The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is available in seven colors here in the U.S., and there’s one that gives it an incredibly premium look, much like that of a luxury product. It’s the ‘Digital Green,’ and when I viewed an example in this color recently, I noticed that it’s so dark that it could easily be mistaken for black in certain low-light conditions. I think this shade reflects the 2024 Ioniq 6’s premium positioning in the Hyundai line-up in a low-key manner.
It’s interesting to note that the Digital Green also comes with a Matte finish overseas. However, here in the U.S., this paint is a glossy finish, which changes based on the lighting conditions. In a matte paint, the light does little to influence the car’s look, and the design lines aren’t pronounced.
Green is commonly associated with envy, but also with nature and eco-friendliness, which I’m sure the Hyundai marketers feel aligns with the Ioniq 6 being an EV. The pearlescent effect contributes to the richness and depth of the green too, and unlike in a matte finish, fingerprints or dirt doesn’t tend to show clearly. For those interested, Gravity Gold is the sole matte finish here in the United States.
The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 features an offbeat shape that significantly contributes to its low drag coefficient of 0.21 Cd. That, along with the pixelated lights, the 20-inch aero wheels, and the elliptical wing-inspired spoiler that integrates a transparent high-mounted stop lamp, lends the car a striking look.
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The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is available in Standard Range RWD, Long Range RWD, and Long Range AWD (featured in this story) configurations in the U.S. market. The range-topper employs a 77.4 kWh battery pack, and sports punchy motors that develop 320 hp and 446 lb.-ft. of torque.
According to EPA, the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 can deliver a range of 240 miles in the Standard Range RWD configuration, up to 361 miles in the Long Range RWD configuration, and up to 316 miles in the Long Range AWD configuration.
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The prices of the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 fall in the USD 42,450-53,650 range (excl. USD 1,150 freight charge). It competes with the Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, and the upcoming VW ID.7.
An automobile engineer by training, I’ve analyzed the global car market since 2005, with a keen focus on EVs since 2008. My journey in online automotive publishing spans 16 years, during which I have reviewed cutting-edge automotive technologies and interviewed leading CEOs and vehicle developers from around the world.
