2022 Kia EV6 review // The answer to high gas prices??
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- Опубліковано 4 бер 2022
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2022 Kia EV6 electric crossover. The EV6 is Kia’s first vehicle to be based on the company’s dedicated new platform for battery electric vehicles. With its clamshell hood, flushed door handles, LED rear lamps, a wing-type spoiler design and 19” wheels, available 20”, it is sure to be a standout on the road. Our test model is the top GT-Line in Yacht Blue and it has a unique look compared to other standard models. It comes with a different front and rear bumper, side character line molding, body colour wheel arches instead of black, auto flush door handles which can be deployed or retracted automatically and 20” wheels. The entry-level EV6 RWD standard range comes with a 58 kWh battery. It has 167 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque with 373 km/232 miles of EV range. The RWD Long Range model with a larger 77.4 kWh battery has 225 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, it offers the most range at 499 km/310 miles.The AWD Long Range model has the most power with 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque, it gets 441 km/274 miles of EV range. In Canada, The GT-Line Package 1 and Package 2 are both AWD Long Range models. In the US, the GT-Line has both RWD and AWD Long Range options. The GT-Line is not to be confused with the more powerful eGT model, which is coming later this year. The EV6 uses an eco-friendly heat pump to recycle heat given off by the vehicle’s electronic components and uses it to optimize battery pack temperature. It is standard one up from the base model on the RWD Long Range model and AWD Long Range model in the US. The EV6 offers a driver-focused cockpit with the start button and dial shifter in the optimal position. It has a premium quality interior with plenty of storage space, curved dual panoramic 12.3” screens, available ambient lighting and an available 14-speaker Meridian audio system as well as a sunroof which opens. Kia has incorporated sustainable design elements in this EV from the use of more than 100 recycled bottles for interior parts, 100% LED lighting and the exclusive use of vegan leather.
The centre console is well organized with different storage locations and a large open tray to put larger items. Kia has come up with a brilliant design for the EV6 integrating infotainment and air conditioning control keys. With the touch of a button you can switch back and forth improving the intuitiveness of the cockpit design. Connect your Apple Watch or personal device to your vehicle via the Kia Connect App to manage charging, set cabin temperatures and energy usage.
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Love how Andria is finding her voice and you don't need to agree on everything.
Drove one the other day, it is very nice and it feels rock solid. It does drive and seem more like a car than an SUV or even a CUV; not a bad thing. I just cannot take the dealer markup of anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 ---I refuse to pay a huge jump in price on a depreciating asset. HUGE trunk, a lot of room for stuff. Also very comfy.
Agree with you re: the significant mark-up. I think I've seen as high as $16,000 USD. Most dealerships seem to be able to make a sale with a bit of mark-up, but many of these mark-ups are insane. They're damaging their reputation with consumers. I won't be going back to those dealerships, not even in a few months when the mark-ups go away.
Some great EVs coming on the market, but Zach is right: an affordable EV is still no where to be found. Also, the non-Tesla charging network is a mess right now; a lot of charging stations not working, complicated payment and operations. It’s clear we’re still in the early days of EV transportation.
Tesla will soon open up to non Tesla's
I love Zac hammering the affordability point. "You save on gas and maintenance" well even at $4/gallon, I only fill up twice/month. That's $576 but lets add in a couple road trips and maintenance, call it $1,000/year for gas + maintenance. Let's also assume I can always charge my EV completely free. EVs are about $10k more than hybrids from what I can tell so you still get crushed, maybe 10 years to break even. oof...
You can Always get a used one,my Brother got a Used 2017 Chevy Bolt Ev for Only $13,000 dls in Ca,with only 30,000 miles on the Odometer wich is Nothing for a Electric car with Only less than 20 moving Parts
BIggest issue is the degradation of the battery over time. Which will influence the depreciation of the car in total. And technologies in the EV segment are rising rapidly.
@@5DollarHoller Well good for you. I pay $400 per month for my suv just for gas alone, so in one year I could save $5000 on gas.
Can't wait to get mine... 1st time in many years I've been excited for a car
Amazing! Congratulations!
@@andreaspencer9813 thank you.
