Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 redesign is a little sportier and a bit weirder

is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 electric sedan already had a polarizing “streamliner” design that only owners seem to love. Now the automaker has massaged the front a bit more for a new look for 2026. The latest Ioniq 6 has squintier daytime running lights and headlights that are lower down into the bumper, something that we’re seeing in a lot of new EVs, like the redesigned Tesla Model Y and Chevy Equinox EV. The original Ioniq 6 already looked like a car modeled from an Apple Magic Mouse, and the new one looks even slope-ier, enhanced further by pressing in the hood brows. Here’s what the Hyundai press release says about the changes: With the new IONIQ 6, Hyundai Motor is emphasizing the identity of electrified streamliners, focusing on connecting the body flow more precisely and naturally based on the evolved concept of ‘Pure flow, Refined.’ ... Read full article.