Hyundai has unveiled a mid-cycle refresh for its Ioniq 6 electric sedan at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 in Korea. The company claims it’s “setting a new standard for electrified streamliners.” The new exterior design largely holds to the shape of the previous car with a new front end, some changes to the rear, and darker-colored lower cladding. Hyundai calls it an evolved concept of “Pure flow, Refined.”
The interior has also been improved and continues the brand’s “Mindful Cocoon” concept. Hyundai made no mention of any mechanical upgrades, so we expect the car’s powertrain specifications to carry over.
In addition to the new look, the Ioniq 6 is also getting a new trim level called the N Line. The N Line features more aggressive styling and, yes, is a precursor to what we’ve all been waiting for: the Ioniq 6 N. Hyundai also announced the hottest performance version of the car will be unveiled as soon as July.
Let’s Break It Down
The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 features an all-new front end with an elevated hood and what Hyundai calls a “shark-nose design.” Gone are the previous version’s large headlights, replaced with a pair of slim daytime running lights above and the actual headlamps hidden in the bodywork below.
The new Ioniq 6 also employs what Hyundai calls “black garnish” on the lower body all the way around the car, effectively creating a two-tone paint scheme. Also gone is the previous car’s second spoiler at the base of the rear window, which is now clean and free of adornment. To compensate, the lower ducktail spoiler has been extended.
Changes are fewer on the interior where the new Ioniq 6 sports an all-new steering wheel and upgraded door trim material. Hyundai has also reorganized the center console layout for better functionality and enlarged the climate control display to make it easier to use.
The new Ioniq 6 N Line, meanwhile, takes a few cues from the RN22e concept that debuted in 2022 and previewed a full-on high-performance N version of the Ioniq 6. The car’s front and rear bumpers are sharper and feature wing-like elements, while black lower body panels compress the visual stance of the vehicle to make it seem more ground-hugging. The N-Line version also gets a special two-dimensional Parametric Pixel rear taillamp design that further differentiates it from the standard model.
Let’s Get To The N
As mentioned, Hyundai confirmed the high-performance Ioniq 6 N will debut in July. Based fully on the RN22e concept, it will be a true electric sports sedan meant to go head-to-head with the likes of the Tesla Model 3 Performance as well as be a poor man’s Porsche Taycan. If it’s halfway near as good as its sibling, the Ioniq 5 N, we’re all in for a treat.
While we don’t know whether the specs of the Ioniq 6 N will differ from the Ioniq 5 N, if they remain the same, that means it will have a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with up to 641 horsepower (when N Grin Boost is engaged) and 569 pound-feet of torque. It should also have N e-shift capability, which convincingly emulates the behavior of an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. And based on their relative pricing, the Ioniq 6 N should also have a lower starting price than the 5 N, which starts at $66,200 in the U.S. Sign us up!
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