The door handles are awesome when you have the upper level trim package and auto open as they are very streamlined for wind resistance
Great overview folks! I'm surprised that the heat pump and v2l plug are not included with the base trim for Canada. The heat pump substantially improves efficiency in the winter months, and I don't think the cost to make it standard would be significant. The seat base plug is a great feature that buyers might not think about, but it will be quite useful for road trips and camping. I agree with Zack that the back is awkward looking, the rear end could definitely be tighter and more streamlined :) and it does resemble the IPace from many angles
Being a child of the 90s, the idea of spending that much on a Hyundai or Kia makes my stomach turn.
loved zack's expressions when he got into the back seats. I am just over 6ft, so I am always waiting for the rear pass cabin space/legroom segment
I am 6'4" and I am more worried about the front seat. In most cars I would need the seat to go back another 4 inches.
@@JungleEddie Our son is 6'2" and he was okay in the front seat. His head was close to the roof but he felt it was fine and he did move the seat back but I could still sit in the back seat with plenty of room. The only thing I didn't like is my feet couldn't slide under the front seat because he had it so low.
Zack - I am in complete agreement with you on both major points - 1) I am waiting for an affordable electric vehicle, as not everyone has the desire or ability to pay for a $64,000 vehicle before taxes. and 2) this vehicle needs a rear wiper to be sold in Canada. As always, you and Andrea make great videos. Thank you.
Thanks so much, really glad you are enjoying the reviews.
Awesome video Andrea and Zack! With gas prices being what they are...glad to see manufacturers come out with more evs and kia has several EVs
Thank you so much! Yes, such an exciting time, lots of EV's are on the way!
Same could be said about electricity, especially when Biden has been since day 1 and is continuing to attack our energy independence. Electricity is made from natural gas in my area, which he is directly targeting.
@@keilmillerjr9701 not to mention cost of electricity to build them and small range. We are not there yet, try finding a plug in a rural area.
Thank you for this introducing in the KIA EV 6 - I am looking forward to see more about the EV6 - and more Clips you are going to present to us. Greetings from Germany.
Thank you, really glad you enjoyed the review!
You two give great thorough reviews and you're so pleasant to watch. Such a cute couple.
Thank you!
I agree with Andrea that it is the best looking EV so far , but I also agree with Zack that just give it normal doorhandles.
Have you not seen an Audi etron?
@@markkennedy5335 I like the look of the E-Tron , just not one I would buy .
The new slightly adjusted format and the new thumbnail style noted. Thanks, and keep up the great work. Cheers.
Glad you like it!
Omg I love that exterior color! This blue looks amazing!
EV’s will never be commonplace until the majority of people can afford to buy. Zach is right when he says “still waiting for an affordable EV.”
They are very expensive especially when the top trim has all the extra features.
They're all in China...
All new technology will always be more expensive than what's currently available. Considering how much inflation there has been on all other products in society, the incremental costs of EVs are a bargain. You also need to factor in life cycle cost of fuel savings and no oil changes.
@@andreaspencer9813 That's true on all car models not just electric. Top trim is always going to have all the bells and whistles and in turn be the most expensive. You as the buyer need to determine how many of those bells and whistles are actually worth it.
I love how Zach complains about waiting for the affordable EV, and then the Sponsor selected car is a used Tesla Y at $86,000. The irony is just too much.
I wouldn't buy that either but some will, their choice!
You're right about that rear window wiper. After owning six SUV's in a row I think that sedans and coupes should have rear window wipers as well.
sedans and coupes have a long trunk that blocks the slush from spraying onto the rear window. I almost never have a dirty rear window on my coupe but my minivan rear window gets filthy instantly in bad winter weather
Really like the looks of this EV6!!
Didn't even think of the I-Pace until Zack mentioned it. Now I can't un-see it
Zack is right on the money again.
High gloss plastic was what Audi called the base interior trim with their introduction of the 2003 B6 A4 1.8T CVT. I remember they even offered it in black, grey and gold plastic trims too. It wasn't available with more expensive Quattro models. They dropped this trim when B7 introduced in 2006, after customer complained of its cheapness and poor wear-and-tear. It tends to crack and pop after years of ownership. Funniest thing was American didn't have this trim, while no one bother to opt for it elsewhere.
This is an EV. Can't compare it to an ICE vehicle.
Great stuff always! Can you review the Kia Soul EV and and E-Niro please?
Great review, handle and rear wiper please KIA ! Quebec weather 🌨❄⛈ice
Yes, many complain about the lack of a rear wiper.
