@@tomy8339 the achiles beasnsrouts banana chocolate cake is the charging capability. It charges like a madman and germans and Tesla should be affraid of that aswell.
The seats are a recurrent theme in the GT reviews. I was told on a Kia GT event last year that the reason why they are manually adjustable is that it allows for a lower seating position and it gives more of a 'car' feeling. The seating position is indeed a bit lower than in lesser variants. Personally I don't think it's a big deal. Great car, great review !
Really excellent reviews! I especially appreciate the sine wave test at 130KM/h, as that shows the difference between cars tuned well vs not. Can I request you to make a dedicated video comparing all the cars you've tested on the sine wave portion while commenting on the individual characteristics? It will be super interesting to see the ride & handling of all cars from a given segment that you've tested, or even across segments, like SUV vs sedan vs hatchbacks, the effects of adaptive dampers / air suspension on the sine wave etc.
Honestly, impressive mic BUT more impressive, this video. Something about the detail, descriptions in this video. Really convinced me to buy and really showed the depth of your review talent. 😍
Absolutely awesome review thank you! I have the Runway Red EV6 GT and it is an amazing car. Have had a great many performance cars over the years and would now never go back to ICE. The performance and suspension combination of the GT is superb. Initially I thought the non electric adjustment could be an issue, but you get used to the manual adjustment, and guess what it saves weight which equals more performance. KIA have built something special with this vehicle and I am very proud to own one, keep up the great reviews, look forward to seeing one on the Ioniq 5N. 😎
Yeah I loved my recent test drive too. Power is great but smooth and usable even in traffic imo. Also ride was impressive. Just blows away Tesla's in ride quality and interior. Range is bad so not for road trips but for enjoyment I don't think it can be beat right now at least in the EV segment. Colors a limited though and that Silver is only available in the Matt finish so make sure you know what you are getting into with that. The Yacht blue with matt wrapp ppf is absolutely stunning. Thanks for fun review.
excellent review as well. would love a stand alone video on electric cars explaining everything including weather affecting range. also saw someone was fined because they lugged their EV into a public electricity box????
Putting Tesla a side, this is my favorite electric car! Looks amazing and that acceleration is just awesome! Love to have one! Keep Up with that awesome Smile!
Great review as always, I do want to say however I am not a fan of your new watermark in the lower left of the screen. The previous one was much less obnoxious/obvious.
Really great demonstration during the autocross at the end. It really shows an electric motor's instantaneous torque delivery to be able to spin up the inside front in mid-corner. With an internal combustion engine's fuel rail, throttle body, and piston inertia all contributing to that relatively smooth build in torque when you step on the loud pedal, requesting torque from a petrol engine is basically stretching and flicking a rubber band in comparison. You can stretch and build all the way to redline, but let off and the 'flick' is equally slow to drop off. An electric motor is a light switch in comparison. Completely different approach to driving. I'd imagine an ICE vs EV drift battle would really show up the differences!
No electric seats? Wow what a weird omission. When you have two or more drivers and they are wildly different sizes (like our family), then this must be a consideration.
As a tall guy (195cm) who has to share his car with short people quite often.. I actually prefer manual seats! Electric takes a good 8sec to reach desired position, whereas I can move a manual in less than 2
Manual sliding seats are probably for motor racing/Track Days. Could you imagine being a 5’9” driver and having a 6’3” co-driver, waiting for the electric seat to get into position, while in the pits doing a driver change haha. Anyway, just my thoughts lol. But I know that I would be pretty upset losing time as we all know how damn slow electric seats can be.
I was just saying in another review how much I loved your standardised videos.. then I see this and you have removed the interior practicality bits.. is this how it will be from now on?
Very good review, however these EV reviews should also be talking about the car's App and OTA software update capabilities. It's really a major fail that Kia do not provide any EV6s with the App in Australia despite the fact that they are available in other markets! The App provides a host of remote access functions, but most importantly remote control and monitoring during charging, both AC charging and fast charging. Also AFAIK OTA software updates are not possible in Australia and can only be carried out at a Dealer. These factors (and a few others) put me off buying one even though I loved the car.
The EV-6 GT AWD is a nice vehicle but it is heavy. 2520KG so this explains why the efficiency is lower compared to Tesla Model 3 performance at 2305 kg gross.
For a serious performance vehicle, why aren't the rotors offered better? I would have thought at least drilled and slotted would be specified or ceramic given the price. Thoughts?
If you're over 6 feet, you'll find the cabin space is very tight. Especially the driver's side. The roof lining hitting your head is unavoidable. Obviously, the standard sunroof doesn't help the occasion due to eating into head space. Therefore, for hard-core track days, having to use helmets would be very unpleasant or near impossible.
