Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 electrical sedan already had a polarizing “streamliner” design that solely homeowners appear to like. Now the automaker has massaged the entrance a bit extra for a new look for 2026. The newest Ioniq 6 has squintier daytime operating lights and headlights which are decrease down into the bumper, one thing that we’re seeing in a variety of new EVs, just like the redesigned Tesla Mannequin Y and Chevy Equinox EV.
The unique Ioniq 6 already seemed like a automotive modeled from an Apple Magic Mouse, and the brand new one appears to be like even slope-ier, enhanced additional by urgent within the hood brows. Right here’s what the Hyundai press launch says in regards to the modifications:
With the brand new IONIQ 6, Hyundai Motor is emphasizing the identification of electrified streamliners, specializing in connecting the physique move extra exactly and naturally primarily based on the developed idea of ‘Pure move, Refined.’
There’s additionally a efficiency N model coming that’s primarily based on Hyundai’s RN22e concept, revealed in 2022. Hyundai says it will likely be a “true high-performance electrified streamliner” that appears sportier with a black painted rear. The Ioniq 6 N might be totally revealed in July.
The unique 2023 mannequin yr Ioniq 6 was already a good alternative to the Tesla Model 3 with the same measurement, worth, and maximum battery range (EPA-estimated 361 miles on a full cost on the RWD Ioniq 6). Hyundai is continuous to discover a place for the Ioniq 6 in its lineup subsequent to its extra well-liked Ioniq 5 crossover SUV, and it’ll be as much as patrons to resolve if the brand new look and barely tweaked button structure within the inside are sufficient to swing for the 6.