Hyundai Gives Us A First Look At The Ioniq 6’s Aerodynamic Design
Hyundai has finally given an official look at its upcoming Ioniq 6 electric vehicle, a sedan that was first teased as a sketch earlier this month and will sit below the Ioniq 5 electric SUV in the company's lineup. The South Korean company, which was recently rumored as Apple's contract manufacturing partner for its highly anticipated self-driving electric car, took its first solid stab at the EV market with the Ioniq 5, which is sold in four models.
Starting at $37,350 with the federal EV tax credit in tow, the electric SUV is already a lot more affordable than the Tesla Model 3, one of the world's highest-selling cars. But if one were to go by the design, it is not a rival to Tesla's entry-level car. When Hyundai first started dropping teasers for its next EV, the market went abuzz with speculations that a true Model 3 rival in the sedan form factor from Hyundai's Ioniq line was coming.
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Well, the veil has officially been lifted from the Ioniq 6. Taking design cues from the stunning Prophecy concept that was showcased back in 2020, Hyundai is categorizing its latest EV as an Electrified Streamliner. The company is yet to reveal the asking price of its sleek EV, but as per an ArsTechnica report, it will be more affordable than the Ioniq 5. And that means Hyundai's next car will hit the roads as a cheaper and better-looking alternative to the Tesla Model 3, which is no longer eligible for the Federal EV Tax credit worth up to $7,500. Talking about the design, the carmaker has thrown around fancy terms like "cocoon-like interior" and "Emotional Efficiency" to describe the looks of Ioniq 6. However, it is hard to look past the similarities with
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