Dont agree that the manual seats are a problem. They are so much quicker and slicker to regulary move from one positon to another when there are multiple family members driving in different positions. Well done Kia. Finally a manufacturer recognising the KISS princciple in a great car sometimes just works. Thanks for the good reviews.
To me, it’s a big shame the EV6 GT is not officially offered in Romania. The most expensive EV6 currently on sale in Romania is the long range GT-Line AWD.
@@Sedge86 I was waiting for that. I can’t get home charging. Home charging is a totally different ballgame. Tell me parking your car for 40 minutes after finding a working charge point is currently as easy as filling up at a local servo. It’s hard to argue against an EV if you have your home charging sorted, but many don’t have the luxury of a friendly body corporate or their own garage setup.
@@davidorama6690 make's sense. I wouldn't buy one either if it's all I had to rely on. For road trips and less frequent use, it's fine. The infrastructure still has a ways to go in aus. It's happening pretty quick now as the number of Evs ramps up.
$99,590 Paul sound not too bad try $119,827 on road due to crook KIA dealers now charging $7995 for dealer delivery. What a joke for a KIA. Cancelled my order.
That green on the brake calipers should be outlawed and that display screen for the driver is a letdown too. I would have expected more than just a white screen with some basic layout design for that price
Maybe a warning for people with a nervous disposition (and good taste) before showing/surprising people with a picture of the bucktoothed/ beaver faced BMW, that vehicle not only fell out of the ugly tree, but hit every f*c*ing branch on the way down. The only people likely not offended by it, will have a white stick and a guide dog!! Many thanks for your consideration. :) :)
That’s a little harsh…however, I have to admit that I had a BMW i4 M50 on order since last summer and I ket telling myself that I would get used to that grill, hoping that I would. Well, I don’t have to worry about that anymore because about a month ago I test drove the Kia EV6 GT, and now it’s in my garage. I genuinely like it more than the BMW and I saved A LOT of money. Also, my 25-year-old son threatened to never drive with me if I bought a car with such a hideous front end.
Only max power with battery above 80% Kia will not warranty cover if used on track days , unlike Hyundai NLine. Electric seats and other stuff removed for weight reduction .Gt is all about the power only
Disappointing to see features being removed for this the top spec. No electric seats, no ventilated seats. Sad. And still no digital side mirrors either
Which defeats the whole purpose of posting a First. Second or Third comment. Just because the video has become live, for you. Well it's live at all different times, and sometimes by a large amount of time.
Scarily dangerous performance numbers from a family car, being affordable enough to get into the hands of people who can’t handle and don’t need this kind of acceleration in such a heavy vehicle. Limits to EV price to performance need to be put in place asap. Long live the ICE.
I don't see a problem. Motorcyclist have been playing with 1:1 for ages now and nobody batted an eyelid. 32-40k will get you into mind bending performance. This has all sort of safety gear plus an structural body.
Goes hard but a fairly unpractical car for $100K . How often do you need that acceleration your licence will be in tatters if you drive anything like that with the power on tap . It's a no from me sorry for $100K
Viewer from the USA here, just wanna say I love this channel and love the way you review cars. Keep it up!
Maltese everywhere
This vehicle should make the Germans absolutely terrified. This vehicle is seriously impressive.
The Achilles heel is the range. If it had better range it would be a genuine Tesla rival.
@@tomy8339 the achiles beasnsrouts banana chocolate cake is the charging capability. It charges like a madman and germans and Tesla should be affraid of that aswell.
The seats are a recurrent theme in the GT reviews. I was told on a Kia GT event last year that the reason why they are manually adjustable is that it allows for a lower seating position and it gives more of a 'car' feeling. The seating position is indeed a bit lower than in lesser variants. Personally I don't think it's a big deal. Great car, great review !
Really excellent reviews! I especially appreciate the sine wave test at 130KM/h, as that shows the difference between cars tuned well vs not.
Can I request you to make a dedicated video comparing all the cars you've tested on the sine wave portion while commenting on the individual characteristics? It will be super interesting to see the ride & handling of all cars from a given segment that you've tested, or even across segments, like SUV vs sedan vs hatchbacks, the effects of adaptive dampers / air suspension on the sine wave etc.
I'm not even a car nut but your reviews are so authentically enjoyable 😂 So entertaining and informative... great stuff 👍👍
Honestly, impressive mic BUT more impressive, this video.
Something about the detail, descriptions in this video.
