Kia EV3: The One We’ve Been Waiting For?

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @dundas666
    @dundas666 2 місяці тому +638

    Something I think is worth mentioning is that bigger batteries are not just for people who need to travel longer distances. For some people like me it's also about less need for recharging. I live in a flat with no access to a home charger and my work commute is around 20 miles per day. It actually makes much more sense for me to get a larger battery so I didn't have to charge it as often, and with the bigger capacity I have more leeway as to when to charge. Just mentioning this because commentators frequently mention that EVs are a problem for people without home chargers, but rarely mention the larger battery size as a way to mitigate this.

    • @Flyingtwiglet
      @Flyingtwiglet 2 місяці тому +24

      Great point. Not considered that 👍

    • @aussie2uGA
      @aussie2uGA 2 місяці тому +5

      The hummer and Silverado are perfect then!

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 2 місяці тому +20

      So true. As a long range Polestar owner without the privilege of a driveway or charger, I can relate!

    • @davidnaylor83
      @davidnaylor83 2 місяці тому +6

      Good point!

    • @joseapar
      @joseapar 2 місяці тому +17

      Yes! Same here. No at home charger, but my bolt's range allows me to charge once a week near work, and makes owning an EV way more pleasant.

  • @mikashki
    @mikashki 2 місяці тому +409

    Re: heat pump for colder climates, it seems to be standard for most EV3 trims in Finland. Only the entry level Air trim has it as an optional extra, but all the other trims have it as standard. Good job on that Kia Finland.

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 2 місяці тому +40

      That's good to hear. Kia UK clearly being over optimistic about our weather!

    • @johnnodge4327
      @johnnodge4327 2 місяці тому +26

      I don't see that a heat pump is worth the extra £1000. Yes if it was free, then it's nice to have, but paying an extra grand to save a bit range on the battery isn't worth the outlay. My Ioniq 5 without a heat pump might loose 30 miles in winter, compared to the summer, but it's a mute point as the car is charged every night for a few quid. The winter heating might cost 20 Pence per hour to run in the coldest weather, which isn't exactly the end of the world. Obviously this is on an EV tariff. If public charging is the only option, then a heat pump will be more desirable.

    • @xc43t
      @xc43t 2 місяці тому +14

      Browsing through the Kia online store, heat pump can be purchased even for the AIR trim here in Czech Republic at 35K CZK (aprox. 1200 GBP)
      I find it surprising that V2L, V2H, V2G is only available as an option for the Earth trim - I would prefer this to be on all cars and not extra.

    • @tomp4944
      @tomp4944 2 місяці тому +29

      I own an EV with a heat pump and one without. I would never, ever buy another EV without a heat pump.

    • @ffrostengren
      @ffrostengren 2 місяці тому +14

      It's standard here in Sweden as well!

  • @SarangGupta119
    @SarangGupta119 2 місяці тому +187

    "None of that swoopy no-headroom coupe rear end" Oh spot on! So glad you understand this thing about car design. More car manufacturers should do this.

    • @GudieveNing
      @GudieveNing 2 місяці тому +4

      Exactly! Loved my 2002 and 2007 Nissan X-Trails, they were the old school lovely practical boxy design. When 2007 one was hit by a bus and insurance gave me a 2020 or so X-Trail with swoopy rear, it had terrible rear vis, was just fugly, the dash and weird handbrake made the whole experience awful. I now have a Tesla Model Y, but although it is swoopy, it has a lot of interior space and makes up for it.

    • @sh969
      @sh969 2 місяці тому

      Yes! It's like they forget ppl have teenagers! I oy have 1 kid so don't need an SUV, but he's already over 6ft tall (yes, I'm American) so we had to count out quite a few small cars because the kid wouldn't fit in the back!

    • @ThePentosin
      @ThePentosin 2 місяці тому +2

      Swooping rear end is for aerodynamics.

    • @shepherdsknoll
      @shepherdsknoll Місяць тому

      Don’t overemphasis design, the function is much more important with a EV. Is the Kia a proprietary, fully integrated, EV - no.

  • @jwvandegronden
    @jwvandegronden 2 місяці тому +170

    This is clearly the new benchmark. I love everything about this car; it's design, the design cues internally and externally, the orange details are excellent, _finally a light interior rather than the grim boring black ones, the mat silver rather than the piano black, the buttons!_ *THE BUTTONS!!*
    Lovely car, phenomenal range, great looks and not too ridiculously large, at a price point almost of that of an ICE car! *Thank you KIA!* And thank you Jack for yet another excellent and enjoyable watch!

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 2 місяці тому +5

      Couldn't put it better myself!

    • @jwvandegronden
      @jwvandegronden 2 місяці тому +5

      @@JackScarlett1 Thanks! I forgot one important thing: trustworthy accurate range indications! Again and again KIA is the only one managing to be spot on, building trust and comfort with their drivers.

    • @jwvandegronden
      @jwvandegronden 2 місяці тому +1

      @@JackScarlett1 hey Jack! Took me a double take to realise it was you! Glad you agreed with the good job you did ;-) *(you really did BTW)*

    • @jwvandegronden
      @jwvandegronden 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Swwils How is that relevant? Please elaborate!

    • @logicalChimp
      @logicalChimp 2 місяці тому +3

      @@Swwils Yus, but that's true for virtually all automakers (only a v.small handful support direct sales), and from what little I've seen, all stealerships are much of a muchness...

  • @stefan2796
    @stefan2796 2 місяці тому +150

    KIA is going to sell a lot of these, it ticks all the boxes for people who want a great looking, well made and practical EV.

    • @sokoo1978
      @sokoo1978 2 місяці тому +2

      It's not bad, but if you look into the details, not that amazing. The base trim at Kia cars are usually missing a lot of important safety features, so you don't really want it, especially not for family car where safety is No1 priority. On the video, it looks actually much smaller than the Niro, which is much much smaller than the Model Y. The Model Y price is practically full trim, not a comparison at all. Range and efficiency is good, but changing speed is poor. On really long trips, charging time is the king. This is in practice a compact city car which you can travel further here and there. The max trim I'm sure will be above model Y, which is way too much for such a small car that worth 25k at best.

