European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) gave Hyundai IONIQ 6 joins IONIQ 5 in the 5-star EURO NCAP club.

Euro NCAP’s test use four pillarss: ‘Adult Occupant’, ‘Child Occupant’, ‘Vulnerable Road User’ and ‘Safety Assist’. The five-star-rated Hyundai IONIQ 6 excelled in the ‘Adult Occupant’, ‘Child Occupant’ and ‘Safety Assist’ categories.

“The fact that IONIQ 6 has followed IONIQ 5 in achieving the maximum five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP is proof that not only is Hyundai a leader in future mobility, but also that our models are among the safest in Europe,” says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Marketing and Product at Hyundai Motor Europe. “Hyundai is committed to guaranteeing our customers and all road users a high level of safety and technology-driven mobility solutions, and the latest five-star Euro NCAP rating underlines our success in achieving that goal.”

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Advanced driver assistance systems

Equipment includes:

  • seven airbags
  • Hyundai SmartSense Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
  • Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2)
  • Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
  • Collision avoidance includes – Junction Turning, Junction Crossing, Lane-Changing Oncoming and Lane-Changing Side along with Evasive Steering Assist
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
  • High Beam Assist (HBA)
  • Driver Attention Warning (DAW), During a stop, the driver is alerted if the leading vehicle departs.
  • Blind-Spot Collision-avoidance Assist (BCA
  • Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
  • Safe Exit Warning (SEW
  • Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)

614 kilometres Range (about 382 miles) range
The usage of 13.9 kWh/100 kilometres makes IONIQ 6 will be one of the most energy-efficient electric vehicles (EV) on the market, with 614 kilometres (WLTP combined cycle) range.

The Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture assists the Electrified Streamliner’s ultra-low wind resistance. E-GMP has 800V ultra-fast charging ability, adding 351 kilometres of in 15 minutes, or 10 to 80 per cent in 18 minutes. Like IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6 supports 400V charging without the need for additional components or adapters.

The Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function powers any electric devices that would normally use a socket at home. You could use the feature during power outages, while camping or on outdoor projects. V2L has a accessory adaptor connected to the external charging port. A second outlet can be found underneath the back row seat for charging laptops, smartphones and other devices.

IONIQ 6 is the first of the brand’s models to have Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Updates. This feature allows drivers to upgrade the vehicle’s controllers for electric devices, autonomous driving, battery as well as updating maps and media software.

 

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