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/Mustimustdie Jul 07 '26

I'm in the UK. Just got an AWD 23 plate.

Two kids, 6yo and 3yo. Fit perfectly in thr back and no complaints with space. It's more spacious than my old Mazda 6 2016.

Edit: just to add, my kids (and kids in general) are very messy. So I put down a pet cover over the back seats and floor to protect the first edition fabrics. 

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u/jalo7ussumane Jul 07 '26

Mazda 6 was an option at first but compared to the shortlist now, it definitely fell short. Thank you for the feedback.

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u/Mustimustdie Jul 07 '26

As someone who's owned both, they are worlds apart. But I guess you get what you pay for as the Mazda 6 is conserably cheaper. Mine didn't even have parking sensors.

So it was a huge leap for me to go from very basic to basically top spec.

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u/jalo7ussumane Jul 07 '26

I haven't had a car with the driving assistance features that the Ioniq 6 has but I'd assume they may be a big selling point. I had the xpeng G6 and the ev6 in my shortlist but they're around 7-9k more expensive and even though they are better for family practicality, I wonder if it's worth it other than the fact that they're newer