A massive price drop on remaining MY23 Hyundai IONIQ 6 stock. One of the sharpest EV deals in Australia right now.
Dynamiq from $49,990, Techniq $54,990 and Epiq $59,990 drive-away – that’s up to $34,000 off (37% saving).
Highlights include a 77.4kWh battery, WLTP range up to 614km, and a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.
You can search price history and spec at TheBeep.com.au.
True.
If there was ever an example of a situation when a car will unquestionably bomb depreciation wise, it's a 2yr old car being sold as 'new'. IONIQ 6s are as close to universally disliked as a car can be.
Even if these do keep their 5yr warranty, they'll lose another 30% in the first year.
I know nothing about the IONIQ (other than it's an EV from Hyundai), what do people dislike about it?
Sedans seem to becoming less and less popular all the time.
The IONIQ 6 is seen as odd looking by some, ugly by most.
The EV market since 2023 has changed a lot, too many other options now for the same $$.
@illusion99: Of course.
But hey, if people cared more about driving dynamics than practicality we'd all still be driving sedans. Now, almost nobody wants them.
Plus, most (not all) care about how a car looks. This thing isn't popular at all in that regard.
@FXx: The front reminds me of the old AU Ford Falcons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Falcon_(AU)
If these were 2yr old used cars with mileage on the clock and less warranty thats lost 34k in value, id say thats fair.
But these cars come with full warranty and zero on the clock. Decent proposition.
Problem is, initial asking price being too high and suppose to be the starting point.
The batteries are two years old already. They wear down even if not used, but do wear down more slowly.
Like other Hyundais, the Ioniq 6 gets a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. The high-voltage battery that powers the electric motors is covered by a separate warranty, which runs for eight years but is limited to 160,000km.
Yeah, and only 5 year warranty with a current class action case against Hyundai for knowingly selling cars with faulty engines. I have first hand experience with these faulty engines, in my case Hyundai actively avoid the issue for years until I sort independent expertise when they caved. While refusing to except fault they replaced the engine under warranty even though the vehicle was out of warranty by 2 years. Would be very careful about purchasing Hyundai products.
Thanks for sharing. They in my blacklist now
Don’t read too much. You’ll be doing a lot of walking…
Lucky these don't come with an engine.
Not that I'd buy one of these but you've pointed out a good advantage of buying EVs, Hyundai's ICE engines used to be deplorable and should have gotten more bad press than they did.
I only had good experiences with Hyundai ICE cars. Wife drove a second hand Santa Fe 2.2 Turbo Diesel for 10 years with no issues. Close friend had an i30 for more than a decade and loved it. Other dove a Hyndai Getz with no issues.
Do you know which Hyundai models used to have deplorable engines?
2.0L and 2.4L Theta II engines. In several of their popular models. Hyundai dodged it well, I give them credit for that. Plus the motor media seem to look after them… surprise, surprise.
Too bad for the impacted owners.
Give me a Chinese EV instead, any day.
Pretty much every petrol model. It wasn't the problem with the car that disappointed me, it was Hyundai actively avoiding the issue for so long. Customer service is very poor and that's understating it. Any car can have faults but knowingly selling ones with faulty engines since 2011 is enough reason to avoid.
https://www.hyundaiengineclassaction.com.au/
Just in case anyone was looks at Kia, they are owned by Hyundai, also have a class action against them for the same issues which is not surprising considering they uses the same engines in a few of there cars.
Same, I had the Santa Fe with 3.3L petrol and no major issues for 15+ years 250K of driving
Which engine?
I have a 4GFJ (1.6T) and its been brilliant.11 years old tracked and tuned it even. Found Hyundai coils are a weakpoint.
Nitpick, do you mean G4FJ? Asking because I loved my Elantra SR with the 1.6!
Ioniq 5 and 6 also have well documented issues with the ICCU (might even be getting recalled iirc). Not a great look for Hyundai.
still too high compare to byd
I rather paid a bit more to get the Zeekr 7x.
