Kia EV6 First Drive Review | Tesla beater?
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
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Watch our first drive review of the new Kia EV6. Here, James Dennison covers all the key aspects of the new EV6 (including interior, performance and charging) and asks whether Kia’s halo electric car is a match for more prestigious rivals.
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Got my EV6 GT-Line last Friday (arrived on the same lorry as the dealer's demonstrator car) . I think it is terrific and a great drive. Should I have got the AWD model - maybe - though the RWD feels pretty quick and of course the power is immediate. I bought mine on a whim when I was just considering an EV and saw an advert to put down a £100 returnable deposit to get to the front of the order queue in May. I don't think I will regret it.
I drove one today phenomenal build quality and style. I was blown away by equipment level refinement and price. You can't ignore Kia as a brand anymore they are now producing premium cars at volume prices. And the 7 years parts and labour warranty including the battery is industry leading. Interestingly the Kia sales executive told me that the EV6 is only the start with Kia well on the way to producing 11 new models within the next 18 months to 2 years. And a complete range of EV models from supermini to large executive saloon. I ordered my EV6 GT Line S model today which will arrive in March 22 but the dealers are under seige with EV6 enquiries and they are selling out fast. So if you want one you'll need to be quick because the order bank is filling up rapidly. First time in a while I've been excited about a new car. I can't wait
How comfortable was the ride? Like on a scale from Kia Niro - BMW?
Kia will announce an EV 9 sometime tomorrow in the United States
After just looking at their website it says the warranty is 10 years/100,000 miles including the battery ?.
They only just went on sale in Australia in mid-Feb. I ordered mine a week later and there was already an 18 month wait list. Now in early March it is more than 3 years...
I've ordered a EV 6 Gt Line s AWD should deliver in February. Had a 4 hour test drive in a RWD with GT line s specs. Absolutely brilliant. Know my dealership quite well having bought 6 Kia's over the years. When I took the EV 6 back after my afternoon drive, the Boss said do you want it for a weekend in November. So in 2 weeks getting it from 9 am Friday until 5pm Monday......that's the way to treat a customer.
That’s good of them, I got 20 minutes for a test drive and wanted more it was just not long enough, I have a model 3 to trade in to get the EV6 GT LINE and might go ahead and order it.
This really is a seriously good car!
Much better looking than the Tesla Y. Bet it has also far better build quality and much more reliable than the Teslas too.
The Tesla suv look like a bug from the front. Hideous ans like you said abysmal build quality
And it has a driver’s screen!! Will wonders never cease???
Great video James. Kia had a slippery slope to get most people taking the brand more seriously, and as much as I liked rooting for the underdog of Kia's Stinger GT, it hasn't been much of a sales success compared to its German rivals - to be fair, the fake vents was not a good idea! Now that various countries are making bans to new petrol-car sales by 2030, Kia and Hyundai do have a chance to be in a level-playing-field to make a decent electric car, instead of playing the catch-up game like they have been doing for the past few decades. Wish them all the success with this EV6. Keep up the great work guys 👍
Kia/Hyundai have changed the automotive industry more than any other company (save maaaaybe Tesla) in the last decade and a half.
Their warranties, crazy amount of standard equipment on base models, and standard safety equipment on base models that other companies put in their top trims. This past decade they haven't been playing catch-up, they've been leading the way.
They have caused other companies to change warranties, put more safety features standard and put more tech/features on base trims.
@@coreygarcia622 I'm talking about the UK market, not the US market. These Korean brands have had greater sales increases in the US market but most people in the UK are badge snobs and stick to what they're familiar with. Regarding the sports sedan segment, the Kia Stinger V6 hasn't been doing well in the UK as much as it has done in the US. Most people in the UK would still rather have the Audi S5 Sportback, BMW 440i GranCoupe etc.
@@smilepermile8165 oh gotcha missed that bit, my bad
Glad you enjoyed!
Currently driving a Passat and found it very hard to find something with the kit and solid build that I was use to
Drove the EV6 and was amazed interior is beautiful especially at night
Mine is on order for January. Can’t wait.
Love the ending. Excellent review!!
I'm feeling this car but the bz4x looks intriguing too. These are exciting times for me as I'm not quite ready yet for my ev. I just bought a Prius C last week so I'll keep it for a few years. My mouth is watering for one of these things
The bz4x has a range of 230 miles. There's no comparison.
@@londonlewis1544 lol no Comparison to you. That's incredibly closed minded. Don't forget there are tons of Toyota loyalists driving gen1 and gen 2 Priuses (prii) out there just itching for that Toyota ev. Brand loyalty is a real thing. And brand snobbery is also. You know how many people I know that would never be caught dead in a Hyundai/kia product? 230 is good enough for most... Decent For a first effort.. We haven't even started counting the other hybrid customers yet, Camry, RAV4 etc. Toyota will not be able to meet demand for this.
