Hyundai Motor Unveils Design of All-Electric IONIQ 6, Electrified Streamliner with Mindful Interior Design

Hyundai Motor Company today revealed the streamlined and
timeless design of the highly anticipated IONIQ 6, the second model in its IONIQ dedicated all-
electric-vehicle lineup brand. IONIQ 6, which Hyundai describes as an Electrified Streamliner, is
aerodynamically sculpted and makes innovative use of sustainable materials to reflect today’s EV
customers’ values.
Inspired by Hyundai’s Prophecy EV Concept, IONIQ 6 is characterized by clean, simple lines and a
pure aerodynamic form that Hyundai designers describe as Emotional Efficiency. IONIQ 6’s
electrified streamliner typology and mindful cocoon-like interior embody a silhouette for the new era
of electric mobility, while the overall design theme of Ethical Uniqueness reflects Hyundai’s
customer-centric commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
“IONIQ 6 connects an emotional convergence of functionality with aesthetics,” said SangYup Lee,
Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Design Center. “The distinctive streamlined design
is the result of close cooperation between engineers and designers, with obsessive attention to
detail and customer-centric values at the core. We have created the IONIQ 6 as a mindful cocoon
that offers personalized place for all.

IONIQ 6’s human-centric design is both ethical and unique
IONIQ 6 demonstrates ethical and unique design through energy efficiency and sustainable
material usage. IONIQ 6 design was human-centric from the start, with the interior space
developed simultaneously with the exterior form. Efforts were made to maximize and optimize the
interior space, stretching it at the front and rear, resulting in a unique streamliner silhouette and
spacious interior.
Like the award-winning IONIQ 5 before it, IONIQ 6 implements the Hyundai Look design strategy
that gives each model a unique appearance, like chess pieces. By taking a customer-centric
direction, Hyundai designs with diverse lifestyles in mind rather than with a one-style-fits-all
approach.
Single-curved streamliner with sleek yet functional aesthetics
IONIQ 6 is an electrified streamliner that realizes the idea of Emotional Efficiency by
simultaneously satisfying the customer’s aesthetic and functional needs. The aerodynamically
sculpted silhouette with simple yet sensuous curves offers a new typology for the EV mobility era.
IONIQ 6 has an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.21, assisted by its low nose, active air flaps at
the front, wheel gap reducers, and optional slim digital side mirrors 2 . Further aiding IONIQ 6’s
enviable aerodynamic aptitude is its elliptical wing-inspired spoiler with winglet, slight boat-tail
structure, and separation traps on both sides of the rear bumper. Even underneath the car, the
endeavor to achieve better aerodynamics is evident in the full cover of the undercarriage,
optimized deflectors and reduced wheel-arch gap.
IONIQ 6 also integrates over 700 Parametric Pixels in various places, such as headlamps, rear
combination lamps, front lower sensors, air vent garnishes and center console indicator, to
reinforce the IONIQ brand’s identity throughout the vehicle.
The rear wing’s Parametric Pixel High-Mounted Stop Lamp (HMSL) delivers an eye-catching light
execution when the brakes are applied. To further highlight IONIQ 6’s uniqueness, the newly
designed Hyundai ‘H’ badge is applied on the front and rear of the vehicle.
Cocoon-inspired interior accommodates a mindful personal space on wheels
IONIQ 6’s cocoon-shaped interior serves as both a comfortable hideaway and personal space,
replete with practical features and sustainable materials to facilitate a mindful, eco-friendly mobility
experience and lifestyle.

Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) enabled the designers to stretch
the interior, front and rear, to create optimized legroom and spaciousness that lets passengers stay
comfortable in the vehicle. The Platform also allows for a completely flat floor, giving expansive
feeling.
The user-centric interior architecture is exemplified by an ergonomically designed control unit that
is centrally located to reduce distraction and spur safe, intuitive driving. The modular touchscreen
dashboard integrates a 12-inch full-touch infotainment display and 12-inch digital cluster. A bridge-
type center console provides convenient and generous in-car storage.
Dual Color Ambient Lighting provides overall illumination for IONIQ 6 interior. Users can choose
from a spectrum of 64 colors and six dual color themes developed by color experts to help drivers
and passengers feel relaxed and comfortable. The 4-dot Interactive Pixel Lights on the steering
wheel enable easy communication between the driver and vehicle.
The removal of buttons from the front doors provided more breathing room and more storage.
Transparent accents on the crash pad garnish, door map pocket and console lower cover further
accentuate the sense of spaciousness and uniqueness.
Eco-friendly materials applied to various touchpoints for sustainability
In line with IONIQ 6’s Ethical Uniqueness theme and inspired by today’s eco-conscious
consumers, the designers applied sustainable materials to the exterior, including recycled pigment
paint from end-of-life tires to the cladding and bamboo charcoal pigment paint to the body.
IONIQ 6’s interior is also trimmed in sustainable materials and colors. Depending on the trim level,
these include eco-process leather (seats), recycled PET fabric (seats), bio TPO skin (dashboard),
bio PET fabric (headliner), bio paint derived from vegetable oils (doors), and recycled fishing net
carpet — the latter is a first for the IONIQ brand.
IONIQ 6 on digital billboard and World Premiere
Upon the design reveal, Hyundai Motor releases immersive and impactful design 3D digital film at
three global landmark billboard sites simultaneously. The film, featuring IONIQ 6’s streamlined
design and flexible interior space, can be viewed at K-POP Square in Seoul, Piccadilly Circus in
London, and the Big Kahuna in New York Times Square.
The IONIQ 6 world premiere will take place in July, when Hyundai will reveal the full specifications,
including the electrified streamliner’s features and advanced technologies.