The Hyundai Ioniq 6 “electrical emitter” was awarded a five star safety rating from the Australian safety authority ANCAP against the 2020-2022 test protocol.
These results are taken from tests conducted by Euro NCAP. Both authorities have coordinated testing protocols.
The Ioniq 6 scored a record 97 percent in the adult occupant protection rating, which puts it on par with the Tesla Model Y SUV that shares the same score.
ANCAP says this high result is due to “excellent performance” for vehicle-to-vehicle crashworthiness, with low levels of injury risk across every destructive crash test performed.
In terms of other evaluation criteria, the Ioniq 6 scored 88 percent for child occupant protection, 66 percent for vulnerable road user protection, and 90 percent for safety assistance.
This five-star ANCAP safety rating applies to all Hyundai Ioniq 6 variants sold domestically and in New Zealand.
“As electric vehicles do not have large engine components under the bonnet, they have the potential to reduce the risk to vehicle occupants in a frontal crash scenario, compared to petrol and diesel cars,” said ANCAP CEO Carla Hoorweg.
“We’ve seen it play out in the IONIQ 6 test – with only a very small penalty applied for the potential risk of injury to adult occupants.”
The safety authority also said the Ioniq 6 performed well for its child protection, with full points earned for the six- and 10-year-old dummies in the frontal offset and side impact tests.
Australian and New Zealand-spec Ioniq 6 models have an autonomous rear emergency braking (AEB) system as standard, but it was not fitted to European test vehicles and therefore did not score in the ANCAP assessment.
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has the following standard safety equipment on all grades in Australia:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Help turning the intersection
- A lane change is coming
- Rear AEB
- Blind spot help
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Steering assist avoids
- Back traffic cross-assistance
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Lead vehicle departure warning
- Smart Speed Limit Help
- Lane-keep helping
- Help By Lane (lane centered)
- Rear occupant warning
- Help get out safely
- Driver’s attention warning
- Surround view camera with 3D mode
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Tire pressure monitoring
The Ioniq 6 also comes with the brand’s Bluelink connected car service which includes the following:
- Automatic collision notification
- Emergency call function
- Valet mode
- Voice control
- Calendar integration
- Remote view camera
- Continued navigation
- Vehicle status monitoring
- Update over the air
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the brand’s second vehicle on its dedicated e-GMP electric vehicle platform, following the Ioniq 5 crossover.
The range starts at $74,000 before on-road costs for Dynamiq, and extends to $88,000 before on the road for Epic.
The entry-level Dynamiq is powered by a single rear-mounted electric motor produce 168kW power and 350Nm of torque, while the rest of the range is powered by a dual-motor all-wheel drive is available produce 239kW and 605Nm.
All three variants have a 77.4kWh battery pack.
Hyundai Australia will make 300 Ioniq 6s available to order for the first time on February 22 on its website.
The group will consist of 229 Dynamiq models, 36 Techniqs and 35 Epiqs. Customer delivery will be done within three months.
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