This is a car for the EV nerds who love to drive hard. The faster you go the more you appreciate the chassis and powertrain tuning. The car needs to be in the right SoC and temperature range to truly perform, but when you get it right, it’s a missile. One of the most fun electric cars I’ve ever driven - but only when you’re absolutely sending it. Around town, it’s a bit awkward as I explain in the video with that big front motor. Either way, it’s one of those cars that improves with speed so just keep it on the ragged edge on the daily commute and you’ll love it!
Would love to see you drive this head to head with a Model Y Performance now that they have track mode. Though the Tesla seats will be nothing compared to the Kia’s!
Alyssa is a good sport. She could probably be a Rally car co-pilot. She really seems to trust Kyle as a driver. Then again, he’s an awesome driver at the limit.
Kyle is like the kid in the candy store. All smiles and having a blast. Alyssa seems to be holding on for her life. Couldn't ask for a better review than this. No outro necessary. Your reaction says it all.
In France they raced the EV6 GT to the MY3 Performance, same track, same pilot, same conditions. The pilot was afterward surprised the EV6 won, because the Tesla felt faster to hi;. You find the video on the net “KIA Ev6 GT : Mustang, Tesla : Quand l'électrique rebat les cartes”
I watched this before heading back to bed with my newborn and had a dream about Kyle testing tire rolling resistance by launching 20 tires in a line along a roadway to see how far they would roll on their own. Thanks for the strange dream, Kyle.
Hi Kyle, great video and hats off to your back road driving skills🙌Guys over here in the Nordic countries getting 230-250 miles in reasonably cold weather as long as you drive it sensibly. Plus here in Europe we get 220-230v and 3.5kw for V2L. In the US you get lower power due to your 110v standard system. In regards to the GT Line yes it comes with the uprated Meridian sound system. Also the GT Line does have the benefit of the ventilated and full electric seats which the GT loses. Also for some reason they excluded the snow mode which you have on the GT Line but not on the GT. Shame as snow mode works brilliantly. Just sold my full spec”d GT Line and waiting to take over dealers demo GT in Sept. Was looking forward to it and after seeing your vid, now I am really excited. As good as the model 3 performance is, remember due to size this really competes with Model Y performance and watching various other vids the EV6 GT really wins against many of its rivals on the fact it just keeps giving the performance at higher speeds. Watch Carwow in UK against numerous performance EV”s. As you rightly said who cares about range, especially when it can charge crazy fast and have so much fun. Love the vids 👍👍
I have a GT. Without even trying, I easily get the 230-250 mile range you mentioned, and I still have plenty of fun with it. I would literally have to go out of my way to only get 200 miles. I'm sure Kia was trying to account for more aggressive driving(?) when providing their estimated range, but I think they did their job too well. It's literally misleading. One would have to drive in GT mode almost nonstop and punch the accelerator from stop light to stoplight all day, then maybe hop on the Autobahn and drive 160mph for half a day to only get 200 miles.
@@AntonChigurification exactly. Just sold my GT line AWD and ordered my GT. Even with the GT line Kia were very liberal with the range. Looking forward to getting mine. Albeit will miss the ventilated seats on a hot summers day. But I guess going too fast to care 🤣🤣
@@johnodell5310 luckily in Europe charging in general is pretty good and I certainly have never had any range anxiety when travelling reasonably long distances. Plus the EV6 chargers stupid quick even in winter now it has pre-conditioning to fast chargers. You seem to have a bad time of it with the likes of EA in the US based on Kyle’s feedback. Hopefully that will change soon and now that Tesla are opening up fast chargers there. Can’t believe they did that in Europe way before the US. But i have never needed to use a Tesla supercharger as Ionity quicker and much cheaper.
Absolutely love this review guys - first one I’ve seen which really entertained and really showed off the car with real driving. (And I watch *every* ev6 gt video released every day! :) ) Love all the attention to detail you gave on technical set up. And what a great road you have to test on!
Woot for Alyssa!! I have been a Hyundai/Kia fan for a long time as I have owned a 2014 Elantra and a 2016 Veloster Turbo 6-speed. The EV6 and Ioniq 5 have caught my eyes since their launch. The first EV that I ever drove was an Ioniq 5 (I think SE but cannot remember, whichever one came out first) on a test drive. Of course I had been watching OOS for quite some time up to that point. Needless to say it was amazing. Nice triple kilos!
I got mine a month ago. It’s my first EV and the first car I’ve ever owned with a matte paint job. So it’s been a lot to learn all at once! Ha ha! But I absolutely love it. I had a Fisker Ocean pre-ordered. But it kept looking more and more like I wasn’t going to get my car this year and I was tired of waiting after two years. I do not regret my decision at all. The EV6 GT is a great car!