    • @frankcoffey
      @frankcoffey 2 місяці тому +3

      The new Chevrolet Bolt better be good or this thing will make it irrelevant.

    • @fatbobe1986
      @fatbobe1986 2 місяці тому +8

      @@sokoo1978which safety features are missing?

    • @daveb1242
      @daveb1242 2 місяці тому

      Great looking. Should have gone to Specsavers

    • @stefan2796
      @stefan2796 2 місяці тому

      @@sokoo1978 The space on the back seats of the model Y isn't that big. The EV3 offers a lot of space for its size. The model Y does offer a bigger boot space.

  • @hyunk728
    @hyunk728 2 місяці тому +80

    I already got EV3 and same colour with this video in Korea.
    There are a total of 3 trims in Korea.
    Air, Earth and GT-Line, and each trim has a standard range and long range.
    The charging system of EV3 is a 400v (to charge 10% to 80% about 31mins)
    and a heat pump is standard on all trims.
    Although the same specifications may not be released in all countries and then It's a bit disappointing that
    the heating system isn't standard in other countries, too. We are confident that it is a car that is satisfactory for the price.
    Because many basic convenience features are included on EV3.
    Just one example:
    The driver's seat and passenger seat are basically equipped with a heating seat and a cooling seat,
    and the second row has a heating seat, but not a cooling seat.
    I think hard to find any car in this similar price range with these features as standard.
    Also you can drive an average of more than 600km based on long range.
    One more thing is that you can use the V2L system. You can use the Outlet anytime, anywhere, inside or outside of EV3.
    Anyway, thanks for the video =)

    • @4literv6
      @4literv6 2 місяці тому +1

      No the heat pump is NOT STANDARD except on the highest trims and it's a 1k option on the other trims!
      This is just a Korean bolt euv I bet the new Chevy ultium bolt euv beats this in pricing and spec.
      And Kia wants to sell 210,000+from 2 factories by the end of 2025. I say good luck Kia.
      Build it in America or mx with tax credit access, price it below 35k fully loaded&it could do very well. Price it at 35-50k as rumored?
      Doa imo as many others have larger more powerful more efficient better equipped evs in that price bracket right now and eligible for tax credits!

    • @GruffSillyGoat
      @GruffSillyGoat 2 місяці тому +2

      Whether the heat pump is standard or optional/model specific varies by territory, as is the case with other Kia models - the Niro and the EV6 in the UK for example.

    • @hyunk728
      @hyunk728 2 місяці тому +3

      Yes…you guys right. That’s why I mentioned that is not standard in other countries like the UK. I‘m talking about the case of Korea.
      Anyway, thanks for your opinions =)

    • @jayj1621
      @jayj1621 2 місяці тому +2

      In US, you have buy the highest trim to get cooling seats. Hope Kia changes that stupid policy when they release Ev3 in the states.

    • @GruffSillyGoat
      @GruffSillyGoat 2 місяці тому

      @@jayj1621 - They might be able to offer finer choice of differentiation in the US market with their new factory. But at the moment Kia manfucatures with the bounds of the factories it has, making cars for the world from these units means waves of builds in trims levels for differing markets rather than build to order style production.

  • @shikoku14
    @shikoku14 2 місяці тому +41

    4:07 I picked up a 3 year old Soul EV last year and was delighted to find that the previous owner had missed about 4 bits of that blue stuff when I gave it a deep clean, second hand ASMR is even more satisfying!

    • @aquaticko
      @aquaticko 2 місяці тому +1

      I've had a Sonata hybrid for 4 years--from new--and as recently as 6 months ago, I found another bit of plastic wrapping! Immense fun taking the stuff off, but it does seem wasteful.

  • @jonblacklock1052
    @jonblacklock1052 2 місяці тому +30

    Totally agree about the heat pump. I’d adjust the Northern European specs to include heat pump as standard. I’d make it part of the marketing to give winter range in comfort as a selling point.

    • @patrickmckowen2999
      @patrickmckowen2999 2 місяці тому +1

      And in today's manufacturing, more options increase the cost, no?

  • @Enhydra_l
    @Enhydra_l 2 місяці тому +169

    “How big is that cricket?!” With the cicadas going cracked me up.

    • @MichaelJohnField
      @MichaelJohnField 2 місяці тому +9

      You could hear them in several sections within the video, the office staff probably were worrying incessantly about how to 'block' the sound out during the sound edit stage!. We love Jack on his car reviews but his knowledge on insects (suborder Auchenorrhyncha in this case, apparently) is perhaps not quite as top-notch!🙂

    • @user72974
      @user72974 2 місяці тому +5

      @@MichaelJohnField Why edit it out? Cicadas are the sound of summer in my area! Instant nostalgia. It got me thinking of summer road trips. Perfect background noise for an outdoor video.

    • @robertimrie3710
      @robertimrie3710 2 місяці тому +5

      Cicadas for the win here in Queensland Australia. It's our soundtrack for most of the year these days.

    • @Sekir80
      @Sekir80 2 місяці тому

      Yea, I was almost commenting to the video "turn the cicadas down a bit". :D

    • @magnuslarsson337
      @magnuslarsson337 2 місяці тому

      As you Mammmma!

  • @concerncitizen8988
    @concerncitizen8988 19 днів тому +1

    Very well reviewed and honestly commented. Fully charged good job 👍. Thanks for featuring this Kia ev3 review video, it's enlightening.

  • @AFXGuru
    @AFXGuru 2 місяці тому +26

    Ordered mine yesterday!!!! Awesome stuff young Jack :)

  • @eganfo
    @eganfo 2 місяці тому +22

    The EV3 looks awesome. My Kia Sportage hybrid also had auto steer and I could modulate the speed on my own.

  • @micksear217
    @micksear217 2 місяці тому +28

    After driving a Polestar 2 on lease for a few years, I bought an e Niro second hand, which is a quietly excellent car, and fantastic value second hand. I'll be keeping an eye on these second hand as a replacement when the time comes.

