Funny, I did the same and ordered a Model 3. The EV6 was good, but the model 3 felt faster, was much more responsive, better at handling, and the charging network for Tesla was better around me. That and the software for the EV6 just felt outdated compared to the Tesla. The EV6 did have more cargo space, a smoother ride w/ better suspension, and a more traditional interior so probably better for a “family car”. But as a daily driver and a “sportier” car, the model 3 won me over
@@philorgneopolotin8762 the responsiveness and handling is a product of one car literally being a sedan and the other car literally being an SUV. Not exactly an apples to apples comparison.
I never in my life expected them to go from the soul to such upscale yet affordable cars. If my ID4 doesn’t come in enough time i will definitely consider this .
@@mahendrasmith7589 if this was true, than why does VW only have a 2 year warranty (7 years for the hv battery) whilst Kia has a 7 year warranty for the whole car?
@@michaelavery6499 Question for you: I got an EV6 Wind with the technology package, and mine does not have the automatic lane change but this one does. Does yours happen to have lane change on hda?
@@michaelavery6499 This test vehicle was claimed to be a Wind AWD and it has it, as well as another channel's review I saw. I wonder why Kia is giving them test vehicles that don't represent the features of the production vehicles..
@@youngchirp12 probably how fast it is for a EV, even more impressive when you consider its one of the mainstream manufacturers. And the tech isn't anything to sneeze at either
Don’t all Teslas do this too now? It’s a great idea I really hope more automakers start adopting this. Really improves the driving experience and should help prevent blind spot collisions
The EV6 has "active sound design" that lets you choose from 3 different sound profiles as well as "off", along with customizable profiles for how the sounds ramp up based on acceleration. In Canada that option is only on the GT-Line Package 2 though.
@ 10:01 The EV6 does have different sound profiles to choose from. Here's quote from CNET: "I was surprised to find a menu in the infotainment system that allowed me to select from three settings for the EV6's faux engine sound. There's the subtle Stylish sound, a deep Dynamic tone and a sci-fi Cyber sound, each with three volume levels that correspond to the throttle position and speed. Users can also customize the behaviors of any of the three presets or completely disable the generated sounds altogether."
This is the exact color and configuration I would buy. After having a sunroof in every car the last 25 years, I could live without that. It's a shame KIA dealerships are a mixed bag. The one closest to me is a clown show. 🤡
Terrific video! I wish i saw this while I was shopping for my new ev. I test drove the Ionic5 & EV6, but couldn't get a test with the Mach E. Hyundai was price gouging and the interior felt cheap, but ride quality was surprisingly smooth. The Mach E is nice but i'm conflicted on driving an electric that's masquerading as a muscle car. (Reviews i saw stated that the EV6 performance had the edge, but front trunk is best out of the 3 options). Ended up getting EV6 Wind AWD. Wanted the sunroof but GT line was about $5,000 more and has same performance specs and identical sound system. I just threw in the technology package for an extra $1,500 not to miss out on [surround view monitor/ remote smart parking assist/ blind-spot video monitor/ parking collision avoidance assist]. Figured if I'm spending this much, I should get some nice amenities.
In real world the Model Y doesn’t get the acclaimed range and you don’t get the $7,500 tax credit. The Model Y is not handsome vehicle in my eyes. You failed to mention the Mach E looses a lot of power to conserve charge past a certain amount of miles which is truly annoying specially considering the price tag. I believe this Kia is the better choice. Looks great, has that awesome camera system, has the ability to charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes and way more affordable. Tesla has the supercharging system which is unmatched specially for long distance travel but now there will be more EV stations due to the high demand for EVs
I'm in Irvine as well. Unfortunately you cannot get one out here without a major markup. At MSRP these are priced right, but $5-10k over... not worth it. I have a MME Prem AWD ER and considered swapping for the faster charging. Not until prices get back down to earth
Would you happen to be doing a review for this car's sister the Ioniq 5 anytime soon? I'm really looking forward to that car and see how it compares to this.
