Hyundai has made a difficult decision. The launch of the IONIQ 6, the South Korean manufacturer’s new electric car, will be delayed for a few months. The objective is none other than to make improvements to a model that is called to play a leading role since it will rival, among others, the Tesla Model 3.
The development process of the new IONIQ 6 keep going. Hyundai
is carrying out an ambitious and gigantic electric offensive with the aim of becoming a benchmark, a leader, in electric mobility worldwide. The launch of the family of IONIQ electric vehicles it is a true reflection of the South Korean manufacturer’s commitment to electrification.
After the arrival of the IONIQ 5 to European dealers, the time has come to set the sights on what will be the next launch of this sub-brand. It is the aforementioned IONIQ 6, a zero-emission saloon that is set to play a leading role. And it is that, among its main rivals, are models of the size of the Tesla Model 3.
Hyundai has delayed the launch of the new IONIQ 6
From far away and exotic South Korea comes new and very important information about the long-awaited IONIQ 6. There have been a whole series of sightings of test specimens. Now, some reports indicate that Hyundai has decided to delay the launch of the IONIQ 6. But what has led the company to delay the arrival of such an important model? Let’s go into detail.
This information that emerged in South Korean territory assures that the launch will be delayed approximately three months from the original schedule to start serial production in March 2022. It would not be until approximately the beginning of the second half of next year when the first series-produced copies are ready.
In what there are no changes is to keep 2022 as the year of the coming-out and the commercial launch of the IONIQ 6. In this aspect, Hyundai remains firm since it will be a short time later when the future IONIQ 7 arrives, an electric SUV of large dimensions. The brand must avoid bringing together the introduction of these two models in a short space of time.
The reasons that have led Hyundai to delay the IONIQ 6
What were the reasons that prompted Hyundai to delay the IONIQ 6? Well, the truth is that these are compelling reasons. Euisun Chung, CEO of Hyundai Motor Group, was not happy with some of the features of the IONIQ 6. That is why various modifications will be made to improve the car in certain areas. Both externally and internally.
The sources consulted highlight that the design of both bumpers has been modified and now the vehicle is 20 millimeters longer. The new bumpers will improve the aerodynamics and, therefore, will allow to gain a few extra kilometers of autonomy. Similarly, Hyundai plans to introduce the first smart lighting grille.
In the propulsion system there will also be novelties with respect to what was originally devised. And it is that it has been chosen add a larger battery to the range reaching 77.4 kWh and, in this way, achieving homologate a greater autonomy. It is crucial for Hyundai to be able to offer the maximum range possible.