The 2023 KIA EV6 GT is a Tesla Killer!

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  • @jcmsupnc69
    @jcmsupnc69 Рік тому +101

    Seriously, this is the only car review channel that I will watch every review - even if I don’t care one bit about the subject vehicle. Absolutely the best when it comes to specs & tech.

    • @3ducs
      @3ducs Рік тому +14

      I'll never buy an electric car, but because the review was done by Sarah I'll watch this review.

    • @amkool6135
      @amkool6135 Рік тому +12

      I come for Sarah not the car!

    • @niklaswejedal463
      @niklaswejedal463 Рік тому +4

      I could not agree more!

    • @betteheadbettehead4800
      @betteheadbettehead4800 Рік тому +2

      Agree 100%

  • @McTroyd
    @McTroyd Рік тому +18

    Your charging comparison segment was really cool. You're right; that data isn't easy to come by. Thanks! 👍

  • @wild_lee_coyote
    @wild_lee_coyote Рік тому +8

    I know a lot of people hate EV’s, but I am glad you review them. If we could gets get more infrastructure then EV’s will be a lot more popular. It’s nice to see on get such high marks.

    • @anth5189
      @anth5189 Рік тому

      How about some "reality". There are not enough minerals like nickel and Lithium to manufacture all the batteries required, let alone their replacement every 5 to 7 years. Of course you will never hear that from companies that want you to buy overpriced slot cars. Oh yea, they can also remotely shut your car off whenever they want, be it the government, police or hackers.

    • @mostcom
      @mostcom Рік тому

      @@anth5189 Well how about that. They are just full of features that aren't exclusive to EVs and have been around for nearly a decade.

    • @MadmaxMusic93
      @MadmaxMusic93 Рік тому

      @ nearly a decade!!! bahahaha okay what then?

  • @tonygiraldes7848
    @tonygiraldes7848 Рік тому +18

    Just the greatest channel and content creator 😊 much respect ✊

  • @tedjordan9038
    @tedjordan9038 Рік тому +29

    The front and rear transmissions are divorced but at these they are still talking to each other.

    • @Insightfill
      @Insightfill 10 місяців тому +3

      Well, it's for the kids.

  • @WFO.
    @WFO. Рік тому +6

    Sarah is funny and brilliant. I’m a fan.

  • @Primus54
    @Primus54 Рік тому +27

    Reallly liked how you turned on the exterior lighting when you raised it on the lift… production creativity! That torque experience during the beans test must rival the space shuttle’s liftoff. Love the exterior color. Great review. Thank you, Sarah. 👍👍👍

  • @dexterbladek6149
    @dexterbladek6149 Рік тому +1

    200% agree with the title!!

  • @afarangi4839
    @afarangi4839 Рік тому +4

    I really appreciate you and your reviews.

  • @JayLepisto
    @JayLepisto Рік тому +1

    Hairpin windings, blue bolts, AND a guppy pond. This car has got it all. Top notch, Sarah!

  • @chuckkerber4735
    @chuckkerber4735 Рік тому +1

    Definitely the best/most comprehensive reviews on the net- thank you!

  • @michaelc2254
    @michaelc2254 Рік тому +10

    The EPA rating is very easy to beat. I have an EV6 GT and I am getting 3.4 mi./ kWh for the first 700 miles of ownership in mixed driving. With 74 kWh of usable battery, that equals over 250 miles of range. I drive mostly in Normal mode, which has plenty of power, with occasional bursts in GT mode. This is a wonderful car. Thanks for your expert explanation of the motor windings - very interesting. No other reviewer has pointed that out.

  • @Colbybartley
    @Colbybartley Рік тому +14

    I’m so glad you enjoy reviewing EV’s! I just bought a used model 3 here in NH (merchants Hooksett if you’re familiar with southern NH) for a killer deal because it sat for 3+ months. Not much public charging past the concord area yet. It’s made for a great A-B daily!