LOVE my EV6 Wind AWD. The GT would be a blast to have, but I can't give up power seats (my wife and swap vehicles regularly) and the range drop is substantial... Luckily mine still does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds (tested) 😀
Excellent video! I appreciate how you are a fan of all types of cars, including EV's. Thanks for not being political. You just want to shred anything with wheels. Great driving sir!
I agree with your comments on VW. The EV6 GT is essentially the electric GTI/Golf R that Volkswagen never built. Lack of range seems to be this car’s only downfall. Hot hatches are sadly under-appreciated.
Actually the range is not as bad as the EPA suggests. Norwegian magazine winter tested the GT and it did 349km, where Ioniq 5 AWD did 342km! With 19-20" wheels you'll get 70-100km more range in the summer, if you like smaller wheels.
@@Pandaonfire5 The issue wasn't saving enough (I had enough money to buy 2 after 2 years of COVID deliveries). I was making about $40/hr during lockdown years. The biggest problem for me was finding dealers that hadn't presold the EV6 and marked it up $8K over sticker. I also had to pay thousands to repair the old family car I ran into the ground and install a 60amp home charger. Worth it though to never have to buy gas or worry about maintenance. All I need is new tires and wiper fluid.
Why wait one the range test. It s like an EVO or subaru Impreza WRX. Or even supercars !!!! Does range counts than? No. The fun of driving and it seems : they nailed it And its chargeseven
I really enjoyed this video. I like all the technical aspects but it was also down to earth and fun. This car would be so fun to drive but not sure I would like it for daily use. This would be an awesome addition to a daily driver.
Such a weird way to introduce Alyssa?! Did she just take a social media break or a relationship break? Sorry to pry but we’re all invested in this channel.
I bailed after they started driving and she was expressing her opinion because he was kind of being a dick to her and then it felt cringy. Felt like she didn't want to be there.
Can’t help thinking Alyssa would be more comfortable with her seat belt fully locked down (pull it all the way so it starts clicking/locking then let it all the way back in) to hold her in the seat better. She was getting tossed around quite a bit.
I’ve had one of these for 3 months. I totally agree, it’s staggeringly good. Not only is it insanely fast. It also handles shockingly well, it’s a blast to drive. My other cars are a (original) Honda NSX, Porsche 997.1 and a BAC Mono. The KIA is right up there with those cars, that’s crazy. KIA have knocked it out if the park with this car. Who signed this car off in KIA (and what are they on😂)?
So, is the EV6 GT a better performance car than GV60 Performance? I'd like to See IONIQ 5 N as a nice 3rd option, though I'm an Kia fan over the Genesis... Though my brain says go for RWD GT-Line for the range. (I would get it as a road tripper) even though RWD only gets 225 or so hp v/ the 320 hp of the AWD GT-Line. Range isn't horrible, but the bit extra range would mean I may be able to skp Grand Junction when traveling West from SLC on I-70
You nail it. Very uncommon amongst reviewers. I have had mine a couple of months and pretty much agree with all your points. Range is mainly suffering from tire choice. I got a vast improvement over stock with winter tyres on OEM rims. But dynamic suffers - where are no such thing as a free lunch.
Wow Alyssa is a cool chic. Most woman would be freaking out. I do hope you guys don't have an accident that changes your life forever as you were scaring me some. I will have to drive the EV6 GT as my short test of the GT line left me needing more time to evaluate and my recent test of the Ionic 5 didn't convince me to give up my year old Sanra Cruz and I never got comfortable in it's bucket seat. Will need to feel now it is for me in regular county rd driving.
@@lemongavine Most have the EV6-GT as faster in the 1/4 mile. Everything else the Model 3 beats it. Impressive for the EV6 as it weights 700lbs more than a Model 3.
When you charge it. Do not go to the Charger with 22C or more . Go with 20 Celsius otherwise it will get hot to early and you perhaps will not get the 18 min. from 10-80% Start a little under or 20 C and with 150-180kw it will ramp up to 240kw and hold it long enought for perfect charge. When it is to warm at the beginning it will beome hot to early. And you will end with 20-24 minutes. Not bad but not perfect. By the way to cold is much worse.
Thanks for another great demonstration. The car seems truly awesome for the right driver. However, while it may be everything I believe I want, deep down I know it's not what I need.
My friend, I ran a 3.29 second 0-60 (removing 1 ft roll-out), and an 11.60@118 quarter mile. I did this at 75% charge, in 32*f weather, with the battery showing several dots from "Max power" as it was not at optimal temp. This easily meets/exceeds advertised performance, in very lackluster conditions.