    • @ralpharmsby8040
      @ralpharmsby8040 2 місяці тому

      Our eNiro is 3 years old and would make a fantastic second hand car when it's lease expires next year. Still doing over 280 miles when not on motorways. Hopefully we'll get an EV test drive before long. They only have models to look at rather than drive atm.

    • @smitabhmoitra5726
      @smitabhmoitra5726 Місяць тому

      How did you find the polestar? I'm a huge fan of the design

    • @bastogne315
      @bastogne315 Місяць тому

      ​@@smitabhmoitra5726I have one...❤ it.great in corners

  • @AshlynnCairns
    @AshlynnCairns 2 місяці тому +69

    Watching you for ages now, and you just keep leveling up.

    • @عصام-ط9ن
      @عصام-ط9ن 2 місяці тому

      ​@@dna9838to himself is enough

    • @elinys2843
      @elinys2843 2 місяці тому

      C’mon dna, you can do it. Read Ashlynn’s comment again. Answer your own question now. ‘Compared to …’

    • @matthewwakeham2206
      @matthewwakeham2206 2 місяці тому +4

      ​@@dna9838 is it not a bot comment? Generic, non-specific, could apply to almost any video.

    • @ibunkatraining
      @ibunkatraining 2 місяці тому

      I watched you writing comments for a while now, BOT, but it's all still useless.

  • @1965GJS13
    @1965GJS13 2 місяці тому +54

    Nice to see an interior that isn't the unremitting black of many manufacturers. The all-black, including roof-lining, interiors are a pet-hate of mine. Makes me feel claustrophobic like I'm in a cave or something. Give me nice, bright, light-coloured, airy interiors any day!

    • @ZappaTime
      @ZappaTime 2 місяці тому +6

      Couldn’t agree more, black rooflining, black interior, just looks terrible and makes the interior feel smaller and depressingly drab

    • @dan123collins
      @dan123collins 2 місяці тому +4

      +1, my old MG4 had a black headliner plus everything else. It was really dark / unwelcoming and something I wanting to avoid when I traded it in.

    • @Petelmrg
      @Petelmrg 2 місяці тому +3

      @@dan123collins - ours was so claustrophobic, never again!

    • @dcvariousvids8082
      @dcvariousvids8082 2 місяці тому

      They’ll change that for Brexitania and probably revert to black on black.

  • @andresilva8444
    @andresilva8444 2 місяці тому +41

    Yay! Buttons! Think I would make my choice on that aspect more than anything else.

    • @PeterCc5u
      @PeterCc5u Місяць тому

      Loving your Nokia?

  • @shhhyouknowhoo3753
    @shhhyouknowhoo3753 2 місяці тому +52

    Yep, I’m sold. Having one.
    Ps. I’m a Mum.

  • @alexiz689
    @alexiz689 2 місяці тому +47

    Good commentary about the heat pump Jack. 100% agree.

    • @dennislyon5412
      @dennislyon5412 2 місяці тому +3

      Heat pumps use about 1/3 of the electricity (vs PTC heater) on a near freezing day. Gotta like that in an EV.

    • @TC-V8
      @TC-V8 Місяць тому +1

      All EVs all ready have a heat pump! It's called AC - all they are missing is a simple reversing valve to switch from cooling to heating mode!
      Disgusting this isn't standard across all EVs - it's probably cheaper adding this valve than having to add additional resistive heating! No way ticking the heat pump box should cost an inordinate amount of money!

    • @mbaxter22
      @mbaxter22 Місяць тому +1

      Any thoughts on the Chevy Equinox EV?

    • @alexiz689
      @alexiz689 Місяць тому

      @@mbaxter22 I like it - great value, spacious, drives great. I think it perfect as a family car.

  • @crm114.
    @crm114. 2 місяці тому +34

    Great review. £36k for the long range version seems relatively cheap. Looks like the fall in battery prices is beginning to filter through.

    • @davidstuart4915
      @davidstuart4915 2 місяці тому +6

      ...matter of perspective...

    • @7755ian1
      @7755ian1 2 місяці тому +5

      £36k in 6 months will be £18k!

    • @yanniklemm4108
      @yanniklemm4108 2 місяці тому

      ​@7755ian1 one can hope. But I'll doubt it.

    • @alexian81
      @alexian81 2 місяці тому

      @@7755ian1 That would be awesome, but I also doubt it.

  • @tomp4944
    @tomp4944 2 місяці тому +79

    Isn't Korea beautiful? The food is awesome, too. You can get around with English, though it's really helpful to have a Korean friend. In Seoul, avoid the big streets -- much cheaper more traditional food on the little streets. When driving, stop at the rest-stops. The rest-stops have actually REALLY GOOD food. Korean is safe, and has a good train network.

    • @jbmaru
      @jbmaru 2 місяці тому +1

      The energy mix is worse than China's at the moment though; hopefully electric cars will help that change.

    • @DiHandley
      @DiHandley 2 місяці тому

      Yes they love their dog BBQ’s.

    • @AndrewSheldon
      @AndrewSheldon 2 місяці тому +3

      Really? I came away 20 yrs ago thinking it's a disappointment next to Japan. I was interviewed by a national broadcaster, and was scathing. I take the credit for them recognizing the sole value of their arts scene. Look at K-drama today. I'll take the first mover credit.

    • @Jambobist
      @Jambobist 2 місяці тому +4

      Shame about the current incel plague.

    • @yuchan063
      @yuchan063 2 місяці тому

      I like this video because it showed a lot of nature rather than South Korea's hightech cities.

  • @rickhurst9058
    @rickhurst9058 2 місяці тому +5

    Would love to see what some of these cars look like with the seats folded down - how flat they go, can you (or a slightly shorter person) lay down in it, could you throw a bicycle in there etc. That, price and range are the things I'm most interested in!

  • @DanAbbott-SMCC
    @DanAbbott-SMCC 2 місяці тому +8

    My 2017 Bolt had a maximum and minimum range, and the middle is quite accurate as well. It has buttons as well, which I agree is a huge improvement over cars like Tesla.