    • @richie259
      @richie259 Рік тому +2

      ​@@AmericanNationalist852 I will never understand why people like you shit on comments where the person is obviously happy. Why do you care so much to try and steal that away? Weirdo

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  Рік тому +9

      I bought my 240sx in highschool at a used car lot in Hooksett. 🫡

  • @darrell5228
    @darrell5228 Рік тому +29

    Girl you test so many cars out it's a wonder you can keep track of them all. I LOVE IT

  • @ZackaryMac
    @ZackaryMac Рік тому +4

    I very glad Miss Sarah wasn't squished by the car on the lift, because car reviews wouldn't be the same with a flattened Sarah.
    Surely, a personality that can never be duplicated.

  • @meganwinters5163
    @meganwinters5163 Рік тому +16

    Hey girlfriend, loved the review thank you 😊👍. Just a lil friendly reminder KWH (kilowatt hours) is the measurement of capacity i.e size of the battery, KW (kilowatts) is level of power i.e watts=amps×volts 😘.
    With this sled designed chassis having an 800V architecture and published kWh usable battery size one can figure out battery degradation, charging curve, ect.

    • @lisadeyoung5361
      @lisadeyoung5361 Рік тому

      Ahhhh thank you, Megan... if that is your real name.

  • @niklaswejedal463
    @niklaswejedal463 Рік тому +22

    The EV6 is becomming amazingly common here on the west coast of Sweden: they are everywhere! -Still haven't seen the GT arround, though. Super-car hot hatch disguised as "crossover". As always, an excellent review that I will have to watch over and over. I've said it before and I say it again: you are hands down the best car-reviewer on the youtube, Sarah. Your level of indepth analysis combined with your entertaining humor and charm is simply unrivaled. Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome! ❤

  • @spinnymathingy3149
    @spinnymathingy3149 Рік тому +4

    Great to see your review Sarah, I’m so excited, I’ve got mine on order, hopefully only a few more months to wait.
    👍🇦🇺🤟

  • @joshdumond6073
    @joshdumond6073 4 місяці тому

    I literally just put a deposit on one of these and I'm so glad I came upon this review. Ultra informative highlighting interesting things that no other reviewers have prior, including some really cool tech knowledge. Found myself cracking up on a several occasions throughout too. Really well done!

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook8622 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video Sarah!🌻🐧

  • @gadfly149
    @gadfly149 Рік тому +10

    I’ve had an EV6 for 2.5 months (GT-Line RWD cuz range). It’s pretty awesome. Ditto on Meridian. It’s not a loud/boom system, but it has excellent positional accuracy and reference quality. The frunk fits my lvl1 cable, tire mobility kit, V2L adapter, and a Tesla to CCS adapter. My kids put up their roller coaster arms, and i remote back them out of the garage. I also always win merge contests. My 2023 came with the charger, though I would like a light that illuminates the charging port.

    • @michaelc2254
      @michaelc2254 Рік тому +3

      Ditto on the unlit charging port. It’s annoying to fumble around in the dark trying to plug in, and having to use my phone flashlight to find the the button to close the door. That’s a small complaint though, and maybe the only one I have. The EV6 GT is a great car.

    • @joshdumond6073
      @joshdumond6073 4 місяці тому

      Which level 1 charger did you go with?

    • @gadfly149
      @gadfly149 4 місяці тому +1

      @@joshdumond6073 ChargePoint, required a 48a breaker in a 60a slot (20%) overage for code. It’s basically installing a dryer plug. I get approximately 9.5kW/h.

    • @joshdumond6073
      @joshdumond6073 4 місяці тому

      @@gadfly149 wow that's impressive! Did you get it off Amazon?

    • @gadfly149
      @gadfly149 4 місяці тому

      @@joshdumond6073 bought it with the car at Kia, but it’s commonly available.

