Not satisfied with just knocking it out of the park following the release of the quirky and highly-lauded IONIQ 5 EV crossover last year, Hyundai served up another wow moment unveiling the IONIQ 6 sedan at the 2022 LA Auto Show.
Its curvy silhouette, particularly the dramatically arcing nose and roofline, is certainly interesting to look at but also serves another important function.
A distinct side silhouette. (By Benjamin Yong)
“So, the design briefing for this car was all about how do we [get] that unique, functional aesthetic. We literally started with images printed out of streamline trains and planes, Raymond Loewy (French-American industrial designer) Coke machines, [and] what looks efficient: dolphins, sharks, peregrine falcons,” said Simon Loasby, head of Hyundai Style Group, during a walkaround of the vehicle….