Good enough for most? Do they have a home charger? Do they live in a cold winter state, if so then in the winter they'll have range of about 175. 230 range is weak unless its going to cost about 25-30k
@@londonlewis1544 depends on what video you watch. Other vids say it has a 300 mile range. And it's an EV why would it not have a home charger? We just have to wait and see. I'm definitely not getting it right away though. I'll wait about 2 or three years to see if any kinks need to be worked out.
Couldn't agree more on the very last quote. The only thing that might stop people from buying one of thes is in in their heads.
Ordered ours just yesterday... :-)
Thanks! Great review. I test drove this the other day and found the steering to be too light,but otherwise was excellent. Do you know if the steering sensitivity can be adjusted?
the steering sensitivity is changed based on the selected driving mode. so it's possible.
I don't know if you can change it manually on a custom driving mode.
It was a pleasure to meet you and Grant at the Kia launch and I was looking forward to checking out your video! My video on the car is doing very, very well but I could do with some expert cinematography!
Cheers Oliver, good to meet you too. Hope you’re well.
The model at the LA auto show had cheap hard plastic rear dorr panels---bolts visible at the bottom. The cool-looking rear light strip was peeling off as in person it is low grade. I spent almost 15 minutes inside playing with knobs etc---all cheap. The shiny plastic around the center and each front door was already scratched. If you GOOGLE the platform shared with Hyundai you'll see 2" coil springs, standard shocks, and A-frames with bushings upfront-----nothing new-all carried over from the ICE models. The motors could have been axial types like Lucid and Rivian but they are buying on the open market and building not in-house. I say all this as I have ( or maybe had ) a first edition reservation for US 58K. However, the looks are polarizing and the screens looked cool on UA-cam-in real life the pixel density is better in my 2018 Clarity. Just test drive before buying
Excellent review, really balanced, thanks.
Thanks!
Another good job well done about KIA EV6, James. The true automobile journalist providing full bucket of details about this brand new electric car. I always enjoy watching and listening to your test report. Like your closing..."the difference is up here" pointing to your head. Nice! Thank you.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed 👌👌
Weather could be better... Well said😄😄😄😄😄
Hyundai/Kia is entering a world less concerned about brand and more interested in substance. As masters of adaptation, they are well poised to become a dominant provider of desirable transportation during the clean energy revolution we have only recently entered. In this brave new world, there will be winners and losers, just like every other world before. But in this one, I believe Hyundai/Kia will be winners.
Weird looking station wagon. I think its cool looking but not sure if its just weird. Excellent review and I look forward to seeing this in person. I think electrics are going to be less expensive to build and maintain. I do prefer the excellent nvh of my etron
Looks way better than a station wagon. Kudos to kia for going bold and futuristic with design while these other car companies play make they're electric cars look the same as I. C. E cars. Yes I'm thinking of you V. W. & Audi
That weird looking station wagon just won 2022 German Car of The Year- premium category!!!!!!!!!
So obviously lots of others think it's a great ev
@@londonlewis1544 wonderful that everyone has different opinions. I'm not sure yet what I think if the station wagon like ev6 its almost a cuv but not quite.
I prefer a little more look of a Porsche Macan or Alfa Stelvio but again that's just an opinion. The Audi Etron was a whim purchase as they were giving them away on lease with incentives and Alfa had no inventory when her lease was up. I'm glad I leased the electric truck as now I'm a huge fan of electrics. Range anxiety is nonsense and the fast charging is fabulous for my girls needs.
My daily is a 2020 Corvette z51 so I'm enjoying her gasoline savings.
I especially like the jet turbine sound in the Etron as you accelerate away. Cracks me up. Reminds me of George Jetson..
Any problems with charging the car up at fast chargers.
Why is no one talking about how a really expensive car doesn't have a rear windshield wiper and doesn't have wireless Android Auto/Apple Car play.
Unable to see the blind spot because the b-pillar blocks all visibility so you really need the Plus model with the camera to see anytrhing.
Also it seems like Kia (and Ioniq 5) have problem with charging because the battery is too cold?
I'm starting to regret getting a Kia.
Good review, but it's not an SUV! It's a crossover at most and even then it's more like a slightly raised fastback than a lowered SUV. The driving position is not low, but you don't feel like you are particularly high like in an SUV or most crossovers and thank god there's no horrible wallowing when you go round a corner.