Looks so droopy
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 has an ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.21, making it one of the most aerodynamically…
Lithium Battery over 2 years not regularly charging/discharging is sending it to death penalty.
I would stay clear
Surely these battery stocks are maintained?
I highly doubt it. Have you seen the holding yards where they store surplus cars? I highly doubt anyone has even touched them since they were unloaded from the car carrier.
I could, of course, be totally wrong, and the sales people are rotating these EV's on chargers every few months, keeping the battery between 40%-60% capacity - which is ideal for storage.
Agree they are not gonna rotate and charge like what you propose. Or update software. Too much of a hassle on hundreds of cars.
MY23 doesn't mean it rolled off the assembly line back in 2023. It's just the design they wanted to sell for 2023.
Check the car you're looking at for the production date, then you'll know.
In any case: with an 8-year 160'km warranty on the battery, it's not a big risk. Worst case would be to spend some time and hassle getting the battery replaced.
These prices should've been the initial launch price.
Also, it's kinda ugly.
not interested in the Hyundai, but have bookmarked your website.. awesome work mate.. :)
Hyundai is strangely inconsistent with their design. This one is exceptionally ugly and does not look anything like the well-proportioned IONIQ 5.
I was gonna say. Doesn't matter how good the price is, it is not enough to make up for the ugly look.
This is a great call out. I had an IONIQ 5 for just over a month as I battled a big and nasty insurer, and it was incredible to drive. I had the dual motor with the cameras as side mirrors. It was honestly one of the best cars I’ve driven (and I drive an Audi Q5). The IONIQ 6 is ugly AF and the 5 turned heads wherever I went, with quite a few compliments on the car’s looks too.
I actually don’t like IONIQ 5, prefer the 6.
Both are a bit challenging. 5 looks good in pictures but in real life the mass of it makes it look a bit like a six foot tall foetus. Uncanny valley type of thing. I love the GV60.
GV60 is a sexy looking car.
@verio: Don't look at the price tag. GV60 Magma coming. If you thought 5N/6N pricing was high, imagine Genesis hot hatch.
Was in the market for one of these just two weeks ago after writing off my Kona EV and was receiving $55k for demos of the Dynamiq. Would have loved a Techniq for $55k
Went with a KIA EV6 demo for less but imagine a similar cut is coming for them. My timing is abysmal :(
EV6 facelift coming. Also Ioniq 6 facelift. Next year.
Couldn't wait for them unfortunately and not within my budget for where the facelifts will land.
Still happy with the demo, but with the inevitable EV6 cut having the extra 6 months rego, warranty and new for old coverage in insurance would have been well worth it for an extra $2k or so
If I'm not mistaken this deal makes it currently the best value for money if your primary focus is range, especially according to the EV database. As long as you're ok with the aesthetic and also the risk of the ICCU issues that are propping up
https://ev-database.org/cheatsheet/range-electric-car
https://www.reddit.com/r/electricvehicles/comments/1lfssfn/h…
I had one on last for 6 months. One of the better evs to drive and the economy is one is the best, around 600kms per charge which is amazing. Unfortunate that they have built it so ugly otherwise I would have bought one. But at this price one should overlook the look.
This car is one of the best EV sedans. See reviews from Chasing Cars: https://youtu.be/bfeIAXTX1xs and Car Expert: https://youtu.be/m6AKlJCKkv8
Fantastic ride, very good range, but polarising design. You either love it or hate it.
The facelifted version is coming soon to Australia but it will be priced at $80K+ like this one before. Shame about it not being affordable obviously.
At $80k, their Chinese rivals will absolutely destroy them. They are currently struggling to gain traction in the EV segment.
Yeap. Chinese can compete on price, unlike other car makers.
Not surprised they aren't selling. The boot opening is narrower than a post box. Not sure why anyone buys sedans anymore. One bulky piece of luggage or even a small Armchair and you're (profanity).
I was able to fit 3 large suitcases and a 60x60cm box through a Honda Civic 1996 Sedan and seat 2 adult passengers.