Really convinced me to buy and really showed the depth of your review talent. 😍
I had so much fun watching this review. Impressive and cool stuffs. The drifting is the bonus part :D
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice and insightful review. 👍😊
It really is a remarkable EV, and I’m a very happy owner of one.
😊
Absolutely awesome review thank you! I have the Runway Red EV6 GT and it is an amazing car. Have had a great many performance cars over the years and would now never go back to ICE. The performance and suspension combination of the GT is superb. Initially I thought the non electric adjustment could be an issue, but you get used to the manual adjustment, and guess what it saves weight which equals more performance. KIA have built something special with this vehicle and I am very proud to own one, keep up the great reviews, look forward to seeing one on the Ioniq 5N. 😎
Yeah I loved my recent test drive too. Power is great but smooth and usable even in traffic imo. Also ride was impressive. Just blows away Tesla's in ride quality and interior. Range is bad so not for road trips but for enjoyment I don't think it can be beat right now at least in the EV segment. Colors a limited though and that Silver is only available in the Matt finish so make sure you know what you are getting into with that. The Yacht blue with matt wrapp ppf is absolutely stunning. Thanks for fun review.
Blows away? Really?
excellent review as well. would love a stand alone video on electric cars explaining everything including weather affecting range. also saw someone was fined because they lugged their EV into a public electricity box????
Looks amazing!!
Great review. Comprehensive, detailed and neutral. Keep up the good work.
What an amazing car it is!
Cant believe how impressive kia are with this car. Giving korean cars a lot of street cred
Great fun review. Love these in the matte grey as well. This model is nearly $120K in WA... ouch!
Another wicked review, thank you 🙏
Now we just need a Kia stinger EV replacement so I can get one!. Holding onto my 2017 Stinger GT love it to bits
Dear Paul it was awesome. You did well. Always did.
Putting Tesla a side, this is my favorite electric car! Looks amazing and that acceleration is just awesome! Love to have one! Keep Up with that awesome Smile!
Looks beautiful
Great review as always, I do want to say however I am not a fan of your new watermark in the lower left of the screen. The previous one was much less obnoxious/obvious.
One of my favourite cars out at the moment the ev6 such a cool design!! And this gt Hauls
Really great demonstration during the autocross at the end. It really shows an electric motor's instantaneous torque delivery to be able to spin up the inside front in mid-corner.
With an internal combustion engine's fuel rail, throttle body, and piston inertia all contributing to that relatively smooth build in torque when you step on the loud pedal, requesting torque from a petrol engine is basically stretching and flicking a rubber band in comparison. You can stretch and build all the way to redline, but let off and the 'flick' is equally slow to drop off. An electric motor is a light switch in comparison.
Completely different approach to driving. I'd imagine an ICE vs EV drift battle would really show up the differences!
That car look amazing
How does it compare to something like Macan in terms of handling and ride I wonder?
Great review as always! You guys have improved heaps recently! 👏
What a great car. Unfortunately for most it’s so expensive at $100k
For that money, electric seating surely 😂😂
No electric seats? Wow what a weird omission. When you have two or more drivers and they are wildly different sizes (like our family), then this must be a consideration.
It will be a weight thing and the fact that those seats are off the i30N hatch, which is a pretty much a track based hot hatch
I mean this it the gt version not the normal one
It's not very often that you're gonna adjust your seats unless you share with your missus.
@@DerangedSloth555 damn straight. She knows not to even ask!🤣
As a tall guy (195cm) who has to share his car with short people quite often.. I actually prefer manual seats! Electric takes a good 8sec to reach desired position, whereas I can move a manual in less than 2
The GT costs $NZ139950 here in New Zealand… absolute masness
Manual sliding seats are probably for motor racing/Track Days. Could you imagine being a 5’9” driver and having a 6’3” co-driver, waiting for the electric seat to get into position, while in the pits doing a driver change haha. Anyway, just my thoughts lol. But I know that I would be pretty upset losing time as we all know how damn slow electric seats can be.
My chins are all over the place 😂 Brilliant!
Still Paul The Man 👍
I was just saying in another review how much I loved your standardised videos.. then I see this and you have removed the interior practicality bits.. is this how it will be from now on?
This is one of the only EV's I would actually consider now....
hey Paul, can you compare the maximum regen braking from 100km/h to 0 (stop) time as well please on your next EV test? Cheers.
Hi Paul , would like to see the review of the new Sorento HEV please ?
