crazy how they made the chicago bean into a car

2 throttle house videos in one day, just lovely

This car reminds me so much of the Citroen DS and CX. It's weird for all the right reasons and I adore it. Love that Hyundai/Kia have the balls to release the weird stuff.

I like how the 6 is a car. We need more cars.

The biggest advantage over the ioniq 5 is the improved efficiency (& range). That's why some will buy this over that, not because there's a little spec on the spec sheet that they really need 😉

I honestly don't know what to dislike in the design...I fuckin love that.

I think that if you like the look and you don't need the extra space, the Ioniq 6 is a good purchase for the lower trim given the extra range.

i leased a limited in red and have zero regrets... loving it & the regen paddle shifters!! did nearly 275 miles mixed driving last weekend in 95 D Pa heat .. came home w/ a gnarly 6% after the RT .. EA charger is very fast @ 350kW

Seeing James flip out in the back seat made me laugh so hard😂

Just casually dropping this an hour to midnight?!?

Whenever i see these cars i always think of the first gen saab 9-3 and last gen saab 900 hatchbacks I imagine if saab still existed .

If the 5 had that center console, I’d totally grab one. But as it is I’m hopefully getting my HI6 this weekend!

I own both a 2021 Tesla 3 Awd LR and a 2023 Ioniq 5 preferred awd. My wife drives the Tesla 3 as her daily and mine is the ioniq. I have to say I adore my ioniq. I love the cabin space and hatchback look and ease of access. Where the tesla gets me is these simple things: power/acceleration 450hp and charging network wide availability for road trips. But I’ll never give up my Hyundai. In fact I reserved the Ioniq5 N. All that to say the Ioniq6 is a tesla 3 competitor but still doesn’t give enough range on awd lr.

That iPhone metaphor made really good sense for someone like me considering EVs as a first car (and not just the Ioniq lineup, but for all "beginner's" EV as well). Good job, TH!

I think the discourse over whether the ioniq 6 or 5 is better for someone needs to also account for the range. The ioniq 6 (in base long range rwd form especially) gets much better range which could be a deal-maker for a person

Even though I’m not the biggest fan of the design , it’s pretty amazing the unique designs Kia and Hyundai come up with

The real problem with the Ioniq 6 are the trims. The good options and features are stuck behind the trim with the bigger wheels, which takes away the great range, which was the whole justification for the I6's design in the first place.

Yeah, I really, REALLY want an Ionic 6. I'm so glad we are getting a sedan on this platform. I'm sooooo tired of SUV/Crossovers in all new EV's.

I love how you said "that sounds like a conclusion and we can abruptly end the vide......"

Great job as always with a lot of details exposed, explanation's and a lot of fun :D @Extra Throttle House I have a suggestion about the dark area when you are filming that don't appear well : like in the sequence when you show the trunk of the vehicule, coming closer to the filming area can fix that if the camera can capture more light. Good continuation :)

I think one reason for the ioniq 6 is if the extra 50 miles of range matter to you. Otherwise i agree thqt the ioniq 5 is a more practical car for the same price

There's no doubting Ioniq 5's looks or practicality, and the range is similar in the upper trims (SEL & Limited), but--as others have also stated--the range difference is 19% (361 miles vs 303, or 316 vs 266) in SE trim, which is not insignificant. From the listed Cd and MPGe, it's also safe to assume that gap will widen on highway, where range is likely to be a bigger factor. It's entirely possible someone prioritizes range over interior space or appearance. Since the exterior design contributes to that, it'd be unfair to call it just a styling/marketing exercise.

Wow not only 2 videos the same day but the same week, wow. Thank you boys keep it up

You guys are so good at this I just realized how you doing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾hats off you two

Excited for the N version of this as Hyundai has teased the RN22E

“Porsche Wrangler Ioniq 6” - you guys kill me 😂 Honestly I don’t know why anyone picks this over an I5. Yeah, a little more range, but it doesn’t matter when you have 800V charge speeds. I’m choosing an I5 every time. Thanks for the review!

Great job on the video folks! Thanks for making it. Have you always used Red Cameras and this is the first time I've noticed them? Maybe it's because you have a smaller crew on Extra and have to use those very durable looking window mounts, but it occurs to me that this was the first time I've ever noticed any cameras on your videos

Ioniq 5 N is coming ftw. The biggest issue with Ioniq 5 is lack of buttons to operate basic things like audio..you guys forget that. The ev6 and gv 60 fix that

Concept was beautiful, wish they kept the production model closer to it. Still, an interesting design.

This would look crazy with a wide body kit

I've ordered mine. It 'spoke straight to my heart' immediately!! I love, love love the Look! LOL i already have a potato shaped Tuscon with a trailer for all my space and hauling needs.

Just test drove the Ioniq 6 RWD in Black Looks amazing in person!😎

Perfect timing! Test driving one tomorrow. Prices here are pretty ridiculous though - unless you are fine with a naked, small battery, 151hp, 1.9t base model... If it isn't extremely surprisingly delightful, a Model 3 will be a so much better choice it isn't even funny. Edit: I'm back. WOOOOW. The software suuuuuuuuucks..