I have a 2021 cx 5 GT and sure can buy a lot of gas for $25,000 plus taxes. Even at $1.75 per litre. Also I get about 600 kilometers per tank. When you add all the inconveniences of EV I can not still see the value.
The value is that one option is killing the planet, the other not so much. Also, KM's per tank is more an indication of the gas tank size, less to do with fuel efficiency. You can give a pickup truck a 1000Km range with a large enough gas tank.
@@bsmith302 Power to charge comes from fossil fuel not unicorn farts and rainbows. Build Nuclear Power Plants and they make sense
@@bsmith302 And you think EVs don't have environmental issues? Look at how bad the material mined for the batteries and disposal of batteries are.
@@hamerplayer1229 where I live, electrical power comes from hydro so there’s no pollution. So yes, unicorn farts and rainbows.
Still haven't experienced what it feels like to be in an EV car. I wish I could feel that acceleration. Another great review!
Thanks for watching!
It’s very smooth and pins you back, but half the thrill of a roaring engine is not there. Still worth the switch imo
Love your authentic review and input. Do you think the lowest trim would take away too much of the car? I heard only the GT line have the blind spot camera .
I really like your channel. Thank you.👍
So nice of you, thank you! - Andrea
@@Motormouth... Your welcome.
Nice car. Zack definitely has a really old style taste, so it's awesome that Andrea is on here, they certainly appeal to different demographics.
I like how this one goes without the chrome 👍🏻
Nice car and great review, yo! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks, glad you liked it!
I love this blue! I’d get this color with the gray/ white interior
I hope Hyundia/Kia come out with a Fit, Golf or Polo sized affordable EV.
I would like to see that as well!
Appreciate the review. For my family of four I am waiting on a comparable EV SUV to eventually replace our 13 CRV. It needs to be the right cargo space and and also affordable. I think the id4 is the most comparable so far.
Agreed
Personally if I had to go fuel efficient for now I'd stick with a plug in hybrid or standard hybrid. The charging network, the payment systems and the size of the charging network are the concerns I have. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if the price of hydro starts creeping up to offset the government rebates so they keep that steady stream of tax revenue coming in. Another thing would be the companies finding ways to safely recycle the batteries at EOL otherwise the whole environmentally friendly thing is for nothing. Great review as always Zack and Andrea!
The charging network wouldn't make a difference for me. I'd use this for short hauls only, within its range, and charge at home.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH I was talking in the general sense. There will, of course, be outliers that just drive locally to the store with their car. I wrote what I wrote because the average driver drives about 18,000kms per year or more if they are to go with such a car then the network needs to be vast. Also, what's the point in buying such an expensive car only to use it in such a limited capacity. That doesn't really save on much.
@@IKhanNot exactly...
Anyone who says it's the solution to high gas prices doesn't know maths.. for the extra price i pay for this over a say base corolla cross, i.e. approx extra 40000 dollars, we can put in 30000 liters of gasoline equivalent to 400,000 kms on gasoline before it breaks even, not to mention the time value (interest rate and depreciation) of money that will push it up even further ...
Who's doing the Next Live Q&A? I vote for Andrea.
Great review of this vehicule
Great review. I agree that this is probably my favorite look on an EV and also that it (and so many others...I am looking at you Ford) are not SUVs. I also agree with Zach on the door handles...come on manufacturers. That lack of rear wiper is a shame for a vehicle of this price (or ANY price)...can you say safety/visibility? There are affordable ev's though...they just are bare bones tiny boxes that no one wants to buy because their value is not there. i think we are 7-10 years away from ev prices being in the 'affordable' range for a decently equipped vehicle. Of course by then, the inflated prices will seem unaffordable compared to today's prices.
Great review of a fantastic EV. The EV6 has a gorgeous interior but I'm not digging it's exterior design. More and more EVs are coming out into the market soon and this is good news for consumers. Last year when my wife and I started shopping for EVs there were hardly any choices. You pretty much had Teslas and nothing else in the Canadian market. As far as affordable EVs I don't think this is happening anytime soon.
Las Vegas loves you Andrea!!!
Awe thank you!
I saw a bunch of Ioniq 5s on the NS Automall dealer lot the other day. Are they actually selling?
I’ve only seen one on the road, oddly enough being followed by a Model Y. The 5 looked great.
I like the radio/hvac concept, but Kia should have set it up so when you push the volume dial it changes. That way you can change between hvac & radio without looking down.
