Tell me why I’m wrong. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is already cooler than the Tesla Model 3. It really comes down to the look inside and out. The design of Tesla
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vehicles is aging rapidly. Where once the Model S and later the Model 3 looked elegant in their simplicity, today, they look simple, even boring. The worst thing you can say about the Ioniq 6 is that it looks like a futuristic Hyundai
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Sonata. Even so, I think the Sonata is a good-looking sedan by today’s standards.
Bold look The Ioniq 6 had a pretty bold predecessor; the Prophecy Concept EV shows how close the Ioniq 6’s look is to that of a concept car.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6: The side-view mirrors are video cameras.
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But more isn’t always more, Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 has a simple look too, yet there’s more detail to offset that simplicity. The Ioniq 6’s dual rear spoilers perfectly set off the aerodynamic look. Plus, the integrated third brake light with a field of small reflective squares behind it is one of those little details that make the car seem special like it’s something more than just a Hyundai sedan. The recessed headlights and transparent cover have a “new but old” vibe. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but the headlight treatment seems vaguely familiar. Maybe it looks like a 1990s IMSA race car? Check out: Four valuable lessons I learned taking a road trip in an electric carDesign details Because the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is an electric car, the coefficient of drag (Cd) is essential. A car’s Cd number, essentially, tells us how well the car slips through the air. The less drag, the more efficient a car will be — less drag, more driving range. Even with all those incredible design details, the Ioniq 6 has a lower Cd number than the Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6. So don’t let anyone tell you electric cars can’t look cool because they must be designed in a wind tunnel.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6: more high-tech than the Tesla?
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The Ioniq 6’s exterior has so many little details you don’t see at first. The contrasting lower body panels, the horizontal reflectors and integrated backup lights on the lower rear bumper, and the intricate wheel design all add up to something stunning to behold. It’s the combination of complex and straightforward that work so well together. You might l …