A disguised IONIQ 6 was spotted near Hyundai’s R&D hub in Europe, revealing much more than a standard refresh model. Hyundai tests upcoming SDV with the IONIQ 6 After introducing its advanced new infotainment system, Pleos Connect, last month, Hyundai said it was the first major step in the company’s transition from a standard automaker to a “software-centric mobility leader.” The system is similar to what’s found in Tesla models, with apps and a customizable layout, making it easier to find what you need, like a smartphone. Hyundai’s setup includes two main screens. The larger central touchscreen is divided into three sections: driver information on the right, navigation and other apps on the right, and your recently used apps pinned to the bottom bar. Unlike Tesla, Hyundai Pleos Connect includes an additional, smaller display in front of the driver that provides helpful info like speed, media, and turn-by-turn directions, so you don’t have to check the infotainment system. Another difference is the addition of physical buttons for climate control and other functions located under the infotainment screen and on the steering wheel. Hyundai’s Pleos Connect debuted on the new Grandeur in Korea this month and will continue to roll out to new vehicles, including the IONIQ 3 EV. By the end of the decade, the company plans to equip about 20 million Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles with the new Pleos Connect system. The new infotainment system is Hyundai’s “first tangible step” toward an SDV architecture, which will unlock another level of in-car features. It appears Hyundai is already testing it out with its first SDV due out next year. New spy images from SH Proshots (via TheKoreanCarBlog) reveal an IONIQ 6 prototype fitted with the new Pleos Connect infotainment system inside. The exterior looks about the same as the