  • @quicknickdriver8510
    @quicknickdriver8510 Рік тому +4

    Love your reviews

  • @Kamikazekims
    @Kamikazekims Рік тому +2

    so excited for the ioniq 5 N

  • @Hobbies4Hire
    @Hobbies4Hire Рік тому +3

    Great job on the video Sarah! Thanks for making it.

  • @gregholloway2656
    @gregholloway2656 Рік тому +13

    At 2:47, it just needs a KITT scanner bar on the front. 😂

    • @leftcoaster67
      @leftcoaster67 Рік тому +3

      "Sarah, do you really want to go this fast????" SHUT UP KITT!

  • @garytate8284
    @garytate8284 Рік тому

    Great review! You are the only reviewer I watch now!

  • @mustangdbest220
    @mustangdbest220 Рік тому +2

    Love the 4K60 quality

  • @seanrobin6573
    @seanrobin6573 Рік тому +2

    “Absolutely Magnificent Review, Quite Informative and Very Entertaining 😅😅

  • @davidbianchi6426
    @davidbianchi6426 Рік тому +2

    Found a link to this review on the Kia EV6 forum, what a detailed yet fun review! Loved the undercarriage and brake component analysis, very impressed with the components but wow, this thing is heavy. I'm thinking about this vehicle solely for the performance, but overall quality is important too. This video covers all very well. I have a feeling I'll be watching more of your reviews :) And thank you, now I want a red hand finger pointer..

  • @ulland26
    @ulland26 10 місяців тому

    Finally a review that goes in details and tells you about the reality owning this car. Well done Sara!!

  • @joecutro7318
    @joecutro7318 Рік тому +2

    I LOVE your car reviews, Sarah! Feel free to drink copious amounts of caffeine on future review postings. 😊❤🚘

  • @rubenfranco9046
    @rubenfranco9046 Рік тому

    I could listen to you talk cars all day❤ thanx for the content ✌️

  • @fercho4x4
    @fercho4x4 Рік тому

    Believe you are the. Best. About review the car. Is technical and fun and the same time.
    Clear and very professional
    The mechanical properties is awesome 👍

  • @koven1497
    @koven1497 Рік тому

    The best thing about this, is the software for the driver display/infotainment. Even the placement of the wireless charger is nice

    • @koven1497
      @koven1497 Рік тому

      Also, if the range was better, I could see the price being worth it.

  • @Tully3674
    @Tully3674 Рік тому +13

    12:30 Thank you Sarah. You're the first car reviewer I've heard recognize that the batteries will lose charge over time. If you're leasing, no big deal. But if you're buying, that's a significant concern.

    • @dllemm
      @dllemm Рік тому +5

      The Kia high voltage batteries are covered for 10 years / 100K miles. In that time I believe the battery is covered if it degrades more than 35%. In practice, there are 300k mile Tesla Model 3's with 80% battery range remaining. Which is adequate for most. This EV6 also uses a heat pump, which extends range in cold climates. Electric Vehicles are getting better every year.

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  Рік тому +8

      @@dllemm ​ a battery is a battery, doesn’t matter what kind of guarantee they give it.

    • @ScotchNWry
      @ScotchNWry 9 місяців тому

      @@SarahnTuned yep and there’s no recognised way of assessing the health of used batteries. If you are buying a car where the key component is, arguably, the battery you need to know if the one you’re buying is decent or crap. It can’t be that difficult to come up with something people can rely on, the EV manufacturers need to do something or used EVs won’t sell.
      In my humble opinion.

  • @davidrulnick7257
    @davidrulnick7257 Рік тому

    Thanks for showing interior features, it's very informative and especially enjoyable with your take on things.

  • @tomhb9479
    @tomhb9479 Рік тому

    You do great reviews. Love all the information you give, and you’re funny too. Very watchable. Thank you! 😊

  • @tighecrovetti2844
    @tighecrovetti2844 Рік тому

    I've been waiting for you to get one of these! I just picked mine up a couple months ago and can't wait to see your review!