I finally got my test of the GT and I really liked it. I would not agree that the GT is not a good everyday driver at least from my short test drive. I will have to double check its drivability around town as I did not have any tire spinning issues heading out in traffic from the dealer (in Fort Collins btw) and actually found the power even in GT mode to be quite manageable. I even parked it back in the lot in GT mode just to see and it was fine. No sudden jerkiness or spinning. Maybe I have a lighter foot than Kyle does. I was also impressed with the ride quality which I assumed would be stiffer. Not sure I liked the buckets though so I already ordered some narrow sheepskins that will reduce the aggressive bolstering for everyday driving as there is one in Royal Blue with my name on it coming in by the end of the month. For additional $2500 over the GTline it will be hard not to get the GT. Now what's up with a tech nerd like Kile not being able to find the My-Drive mode setting lol. Thanks again for the fun video.
Do they have tires like Tesla's where all the computers are optimized for the tires and if you change the tires it can mess w/ the system? For example can we choose our own tires for them?
I bet if you drove in eco mode you would get much better range. I have the AWD that’s stated for 274 miles but I actually get more like 315-320 if I drive in eco mode and don’t go crazy. I bet you could get 250 miles easily if you want
It has more than enough range. 280-350 miles or more depending on driving behavior. Just don’t floor it if you just want to go from a to b then it on par with all others
When Misha test this on the Nurburgring and was laugh crying about it I had to get it. Best bang for your buck performance EV Ive ever owned or seen. Fast charging. Zero problems. Nothing was faster that I came across except Plaids of course and that's double HP cars. When I tested it at the dealership in was only at 32% and I was laugh crying and speechless on how fast it was. Bought it instantly. And I have owned over 20 drift cars and track cars. Even exotic's get a surprise there not happy about. I usually run in Eco mode because of the neck breaking makes everyone sick. In the canyons Im in sport and straights GT mode. I run regen 1, 0 on freeways and 3 in canyons. Prices fell alot because it is still a secret. All this and i would of never owned a KIA. Now I have a EV9. ;> When these go down alot more I will modify one for track only and shock more people. PS I have flown by Tesla performances even after giving them the hit. ;> Pulls all the way till 158MPH dosnt feel good at that speed. In the rain dosnt feel any diff off the line I was shocked how fast it was. Sport mod is the way to go. Drift mode is lame. You can do circle donuts no problem like other HP AWD exotics. 1/4 mile 11.3 0-60 3 sec. 0-163 pulls the whole time. Went through tires in 5 months, so do most EV tires if pushed. Enjoy be safe. Only gripe was when changing modes ECO, Sport, GT you have to cycle the modes not just press the button to go back and forth. Little blinds spots, has cameras for that.
Anxiously awaiting the first EV that will make me ready to say goodbye to my track S2000. This is a step in the right direction but there's still a difference between a GT car and a real sports car. Fingers crossed on the Cayman EV (though it will probably be too expensive)
Test drove a Golf R right before test driving the EV6 GT. Needless to say, I bought the EV6. Kyle is right. The two cars are not even in the same universe in terms of performance. No comparison whatsoever. The fact that the EV6 has so much more room for passengers in the back closed the deal for me. I drive Uber as a side hustle. This may surprise you but the EV6 GT works great as an Uber car. Riders compliment me on the vehicle several times a day and tip me accordingly. Mostly, they love the interior and heated rear seats. I find the car to be extremely comfortable to drive for long periods. The drive modes are very helpful to fit varying driving conditions and to extend brake pads and rotors lifespan. One-pedal driving in bumper to bumper trafic is super comfortable. The range is mediocre compared to other EV’s but you would be surprised: if I drive Uber for 8 hours straight, which I rarely do, I typically barely reach half the car’s 260 mile range. Most Uber rides are done on city streets, not on the highway. Consequently, range is not as much of a concern as one might think. Contrarily to what some claim, I believe the EV6 GT is a very capable daily driver. It is not an uncomfortable, uncompromising performance car at all. That is if you of course don’t believe manual seat adjustments qualifies as too hard a pill to swallow. If you do, you are probably not a performance car enthusiast and the the EV6 GT is probably not for you. In which case, I would suggest you consider a Golf R. The interior is exquisite and VW reserved all the electric performance specifically for the front seats. Save for the Tesla Model Y Performance, no vehicle in the EV6 GT’s price range is actually capable of offering such performance while maintaining any semblance of practicality. In fact, very few vehicles in any price range offer this level of performance, period.
Great review! Impressive compared to the Mach-E GT review.... Ford has a lot to catch up with Tesla and Hyundai/Kia group. The Mach-E GT review was very disappointing, they really don't have the thermals nailed down in their electric cars.
