OH BOY… HYUNDAI’S DRIVER ASSISTANCE IS BETTER BUT STILL NEEDS MAJOR WORK! IONIQ 6 HOGBACK CHALLENGE

EV Channels Review

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 SE's Highway Drive Assist (HDA) 1 system was tested on the challenging Hogback route. While the system demonstrated significant improvements over previous Hyundai/Kia HDA 1 iterations, particularly in cornering and lane centering, it still exhibits concerning flaws. The most critical issue is the system's tendency to disengage without warning, a dangerous trait that has persisted despite years of testing. Although the car performed better than expected on many sections, its overall score remains below average due to these safety concerns and inconsistencies, especially on the more treacherous parts of the route. The reviewer notes that while the Ioniq 6 is a competent EV in terms of charging and efficiency, its driver assistance system, particularly in this base SE trim, still requires substantial refinement to be considered truly competitive or reliable.