  • @MB-ke9mi
    @MB-ke9mi Рік тому

    You have provided the best video on this car to date.

  • @TheTussman
    @TheTussman Рік тому

    I like how Sarah can describe the details of both ICE and EV powerplants with equal interest and enthusiasm.

  • @BroVCam
    @BroVCam Рік тому +1

    I'm not quite ready for full EV yet but this things tempting!!!! Awesome fun review as always!!! ✌🏾❤✊🏾

  • @patrick815
    @patrick815 Рік тому

    I've always wanted one of these as a sleeper

  • @acchaladka
    @acchaladka Рік тому +6

    That was a fantastic review of the suspension components. I wonder how it compares to the competition, especially the Tesla 3 I'm looking to trade in.
    Suggestion - I wish you could provide some data, even if it's only a lookup of the specs, on the braking distance and comparison of the competition. And then cargo space.
    Thanks for the as usual very entertaining review.

  • @denton6560
    @denton6560 Рік тому

    Awesome review!

  • @bigdi77
    @bigdi77 Рік тому +3

    To get full power you need to pre-condition the battery and let the gauge build up. And the range I am getting is 252 on back roads and some highway Kia is being very conservative with that range

  • @ralphallen5779
    @ralphallen5779 Рік тому

    "flud" - hood and fenders combined - I love that!

  • @aldozilli1293
    @aldozilli1293 9 місяців тому

    Just bought this, so great to know I will be able to jump it over a house after this review. 👍

  • @petermoller8337
    @petermoller8337 Рік тому +3

    Morning from Australia 😀🇦🇺👍

  • @JK-ns5dr
    @JK-ns5dr Рік тому

    I never watch car reviews anymore because they're pretty boring, but I watch yours, you make them funny and interesting. Trying to figure out why I'm not getting notifications anymore.

  • @Thingswithwheels1
    @Thingswithwheels1 Рік тому

    "Tweeter" produces high sounds (like cymbals) from the sound system. "Twitter" is a social media platform. Twitter is not housed near the rear door handles. Great review overall.

  • @droppindeuces6981
    @droppindeuces6981 Рік тому +1

    WOA! That sound test has serious THX 1138 vibes! 😉

  • @0hypnotoad0
    @0hypnotoad0 Рік тому

    Just small note for your units, it's kW* for charging speeds. kWh is a measurement for the capacity of a battery pack, while kW is the measurement for power output or input.

  • @roymurray6374
    @roymurray6374 Рік тому +1

    Happy Sunday Sarah!!
    WEEP, WEEP!!! Bird noises😂
    I do sometimes miss your conversations with birds at the abandoned warehouse. 😁
    Stay excellent!!!😎

  • @theodoredugranrut8201
    @theodoredugranrut8201 Рік тому

    Thanks Sarah, I guess we should evolve with technology, I will always be in love with the style of the 1933 Ford coupe and 1967 Camaro.
    Central California watching

  • @Pogona2011
    @Pogona2011 Рік тому

    Did you have Chicken Tenders with a side of Robot Barnacles for lunch? I wonder about range when the battery ages also. Thanks again for a fun review-I watch your channel every day

  • @leftcoaster67
    @leftcoaster67 Рік тому

    OK THAT HUM is COOOOOL!

  • @virtualmanny
    @virtualmanny 10 місяців тому

    wow that was fun to watch!

  • @nobatteriesincluded3968
    @nobatteriesincluded3968 Рік тому +1

    Like a boss great review 💪🏼💯

  • @jameswilliams5428
    @jameswilliams5428 Рік тому +4

    question, do you think the future of being a car mechanic should be for these types of cars? what training would it require? Plus i like that the car looks like a sleeper then hauls ass lol, great job Sarah i always watch your car reviews, all your content actually, keep up the great work two thumbs up 👍 👍

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  Рік тому +8

      No, I’m not entirely sold Battery electric will be our end solution. The infrastructure and mining for raw materials is borderline impossible.

