Hyundai gives Ioniq 6 a sleek overhaul and teases high-performance N

At the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, Hyundai unveiled a significantly redesigned Ioniq 6. The new look is even sleeker, resulting in a more aggressive version of its all-electric sedan.

The refresh comes just two years after the model’s original debut and marks a bold design rethink to boost sales, which have been lagging behind its sister model, the crossover Ioniq 5.

The facelift unveiling focuses primarily on design, with details about technical upgrades left hanging. It illustrates how looks, dictated by aerodynamic efficiencies, define Hyundai’s prestigious four-door coupé and set it apart from the rest of the line-up where boxy styling is the new family trend. But in this case, looks are also functional, as the Ioniq 6 remains one of the most frugal electric cars on the market.

Goodwood Festival of Speed

The extensive changes to the Ioniq 6’s exterior and interior also set the stage for a high-performance Ioniq 6 N, which will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July. The base model and a new N Line trim were shown in Seoul.

The trapezoid light clusters and oversized upper spoiler in the back are gone. In their place are striped lighting elements and a large ducktail, which improve aerodynamics while referencing Porsche as an inspiration.

At the front, the main lights are now hidden in a blacked-out bumper, while the LED daytime running lights in their separate housings adopt the four-pixel move that marks the Ioniq series. The hood now carries a sharper, more aggressive edge. Again, a Porsche 911 with a slant nose comes to mind.

Physical controls

N Line versions go further, incorporating a more dynamic front splitter, gloss-black trim along the lower body, and distinctive upward-angled fins that recall design cues from the Ioniq 5 N. New wheel designs and red color accents help signal the sportier intent of this variant, which bridges the gap to the forthcoming full-blown 6 N model.

Hyundai has refined the cockpit layout with more premium materials, a revised dashboard, and a new three-spoke steering wheel. The twin 12.3-inch displays carry over but are now paired with side-view cameras that are more seamlessly integrated into the infotainment housing. Climate controls remain physical, reflecting the company’s commitment to a moderate touchscreen approach.

Dialing up sensations

Although no drivetrain changes were confirmed, Hyundai hinted that powertrain options will remain close to the existing offerings, which include single- and dual-motor setups and a 77.4-kWh battery pack capable of up to 342 miles/550 kilometers of range.

The updated Ioniq 6 will benefit marginally from improved aerodynamic efficiency, potentially boosting real-world range.

Meanwhile, the performance-focused Ioniq 6 N promises to dial sensations up considerably. It is expected to inherit the Ioniq 5 N’s 641-horsepower dual-motor powertrain, complete with N-tuned drive modes, simulated gear shifts, and artificial engine sounds engineered for driver engagement. A widebody kit and active rear wing are also likely.

The refreshed Ioniq 6 will enter series production later this year, with pricing expected to be announced closer to launch.