  • @mjp0815
    @mjp0815 2 місяці тому +59

    That cricket was a cicada, and it just wasn't supporting Arsenal.

    • @Stan_sprinkle
      @Stan_sprinkle 2 місяці тому +8

      When I first moved to korea I stayed temporarily in a place where there were a million cicadas in the trees outside the bedroom window. That quickly factored into my longer term apartment choice

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 2 місяці тому +11

      I have a Spurs fan mate who makes a similar noise now you mention it

    • @tchmilfan
      @tchmilfan 2 місяці тому +1

      @@Stan_sprinkleMae mae mae maeeeeeee!
      What’s not to like? 🎧

  • @LesGaminuscules
    @LesGaminuscules Місяць тому +1

    Jack gives well thought out/produced reviews as well as the rest of the team. Bravo

  • @Banyan314
    @Banyan314 2 місяці тому +28

    Please give us 17”wheels option on the GT and GT S in the UK, for improved efficiency, better range and potholes ! Heat pump should be standard.
    Nevertheless, love the design, space and performance specs. Looking forward to my test drive next month.
    Just wish the 17” wheels were an option on the GT GTS line in the UK.

    • @3184Patrick
      @3184Patrick 2 місяці тому +3

      17" wheels are almost a thing of the past. i went from 16" on my 2019 ioniq to 18" with much wider tires and it only made about 5% range difference but probably like 20% better handling, braking and acceleration. but depends what you like, can always swap them as almost all cars now have the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern

    • @Banyan314
      @Banyan314 2 місяці тому +2

      @@3184Patrick It’s a two fold issue for me efficiency and looks. The 19” wheels are just too much black !!!!

    • @Banyan314
      @Banyan314 2 місяці тому

      @@3184Patrick I think the price of the new replacement wheels might just be too much, so suspect I'll just have each wheel wrapped with the 17" design.

    • @3184Patrick
      @3184Patrick 2 місяці тому

      @@Banyan314 can also just get used ones. Facebook Marketplace is full of them

  • @L8KY
    @L8KY 2 місяці тому +2

    Stylish reviewer, classy camera work, entertaining and informative comments - I want you to do all my favorite car reviews! Although I am more partial to Tottenham because of Son Heungmin. Let's beat up Arsenal, Son!

  • @jamesdaw131
    @jamesdaw131 2 місяці тому +11

    Just want to say thanks to the FC team. Just ordered my first EV (VW ID7 tourer) and this channel has certainly helped me on this journey!

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 2 місяці тому +3

      Congrats!!

    • @davidabel6750
      @davidabel6750 2 місяці тому +1

      ID7 very nice , but alas somewhat above my budget ( even used) alas there aren’t many estate EV’s , not a fan of the MG 5 and everything else is either not brilliant or expensive premium German brands . Not keen on SUV’s driven loads but find them poor to drive

    • @DanRyzESPUK
      @DanRyzESPUK 2 місяці тому +1

      Good choice.

    • @quartzofcourse
      @quartzofcourse 2 місяці тому +2

      Beautiful vehicle, wish we could get that here in the states

    • @jamesdaw131
      @jamesdaw131 2 місяці тому +1

      @@davidabel6750 yeah it was above our budget but a good value lease became available. We were going to get a Skoda Enyaq which is a half way house between an SUV and an estate. Personally i don’t really care what they drive like but the slight economy saving of an estate appeals. And I prefer the look personally.

  • @TechNewsEV
    @TechNewsEV Місяць тому +1

    I’m really impressed with the Kia EV3! It seems like Kia is finally stepping up their game in the electric vehicle market. The focus on comfort and practicality over sheer power is refreshing, especially for family-oriented drivers.

  • @chelseaboyuk75
    @chelseaboyuk75 2 місяці тому +41

    Kia these days 🎖️

  • @ricoburger89
    @ricoburger89 Місяць тому +1

    one of the absolute best car rewiews ive seen in a long time !!

  • @NuttyV2
    @NuttyV2 2 місяці тому +10

    Welcome to Korea😘

  • @davidknollman4222
    @davidknollman4222 Місяць тому +3

    So is this essentially the new Kia Soul? Loved that car!

    • @adinigel
      @adinigel 13 днів тому

      Wouldn't it be the new eNiro?

  • @JDogg679
    @JDogg679 2 місяці тому +13

    15:55 a maniac just casually drives across your back 😅

  • @runhildr-zaetl
    @runhildr-zaetl 2 місяці тому +2

    Great vid, thanks! This thing with the AWD option could be stellar for Canadian winters, less range but cutting through the snow and ice that much better. Definitely at the top of my list for my next car, I think.

  • @brummiesalteno-81
    @brummiesalteno-81 2 місяці тому +7

    Kia are knocking it out of the park with their new EV models.
    I anticipate some deals on the Niro as the EV3 is next level.
    I do wish we could have seen how much leg room there was in the rear. With soon to be 2 teenagers it would have been good to see.

    • @logicalChimp
      @logicalChimp 2 місяці тому

      Whilst we didn't see it directly, Jack didn't appear to be sat uncomfortably, or with his knees up by his chin etc, and it sounded like both front seats were occupied... so I think we can conclude that rear leg-room is not bad... (and if your teens are taller than Jack then you - and they - have probably got bigger problems in terms of fitting into places :D)

    • @roodick85
      @roodick85 2 місяці тому

      Their gas engines have been crap lately,seems they've been focusing on EVs more.

    • @brummiesalteno-81
      @brummiesalteno-81 2 місяці тому

      @@logicalChimp good points and fortunately my kids aren't Jack sized.

  • @jrwaters943
    @jrwaters943 2 місяці тому +3

    Those orange accents are so fun. I just hope they come to the states as we never get fun colors.

  • @stennordenmalm9900
    @stennordenmalm9900 2 місяці тому +6

    Oaooohhh,
    Hyundai/KIA/Genesis is today by far the leading EV brand. What an impressive development in just a few years

    • @RacingAnt
      @RacingAnt Місяць тому

      Wrong. It's BYD, then Tesla. But, don't let facts get in the way of your viewpoint.