Very good review, however these EV reviews should also be talking about the car's App and OTA software update capabilities. It's really a major fail that Kia do not provide any EV6s with the App in Australia despite the fact that they are available in other markets! The App provides a host of remote access functions, but most importantly remote control and monitoring during charging, both AC charging and fast charging. Also AFAIK OTA software updates are not possible in Australia and can only be carried out at a Dealer. These factors (and a few others) put me off buying one even though I loved the car.
The EV-6 GT AWD is a nice vehicle but it is heavy. 2520KG so this explains why the efficiency is lower compared to Tesla Model 3 performance at 2305 kg gross.
Hi Paul, what range would you expect from this particular model?
I am in the Market for a Model Y performance. Should i consider the EV6 GT? I do love the New KIA brand as both of my daughters have KIA’s.
What did you end up getting?
@@lukemothug 2023 MYP
Why don't you like the steering wheel? I don't think you mentioned it
Very interesting for the future of performance EV’s in the coming future.
And also the reliability of public charging
The future future certainly is futuristic.
Nice review as always. Stinger when? 😂
More ev reviews please
Great work Kia
For a serious performance vehicle, why aren't the rotors offered better? I would have thought at least drilled and slotted would be specified or ceramic given the price. Thoughts?
Can you do Honda CRV Vs Honda HRV (new one) To see which is better for a value? We are looking to buy between CRV and HRV.
On the lane change I wonder if it detected the black tarmac lines and that confused it?
Need to review the KIA Niro for us!
If you're over 6 feet, you'll find the cabin space is very tight. Especially the driver's side. The roof lining hitting your head is unavoidable. Obviously, the standard sunroof doesn't help the occasion due to eating into head space. Therefore, for hard-core track days, having to use helmets would be very unpleasant or near impossible.
how milage this give the cost of charge per 100/km ? Are these better than petrol ?
Nice to have some competitors to the Model 3 and Y performance.
Impressed
Dont agree that the manual seats are a problem. They are so much quicker and slicker to regulary move from one positon to another when there are multiple family members driving in different positions. Well done Kia. Finally a manufacturer recognising the KISS princciple in a great car sometimes just works.
Thanks for the good reviews.
To me, it’s a big shame the EV6 GT is not officially offered in Romania.
The most expensive EV6 currently on sale in Romania is the long range GT-Line AWD.
I'd love to know why Paul sold his Model 3 Performance and what he went to.
So if you were cruising on the highway, would 'drift mode' be more efficient as the car is only using one motor? :D
Looks nice. In NZ the EV6 GT is $139k. How is it $40k more expensive than AU?? The exchange rate isn't that different.
Probably charging more for freight also our G.S.T (Grab & Snatch Tax) is 15% in NZ, while Aussie’s is only 10%.
I just ordered one $113 drive away - but have to wait until 1/24 for delivery
I’m not an SUV fan but this car is one of the best looking cars I’ve seen in a long time shame it doesn’t come with a V8 lol
Is it SUV? It is just crossover or CUV
To me it has a bit more of a wagon shape
Why would you reduce the performance by putting a V8 in it ?
@@johnpeters4214 the sound the feel obviously u have never experienced a V8
Lime coloured brake calipers looks right .
How do you check 0-100 with your iphone?
He’s using a Dragy GPS. It links to the Dragy app on your phone.
We use this one here: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/this-cheap-gps-device-lets-you-performance-test-your-car-like-a-pro
Please please review the BMW i4 M50
YAY $100,000 KIA's!!!!!
Try $120k on the road.
I prefer the front to the back
The EV6 is a great design. I’m still not fan of the idea of plugging cars into public charging points.
Why don't you want to plug you car in a public charger?
Are you also averse to public petrol stations?
@@Sedge86 I was waiting for that. I can’t get home charging. Home charging is a totally different ballgame. Tell me parking your car for 40 minutes after finding a working charge point is currently as easy as filling up at a local servo. It’s hard to argue against an EV if you have your home charging sorted, but many don’t have the luxury of a friendly body corporate or their own garage setup.
@@davidorama6690 make's sense. I wouldn't buy one either if it's all I had to rely on. For road trips and less frequent use, it's fine. The infrastructure still has a ways to go in aus. It's happening pretty quick now as the number of Evs ramps up.
@@davidorama6690
Most have their own house and can charge this.
If you don’t, well ,don’t get an EV. What do you wanna do about it?
Keep whining.
You didn’t do the car true justice by doing the acceleration test with half charge. You could have taken the time to fully charge the car.
$99,590 Paul sound not too bad try $119,827 on road due to crook KIA dealers now charging $7995 for dealer delivery. What a joke for a KIA. Cancelled my order.