"The boot opens when you..." 😂

fab car, seriously worth checking out & driving. looks & drives great.

I trust you guys because your choice in cars are spot on

The Extra Throttle House open discussion format is so nice and perfect for this kind of review

FYI, my 23MY Ioniq 5 changes lanes on the highway when in smart cruise control mode. I've seen an Ioniq 6 in a dealer's lot when picking up my 5 and agree with you guys, even on the styling alone I'd take the 5 again any day. And with crazy fast charging, the range difference is not critical for me.

Thx for the content

I think the main thing that's gonna motivate some people to choose the Ioniq 6 is the extra range. iirc the base model 6 has around 100 km more

Interesting. The Australian versions get cameras and display screens at either end of the dash unlike this top Canadian version. Some say mirrors are a higher definition alternative anyway.

Those RedWing Iron Rangers look absolutely fabulous! Nice review also gentlemen.

These guys are fun to watch.

im waiting for the N version that they showed a while back

Great video and conversation. I am a long time EV driver and that is rare considering how little they been around and the small population that actually likes owning one. EV's are just too expensive for the general population and the range isn't there yet. I understand material costs rare metals and all but if we really want to push EV's we need to make them cheaper and easier to charge. A Bolt is probably the best EV or a Nissan Leaf for costs but always have a second car as well. I think people need to realize they are just commuting cars to eliminate half the costs of owning a vehicle

Two additional things that need to be discussed. Can it fit two or better, three full sized adults in the back seat, and how comfortable/smooth is the ride? I'm nearly 60 and I will be looking for a comfortable full family sedan. Mostly for around town, including west Toronto/Mississauga winters.

James opening the trunk (or boot) is spot on.

If you know it is heavily inspired by 1930s streamliners, mostly the 1930 Saab, you can appreciate the design much more And those little fins (7:08) on the inside are for the screens of the optional camera side mirrors, like blank buttons for options you don’t have

Like it, but they really need to get the base model / standard equipment on par with the model 3.

Can't wait for the Ioniq 5 N review!

I am so hyped for you to drive the Ioniq 5 N. Then you will realize that appealing to the heart is ABSOLUTELY a thing for EVs ;) It uses the same tech for "shifting" as the Vision cars, at least according to my hyundai salesman.

People seem kind of indifferent of the look it seems. I've seen a real one for the first time in the last days and I think it is absolutely stunning. The comparison to the EQ Mercedeses is logical, yet still, while those look like ugly blobs, this is amazing. Just my 2c though.

thank you for being the only major us-speaking car show that says hyundai properly (mostly James)

Where can I get those mounts you have attatched to the sunroof and can I use them to mount an arm for my SM7B?

Great video, but I think it should be mentioned that ioniq6 is way more aerodynamic and therefore more efficient than the ioniq5. That means more range on the highway, less charging cycles and the batteries should degrade less.

Saab with 90s elantra front.😂😂

Efficiency is the point.

It reminds me of the best generation of cls with that arched back. Looks good.

damn, its much pleasant to look than the M2 earlier 🤣🤣🤣

My girlfriend: "is that the Property Brothers?"

I really wanted this car because i think it looks so cool. Im looking to get an EV as my next car in a year or two. But hearing them tell me in plain terms why an iqonic 5 actually makes more sense has me changing my mind probably. That’s what i appreciate about these guys, they tell it how it is. They aren’t just talking up cars like theyre trying to sell you something for the sponsorship (in fact they trash their fair share). Keep doing what you do ❤

I just test drove both and I was surprised I ended up wanting the ioniq5 just like the 6 style

The Iomiq 5 also switch lanes automatically if you turn on your turn signal. And it does also cemter itself in the lane and can move within the lane if the car next to the Ioniq 5 swirles in to your lane. At least in my Ioniq 5 produced in 2021 European spec

I’m excited to see an N version of either the Ioniq5 or 6 come to market.

wait HUD is avalible? it doesnt seem to be included in the US trim.

I just leased the 6 SEL AWD and absolutely love it. I have a Mustang and a Mazda CX-5, and the Ionic kicks the ass of both of them, I don’t know wtf these guys a talking about. I don’t use the lane keeping because I don’t like the car deciding where in the lane I drive. I don’t really like SUVs so I haven’t even considered the 5, (the wife chose the Mazda) the only thing I like about the Mazda is the doors lock when you walk away. Tbh there is a lot of bells and whistles I don’t need, the 318 mile range is more than I need and better than any car I’ve ever owned. More over its improving my health, I’m getting up earlier, do my daily walk, which I’ve been avoiding, while it charges (I bought it for work and drive up to 150 miles a day) It jumps off the line and hits 100 mph before you know it. Again better than both my other cars. With the write offs and the free 2 years of charge it cost me less than the gas I was using. Plus the Mustang is getting old and was starting to rack up repairs. The 6 also comes with 2yrs free maintenance. Based on my early experience I’m completely sold on electric, have been waiting years for electric to happen anyway. I’m not disappointed.