    • @stennordenmalm9900
      @stennordenmalm9900 Місяць тому

      @@RacingAnt No it is not. The Hyundai brand is far ahead the competition in everything.
      New tech, great quality, really nice interior/exterior, the line up is crowded with very popular ang game changing models.

  • @siberx4
    @siberx4 2 місяці тому +2

    As somebody who has a resistively heated Bolt and drives it on winter road trips, a heat pump would be a nice-to-have but by no means is a necessity. When you care the most (when highway cruising long distances) you're already eating a fair amount of power just driving, so resistive heat accounts for less than 10% of your battery around freezing temperatures. Around town you can recharge often, so it's not a big deal that it takes a bunch of power to heat the cabin.
    If you happen to go on long road trips in the middle of winter somewhere that it gets to 20 degrees below freezing regularly during the day, then yeah, the heatpump will net you an extra bit of range. For most people, it simply won't make any practical difference in their experience of owning, driving and charging the car.

  • @GudieveNing
    @GudieveNing 2 місяці тому +3

    You can control speed of Tesla when Autosteer is on. But if you steer when AS is on, it disables if you apply force, but I recall cruise control remains on.

  • @tooflesstesla
    @tooflesstesla 2 місяці тому +1

    11:55 That's a cicada Jack ... with a courtship song just for you! 😎 Thanks for filming it.

  • @matbowden9156
    @matbowden9156 2 місяці тому +15

    @15:56 what was going on with that car!?? 😮
    Interesting feedback on the back seat Jack, thanks! I'm 6' 3" and I found there to be loads of leg room, but head brushed the roof lining, but then, I was at the UK unveiling and people were round the car like flies round a 💩 so looking forward to my actual test drive so I can look at things properly
    Oh, and a bit like a broken record here:
    1) Is it V2X capable?
    2) What's the latest with the UK adoption of V2X?

    • @icksTeevee
      @icksTeevee 2 місяці тому +3

      Saw that. Maybe he was on his way to pick up his new KIA

    • @MarceldeJong
      @MarceldeJong 2 місяці тому +1

      Yes, the EV3 is V2X capable, but not at the entry level.
      At least in the Netherlands, V2X is only available from trim level 2 (Plus) and up.
      That's according to the documentation I got from Kia during the EV3 presentation in NL.

    • @matbowden9156
      @matbowden9156 2 місяці тому

      @@MarceldeJong Great news* 😁👍
      Kinda makes sense, as both the EV9 and EV3 both share the E-GMP underpinnings. Just 800v vs 400v.
      And!
      As both NL and Korea share exactly the same domestic electricity supply as the UK, it would be wonderful to know when Kia will be releasing it's V2X charger along with each new car it sells.
      I can't help but think (or leave the money sat in my bank account) why spend money on home battery storage, when it can be better served on a much bigger, far more useful (to me) battery on wheels? 🤔
      *Kinda sad that 'the public' know more about the cars capability that the people paid to sell the car mind you 🙄

  • @markcollins457
    @markcollins457 2 місяці тому

    Excellent review and the car has some excitement for a "lesser" trim. The splash of orange just makes you smile and on the ride home every little bit helps.

  • @portnaluinge
    @portnaluinge 2 місяці тому +5

    Anyone else getting Honda Element vibes from the design? Funky looking thing, in a good way. I could easily see one in my future.

  • @swimmerboy
    @swimmerboy 2 місяці тому +9

    That lack of central storage for a gimmick is a shame.
    Also, where is V2G? V2G is the game changer in electric cars. Especially with all the world changes, tornados, bloods, etc... Having a battery backup for your home has proven Tom have saved lives...

  • @PilotVBall
    @PilotVBall 2 місяці тому +6

    Unfortunately in the United States, both the dealership experience and the dealership price markup make anything from KIA highly undesirable. I'll keep buying from Tesla. Unfortunately their CEO is an undesirable.

  • @ASCFranca
    @ASCFranca 7 годин тому

    The cruise control in the KIA models I’ve driven is indeed insanely good!

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere 2 місяці тому +4

    Can't wait until this comes to the US!

  • @frimu2840
    @frimu2840 2 місяці тому +1

    The first carreview i really laughed! Swiss roll en tearing of plastic. Nicely done!

  • @alexandersaksvoll5373
    @alexandersaksvoll5373 2 місяці тому +3

    Interesting EV from KIA, again. As a European viewer I would appreciate efficiency numbers in KM as well. Cheers!

    • @dcvariousvids8082
      @dcvariousvids8082 2 місяці тому

      km to miles = divide by 1.6
      Miles to km = multiply by 1.6

  • @brianvankley3529
    @brianvankley3529 2 місяці тому +1

    That min/max range info on the dash is on the Chevy Bolt too, and YES, goes a long way toward alleviating range worries. Wish more EV’s had that.

  • @jamesmccormack3229
    @jamesmccormack3229 2 місяці тому +6

    I can't help to see BMW i3 wen I look at this car side on, not that that's a bad thing, I loved the i3! 😍 well done Kia nailed it again.

    • @yesmarioo
      @yesmarioo Місяць тому

      Fully agree. I’m a cat and have good memory of almost being crushed by an i3 a few years ago. The rear end got imprinted in my cat head that day. Definitely looks like an i3.

  • @ouethojlkjn
    @ouethojlkjn 2 місяці тому +1

    In the UK the big battery base model comes in at about £36k which sounds like a lot but is more or less the average price paid for ANY new car in the UK. The only thing to consider with Kia (and Hyundai) is they can be very hard to move things forward with warranty issues and also they have inexplicable and pricey service schedules (imposed to maintain warranty). However, this is a fine effort and I am sure will see very well.

  • @JamesForbes_YT
    @JamesForbes_YT 2 місяці тому +12

    Waiting desperately for this one, in Australia..