So I have experience in the EV6 Wind AWD, and Sport does feel to have more power than normal, i didnt time it but i felt more torque and the power seemed farther down low so it pushed me really far back into my seat. Thanks for the review :)
But, the supercharger network? How do we justify not having access to that? especially when we know how unreliable the electrify American/Canadian charging network can be. I think it looks nicer than the Y, for sure, I love everything about it... But.
Not only is the EV6 extremely slick, but check out that Key FOB. I haven’t seen one that has the keys on the side like that. Would be sooo much better than all other FOBs because the buttons get pushed all the time on those things.
Have you experienced and noise,specifically the low pitch one that's been reported lately. I didn't hear anything in your test. Just curious if you heard anything. Going g to test out a Wind AWD tomorrow. Definitely excited to take it fora spin.
Styling strikes me as a little too “mish-mash-of-every-concept-car-thrown-in-the-blender” to be honest, and don’t love some of the interior ergonomic choices. A nice EV option, for sure, but Ioniq 5 is a little more up my alley personally.
If you don’t mind let me know if you get any odd plastic clicking noise coming from the passenger side dash area. I get it on mine but it’s not all the time and can not truly find the area. It doesn’t happen all the time either. I did notice the space between the A pillar and dash. It’s got a gap of like a 1/2 of an inch. Anyways good video keep up the good work.
Lol. You must not be from the US. Other than the nearby beach, how does it resemble Florida? Not all beaches in the US are in Florida you know. (Hint: Texas is actually the 28th state of the US, and not it’s own country as many ppl like to believe)
I think this styling is going to age way better than the Hyundai cousin. The odd, trying too hard to look futuristic Ioniq5 has weird design elements for no reason.
I took a test drive on this car, but the new car smell was really strange. It was like a strong, burning sulfur smell. There some strange HV battery warning light on too that kept dinging at me.
Does the steering assist and adaptive cruise control essentially function as Kia's autopilot? So if you encountered bumper to bumper traffic ahead, it’d slow down and speed up as traffic moves?
Yea the vehicle is nice and all but I was more concerned about what part of California this was. So lush and green but yet so many people are moving from there to Texas. I don’t get it.
They couldve done something better with that steering wheel. Even using the ICE KIA wheels is better than this. Just not a fan of two spoke for some reason.
I looked online and my local dealer wants $69k for a GT model...lol I can get a nicely equipped BMW 3 series and a year's worth of premium gas. EV's are a waste of money.
BY FAR the most OVER RATED EV !!! This is not built better than the Mustang Mach E I have driven them all and MAYBE a Tesla OVER the Model 3 is better than the MME . This is a KIA and it feels like one. In NJ the dealers are charging $10 to $14 THOUSAND OVER MSRP !!!
They don't though. So much goes into how a car drives, not just the power source. It's really funny that you think all EVs drive the same because they are all operating off of batteries.
OMG, this would've been a Cool car, but that rear-end OMG. FUGLY!! Why? Whyyyy?? MPH, how could you POSSIBLY like it, and not like the 2022 m240i rear end? m240i farrr more beautiful than this goofy EV rear!!
I test drove a Tesla Model 3 and a Kia ev6 last month. I ordered a kia ev6.
Funny, I did the same and ordered a Model 3. The EV6 was good, but the model 3 felt faster, was much more responsive, better at handling, and the charging network for Tesla was better around me. That and the software for the EV6 just felt outdated compared to the Tesla. The EV6 did have more cargo space, a smoother ride w/ better suspension, and a more traditional interior so probably better for a “family car”. But as a daily driver and a “sportier” car, the model 3 won me over
You made an excellent choice! Cutting edge electric car goodness without the stigma of being a Tesla owner.
@@philorgneopolotin8762 don’t you have to pay extra to let it drive for you
@@philorgneopolotin8762 the responsiveness and handling is a product of one car literally being a sedan and the other car literally being an SUV. Not exactly an apples to apples comparison.
@@philorgneopolotin8762 faster? There you lost me. Very important that its fast. Tesla 😂
I never in my life expected them to go from the soul to such upscale yet affordable cars. If my ID4 doesn’t come in enough time i will definitely consider this .
I'd let the ID.4 order go and get one of these instead.