Yeah but lets be real. Do you buy cars to carry stuff every blue moon or do you buy cars to drive or carry people. Even should something enormous to the point you can't fit, needs moving, shops usually have a $50 delivery fee or I can rent a van for $70.
Seems like an odd way of thinking.
I thought that before I had kids. I now have a sedan that does nothing because I thought that way. Don't be stupid like me by having kids.
And I fit an assembled Armchair in the back of my Peugeot 208. Most people don't want to have to hire a car just to move a piece of furniture, hence why hatchbacks and SUVs are popular.
Theres no good reason why cars can't all have liftback openings nowadays. Sedans are from a long since past time when cars struggled to retain structural rigidity unless they had a 3-box design.
The Ioniq 5 and 6 just got a massive (Up to $10k USD) price drop in the USA for the MY26 model. Nice of them to give us a drop on the old model, but they need to be matching that price drop here for the new model as well.
Doubt they will for new model. Maybe in 2027.
If they can do it in the USA, no reason they can't do it here. The EV competition is far hotter here than in the US too.
Over here it's RHD, and a relatively minor market for them.
The USA is a far more important market for them, and EV sales there is falling apart.
Didn’t expect that with the tariffs in place.
What exactly does MY mean?
Model Year or Manufactured Year? Or can change depends on context?
Sometimes they should just say: a 2023 model car built in 2022 is now depreciated for quick sale.
Model Year
Makes sense. Usually people cares more about the model than when it was make, until when they sell/trade it.
Underrated EV but was overpriced to begin with.
Paid $75k nearly two years ago for the Dynamiq. Yes it's a polarising design but I like the uniqueness and rarity lol.
Most Korean design are unconventional in a bad way. Ugly duckling.
Not a fan of the look, guessing this is why it’s not selling
I have to be banana to drive a banana looking car. Even if the car was given to me for free, I wouldn’t drive it as a my daily. I would trade it in asap.
You do drive a chicken looking car then? :)
One that lay me golden eggs on every drive!
Had these as as work vehicles. Multiple recalls for ICCU, multiple break downs and loss of power/limp mode with ICCU. Multiple issues were the media centre doesn't work.
Tried to hand them all back at end of lease and Hyundai don't want them because the market will be flooded. Heap of them handed back while sitting at dealers waiting repairs.
Awesome to drive while they are working. The LR dual motor 6 gets over 600km on a charge. The 5 would be my pick though as not quite so Temu Porche looking.
They have certainly stuffed up with the ICCU.
However, it is not specific to IONIQ 6. All other E-GMP cars are affected - IONIQ 5, GV60, EV6, EV9, etc.
What is the ICCU? what component in the car does it belong to? i.e engine? chassis?, electrical?, hvac?
Since ioniq 6 is a Hyundai product, does same ICCU part shared with other product lineups in Kia automobile?
Hope they get same price for ionic 5
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-10-09/car-brands-ar…
Are they still a Facebook-level privacy nightmare? No thanks
I had the old IONIQ and it was a great car I would get this in a heartbeat if I needed another EV.
Knowing yard dealerships, these must have been baking in the Aussie sun for 2 years… Poor thing….
Just sharing my friend's experience. His ioniq 6 was recalled for a software issue so he took it to a Hyundai dealer. They had never worked on an ioniq 6 before because there are so few in Australia. They had incredibly poor communication and kept telling him they were working with an engineer from head office to resolve it. It took them weeks. When he finally got his car back, it had a scratch on the side. At first they refused to repair it, but finally they caved and said they'd touch it up "under good will". As if it was his fault his recalled car got scratched on their dealership.
This is a stark contrast to Tesla just fixing software recall issues with a quick "update now" button on their app from anywhere in the world. It was pretty eye opening for me because I really wanted to like ioniq's. Don't buy an ioniq 6 here, no one knows how to work on it and Hyundai are useless.
Over two year old stock. Should be cheaper in my books.