    • @isstuff
      @isstuff 2 місяці тому +1

      my back of the envelope calculations compairing the pounds price of a model Y (45k) and the Australian price of a model Y (55k)... multiply the pounds by 1.2 so the ev 3 may be $42K AUD. Not bad! A second hand model 3 is $40K ish.

    • @RacingAnt
      @RacingAnt Місяць тому +1

      Ev3 will likely be overpriced in Australia. Just like it will be in NZ. Tesla kill with pricing down under, as they control the price, not a 3rd party importer.

    • @bLuGhOsT_
      @bLuGhOsT_ Місяць тому

      ​@@RacingAntyeah Australian pricing is such a bitch =(

    • @mickjoebills
      @mickjoebills Місяць тому

      ​@@isstuff sterling to Australia $ exchange rate is 0.52 Doesn't smash byd atto in Australia unless the long range is A$50k. In short it doesn't compete on features or price or digital smarts with Chinese EVs in Australia. What a shame Chinese vehicles are so pricey in the UK. Xpeng G6 similar size to model y (and it is odd to suggest the Kia is similar size to model y) G6 has mega castings, moonroof, heatpump, faster DC charging, 11kw AC, reclining rear seat, 100 litres more boot space than Kia and state of the art digital platform with regular ota updates, 20 inch wheels level 2.5 ADAS and growing AI integration, ranking 3rd in world for its digital smarts, A$55k standard A$60k long range (charger and installation included). MG4 price was dropped in Oz by 25% to A$32k = £16k. Brits are still being ripped off by the legacy auto chain of middlemen who inflate price by capitalizing on a brands image.

    • @adamtm82
      @adamtm82 Місяць тому

      @@isstuffthis calculation would only work if we were talking about another Tesla. If you compare the UK/AU pricing of other Kia EVs you’ll see that we’ll unfortunately be paying much closer to $60k than $40k for the EV3

  • @alanclarke4965
    @alanclarke4965 2 місяці тому +2

    what I don't understand about the heat pump issue is that all the cars have a heat pump, just some pump heat from the supply air - ie air-con. To pump heat to the supply air the refrigerant flow needs to swap over, but in other applications (air-con for houses say) the 4-way reversing valve is usually included as standard. The compressor and heat exchangers are all the same for cooling and for heating. I can't help thinking if all EVs had this as standard the additional cost would be negligible?

  • @AleksandarStefanovic
    @AleksandarStefanovic 2 місяці тому +12

    I really liked the segment with Jack on the back seat

  • @WingofTech
    @WingofTech Місяць тому +1

    The B-roll in this is epic… 🎥

  • @leesmith9299
    @leesmith9299 2 місяці тому +19

    16:30 why on earth don't you normally do it? it's vitally important information.

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 2 місяці тому +13

      Time. On typical press launches we usually have 3/4 hours with a car, we had all day with this one. Glad you enjoyed that section and will endeavour to add it into more eps!

    • @leesmith9299
      @leesmith9299 2 місяці тому +5

      @@JackScarlett1 you don't need to be sat in the car when you do it

    • @Gr33nMamba
      @Gr33nMamba 2 місяці тому +1

      @@JackScarlett1 it's no wonder you had so much time to do the peeling.

  • @bmwxpicasso
    @bmwxpicasso 2 місяці тому

    Very informative review. I am going to wait for this car to come to the US and test drive one.

  • @rickybryan1759
    @rickybryan1759 2 місяці тому +4

    Good to see an old school car review

  • @JustinHall1976
    @JustinHall1976 2 місяці тому +1

    This is an excellent review. I have to disagree, however, on two points:
    1) I think the front end looks great. The issue with almost EVERY manufacturer's EVs is that they don't know what to do with the front grill area. They use fake grills or tons of body colored plastic. Kia, by contrast, styles the front so that it seems more natural looking.
    2) Matte plastic above wheel arches is functional. On this car, much like the current Sportage HEV design, the plastic is on all the lower portions. This prevents the inevitable issues with damaged paint from road debris.

  • @pauln0371
    @pauln0371 2 місяці тому +186

    The only reason people buy these bloody Cross Overs is because they don't have much else to buy. Manufacturers have stopped building Hatchbacks.. Whichever manufacturer starts building good looking BEV hatchbacks will have it away sales wise....

    • @millerbai
      @millerbai 2 місяці тому +41

      The idea of demand and supply respectfully disagrees 😊

    • @peu815
      @peu815 2 місяці тому +4

      그럼 당신이 끝내주는 차세대 배터리 시스템을 만들어 보던가 (차량 보닛에 배터리를 담을 만큼 작은 배터리지만 급속충전 30분 이하 주행거리 최소 300km이상)

    • @johnnodge4327
      @johnnodge4327 2 місяці тому +20

      On the whole, manufacturers only make what sells, which is SUVs and crossovers. There's little point in manufacturers making vehicles that don't sell, which is why we see so few normal hatchbacks now. However I have an Ioniq 5, which is basically a hatchback at 130% scale.

    • @Adrian-vh4my
      @Adrian-vh4my 2 місяці тому +21

      It's disappointing that the marketeers have convinced the masses that they need oversized vehicles (large families, excused). Well-designed Audi A1/A3-sized vehicles would be better for most roads and parking spaces. I'm interested in the move away from ICE, but the options are limited/boring (inside and out). Here's hoping...

    • @Landsimilian
      @Landsimilian 2 місяці тому +3

      Could imagine the people that buy NEW cars are also the people more inclined to buy BIGGER cars 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @markc293
    @markc293 2 місяці тому

    Excellent … and please give us more back-seat Jack chat about the comparison with others in the class.

  • @konsevdi
    @konsevdi 2 місяці тому +4

    PLEASE do the Inster next!

  • @stephenclay6852
    @stephenclay6852 2 місяці тому

    Great video jack. Nice to see it’s not all black inside with gloss black everywhere inside to. Seriously considering one as a replacement to my current car.

