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jaw-dropping charging speeds, immense performance, and useful V2L capability make it a brilliant executive tool. The official recommended retail price (RRP) for a new Hyundai IONIQ 6 Ultimate in the UK starts at £50,550. For more information please visit www.hyundai.co.uk.


Hyundai Bayon Ultimate: The Understated Urban Essential


The Hyundai Bayon is the unsung hero of the brand’s European crossover line-up. Designed explicitly for European tastes, it effectively serves as a high-riding, ruggedized alternative to the i20 hatchback, competing directly with the Ford Puma and Nissan Juke. While it eschews the hybrid or pure-electric tech of its larger siblings, it targets buyers who want elevated visibility, robust build quality, and mechanical simplicity. Tested here in top-of-the-range Ultimate trim with the 1.0-litre T-GDi three-cyl- inder engine and a traditional 6-speed manual, it presents a thoroughly sensible, practical everyday package for British roads.


Hyundai IONIQ 6 Ultimate: The Streamlined Electric Cruiser


The Hyundai IONIQ 6 is a striking departure from the boxy crossovers that dominate the electric vehicle market. Embracing a retro-futuristic


“Electrified Streamliner” silhouette, this flagship saloon prioritises low-drag aerodynamics to maximize real-world efficiency and range. In top-tier Ultimate specification with the muscular 325PS dual-motor powertrain, it transforms into an incredibly rapid, ultra-refined executive express. For the British company car chooser or premium EV buyer, it poses a deeply compelling, characterful alternative to the ubiquitous Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4.


Stepping into the IONIQ 6 Ultimate feels like entering a premium, minimal- ist lounge. The dashboard is flanked by dual 12.3-inch screens integrated seamlessly into a single housing. Because this is the Ultimate trim, it features a crisp Head-Up Display, a booming Bose premium audio sys- tem, and clever matrix LED headlights. The material choices emphasize sustainability, utilising recycled PET fabrics and eco-processed leather that feel robust and distinctly modern.


The packaging benefits immensely from Hyundai’s dedicated E-GMP electric architecture. The flat floor creates an extraordinary amount of rear legroom, allowing adults to stretch out comfortably. However, the swooping, aerodynamic roofline does cut into rear headroom for taller passengers, and the saloon-style boot opening—while offering a decent 401 litres of storage—is narrower and less practical than a traditional hatchback. A massive selling point is the standard Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology. With an internal three-pin plug socket under the rear seats and an external adapter for the charging port, the IONIQ 6 can supply up to 3.6kW of power, allowing you to charge laptops, power coffee machines, or even rescue stranded EVs.


With 325PS (321bhp) and a massive 605Nm of torque deployed via an electronic all-wheel-drive system, the IONIQ 6 Ultimate is seriously fast. It dispatches the 0-62mph sprint in a mere 5.1 seconds. Power delivery is instantaneous, pinned-to-your-seat urgent when requested, yet remark- ably progressive and smooth around town.


On typical undulating UK tarmac, the ride is highly composed. The bat- tery’s low center of gravity keeps body roll well in check through corners, while the light, precise steering gives it surprising agility for a car of its length. Motor and wind noise are virtually non-existent, making it a peer- less motorway cruiser. Armed with a 77.4kWh battery pack, it manages a official range of up to 322 miles in AWD guise. Crucially, its 800V charging architecture is class-leading; find a 350kW DC ultra-rapid charger, and a 10% to 80% top-up takes just 18 minutes.


The IONIQ 6 Ultimate AWD is an exceptional long-distance EV. Its quirky, aerodynamic looks might divide opinion at the golf club, but its


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Despite its compact exterior dimensions, the Bayon excels at packaging efficiency. Up front, the driver is treated to a commanding view of the road, seated before the “Digital Cockpit” layout standard on Ultimate trims. This consists of a sharp 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster paired with an identical 10.25-inch central infotainment touchscreen. The system is highly intuitive, featuring crisp integrated satellite navigation alongside wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Helpfully, Hyundai has retained physical toggle switches for the climate controls below the screen.


Material choices lean toward durable, hard-wearing plastics on the doors and lower dash, but key touchpoints feel solid and well-engineered. Passenger space is where the Bayon punches well above its weight; there is genuine room for two adults in the back without front occupants having to slide their seats forward. The boot is a highly practical 411 litres, featuring a clever adjustable floor that can hide the tyre repair kit or expand vertical loading space for bulky shopping trips.


The heart of the Bayon is its 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, developing a modest 100PS. Mated to a slick, precise 6-speed manual gearbox, it completes the 0-62mph benchmark in a relaxed 10.7 seconds.


While it won’t set your hair on fire, the characterful three-cylinder engine is punchy and eager around town, with maximum torque arriving low down in the rev range. The manual shift action is light and positive, mak- ing urban gridlock easy to manage.


Out on the motorway, the sixth gear keeps engine revs low and refined, allowing the Bayon to easily return over 50mpg on a long run. The ride quality is tuned for comfort; it handles sharp urban potholes and speed bumps with a compliant, supple edge, though this does result in a bit of body lean if you attack a rural roundabout with too much enthusiasm. The steering is light and effortless, making parallel parking a dreg-free affair.


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