@@MilesPerHr yeah, but the ID4 will last more than 2 months. Kia’s quality proves the Korean war is very much alive and well.
@@mahendrasmith7589 if this was true, than why does VW only have a 2 year warranty (7 years for the hv battery) whilst Kia has a 7 year warranty for the whole car?
@@reini3006 bc Kia are cheap. I could buy a new one each time it rains if I wanted to.
At least the id4 got 2 years of free charger
Modern & minimalist inside. So beautiful.
This actually has 3 different sound modes you can select for the drive noise as well as level setting for each.
Unfortunately, not on the Wind trim (only the GT-Line)
@@MilesPerHr yes it is on the wind trim as i have one. What the poster above said is true.
@@michaelavery6499 Question for you: I got an EV6 Wind with the technology package, and mine does not have the automatic lane change but this one does. Does yours happen to have lane change on hda?
@@Matt-M no, I believe that is part of HDA2 which is only on the GT line
@@michaelavery6499 This test vehicle was claimed to be a Wind AWD and it has it, as well as another channel's review I saw. I wonder why Kia is giving them test vehicles that don't represent the features of the production vehicles..
During the Philly Auto Show, they were launching this car on an inside track. And when I got in, it launched pretty hard. Love this car!
What do you like about this car
@@youngchirp12 probably how fast it is for a EV, even more impressive when you consider its one of the mainstream manufacturers. And the tech isn't anything to sneeze at either
@@official_lilty but is the tech better than a Tesla tech
My favorite part of this is when you use your turn signal your blind spot pops up
Don’t all Teslas do this too now? It’s a great idea I really hope more automakers start adopting this. Really improves the driving experience and should help prevent blind spot collisions
A honda civic does that for 25 K
The EV6 has "active sound design" that lets you choose from 3 different sound profiles as well as "off", along with customizable profiles for how the sounds ramp up based on acceleration. In Canada that option is only on the GT-Line Package 2 though.
It might be on the GT-Line in the U.S. as well. Good to know
Man I could listen to your voice all day its so relaxing lol
Those blind spot cameras in the gauge cluster are awesome.
Inspired by Hyundai/Genesis!
What a great EV! Familiar makes you feel good temporarily but it doesn't mean better.
@ 10:01 The EV6 does have different sound profiles to choose from. Here's quote from CNET:
"I was surprised to find a menu in the infotainment system that allowed me to select from three settings for the EV6's faux engine sound. There's the subtle Stylish sound, a deep Dynamic tone and a sci-fi Cyber sound, each with three volume levels that correspond to the throttle position and speed. Users can also customize the behaviors of any of the three presets or completely disable the generated sounds altogether."
That's on the GT-Line. Sound profiles aren't on the Wind trim
Model Y price jump yesterday and now 62,990. Makes this car so much a better deal....
Yeah???? go see the ADM $14,000 OVER!!!!!!!!!
If you can wait, wait. ADM already lowered to $2K for the Ioniq 5 here in the Bay Area, and this is hot market for cars.
@@jml9550 what is adm?
@@kelvin6931 Additional Dealer Markup.
@@kelvin6931 ADM for the EV6 is currently $5K in the Bay Area. I expect it to drop to $2K in a about 6 months. ADM should disappear in 2023.
I love that steering wheel 😍
Your voice and tempo are relaxing compared to excited fast paced car reviewers.
This is the exact color and configuration I would buy. After having a sunroof in every car the last 25 years, I could live without that.
It's a shame KIA dealerships are a mixed bag. The one closest to me is a clown show. 🤡
Terrific video! I wish i saw this while I was shopping for my new ev.
I test drove the Ionic5 & EV6, but couldn't get a test with the Mach E. Hyundai was price gouging and the interior felt cheap, but ride quality was surprisingly smooth. The Mach E is nice but i'm conflicted on driving an electric that's masquerading as a muscle car. (Reviews i saw stated that the EV6 performance had the edge, but front trunk is best out of the 3 options).