  •  2 місяці тому +5

    That cricket must be as big as a cicada! 😏

  • @justinstephenson9360
    @justinstephenson9360 2 місяці тому +9

    I hate crossovers. Designed to sit higher on the road for no good reason. Where will it end, if everyone buys cars that sit higher, then people will want cars that sit even higher and so on until cars are so tall that they fall over going round corners?
    In terms of interior, I have to disagree with Jack, the flashes of orange look cheap plastic.
    Range is impressive. Price is not unreasonable. Overall a very, very good car

    • @icksTeevee
      @icksTeevee 2 місяці тому +2

      I disliked SUVs on the road since they became the new go-to like a decade ago already(roughly). Sometimes I like to imagine the guy who bought his big SUV sitting behind another, bigger SUV, rethinking his purchase. I always feel that SUV people mostly buy them to sit higher and nothing else. It doesn't even necessarily mean that it'll be a more comfy ride.

    • @logicalChimp
      @logicalChimp 2 місяці тому +2

      @@icksTeevee heh - I was sat behind a transit van going up the A34 the other day, when I was passed by an SUV (Toyota of some sort, iirc)... and the damn thing looked bigger (wider & taller) than the Ford Transit... :/

    • @bonnie115
      @bonnie115 2 місяці тому +2

      It’s not about being higher than other vehicles, it’s about the ease of getting in or out.

    • @tomp4944
      @tomp4944 2 місяці тому

      @@bonnie115 SUVs are a bad compromise on that, though. They are a bad compromise on all fronts, really. Look at the Kia Ray EV. Easy to get into, more space, fantastic view of the road. It's like the Scion Xb, but electric, and cleverer.

  • @rcpmac
    @rcpmac Місяць тому

    One of the, if not, THE best car reviewer that I've encountered.

    • @davidwarriner1639
      @davidwarriner1639 Місяць тому

      Sorry. I might be a bit biased being Canadian. But, you should watch Throttle House. Good reviews plus good laughs.

  • @brcosmin
    @brcosmin 2 місяці тому +7

    it apparently can only charge up to 130kw, which is a miss nowadays, especially if you get the bigger battery. So upping that + heatpump as standard, and it's a clear winner.

    • @ralpharmsby8040
      @ralpharmsby8040 2 місяці тому

      I think the Niro EV is only 100 so at least it's better than that. Our eNiro is only about 70 I think.

    • @4literv6
      @4literv6 2 місяці тому +2

      Well said, especially with tesla doing 250kws since the late summer of 2018! 200+is the bare minimum, baring a small pack with an excellent flat charging curve!
      Should be 20mins or even below for a 10-80& charge to be competitive for a 2025 ev and tp be road trip convenient. 👍🏻
      With only 288hp for the upcoming gt awd dual motor trims it's weak, that just matches the equinox ev which will likely be even CHEAPER due to tax credits. Kia says 35-50k U.S. pricing point's. So 35k might get you a base fwd 58kwh slow charging weaker than a 2023 bolt euv. 😀
      Also the equinox is even larger with more standard equipment, towing capability+available today as in NOW!

    • @-JustHuman-
      @-JustHuman- 2 місяці тому

      That explains the charge time of 30+ min, I was thinking that wasn't amazing as they claimed, but it didn't say the battery size so I thought it must be the top end one then. But with 130 kwh that is properly the standard range.

    • @Anthraxian
      @Anthraxian 2 місяці тому

      ​@@ralpharmsby8040Niro max charging speed is a pathetic 80kw (if you're lucky!).

  • @Where2bub
    @Where2bub 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the full comprehensive review.. that lack of heat pump bit is very disappointing. Up until then I was starting to turn around on Kia/hyundai quality despite all their past news about overcharging for battery replacement in Canada, and hiring undocumented child labor in Alabama. I was willing to ignore all that, but having no heat pump makes me wonder how much true longevity in the real world these cars will really have if they don’t bother with such a necessity

  • @CantE8tCheese
    @CantE8tCheese 2 місяці тому +4

    Please please Kia do an estate EV!!!!!!!

    • @tomp4944
      @tomp4944 2 місяці тому +1

      That would make sense. There are a bunch of older designs which worked really well which just aren't covered. Estate cars (station wagons), minivans, and convertibles are the obvious things. It's amazing that there are NONE for sale in the US.

  • @winfriedtheis5767
    @winfriedtheis5767 2 місяці тому

    Love “took an hour to remember to analyse the car”! Might be the greatest praise I’ve ever heard for a car in that segment! I hope the EV4 will be just the same…

  • @DjNikGnashers
    @DjNikGnashers 2 місяці тому +8

    I have to say, it's not a 'small car'.
    It's bloody huge.

    • @zabryant01
      @zabryant01 Місяць тому

      Only in Europe. Not in Korea or USA or other countries 🤣

    • @kjh23gk
      @kjh23gk Місяць тому +2

      Same size as the current VW Golf (though a bit taller). That's C-segment (compact car/small family car). Definitely not "huge"

    • @davidspendlove5900
      @davidspendlove5900 17 днів тому +1

      The definition of small has somewhat changed over the years.Seems we have less room on the roads but bigger vehicles.I wish manufacturers would make smaller vehicles , size has actually put me off buying certain vehicles.

  • @petesplaneta9340
    @petesplaneta9340 2 місяці тому

    What great car and a brilliant review. Truly informative and entertaining at the same time!

  • @ragingsilver
    @ragingsilver 2 місяці тому +3

    Cool looking car, I'll still wait for the smaller EV cars from Kia, hopefully in the coming years.

    • @tomp4944
      @tomp4944 2 місяці тому

      Take a look at the Kia Ray EV. Which for some reason never appears in (almost) any western EV video channels.

    • @ragingsilver
      @ragingsilver 2 місяці тому

      @@tomp4944 ah nice, it's a Kei car and we don't get those in the UK or anywhere but Japan and Korea. They're so cute!

    • @knit-abroad-glide
      @knit-abroad-glide 2 місяці тому

      inster ev from hyundai

  • @MrDAVIDATKIN
    @MrDAVIDATKIN 2 місяці тому +1

    Great review as always Jack. The only thing I would want on this that isn't already available is faster DC charging.
    I think 150 kW has to be the minimum charging speed on a car with a large battery going forward. Currently have a P2 which max's out at 156 kW and that is starting to feel a bit slow. The facelift P2 has 200+ kW speed. Surely with the EV6 having 800V architecture they could drop that system in the EV3. Otherwise would be on my list for my next car.