Scorch or Spin marks. Love the exterior design, but not so keen on the dash setup, but I'm big on performance and handling so much can be forgiven if a vehicle gives me that. I have driven the Mach E GT and it is really nice, but like you, found it is doesn't seem to be sorted near as well as the EV6. My nearest KIA dealer is over 100-miles away so no experience with it, but your experience has me hiding my checkbook cuz it seems like it is a no brainer, But, the Model 3 Performance/Plaid(?) when it is available will be in the running, too. Not many woman can relax as well as Alyssa when dirt tracking a car, you lucky. The first gal who got a thrill out of my testing the limits was years ago when I took her for back country spin in an XK-120 . Straight pipes screaming and tires squealing and she called for more with a big two moons grin and long blond hair streaming. Unfortunately there have been too few since her. Thanks for posting this real world enthusiast POV.
I think the mach E looks so much better and has better functionality, it's a shame ford is struggling so much with 8ts thermals esp compared to tesla/eGMP. You never talked about general around the town use like you said you were at the beginning of the video, was looking forward to that.
When you do the range test you should try some comparisons of the GT mode to eco mode, you'd probably have to test it by doing a few back to back launches in each mode and comparing the battery drop since just cruising at 70mph won't be taking advantage of the extra horsepower. If it has the same battery as other models then it should be able to get similar range when you're not giving it all the beans.
I remember when the Porsche 959 came to production in the mid to late 80's, using a Lemans racing engine used in the Porsche 962 IMSA. It had a zero to 60 time in 3.6 seconds, which was considered miraculous for a production vehicle, and now you have the same performance coming from an electric powered KIA hatchback.
KIA put the smack down on Ford and showed how to make a "GT" performance car. 👍👍 Maybe Ford should have re-used the "Probe" name for their car instead of calling it a Mustang.
This is a car for the EV nerds who love to drive hard. The faster you go the more you appreciate the chassis and powertrain tuning. The car needs to be in the right SoC and temperature range to truly perform, but when you get it right, it’s a missile. One of the most fun electric cars I’ve ever driven - but only when you’re absolutely sending it. Around town, it’s a bit awkward as I explain in the video with that big front motor. Either way, it’s one of those cars that improves with speed so just keep it on the ragged edge on the daily commute and you’ll love it!
You were absolutely ripping it. Amazing performance from any EV, much less a Kia. 😎
Would love to see you drive this head to head with a Model Y Performance now that they have track mode. Though the Tesla seats will be nothing compared to the Kia’s!
Great seeing Alyssa back
she's fine
Missed you, Alyssa.
Great to see Alyssa back on the channel and giving her perspective
Where did she go
Over there 👉
Welcome back Alyssa!!! Missed your insights! Always good decision to disconnect from everything every so often!
bruh
A L Y S S A !!! So glad to see you back!!
Kia got it done. It has been a while since I heard Kyle give this level of props to an EV. Big ups to the engineering team at Kia.
Alyssa is a good sport. She could probably be a Rally car co-pilot. She really seems to trust Kyle as a driver. Then again, he’s an awesome driver at the limit.
Kyle is like the kid in the candy store. All smiles and having a blast. Alyssa seems to be holding on for her life.
Couldn't ask for a better review than this. No outro necessary. Your reaction says it all.
ALYSSA!😍
Great video! It's so fun to watch the genuine driving excitement from both Kyle and Alyssa. One of most memorable Out of Spec videos of recent memory.
Kyle poionting out other cars all the time is my spirit animal
yeah always a highlight for too because I do the same thing with little care from anybody else in the car.
thanks for showing off the car better than just about anyone. Alyssa and her hair emphasized the g forces well!
I love it when Kyle has fun driving what is an awesome car. Alyssa you rock, what a brave and trusting copilot.
In France they raced the EV6 GT to the MY3 Performance, same track, same pilot, same conditions. The pilot was afterward surprised the EV6 won, because the Tesla felt faster to hi;. You find the video on the net “KIA Ev6 GT : Mustang, Tesla : Quand l'électrique rebat les cartes”
I watched this before heading back to bed with my newborn and had a dream about Kyle testing tire rolling resistance by launching 20 tires in a line along a roadway to see how far they would roll on their own. Thanks for the strange dream, Kyle.
great car. Glad to see Alyssa.
Yay for Alissa being back!
Rarely have I seen Kyle so enthused about any car! I really enjoyed watching this.
Glad to see Yinz back at it together.
“Do you see it as a performance car now? “Kyle smashes the acceleration
Kinda douchey
Hi Kyle, great video and hats off to your back road driving skills🙌Guys over here in the Nordic countries getting 230-250 miles in reasonably cold weather as long as you drive it sensibly. Plus here in Europe we get 220-230v and 3.5kw for V2L. In the US you get lower power due to your 110v standard system. In regards to the GT Line yes it comes with the uprated Meridian sound system. Also the GT Line does have the benefit of the ventilated and full electric seats which the GT loses. Also for some reason they excluded the snow mode which you have on the GT Line but not on the GT. Shame as snow mode works brilliantly. Just sold my full spec”d GT Line and waiting to take over dealers demo GT in Sept. Was looking forward to it and after seeing your vid, now I am really excited. As good as the model 3 performance is, remember due to size this really competes with Model Y performance and watching various other vids the EV6 GT really wins against many of its rivals on the fact it just keeps giving the performance at higher speeds. Watch Carwow in UK against numerous performance EV”s. As you rightly said who cares about range, especially when it can charge crazy fast and have so much fun.
