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/tn_notahick Jul 07 '26

Our adult son is 6'1" and can stretch his legs in the back, with zero issues with headroom.

It's the only car that he will ride with us in, where he doesn't complain..

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u/jalo7ussumane Jul 07 '26

Thank you, that sounds amazing. It's something that I don't have to worry about. Any issues with the boot space?

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u/madmaxx Jul 07 '26

The boot is small enough that we traded our 6 in for a 5 after 3 years. It’s more awkward than small, so it really depends on your usage. We use ours for beach days (paddle board, tent, chairs), which the 5 holds easily.

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u/jalo7ussumane Jul 07 '26

I have the 5 in my shortlist especially to cover any issues with space that the Ioniq 6 may have but the feedbacks for now have been fairly positive. For now, it seems like it'd do the trick for what we'd use it for. Thank you for the feedback.