    • @jkajolin
      @jkajolin 2 місяці тому

      It totally depends how is the charging curve which for some reason haven't been seen anywhere. Rumor is that it is going to be really flat

  • @Vanuatoo
    @Vanuatoo 2 місяці тому +3

    Skinny tires and low ground clearance for countries that don't have good paved roads could be problematic

  • @harryquarterman3788
    @harryquarterman3788 2 місяці тому

    SOLD! Excellent video Jack. I've got mine on order (black gt line s) and cannot wait!

  • @philipcrossley1279
    @philipcrossley1279 2 місяці тому +16

    Why did they provide you with the dullest coloured car possible?!😂
    Smaller cars always look better in bold cheerful colours.

  • @RyanCowan
    @RyanCowan 2 місяці тому

    Great video and very nice looking car .. and I'm sure it drives well, however something that is often missed is the importance of software. Kia still have a loooooong way to go in this area. Albeit not everyone will care for software defined vehicles like Teslas and Rivians right now, but they do offer many benefits that OEM's don't yet seem to grasp.

  • @stevenjones916
    @stevenjones916 2 місяці тому +6

    No mention of the EX30, Smart #1, Omooda E5, BYD Atto 3, MG ZS.

    • @ludwigmarien9861
      @ludwigmarien9861 2 місяці тому

      Taste is subjective, but I like the exterior of my Volvo EX30 better. Granted, some aspects of the Kia 3 interior I would have liked in my EX30 😊

    • @alfrredd
      @alfrredd 2 місяці тому +2

      All more expensive or with less battery size

    • @stevenjones916
      @stevenjones916 2 місяці тому

      @@alfrredd Maybe in your country.

  • @ramblerandy2397
    @ramblerandy2397 2 місяці тому +1

    Good point about heat pumps. They should ne standard now. I have a VW ID3 without heat pump. At worst it's a 40% range drop in the dead of winter. You shouldn't have to tick a box on the most expensive only vehicle.

  • @electraelpindrai1964
    @electraelpindrai1964 2 місяці тому +8

    Jack : "You should be proud that you chose an especially sustainable car"
    Also Jack : *pulls off a thousand pieces of plastic*

  • @nabieladrian
    @nabieladrian 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent car and excellent review! Good stuff!

  • @kenambo
    @kenambo 2 місяці тому +4

    I wonder why there is no Chinese comparison. Hmmm?

    • @jxmai7687
      @jxmai7687 2 місяці тому

      Do the job and get pay.

  • @The_Hero_Is_Back
    @The_Hero_Is_Back 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice car and good review. Looks are a mix of the best of the Soul and the Hyundai Kona and with the practicality of the Niro. These should sell really well.

  • @gerry343
    @gerry343 2 місяці тому +9

    Hate the square wheels !

  • @krishx007
    @krishx007 Місяць тому +2

    We want : heat pump as standard... period..

  • @user-to2rf1rj5v
    @user-to2rf1rj5v 2 місяці тому +3

    15:53 watch the back window...you almost died

    • @tobiasjennerjahn8659
      @tobiasjennerjahn8659 Місяць тому

      Was looking to see if someone else saw this. What on earth was the driver of that white car thinking?!

  • @AndREDraut
    @AndREDraut 2 місяці тому

    My father has a 12 year old Honda CRV and he still has the blue protective plastic foil on the metal boot sill and everywhere, where it doesn't look weird. The car overall looks like new after so many years.

  • @charlesminckler2978
    @charlesminckler2978 2 місяці тому +4

    Medium size cross-over is not the small car we’re waiting for. 2 door hot hatch is.

  • @utuber2
    @utuber2 2 місяці тому

    Great review. So happy to see smaller cars - still holding out for a Honda E with a decent range!

  • @anthonygrant7004
    @anthonygrant7004 2 місяці тому +3

    This is not a small car

  • @maikvdz251
    @maikvdz251 2 місяці тому +1

    Please keep in mind Jack is driving a full trim version because he's talking about the 360 view. In The Netherlands with the big battery that car costs 50K. Then you come into totally different territory. Compare the EV3 to the Renault Scenic E-tech you this car suddenly feels really small. But comparable in price.

  • @Supernaut2000
    @Supernaut2000 2 місяці тому

    With up to 8 months of cold winter weather here in Northern Canada, a heat pump is mandatory. My Leaf has one and it makes a difference. Oh well, guess I have to buy the top model! Here's my cheque deposit!

  • @Lucifuriuz
    @Lucifuriuz Місяць тому

    Wasn't keen on the design language really of any of the Kia offerings, but the more I look at them, the more it grows on me. Might be the best looking so far, especially from the front.

  • @W4DSolutions
    @W4DSolutions 2 місяці тому

    The Niro comment was eyeopening. I have 3 Great Danes that comfortably fit in my Kia Niro PHEV and was thinking of upgrading. But if the EV3 has more space...I will have to check it out.

  • @phillipgrimm6896
    @phillipgrimm6896 2 місяці тому

    Great review, Jack. This car is set to be a real winner with the best in segment.

  • @HarmLessSolutionsNZ
    @HarmLessSolutionsNZ Місяць тому

    Hey Jack, Love your work. Very impressed with this EV and you didn't even mention that it has bidirectional charging functionality so V2G ready. Give it a couple of years and one of these second hand is looking like a very probable replacement for our aging Leaf, which we purchased with V2G plans.

  • @randysteven88
    @randysteven88 2 місяці тому

    Love my Gen1 EV6 and I think Kia is killing it with their EV line.

  • @Najeebster
    @Najeebster 2 місяці тому

    Great review. I am sure the EV3 will become one of the best selling EVs in the UK. I know that size-wise it's sensible to compare to Model Y, Explorer, Scenic but I think most consumers will compare it price-wise to the likes of the ID3, Cupra Born, Volvo EX30