    • @4literv6
      @4literv6 Рік тому +2

      @@SarahnTuned if mining for the minerals ev use(which most ice car's also use btw. Was really such an issue then how come they 10x from 2017-2022? Under 1,000,000 evs&phevs sold in 2017 to almost 11,000,000 sold in 2022 world wide. Heading for 14-16,000,000+this year. 🤔

  • @tracksidemike
    @tracksidemike Рік тому +1

    Your content is phenomenal great work like the tips great video 👍🏻

  • @tedjordan9038
    @tedjordan9038 Рік тому +2

    The video while you are driving is amazingly clear and detailed. New camera?

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  Рік тому +3

      Nope, nothing changed lol

    • @tedjordan9038
      @tedjordan9038 Рік тому

      @@SarahnTuned - I must be unusually sober. Have to get to work on that right away. Cheers! 🍺

  • @bobimpey5620
    @bobimpey5620 Рік тому

    Great review. Thankyou

  • @nobodynothing6551
    @nobodynothing6551 Рік тому +3

    That sequence where the car turns off the road just before the ratings segment, the editing and design of it was 🤌
    You're doing things with you and AFC that shows like motor week etc needed a whole crew to do and it's more entertaining.

  • @Bradimus1
    @Bradimus1 Рік тому +1

    I love the little pointer 😂

  • @CerberusTenshi
    @CerberusTenshi Рік тому +2

    The EV6 GT as well as the GV60 Performance also have a drift mode. Also a launch control. Not that it really needs one, given, that they both have enough power. But they are there.

  • @BLR1GBattlemaster
    @BLR1GBattlemaster Рік тому +1

    Just FYI, @14:00 kWh isn't a charge rate. kW is what you mean to say. kiloWatts, that is. kiloWatthour is the amount of kiloWatts delivered in one hour, and it's used to measure the size of the battery, or how much total charge was delivered to the battery.

    • @SarahnTuned
      @SarahnTuned  Рік тому +9

      Well aware, if you haven’t noticed I’m not a writer.. I’m a mechanic. Sometimes words that come out of my mouth aren’t the ones I meant to spew out.

  • @davidweise1632
    @davidweise1632 Рік тому

    same seats from the Hyundai i30n hatch and sedan, KIA and Hyundai are doing amazing things for the future automotive world we are heading towards

  • @abraham5233
    @abraham5233 Рік тому

    Thank you for your reviews 😊

  • @sullyFL
    @sullyFL Рік тому +2

    The Ioniq 5 N is going to be so rad.

  • @bernardlefebvre4075
    @bernardlefebvre4075 Рік тому +1

    Hi Sarah, you should do a review on the Audi E-Tron GT next, to compare both sport EV`s🤟

  • @m.faizan6739
    @m.faizan6739 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful car Sarah 👋

  • @vincem5
    @vincem5 Рік тому

    attention to detail!! colour matched finger pointer :)

  • @kevinlyon9501
    @kevinlyon9501 Рік тому +5

    Starting to see a few EV6's on the road in the UK. Wondering how the tuning scene will be in a few years time for EVs.

    • @robertvanruyssevelt7159
      @robertvanruyssevelt7159 Рік тому

      The problem with "tuning" EVs is that its a simple calculation - more power + less range. The most real gains are from reductions in wind resistance.

  • @waynegouin939
    @waynegouin939 Рік тому

    Hi Sarah. I really enjoy the reviews. You are so lucky! I'm green with envy. Thank You! And a built in mini Coi pond in the console, sweet!

  • @russellzauner
    @russellzauner Рік тому

    Did I hear there's going to be a Tesla Hill episode?
    YEEEEEAH! Full send!