Imagine those door handles in winter.
merci vous êtes comme des poissons dans l'eau, :ça parait que vous aimez ce que vous faites.
j'aime beaucoup votre sourire durant tout l'essai et vos informations trés utiles.Encore Merci.
Great review! Are u planning to review the Genesis GV60 as well?
Yes we would love to when it arrives for us to review. - Andrea
Thanks for this interesting video !!! Do you know if this car is equipped with battery preconditioning function just before recharge (like Tesla and Porsche) ? In cold region it's a must if you want to recharge rapidly. The IONIQ 5 is unfortunately not equipped with this feature and I heard recharge power is limited to about 50 kW in cold weather.
Yes it has a battery warmer/pre conditioning
“…what’s under the floor…” cracked me up.
Electric cars look so much better than the boring gas cars.. I'm happy to see this change going from average and boring to futuristic and cool 😎
As always A great review! When in reference to EV range, what does running with the AC or Heat do to the EV range. Are they factoring that in when they give you estimate EV range. If your new to EV vehicles and your trying to consider what batteries size model should you choose to meet your EV range life style knowing this information is a must.
AC cooling in a Tesla has a minor impact on range. The older Teslas with resistance PC heater have a bigger impact on range during cold weather. Usually I turn the temp to lowest to turn off resistance heater and put fan on low for fresh air and use the heat gain from the sun and seat warmers when it's 40-60 degrees F if I need to conserve battery. But if I'm staying local to my city I run heat at 72 degrees for comfort.
@@joebass5163 Thank you Joe! That does help me to understand EV ownership better when considering the switch over.
Bonjour. This car, as you may know is the 2022 European Car of the Year. First time a Korean product gets this important prize here... Seems to be very well born. Le printemps est presque là à Paris....
I passed a Ioniq 5 on the highway today. The back widow was very dirty and with no way to clean it without stopping, I would be saying no thanks! I hope KIA and Hyundai add a wiper for next year.
I am on a waiting list for this car but I have concerns about salt and sand on the battery since I live in Quebec during our cold winters .. how about the cold effect on battery life cold winter days ? But I absolutely love it so far
Can u please drive the base model of the EV6..and do a comparison with a Tesla driving from your location to another location to test out the range of both cars please..this kia got me really thinking about gas
Much to like. See Munro live to get more information on how this and Hyundai are made. These vehicles will be better when they switch to L-ion or better yet solid state batteries, continue improving their design like TESLA has been doing and finally produce enough of them so that they are not being sold in limited areas. Joseph is also spot on and I have grave doubts about the US efforts through DOT - more picking winners and losers. Finally living in a norther state range drops significantly during the winter. Lots to like, lots more to hope for in future years. Maybe by 2025 or 2026 may be a sweeter spot to purchase EV.
Would like to own one but cannot afford it :(
That's the problem for many, they are too expensive especially this top trim over $60,000 CAD.
Calculate distance and caust when including heating and airconditioning. How well do they work?
I live in Canada, and been driving a lot for work. So i put myself on the waitlist for the GT package 2, but it may take up to 2 years. Do you think this vehicle might still be worth it then?
Also considering financing because it would be my first time trying to get a top trim if i can still get the government rebates.
Thanks for the review. What are your thought's on the Kia Niro EV? They've been around since 2018. I'm really considering trading my gas Ford Escape in for one. And what would the wait times be for ordering one?
Solid EV, but they are expensive for what is essentially an ICE chassis retrofit.
European car of the year 2022.
Zack is spot on work his critique. I don't understand how they could have designed this car without a reassure windshield wiper. When Zack decides there's a suv that's worthwhile to purchase in terms of affordability as well then that's the one I'm buying.
The RAV4 Hybrid is my top pick!
I agree, 60k for 5 seat hatch back. If your spending that type of money on a car your not looking at $$ savings at the pump. This car should be 40k with federal credit should make it more affordable for the masses.
Great Review, but I would look at something more realistic on showing the trunk size. Like 2 checked bags and 2 carry-ons.
16:56 OMG! I just realized how much lower the price is for the car in Canada after the currency conversion. After conversion to USD Canada's car would be at the following price in the States RWD SR=$35096 ,RWD LR=41336, AWD LR=42896, GT1 =45,236 , GT2=48,356 . The difference is between 5.8k USD to 8K USD between the models. They really jacked up the price on the GT2 (7.5k USD) and the AWD LR (8K USD)
Great video agian
Thank you so much!
