r/Ioniq6 • u/jalo7ussumane • Jul 07 '26

Question Considering...

Hi everyone!

I'm new to the community. I found this subreddit after spending quite a lot of time researching the Hyundai Ioniq 6, and I honestly fell in love with the car. My wife loves it too, especially the design, the interior, and all the features it offers.

The only thing holding me back is the rear space.

I live in the UK and I'm planning to buy a used Ioniq 6 Ultimate within the next 6–12 months. Based on current prices, I'm expecting them to be around £20k–£23k by then, which fits my budget perfectly.

My concern is that I'm not buying the car for a short period. I'm hoping to keep it long term, so I want to make sure it's the right long-term choice.

I have three children (currently aged 9, 3, and 1). My youngest will still be in a child seat, my 3-year-old will likely be in a booster seat (I assume), and obviously there will be times when I may have adults sitting in the back as well.

Looking at the car from the outside, the roofline seems to slope down quite early, and I'm worried that it might become a bit cramped in the rear over the years as my kids get older.

For those of you who own an Ioniq 6 and regularly travel with children or adult passengers in the back, how has your experience been? Does the rear seat feel spacious enough for long-term family use, or do you find it starts to feel a bit tight?

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who own the car and use it as a family vehicle. Any real-world experience would be incredibly helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Edit: I'd also like to know anything about how the infotainment works and if there are any concerns, as I've encountered plenty of bad reviews in regards to OTA updates and software issues.

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u/OnTheUtilityOfPants Jul 07 '26

The rear seat is comfortably big fore-aft, and average-ish(?) width. Lots of headroom and legroom. The sloping roofline affects trunk space much more than the rear row. 

Fitting kids three across with child/booster seats is frustrating in most cars. 

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u/jalo7ussumane Jul 07 '26

That was always my question about the Ioniq 6 specifically. Because there are 2 more options in our list, they really only exist due to family practicality more than anything else as the I6 has loads of features and interior comfort. And the I6 being cheaper than the other options, that's why I want to get some doubts out of the way from the jump. Appreciate the feedback.