That green on the brake calipers should be outlawed and that display screen for the driver is a letdown too. I would have expected more than just a white screen with some basic layout design for that price
review the kia stinger gt
Kia’s producing great cars no doubt , but my cheap mentality will be very reluctant to shed 100k on a Kia 😢
Can somebody define what an SUV is please?
Sport utility vehicle
That doesn't answer the question
Maybe a warning for people with a nervous disposition (and good taste) before showing/surprising people with a picture of the bucktoothed/ beaver faced BMW, that vehicle not only fell out of the ugly tree, but hit every f*c*ing branch on the way down.
The only people likely not offended by it, will have a white stick and a guide dog!! Many thanks for your consideration. :) :)
Which BMW hurt you man…. 😂😂😂
That’s a little harsh…however, I have to admit that I had a BMW i4 M50 on order since last summer and I ket telling myself that I would get used to that grill, hoping that I would. Well, I don’t have to worry about that anymore because about a month ago I test drove the Kia EV6 GT, and now it’s in my garage. I genuinely like it more than the BMW and I saved A LOT of money. Also, my 25-year-old son threatened to never drive with me if I bought a car with such a hideous front end.
Only max power with battery above 80% Kia will not warranty cover if used on track days , unlike Hyundai NLine. Electric seats and other stuff removed for weight reduction .Gt is all about the power only
What is tesla?
It's a lovely car but how can this car work any further than the eastern seaboard
would be good if it looked more different to the regular models :/
Looks as good as a kia can
Koreans caught the entire car manufacturing world sleeping
I love Kia doesn't care jellybean or futuristic.
Did you mention the case action against Kia for defective engine?
That lawsuit pertains to ICE vehicles mate. This has no engine.
That's the ICE vehicles, and only some too. The larger cars are unaffected.
I wouldn't spend 100k+ to buy a Kia. The price is really crazy.
1. It's an EV - more expensive but price will go down eventually
2. It's nicer than most other Kias - it's actually pretty nice.
Many will. What have you got against KIA?
@@oggyoggy1299 I just simply think this brand is not worth of such expensive price.
@@ptdl8304 And what brands are worth this price? 😂
It didn't burst into flames??
Disappointing to see features being removed for this the top spec. No electric seats, no ventilated seats. Sad. And still no digital side mirrors either
6kwh efficiency difference is about 10 mins extra charging time per session 20 to 80% on a road trip. Who cares?
wow
200k for a Korean car in a country where it's a challenge to find a road where you can do legal speed? I think not.
Forget the review, u can't even buy an EV6 in Australia till about 2050.
Phew.
Planet saved.
Well done eco mentalists. job done!
Nice, but I have Genesis GV60 AWD Performance which has the best of both worlds. Still fast, but elegance and luxury.
How long before they start doing the thermal run a way race😂😂😂😂😂
How come I'm here with the video saying "no views" but there are already 3 likes? 😂
Guess just need to reload it and you will be fine. I can view it now.
I had the same, (13 likes), but with 2 people having already commentated as well. :)
Simple. its delay.
Which defeats the whole purpose of posting a First. Second or Third comment.
Just because the video has become live, for you. Well it's live at all different times, and sometimes by a large amount of time.
@@Mexxx65 Exactly! It's totally useless 😂
Wow! How exciting, another SUV just for something different and it's an affordable electric as well. Winner, winner, winner.
Scarily dangerous performance numbers from a family car, being affordable enough to get into the hands of people who can’t handle and don’t need this kind of acceleration in such a heavy vehicle. Limits to EV price to performance need to be put in place asap. Long live the ICE.
Just buy normal EV6 or IONIQ 5
In what world is 100k affordable
@@fifafanatic24 affordable when considering other cars you can buy with a sub 4sec 1-100 for under 100k
@@legolongbuilds8021 Which makes it unfordable like most of those other ones
I don't see a problem. Motorcyclist have been playing with 1:1 for ages now and nobody batted an eyelid. 32-40k will get you into mind bending performance. This has all sort of safety gear plus an structural body.
Goes hard but a fairly unpractical car for $100K . How often do you need that acceleration your licence will be in tatters if you drive anything like that with the power on tap . It's a no from me sorry for $100K
GT mode on reverse
Great 0-100 10 times then recharge, please electric cars the biggest con on the planet
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With a Tesla you get uneven panel gaps. With the Kia you gap Teslas.
The lane keeping assist is so bad comparing to Tesla also no electric seat for $100k!
Obviously it's an overpriced product.
Who in their right minds, will deliberately spend one hundred thousand dollars on a KIA?
It's a performance EV. Brand bias radiating so hard right now from all these comments
100k electric car with manual seat, oh the irony 😂