Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 flashes a stylish new design ahead of its big debut [Video]

With its big debut around the corner, Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 was just spotted with a sleek new design. The already stylish EV is about to get even better. Here’s a look at the refreshed model.

Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 spotted ahead of its debut

Launched in 2022, the IONIQ 6 is Hyundai’s second dedicated EV, following the popular IONIQ 5. Based on its advanced E-GMP platform, the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 is already one of the most efficient EVs on the market, with up to 342 miles of driving range.

It’s also one of the most affordable, starting under $38,000. Meanwhile, Hyundai is preparing to launch an updated model with more range, features, and improved style. It may even include a Tesla NACS port.

In July, we got our first look at the updated IONIQ 6 as early prototypes hit the streets for testing. Since then, it has been spotted out in the wild several times with heavy camouflage.

The latest sighting gives us our best look yet as the new model begins to shed its camo. One of the most noticeable upgrades is to the front end.

Hyundai fine-tuned the front bumper and headlights, adding to its already bold design. It also appears to have new sensors up front, suggesting new ADAS features could be coming.

From the new video from CarShorts, you can see the car’s overall shape looks about the same as the current model, but slight improvements are expected to improve the profile. To match the upgrades up front, the new IONIQ 6 will likely see a redesigned rear bumper and tail lights.

Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 is also due for an “N” upgrade. The IONIQ 6 N has also been spotted testing with notable differences from the standard model, including a massive rear wing (see the images here).

Like the new 2025 IONIQ 5, Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 is expected to feature a bigger (84 kWh) battery, providing slightly more range.

The 2025 IONIQ 5 has a range of up to 318 miles, up from 303 in the previous model. With a driving range of up to 342 miles already, the upgraded IONIQ 6 could see upwards of 350 miles.

As a first, Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5 also includes an NACS port to access Tesla Superchargers. The newly introduced three-row IONIQ 9 also has a native Tesla NACS port, suggesting the upgraded IONIQ 6 will likely follow suit.

Despite the upgrades, Hyundai is expected to keep starting prices flat at around $38,000, similar to the IONIQ 5 pricing.