Hey Zack, what's going on with the Chevy Bolt EUV? Would you consider it an affordable EV? I am in the USA. Thanks to you and Andrea for empowering us through knowledge. Truly appreciated.
Yes, that is the only affordable one just now but no AWD and they are not making them again just yet
Love this thing inside and out (granted, I've yet to sit in one). Too bad I'm poor.
I can totally see everyone turning up or down the heat/ac, when all you wanted to do was adjust the volume. Not great imo.
Also those headrests at 9:10. wow they look agressive. Comfortable?
Nice car and nice review.
The headrests are adjustable for both height and reach so they can be shifted back.
Congrats for the useful review. I have not big problems with the poor network for charging (having enough autonomy) or with the payments or apps but if I ' d be in a large country like US or Canada I 'd avoid an EV for the next 5 years. The actual benefits regarding to the price compared with gas price will dissapear after enough people will own EV. The prices will be always high for users. Even higher and higher due to actual situation. Conclusion: it is better to buy cars sooner than later.
I agree about the lack of an affordable EV in Canada. Any I have seen in Europe are not coming here. Now I hear the EV4 may not come.
Hi motormouth plz make a video on the new Subaru WRX please
The 2nd row seat also slides on the Ioniq 5.
Great video Andrea! Great vehicle! Interior height needs a little bit higher. I had laughed Zack’s comments are “Crossover is half man and half woman” and “streamlined rear end”. 😆
Haha, I am still laughing about the streamlined rear-end. Glad to hear you enjoyed the review.
@@andreaspencer9813 me too but good one! 😆 You are an very welcome Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️
@@10OF9OFBORG 👍
Andrea had a hard time not loosing it.
@@brucemiller2057 A Saturday morning laugh is always good 😄😉
How is the reverse sound on this EV6? I have a KIA NIRO EV Premium and the reverse noise sounds like a large truck backing up.
Do these door handles even work if your car is parked over night in freezing rain?
Totally agree that EV buying requires a intense spreadsheet and Rubric to truly compare them equally.
Waiting for sportage 2023 review.
It might help clear up confusion for everyone if we start measuring EV's as KM/ML per $$. That would be a big consideration ..
Do you guys have plans to review the i4?
When one arrives.
Can u do a comparison between the kia and Jaguars I P..
Finally, a review that noticed the rear wiper is missing. This is a safety hazard and need to be fitted.
Thanks for the great reviews.
Practically every review I've seen (dozens) mentions the rear wiper... also note, the Tesla Model 3 & Y also don't have rear wipers.
1000% with u on normal mechanical door handles!
Just so you know, the door handles on this top trim actually pop out when you get close to the door unlike the tesla model 3 in which you have to manually push it out.
The ioniq 5 has the same automatic door handles but they are available on lower trims also
talk about waiting...gas now $1.70 and higher..2.13 in Nfld (St.Johns)..and we thought $1.00 was nuts...wait till summer..nobody will be able to afford to go anywhere or buy much of anything...ahh..if only an afffordable re cheap electric vehicle was available..besides the Bolt and Leaf..who is going to lead the charge..pardon the pun,crazy days...nice review and perfect timing...peace
As for cost to buy BEVs, and there "not being enough" affordable BEVs: the average new-car (ICEVs + BEVs) price in the US has now surpassed USD$47k. It's possible to get some pretty good BEVs for close to that price now (and I don't mean Chevy Bolt or Nissan Leaf, here). The problem isn't the cost of BEVs but the average cost of *all* cars is going up so very rapidly now, including even used cars. And these prices are going up much more quickly than peoples' incomes are...
Got one myself in Ireland 🇮🇪
Comparison on the Polestar 2 would also be good.
11:44 "Plastique Noir" for the auto marketing teams 🤣🤣🤣
"streamlined rear-end"... 😂 Like the energy
Well... let's do a small calculation... This week I filled up my CX5 and it was about 24 CAD more and time that by 50 weeks... That is 1200 more than what I had budgeted side from the "normal" gas price. So, yes, I have been looking more and more at EV cars, even used ones. I am in the market for a vehicle this or next year. Prices, supple and demand, it is overwhelming
If you want an ev in 1 to 2 years, you will have to book one now to get it by the time you need. That is assuming Ofcourse that someone will take an order.
