started by bwilson4web, Nov 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Nice test drive of Ioniq 6 (dual motor) Saturday. Efficiency OK, maximum hill climb reached 107 mph, and driver automaton acceptable but not Tesla equal. Leans too much on manual actions for lane changes.

    Won’t decide until Jan/Feb 2026 when refund is filed.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Isn't this what our moderator drives? Bet he'd be glad to provide input from his perspective after probably close to a year of ownership now.
     
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    nice car, i'm sure. not a fan of the rear roof slope:
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    at least they are covering the lost tax credit though.
     
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    It's very Mercedes / sporty like in that slope age. It's drag
    CD is a mere 0.21 - in comparison to the Tesla Model 3 at 0.23
    It did seem a good reason to make a car somewhat teardrop shaped
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    NOT a FAN of those giant sized / efficiency robbing wheels that require rubber bands for tires that only serve to give you a harsh ride and make it likely they'll get a curb rash sooner or later.
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Tideland has the Kia sibling of the Ioniq 5, the EV6

    The style comes from their Prophecy concept. I'm sure that looking like a Porsche is purely coincidence.
    Hyundai Prophecy EV Concept First Look: Hyundai's EV Future Looks Hot