Love the vids 👍👍
I have a GT. Without even trying, I easily get the 230-250 mile range you mentioned, and I still have plenty of fun with it. I would literally have to go out of my way to only get 200 miles. I'm sure Kia was trying to account for more aggressive driving(?) when providing their estimated range, but I think they did their job too well. It's literally misleading. One would have to drive in GT mode almost nonstop and punch the accelerator from stop light to stoplight all day, then maybe hop on the Autobahn and drive 160mph for half a day to only get 200 miles.
That's when you can find a charger that works. Currently you would frequently be out of juice and not going very far at all.
@@AntonChigurification exactly. Just sold my GT line AWD and ordered my GT. Even with the GT line Kia were very liberal with the range. Looking forward to getting mine. Albeit will miss the ventilated seats on a hot summers day. But I guess going too fast to care 🤣🤣
@@johnodell5310 luckily in Europe charging in general is pretty good and I certainly have never had any range anxiety when travelling reasonably long distances. Plus the EV6 chargers stupid quick even in winter now it has pre-conditioning to fast chargers. You seem to have a bad time of it with the likes of EA in the US based on Kyle’s feedback. Hopefully that will change soon and now that Tesla are opening up fast chargers there. Can’t believe they did that in Europe way before the US. But i have never needed to use a Tesla supercharger as Ionity quicker and much cheaper.
@@markgeezey1809 I think you'll love it. I certainly love mine. Though, agreed--I wish for ventilated seats! :)
OK THE OPENING .. Kyle is a good driver! dude's going full send!!
Yes, perfect reviewer for this car
Absolutely love this review guys - first one I’ve seen which really entertained and really showed off the car with real driving. (And I watch *every* ev6 gt video released every day! :) )
Love all the attention to detail you gave on technical set up.
And what a great road you have to test on!
Alyssa is a trooper.
Yes she is … comment about social media break … total BS, very awkward moment.
Woot for Alyssa!! I have been a Hyundai/Kia fan for a long time as I have owned a 2014 Elantra and a 2016 Veloster Turbo 6-speed. The EV6 and Ioniq 5 have caught my eyes since their launch. The first EV that I ever drove was an Ioniq 5 (I think SE but cannot remember, whichever one came out first) on a test drive. Of course I had been watching OOS for quite some time up to that point. Needless to say it was amazing. Nice triple kilos!
I got mine a month ago. It’s my first EV and the first car I’ve ever owned with a matte paint job. So it’s been a lot to learn all at once! Ha ha! But I absolutely love it. I had a Fisker Ocean pre-ordered. But it kept looking more and more like I wasn’t going to get my car this year and I was tired of waiting after two years. I do not regret my decision at all. The EV6 GT is a great car!
Congrats. Great choice.
@@lemongavinethanks! I’m quickly finding that out! 👍
LOVE my EV6 Wind AWD. The GT would be a blast to have, but I can't give up power seats (my wife and swap vehicles regularly) and the range drop is substantial... Luckily mine still does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds (tested) 😀
Excellent video! I appreciate how you are a fan of all types of cars, including EV's. Thanks for not being political. You just want to shred anything with wheels. Great driving sir!
I agree with your comments on VW. The EV6 GT is essentially the electric GTI/Golf R that Volkswagen never built. Lack of range seems to be this car’s only downfall. Hot hatches are sadly under-appreciated.
Actually the range is not as bad as the EPA suggests. Norwegian magazine winter tested the GT and it did 349km, where Ioniq 5 AWD did 342km!
With 19-20" wheels you'll get 70-100km more range in the summer, if you like smaller wheels.
@@speksih You know they test the car at only 100km/hr?? Norwegian speeds are slowwww
@@greggb681 Average speed of travel is less than 100km/h in general. Atleast so in the Nordics. 🙂
Hi Alyssa. Wish you would do more dog rescue videos!
Always wanted a Golf R but it was too slow. I just got the EV6 GT and absolutely love it.
Even tho I don't have a GT, the wind AWD is my perfect daily driver and I just adore the EV6 so much in general !!!
40:17 Alyssa holding on for dear life!
Great fun ride! Alyssa is very brave plus has the perfect hair to measure the G-forces Kyle creates 😅 Lotsa love from Toronto!
I love my EV6. My first car. Bought it with DoorDash money. If you're gonna drive all day every day it should be fun.
You probably look forward to work now.