You two are literally the only YT Car reviewers who like that hvac/audio switcheroo panel in this car. Everyone else hates it. Must be a Canadian thing. 😀 Also, Andrea liking this more than the Ioniq 5 is a head scratcher. The Ioniq 5's looks reign supreme. Zach, you’ve already reviewed an affordable EV. It’s called the Chevy bolt.
I have to admit I don’t like the looks of the ionic and would prefer the ev 6 everyday!
I think Hyundai and KIA got the door handles right. In areas where you'll likely get snow and ice door handles like any of the EV makers that "pop out" but doesn't have a way to manually pop them out runs the risk of keeping you locked out or at least delayed in getting where you're going. I do agree that traditional door handles might be the solution especially for the lower cost EVs we're all waiting for that has decent range and doesn't look horrible...
Zack I think you ripped the grab handle when Andrea was driving !!!
Super looking car both 😍
I really like it as well, such a cool design!
@@andreaspencer9813 definitely and you both looked cool too and the cut away shots of yoi driving to show the angles of the EV6
@@timphillips4147 Awesome, thank you!
@@andreaspencer9813 My pleasure Andrea.
Have you done a Jaguar I-Pace review.?
1) Did the designers’ ever test this car in the winter? The rear window wiper is a must when driving when it’s snowing, especially when the snow is wet and sticks.
2) Need conventional car handles. During a several storms this season in the Northeast US, the storms started out wet with the temperatures above freezing. Then the rain and sleet transitioned to snow when the temperature dropped. After theses long duration storms, there was an underlying layer of ice and frozen snow on the cars. To clean off the cars, conventional practice is to get all the heaters and defrosters going on high for many minutes even before attempting to scrape the ice off. With flushed typed handles, how can you even open the doors when the handles are frozen over?
3) Apple learned its lesson with the”multi-functional” touch row in the high end Macbboks. People hated it and the new MacBooks no longer have the so called feature. This EV’s AV control row will be similar.
Does the standard range version come with the 800-volt electrical architecture as standard like the other trims? Or, no?
Yes it does!
I agree with Zach, cheap EV's these ain't. Really excited for the car, but way out of budget for most people.
Affordable EVs are soon coming from Hyundai/KIA who are launching 10 more EVs over the next few years, affordable as $19,000 USD.
@@jillthompson6110 They can't come in any great numbers until car makers can make a profit on them. They may not make it to the NA market. There are less expensive EVs made by VW and others that don't make it to the North American market.
Why no rear wipers, Hyundai? Do some people consider them eyesores or something?
Glückwünsche. Kia ev6 zum europäischen Auto des Jahres gewählt.
Is there an option for a 3rd spoke on the steering wheel? Toyota & Honda it's catchup time. 40grand ev, that's what we want. Cheers to great hosts, bring the pup onboard!!!
Awesome car... not 100% clear, however, whether the two GT Line packages still has the vehicle qualify for the $5000 EV credit. Zach/Andrea... any idea?
Yes they do qualify 👍
So from Canada, I think they will and hopefully soon revise the EV federal Rebate to increase the eligibility price. Right now Kia and Hyundai are killing it. There is nothing on that list besides the Kia and Hyundai that offer the range and performance they provide. Problem is Canada seems so slow to update that list.
With the lithium ion shortage and chip shortage, this is like the video card craze and probably will take 2 to 3 years to sort itself out. I called my dealership and Ioniq 5 are all sold out for 2022, so any preorders are all for 2023's. The Kia still has some for 2022 which is good cause this will lock the price so if Kia decide to up the price, your safe. Any 2023 order is up to any price fluctuations but hopefully the Hyundai stays the course and keep the same pricing for 2023. I hate to say it, I don't mind them increasing the price of the packages than the trim level, but keep the base trim level down so it still qualifies for the Federal Rebate.
Kia and Hyundai killed it with these cars. Both are awesome and I think a joy to drive. I have an Ioniq 5 Ultimate, came in last week and you can't go back. Yes charging sucks in Canada, but i'm able to deal with it by planning properly.
I still keep the Volvo XC90 for my Long road trips, but the IONIQ 5 is fantastic in the City and the short Road Trips.
Very good observation on both this and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 that don’t have rear wipers! Hyundai has already said they are implementing a digital rear view mirror with camera placed inside below the high rear mount stop lamp - while better than nothing it’s still not enough when rear window is dirty (reduced visibility). They chose design over function…what a great failure by Hyundai and Kia!