Zeekr 001 looks also amazing. There are cars that can beat Tesla products but as a company the Tesla hype is crazy.
Nice review !!!
The video is good. The mention of Tesla is not. Tired of hearing about Tesla when an EV is introduced. It's cheap click bait. This Kia is worth looking at but I wish EVs would get smaller and lower. That's my complaint. Time for sedans, wagons, normal height EVs too.
Well priced? Really dont understand why these cars are priced so high
Safety, performance, driving quality. Drive one EV with some performance, and you will understand. I would suggest starting with a Hyundai Kona, Mach E, Ioniq 5. Then... others.
@@youxkio I owne a Bolt EUV 2022, i Mean it is not a fancy car but i Paid 40k CAD with "leather" Seats, adaptive cruise, cooled seats etc 400km of range, i mean paying like 5-6k more id be down, but everthing shows that the cars will sell as much as the BMW i4 or the polestar 2, dont get me wrong EV6 looks real Nice and I was one of the 200 that was able to reserve a GT Line in canada but we still dont know the price
It’s the batteries that make EV’s costly. Give it two or three years and they will be 25% less.
@@Deafkhan Well, I don't want to sound disappointing, but the EVs we see today will definitely see the prices going down. Most of its money is just tech and electric parts. Just like computers dropped prices 2 decades ago. And they still do. You'll might as well buy another Bolt 2/3 of its current price in 5 years.
@@cestrian5294 Yep!!
The GT Line “S” actually costs more than my Tesla MY LR yet is inferior in almost every respect.
Pray, why would anyone choose this? I’m genuinely baffled.
Markets may be a little different, but here in Australia, the GT-line (which is similar in spec to the GT-line S in the UK), costs only slightly more than a Model 3 LR. Model Y pricing hasn't been announced yet, but it will surely be more expensive than the EV6, with similar range. Sure, the MY has a few advantages, like acceleration, slightly more cargo space, sentry mode...and that's about it.
The EV6 is better built, more refined, better looking inside and out, has a better warranty, is far more comfortable with better seats and a nicer ride (very important for hauling kids around), has lots of useful features that are conspicuously absent from the Tesla (800v, V2L, cooled seats, HUD, 360° camera, blind spot camera, a sunroof that can be covered, actual physical controls...)
The EV6 is objectively as good as a MY, and would serve most families better.
I understand that families will be the first target for EV manufactures, but when will a two door coupe be available?
Probably not for a very long time, Cestrian52!!!!
Given the battery and production constraints for EVERY electric vehicle manufacturer, I suspect EV makers will for many years only produce those variants that have the widest appeal and potential sales - ie, SUVs (and pickup trucks in the USA, LOL !!)
Of course you could always put a deposit on the $250,000 Tesla Roadster 2 coupe, which was revealed in 2017........if you’re willing to wait 10, 20 or 30 years for delivery 🙄☹️
Do like James’s vids. Still waiting for an EV that will efficiently drive a singleton on a round trip 250 mile motorway commute.
500 miles? I've been wanting to get the leaf for the last 5 years but the 100 mile was dumb. Now evs are getting 300+ so I'm ok with jumping in. But I'm gonna wait another 3 years to see what other innovations pop up.
@@JamaicanMeCrazy Tesla hatchback maybe?
@@HarrisonAdAstra yeah man let's see
It’s hard to spend 55K on a Tesla MY.
However, it would be even harder to spend 42K on a Kia.
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Correction: From 10% to 80% in 18 minutes, not from 0 to 80%
Good review. Can’t get on with the front end though, looks like a cheap jag I-pace.
@paul smith My dealer told me they were getting a lot of sales from iPace drivers.
I almost bought an iPace, but hung on and now have my AWD, very pleased with it, and I agree I find it much more modern than the Jag.
I think you will enjoy it.
Well said, it’s hard to justify paying 40-50k for a KIA. It’s a good value for money. It’s all about perception. 10yrs ago when I was using an iPhone, it’s hard for me to switch to Samsung galaxy.
So names matter more than the quality/cost competitiveness of the product?
another EV video another "Tesla killer" or "Tesla beater" in the title kkkkkk
Another Tesla Killer huh
Yes, Tesla enjoys first mover advantage. They were basically a Monopoly. Now competition is coming, they no longer have a Monopoly. Their share of ev sales will fall. That's inevitable. People no longer have to accept poorly built cars by Tesla as the only game in town
@@londonlewis1544 sorry Tesla will become a 10 trillion dollar company
Great review but I’m going to go out on a limb here and say the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a much much better looking car. Sorry but the EV6 is a bit ugly especially the rear end.
Another crazy expensive EV. Sticking to ICE cars as much more affordable.