How long did it take you to save? Looking to doing the same
@@Pandaonfire5 The issue wasn't saving enough (I had enough money to buy 2 after 2 years of COVID deliveries). I was making about $40/hr during lockdown years. The biggest problem for me was finding dealers that hadn't presold the EV6 and marked it up $8K over sticker. I also had to pay thousands to repair the old family car I ran into the ground and install a 60amp home charger. Worth it though to never have to buy gas or worry about maintenance. All I need is new tires and wiper fluid.
@@lemongavine I get paid to play.
@z Wow what a story. Congrats on the dream car my guy🙌🏽
I've been waiting for this car since it was announced. Hurry up and do a range test so I can buy one!
Why wait one the range test. It s like an EVO or subaru Impreza WRX. Or even supercars !!!! Does range counts than? No. The fun of driving and it seems : they nailed it
And its chargeseven
Would be fun to see the thermal limit on a track.
Now we need one that does all that, but is the size of a Bolt!
Hell yes!
Maybe if they put this battery and performance figures on the Niro EV? There should also be an EV4 in a couple of years.
Tesla Model 2P 🤞
New hair looks great Alyssa
always appreciate your honesty and well rounded reviews
I have this car and it’s perfect for a daily drive ! Doing even more miles than expected
It’s a rocket and solid on snow !
I really enjoyed this video. I like all the technical aspects but it was also down to earth and fun. This car would be so fun to drive but not sure I would like it for daily use. This would be an awesome addition to a daily driver.
I use it as my daily driver and I have about a 35 mile one way commute to Seattle every morning. So far, so good. We do have a home charger, though.
Love the callout and understated excitement for the V60 Polestar! Such a great car!
Alyssa's backkk!
Kyle was enjoying this one, and Allyssa was feeling the G's.
Alyssa's a trooper!
Just traded my AWD Wind for a GT. Seriously marked WAY down WELL under sticker. And loving it.
FINALLY THE VIDEO I'VE BEEN WAITING FOOOR, Thanks Kyle 👍👍
Love the review, been waiting for this one! Still glad I got the model 3p
Seeing your excitement about the Kia vs your disappointment in the ford probably changed my mind on a Mach e gt order
Such a weird way to introduce Alyssa?! Did she just take a social media break or a relationship break?
Sorry to pry but we’re all invested in this channel.
Social media break was definitely a code for something else
I bailed after they started driving and she was expressing her opinion because he was kind of being a dick to her and then it felt cringy. Felt like she didn't want to be there.
Only 190 miles, sure, but that's 190 miles of smiles! I have one, and I smile EVERY time I go out in it!
Lovely car, glad they really went for it.
NOOO, save the applesauce! Lol
Can’t help thinking Alyssa would be more comfortable with her seat belt fully locked down (pull it all the way so it starts clicking/locking then let it all the way back in) to hold her in the seat better. She was getting tossed around quite a bit.
I’ve had one of these for 3 months.
I totally agree, it’s staggeringly good. Not only is it insanely fast. It also handles shockingly well, it’s a blast to drive.
My other cars are a (original) Honda NSX, Porsche 997.1 and a BAC Mono. The KIA is right up there with those cars, that’s crazy. KIA have knocked it out if the park with this car. Who signed this car off in KIA (and what are they on😂)?
Mine is coming soon! They aren’t here in Canada yet
So, is the EV6 GT a better performance car than GV60 Performance? I'd like to See IONIQ 5 N as a nice 3rd option, though I'm an Kia fan over the Genesis... Though my brain says go for RWD GT-Line for the range. (I would get it as a road tripper) even though RWD only gets 225 or so hp v/ the 320 hp of the AWD GT-Line. Range isn't horrible, but the bit extra range would mean I may be able to skp Grand Junction when traveling West from SLC on I-70
You nail it. Very uncommon amongst reviewers. I have had mine a couple of months and pretty much agree with all your points.
Range is mainly suffering from tire choice. I got a vast improvement over stock with winter tyres on OEM rims. But dynamic suffers - where are no such thing as a free lunch.
Wow Alyssa is a cool chic. Most woman would be freaking out. I do hope you guys don't have an accident that changes your life forever as you were scaring me some. I will have to drive the EV6 GT as my short test of the GT line left me needing more time to evaluate and my recent test of the Ionic 5 didn't convince me to give up my year old Sanra Cruz and I never got comfortable in it's bucket seat. Will need to feel now it is for me in regular county rd driving.
Kyle I wonder how this compares to a Model 3P? I wish the Model 3 had the hatch opening of the S.
He said the Model 3 is still faster all around.
@@lemongavine It should, especially on a track being a much lighter vehicle. The only thing the EV6-GT may be faster at is 1/4 mile times.
@@justin9152 probably almost identical in 1/4 mile.
