Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 review: Dynamiq

There are three models for the Ioniq 6. Our entry, the Dynamiq, the mid-spec Techniq and the range-topping Epiq. There’s a theme here with the name but I just can’t quite put my finger on it…

The Dynamiq has the largest driving range of 614km, followed by the other two at 519km. Unlike the other two, the Dynamiq is a rear-wheel-drive and is $74,000, before on-road costs.

That makes it similarly priced to its rivals and the range puts it ahead of the usual ‘range’ leader, Tesla. 

The Dynamiq is a rear-wheel-drive and is $74,000, before on-road costs. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

The features list is good with the dual 12.3-inch screens that headline the dashboard featuring most prominently. The heated front seats, auto-flush door handles, as well as wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto add some luxury to the tech specs. But more on that below.

A colour head-up display, dual-zone climate system, 360-degree view camera, 10-way power-adjustable front seats plus a powered boot with kick-function come as standard.

To be honest, there’s not a lot of difference in the features list across all three models and you could save yourself some serious cash by choosing the already well-specified Dynamiq.

Upfront of the Dynamiq are dual 12.3-inch screens that headline the dashboard. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

This is a practical sedan with passenger comfort taking priority over storage. You’ll be comfortable with the legroom and elbow room but taller back seat passengers may feel cramped with the headroom.

I’m 168cm (5'6") and am not far off touching the roof. If you plan on carrying taller passengers regularly, this is something to consider.

The front row gets the most amenities and tech. The 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system looks great and is easy to use.

Passenger comfort takes priority over storage in the Ioniq 6. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

A handy tip – change the theme from white to black to make the interior a bit more stylish, otherwise it’s like you have a couple of pieces of paper on the dash.

Front occupants enjoy two USB-C ports, a 12-volt port and a wireless charging pad but I was disappointed that this only features wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

It doesn’t feel super high-tech for an electric vehicle and trailing cables irk me. The built-in satellite navigation and Bluetooth connectivity is a plus.

Taller back seat passengers may feel cramped with the headroom. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

The front row also enjoys the most storage space with two cupholders, dedicated phone tray, a unique drawer glove box and a huge storage shelf underneath the centre console.

All storage bins in the doors are too shallow to really be of any use other than for the odd item, like mints.

Back seat passengers enjoy netted map pockets, two USB-C ports and directional air vents. As well as a standard three-pin house plug socket in case you need to charge up anything on the go. It is a bit lean in the back seat for both amenities and storage.

The Ioniq 6 has a boot capacity of 401L. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

The low swoopy roof cuts into the door apertures, making them quite low. Which made it a bit cumbersome to manoeuvre my monster-sized booster seat into position.

It was very easy for my six-year old to get in and out, though, which was a plus for him. 

The boot space is on the smaller side for this size of sedan with only 401L of capacity, and this isn’t helped by the narrower aperture.

You might end up getting strategic with gear storage on a roadie. The powered tailgate with kick-function is very handy to use.  

The Dynamiq is a full EV and has a single rear-mounted electric motor with a maximum output of 168kW and 350Nm of torque.

Meaning it delivers a decent kick when you put your foot down! The motor is powered by a 77.4kWh lithium-ion battery, and going from 0-100km/h can be achieved in a zippy 7.3 seconds. 

Under the bonnet is a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 168kW/350Nm. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

Let’s get into the nitty gritty of charging.

The onboard DC charger has up to 350kW of capacity and that means that on a 50kW fast charger station, you can get from 10 per cent to full charge in 73 minutes.

But it also means it can be plugged into a 350kW ultra-fast charging station and your charge time comes down to just 18 minutes. Some EVs can’t actually accept those speeds, so this is great!

On a 50kW fast charger station, the Ioniq 6 can get from 10 per cent to full charge in 73 minutes. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

The charging port is a Type 2 but any charging cables cost extra, which is a shame.

You have the option of purchasing a Type 2 to Type 2 and a Type 2 to a standard ‘house plug’ AC adapter for emergency use.

But I wouldn’t be relying on the house plug for regular charging because it takes around to 34hrs and 34mins to charge up.

The onboard DC charger has up to 350kW of capacity. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

You can also purchase an at home wall mount option. One being a single phase 7.5kW system ($1180) which should get you from 10 per cent to a full charge in approximately 11hrs and 45mins, which is a tad slow for the market.

In comparison the Kia EV6, which has similar specs, gets it done in 7.5hrs. Or you can choose a three-phase option ($1425) delivering up to 22kW but you still have to factor in the install costs!

The official kWh/100km consumption is 14.3kWh and my on-test figure was 13.9kWh.

The Dynamiq has an excellent range of 614km. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

The regen braking doesn’t deliver a massive physical presence like the EV6 but it's very efficient.

As we’ve discussed the range is excellent at 614km. Even after six days of driving it all around Sydney, my 2.5 hour journey home, plus all the usual errands, I still had 42 per cent remaining, or 223km of range left before I popped it on charge!

And that was just because the charger happened to be free at the time I was passing. I’m very impressed with its efficiency!

The Ioniq 6 has a suite of safety features with the following being standard: LED daytime running lights, lane departure alert, lane keeping aid, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert (always good to have), 360-degree view reversing camera plus front and rear parking sensors.

It has auto emergency braking with car, pedestrian and cyclist detection which is operational from 5.0-85km/h (up to 130km/h for car detection).

I like the updated 'Forward Collision Warning' which can detect an oncoming direct collision. That is, if a car starts to cross the middle line.

Standard safety features include a 360-degree view reversing camera. (Image: Brett Sullivan)

I also like the smart parking feature – where you don’t have to be in the car to move it in or out of a car spot. Perfect for when someone has parked a bit too close for you to get in.

The Ioniq 6 was awarded a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2022. It only has seven airbags but that does include the newer front centre airbag.

There are ISOFIX child seat mounts on the outboard seats and three top tethers, but two seats will fit best.

And while there will be stacks of room for a 0-4 rearward facing child seat, that low roof may annoy you when you have to bend over to buckle in the babe.

The Ioniq 6 was awarded a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating in 2022. (Image: Brett Sullivan)