IMO, the only reason to choose this version is the efficiency and range, but those can be very important reasons for many.

Isn’t Tesla 3 performance the best value of a sports EV?

If the EV6 or the Ioniq 5 are the EVs to go for, how do they compare to Tesla?

I feel like James would be best off with a plugin hybrid given his use case so he could go electric around town but on a road trip it's basically just ICE with decent mpg... maybe that new volvo wagon?

nice unique shape; too much black plastic add-ons for a $60k car' awkward resolution to the design of the tail lights.

As others have said, the reason to choose the 6 over the 5 is efficient/range, and style preference. But I also get what James and Thomas are getting at. Being on the same platform and close to same weight, they haven't differentiated the ride/handling enough to give up the utility. The trunk is really small, 12cf. The model 3 is 15, or 19, depending on how it's measured. The 6 is a subcompact trunk in a midsize sedan. So it's a family sedan without the trunk. And feels the same as the 5 in driving. So I see why they would choose the 5. Interesting that the biggest draw, 360 miles range, is on a trim level not available till later in summer...

Y'all totally missed the point! This is a hyper mileage long distance modern day streamliner highway cruiser. The Ioniq5 is more practical but the 6 gets 60 more miles of range - thats huge! It reminds me of something Saab would make, down to that rear end design and center moutned window switches ✨

the boot open moment from James cracked me up 🤣

The big selling feature is the extra range.

It doesn't undercut a model 3 in the US

Just wish that fascia were a lot more closer to Prophecy concept.. back end is very nice and the car's most interesting area. Still pick the 5 though.

The backend reminds me of a Mercur XR4TI.

I did a test drive of the car just today, salesman allowed me to go as fast and as sharp in corners around the parking lot. Now look, I tend to drive rental indycars for fun on the weekends on a track, tight corners is nothing new, but the Ioniq 6 going 40mph around a post, getting tighter and tighter of a turn, I almost through up, damn car didn't even break a sweat while listening to country music. 😂 Love the car, will be getting one next year. Only complaint was just head space in the back oh and no camera mirror but I can live with that.

For me, this looks similar to GM’s EV1 from the 1900s

I now own the Ioniq 6 and love it. It improved so many little things from the Ioniq 5, although hopefully some of those things come to the Ioniq 5 via software updates. The only minor criticisms are the front sensors still go off in reverse and can't be silent by default in reverse, and the current limiter of 115 mph seems a little low not that I would ever try to go that fast outside of the track. If you want a track car, you should wait for the Ioniq 5N or 6N, but they will cost a lot more.

Love that ending 😂

A car as a tool isn't strictly down to storage space. I mean between this and the 5 i don't know if that's the only difference. But the overall car size is massively important.

Lets face it, this thing looks terrible! The IONIQ 5 on the other hand is stunning.

Boys this is a comfortable car. Not everything needs to have stiff suspension.

I can't help thinking of the Ford Sierra RS Cosworth when I see the multi-tier fin/spoiler things on the back.

Back end reminds me of the Merkur XR4Ti

The Ioniq 5 or EV6 seem to be the better choice personally. The Prophecy was a home run and they kinda botched it in production imo. Great video again guys.

Can't stand the look of this thing, but weirdly happy that Hyundai have the guts to try things. Absolutely love the 5 however. Hit (5) and a Miss (6) imo.

Love your reviews, but my ioniq5 does lane change and adjusts to cars moving in the lane, did Canada not get hda2?

I've been following the rollout of this car for months, and so far I've not seen a single photo or video of the front end with a North American sized license plate affixed. If someone has a link to such a photo, please post it in reply to this comment. I'm wondering where it attaches so that it doesn't affect either the forward-facing sensors or the air intake louvers. Thanks!

Thomas hit the nail on the head with the iPhone to EV analogy. Car manufacturers have effectively made cars disposable.

I know what James meant, and I agree, but I will say my Pixel 3 died about a year ago and so I had to get a new phone and ended up with the Pixel 6... I honestly miss the Pixel 3. It wasa better design in almost every way... Fast enough, screen was big enough, felt *way* better in the hand, fingerprint reader location was *way* more logical, wasn't as big and felt more natural in a pocket. Really a shame and I wish I had shopped around more for something as close to that as I could get, because most of the newer phones aren't well designed.

Wouldn‘t those dashboard fins be the internal screens if this was fitted with cameras instead of door mirrors (as it is in the South Korean domestic version, I think)?

is the active sound only on the top trim?

It’s not just a reskinned Ioniq 5 though. It’s on the same platform obviously, but they’ve made engineering changes to the battery system and other electrics in the name of efficiency.

It looks like a hideously ugly Mercedes-Benz CLS

Reminds me of the old Mercury Merkur. Oh, and great ending on the video:)

Review of the year right here

The Ioniq 6 is much more efficient than the 5 and offers significantly more range. In 15 years the styling will still be cool and probably unique. And you can switch to a new, modern battery pack. Ioniq 6 isn't worthy a fully produced Throttle House video? LOL.