@@lemongavine Most have the EV6-GT as faster in the 1/4 mile. Everything else the Model 3 beats it. Impressive for the EV6 as it weights 700lbs more than a Model 3.
When you charge it. Do not go to the Charger with 22C or more . Go with 20 Celsius otherwise it will get hot to early and you perhaps will not get the 18 min. from 10-80%
Start a little under or 20 C and with 150-180kw it will ramp up to 240kw and hold it long enought for perfect charge.
When it is to warm at the beginning it will beome hot to early. And you will end with 20-24 minutes. Not bad but not perfect. By the way to cold is much worse.
Great tips, i agree. Also keeping climate control off helps keep the battery cool during DCFC
Thanks for another great demonstration. The car seems truly awesome for the right driver. However, while it may be everything I believe I want, deep down I know it's not what I need.
…Right here! This is where it looked like the road gave way. I lost one of my sisters to something like this. Please drive careful!!!
This is great! Whats with the camera? Leveling?
You're certainly having a BLAST with EV6!! Glad you like it and hope you'll enjoy brother IQ 5 which is about to launch soon!
My friend, I ran a 3.29 second 0-60 (removing 1 ft roll-out), and an 11.60@118 quarter mile. I did this at 75% charge, in 32*f weather, with the battery showing several dots from "Max power" as it was not at optimal temp. This easily meets/exceeds advertised performance, in very lackluster conditions.
Hi Alyssa. I missed you. Not in a creepy way...more like a big brother.
I finally got my test of the GT and I really liked it. I would not agree that the GT is not a good everyday driver at least from my short test drive. I will have to double check its drivability around town as I did not have any tire spinning issues heading out in traffic from the dealer (in Fort Collins btw) and actually found the power even in GT mode to be quite manageable. I even parked it back in the lot in GT mode just to see and it was fine. No sudden jerkiness or spinning. Maybe I have a lighter foot than Kyle does. I was also impressed with the ride quality which I assumed would be stiffer. Not sure I liked the buckets though so I already ordered some narrow sheepskins that will reduce the aggressive bolstering for everyday driving as there is one in Royal Blue with my name on it coming in by the end of the month. For additional $2500 over the GTline it will be hard not to get the GT. Now what's up with a tech nerd like Kile not being able to find the My-Drive mode setting lol. Thanks again for the fun video.
Do they have tires like Tesla's where all the computers are optimized for the tires and if you change the tires it can mess w/ the system? For example can we choose our own tires for them?
absolutlye love it! But the range! I am looking for everyday 300 mile range on highway at 85mph. What do you recommend?
Cool. Alyssa's hair was my g force meter🤭
Nice video. I loved the look and interior of the EV6. I would be driving one right now if it weren't too small for my 6'4" frame. Good video!
If it only had more range! Looks super fun!
I bet if you drove in eco mode you would get much better range. I have the AWD that’s stated for 274 miles but I actually get more like 315-320 if I drive in eco mode and don’t go crazy. I bet you could get 250 miles easily if you want
It has more than enough range. 280-350 miles or more depending on driving behavior. Just don’t floor it if you just want to go from a to b then it on par with all others
Hopefully next one
When Misha test this on the Nurburgring and was laugh crying about it I had to get it. Best bang for your buck performance EV Ive ever owned or seen. Fast charging. Zero problems. Nothing was faster that I came across except Plaids of course and that's double HP cars. When I tested it at the dealership in was only at 32% and I was laugh crying and speechless on how fast it was. Bought it instantly. And I have owned over 20 drift cars and track cars. Even exotic's get a surprise there not happy about. I usually run in Eco mode because of the neck breaking makes everyone sick. In the canyons Im in sport and straights GT mode. I run regen 1, 0 on freeways and 3 in canyons. Prices fell alot because it is still a secret. All this and i would of never owned a KIA. Now I have a EV9. ;> When these go down alot more I will modify one for track only and shock more people. PS I have flown by Tesla performances even after giving them the hit. ;> Pulls all the way till 158MPH dosnt feel good at that speed. In the rain dosnt feel any diff off the line I was shocked how fast it was. Sport mod is the way to go. Drift mode is lame. You can do circle donuts no problem like other HP AWD exotics. 1/4 mile 11.3 0-60 3 sec. 0-163 pulls the whole time. Went through tires in 5 months, so do most EV tires if pushed. Enjoy be safe. Only gripe was when changing modes ECO, Sport, GT you have to cycle the modes not just press the button to go back and forth. Little blinds spots, has cameras for that.
Have you guys done a video on the Model Y with Track Mode?
@outofspecreviews with all the developments in the technology do you suggest purchasing or leasing?
Are you able to choose LFPs? Or are all rear wheel drive standard range plus LFPs?