  • @bfvader
    @bfvader Рік тому

    Chaotic and fun review! I own an EV6 GT-Line (one step down from the full GT), have seen a ton of reviews of this car and still thoroughly enjoyed yours. Curious if you'll get a chance to drive the upcoming Ioniq 5 N, that looks to solve the EV6 GT's range problem by upgrading the battery to an 84kwh pack along with a bit more power (though more aero drag).

  • @h.m.8589
    @h.m.8589 Рік тому

    In S.Korea there is a deep forest green option for color. I saw one on the road yesterday and it was absolutely stunning. I don't know if they will offer that color in other countries. It stands out so much in a beautiful way in the wild.

  • @LanguidFuzzBeast
    @LanguidFuzzBeast Рік тому +1

    Sound test - it sounded like a Tron bike :)

  • @js0988
    @js0988 Рік тому

    "it's so cute", yes you are! 🥰

  • @andrelevesque1746
    @andrelevesque1746 Рік тому

    I enjoyed this review and hope that you test more BEVs

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage Рік тому

    The Ioniq 5 is still by far my fav styling so give me an Ioniq 5 N please!

  • @DavenHiskey
    @DavenHiskey Рік тому +2

    I watch these videos because of you not so much the cars😍

  • @AirmanVideoz
    @AirmanVideoz Рік тому

    Awesome geek talk ;)

  • @drivereddave
    @drivereddave Рік тому

    Nice review!

  • @Harley_Ed
    @Harley_Ed Рік тому

    Another great video, watched you for years… and sometimes take note of the car 😂 keep it up.

  • @erikson5871
    @erikson5871 Рік тому

    The Bird is the Word, Bird Noises Rule !

  • @speksih
    @speksih Рік тому +2

    Charging powers are stated with kW not kWh.
    Also, EV6 needs a 800Volt charger to hit it's peak (around 240kW), of which the 350kW charger is the closest.

  • @DansAm76
    @DansAm76 Рік тому

    As always very well done.

  • @stanelder9995
    @stanelder9995 Рік тому

    Wireless charging pad is vented/cooled - nice touch!

  • @fishflash1
    @fishflash1 Рік тому +9

    The bolstering is probably in the top ten cars you've reviewed over the years, particularly for the price. Once the charger infrastructure is expanded, EVs like this will be hot sellers for many drivers.

  • @hongziyang
    @hongziyang 7 місяців тому

    Hi, I'm new here, but I love the finger pointer thing.

  • @jaytaylor9230
    @jaytaylor9230 Рік тому

    Love this

  • @blooter6360
    @blooter6360 Рік тому

    I’ll be honest
    I just watch this because of Sarah

  • @retrobear9367
    @retrobear9367 Рік тому

    We have the AWD Wind Model. Looking to Trade it for a GT on Wednesday. I wish the Meridian system went a little louder. If I can talk over the music at 75, it's not loud enough.

  • @skip741x3
    @skip741x3 Рік тому

    What a monster! if only these insane new cars were affordable to everyday people

  • @minigpracing3068
    @minigpracing3068 Рік тому +1

    Needs a light scanning side to side like a Cylon.

  • @fishflash1
    @fishflash1 Рік тому +4

    Still waiting for an EV to make the Jetson's sounds.

  • @brianwalker9185
    @brianwalker9185 Рік тому

    FOOD!!!!! Nice car. Love the torque in an EV. Have an X in the family and I love to launch in Ludacris Mode. I got drain bamage the 1st time.

  • @mostcom
    @mostcom Рік тому

    Lots of data brought forth by Sarah for those that would inquire. Me, I appreciate the Sean Connery impressions. The ever present shport is always popular, but my new favorite is the powerful SHTEEL. Yea so, have we tried chartreuse? Not the liqueur. I mean colour for the accent piping. Always trims my trigger.

  • @johneason6540
    @johneason6540 Рік тому

    Pricing on all cars today are incredibly high. Such is life. My very first new car was an AMC Rebel Machine. $2200.00 I paid cash.