Im suprised she didn't got sick lol, that was some intense driving. Watching it made me sweat
Anxiously awaiting the first EV that will make me ready to say goodbye to my track S2000. This is a step in the right direction but there's still a difference between a GT car and a real sports car. Fingers crossed on the Cayman EV (though it will probably be too expensive)
Wow wow I can't believe KN let you drive like that in that area.
Thanks for showing EV6. But I will be waiting for EV9 Mini Van for my family use.
Test drove a Golf R right before test driving the EV6 GT. Needless to say, I bought the EV6. Kyle is right. The two cars are not even in the same universe in terms of performance. No comparison whatsoever. The fact that the EV6 has so much more room for passengers in the back closed the deal for me. I drive Uber as a side hustle. This may surprise you but the EV6 GT works great as an Uber car. Riders compliment me on the vehicle several times a day and tip me accordingly. Mostly, they love the interior and heated rear seats. I find the car to be extremely comfortable to drive for long periods. The drive modes are very helpful to fit varying driving conditions and to extend brake pads and rotors lifespan. One-pedal driving in bumper to bumper trafic is super comfortable. The range is mediocre compared to other EV’s but you would be surprised: if I drive Uber for 8 hours straight, which I rarely do, I typically barely reach half the car’s 260 mile range. Most Uber rides are done on city streets, not on the highway. Consequently, range is not as much of a concern as one might think. Contrarily to what some claim, I believe the EV6 GT is a very capable daily driver. It is not an uncomfortable, uncompromising performance car at all. That is if you of course don’t believe manual seat adjustments qualifies as too hard a pill to swallow. If you do, you are probably not a performance car enthusiast and the the EV6 GT is probably not for you. In which case, I would suggest you consider a Golf R. The interior is exquisite and VW reserved all the electric performance specifically for the front seats. Save for the Tesla Model Y Performance, no vehicle in the EV6 GT’s price range is actually capable of offering such performance while maintaining any semblance of practicality. In fact, very few vehicles in any price range offer this level of performance, period.
You guys should test the Jaguar ev on this backroad as comparison
I want one. This car does it for me.
Great review! Impressive compared to the Mach-E GT review.... Ford has a lot to catch up with Tesla and Hyundai/Kia group. The Mach-E GT review was very disappointing, they really don't have the thermals nailed down in their electric cars.
always love your programs
Lovely review I wasn't sure if you were going to make it to the end 😄 😅
Have you ever tested the Jaguar I-PACE
Kia has come so far. This looks like so much fun to drive.
I have the Kia EV6 GT line, and it is fun to drive. I dont need that much performance as the GT, tho.
Scorch or Spin marks.
Love the exterior design, but not so keen on the dash setup, but I'm big on performance and handling so much can be forgiven if a vehicle gives me that.
I have driven the Mach E GT and it is really nice, but like you, found it is doesn't seem to be sorted near as well as the EV6.
My nearest KIA dealer is over 100-miles away so no experience with it, but your experience has me hiding my checkbook cuz it seems like it is a no brainer, But, the Model 3 Performance/Plaid(?) when it is available will be in the running, too.
Not many woman can relax as well as Alyssa when dirt tracking a car, you lucky. The first gal who got a thrill out of my testing the limits was years ago when I took her for back country spin in an XK-120 . Straight pipes screaming and tires squealing and she called for more with a big two moons grin and long blond hair streaming. Unfortunately there have been too few since her.
Thanks for posting this real world enthusiast POV.
If it had more range I would probably buy it
More opportunities to talk about the car to passersby on your long haul trips at DCFC stations.
Great video. I love my GTLine2. Sadly I need all the range that it has otherwise I'd drop the extra bucks for the GT.
Wait, How do you get to the Track mode on Model Y???
How does it drive on a race course?
I think the mach E looks so much better and has better functionality, it's a shame ford is struggling so much with 8ts thermals esp compared to tesla/eGMP. You never talked about general around the town use like you said you were at the beginning of the video, was looking forward to that.
With her hair, you don't even need a G-meter 😆
Alyssa's hair all over the place
Who is that lady?! Lol! We miss her and her EV owning family!
When you do the range test you should try some comparisons of the GT mode to eco mode, you'd probably have to test it by doing a few back to back launches in each mode and comparing the battery drop since just cruising at 70mph won't be taking advantage of the extra horsepower. If it has the same battery as other models then it should be able to get similar range when you're not giving it all the beans.
I remember when the Porsche 959 came to production in the mid to late 80's, using a Lemans racing engine used in the Porsche 962 IMSA. It had a zero to 60 time in 3.6 seconds, which was considered miraculous for a production vehicle, and now you have the same performance coming from an electric powered KIA hatchback.
KIA put the smack down on Ford and showed how to make a "GT" performance car. 👍👍
Maybe Ford should have re-used the "Probe" name for their car instead of calling it a Mustang.