Ended up getting EV6 Wind AWD. Wanted the sunroof but GT line was about $5,000 more and has same performance specs and identical sound system. I just threw in the technology package for an extra $1,500 not to miss out on [surround view monitor/ remote smart parking assist/ blind-spot video monitor/ parking collision avoidance assist]. Figured if I'm spending this much, I should get some nice amenities.
Sounds like you chose a car almost exactly as equipped in this video - enjoy!
In real world the Model Y doesn’t get the acclaimed range and you don’t get the $7,500 tax credit. The Model Y is not handsome vehicle in my eyes. You failed to mention the Mach E looses a lot of power to conserve charge past a certain amount of miles which is truly annoying specially considering the price tag. I believe this Kia is the better choice. Looks great, has that awesome camera system, has the ability to charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes and way more affordable. Tesla has the supercharging system which is unmatched specially for long distance travel but now there will be more EV stations due to the high demand for EVs
I'm in Irvine as well. Unfortunately you cannot get one out here without a major markup. At MSRP these are priced right, but $5-10k over... not worth it. I have a MME Prem AWD ER and considered swapping for the faster charging. Not until prices get back down to earth
Woow so car prices are still jacked up.
You have to shop around.. there are dealerships that will honor MSRP.
Would you happen to be doing a review for this car's sister the Ioniq 5 anytime soon? I'm really looking forward to that car and see how it compares to this.
We'll see if I can squeeze it in (packed schedule the next month or so)!
@@MilesPerHr No worries, thank you for all of your hard work and the quality videos!
Ioniq 5 has an AWFUL dash that is obstructed by the steering wheel and it's WHITE
Uh, you could also do a search for it? There are more videos of the Ioniq 5 than I can count.
So I have experience in the EV6 Wind AWD, and Sport does feel to have more power than normal, i didnt time it but i felt more torque and the power seemed farther down low so it pushed me really far back into my seat. Thanks for the review :)
Roads? Where we're going we don't need, yeah we still need Roads 🤪
Anyone notice the steering wheel is smiling at you?
I like how they replaced the nozzle for the gas icon, with a plug 😂
You are easily impressed. My autistic son made the same comment.
But, the supercharger network? How do we justify not having access to that? especially when we know how unreliable the electrify American/Canadian charging network can be. I think it looks nicer than the Y, for sure, I love everything about it... But.
I just got mine 😊 I love it!
How long was the wait ?
EV sixGT does give you different Sound levels when accelerating
Inside of this KIA EV6 much better looking than Tesla.
Not only is the EV6 extremely slick, but check out that Key FOB. I haven’t seen one that has the keys on the side like that. Would be sooo much better than all other FOBs because the buttons get pushed all the time on those things.
My 2021 Kia K5 has them on the side too and I love it! It actually does make a difference.
@@karlie8970 that’s so sick! I had no idea there was more like that. Consider me jealous.
Have you experienced and noise,specifically the low pitch one that's been reported lately. I didn't hear anything in your test. Just curious if you heard anything. Going g to test out a Wind AWD tomorrow. Definitely excited to take it fora spin.
Interesting. I didn't notice a low pitch noise (at idle or in motion). Enjoy the test drive!
Styling strikes me as a little too “mish-mash-of-every-concept-car-thrown-in-the-blender” to be honest, and don’t love some of the interior ergonomic choices. A nice EV option, for sure, but Ioniq 5 is a little more up my alley personally.
I'd take the Ioniq's styling over the EV6, agreed.
If you don’t mind let me know if you get any odd plastic clicking noise coming from the passenger side dash area. I get it on mine but it’s not all the time and can not truly find the area. It doesn’t happen all the time either. I did notice the space between the A pillar and dash. It’s got a gap of like a 1/2 of an inch. Anyways good video keep up the good work.
I only had the car for a week, so I can't follow up, but I do remember some odd clicks or squeaks on occasion - hard to place where they came from.
Great review!
Glad you enjoyed it!
By the time you add the technology package to the Wind AWD, you're on the price range of the GT-Line.
im confused, so if I got the GT trim, the centre console area becomes gloss black??? This is so much nicer as matte...
Great video?!:)
Love the car!
Is that filmed somewhere in florida?
Lol. You must not be from the US. Other than the nearby beach, how does it resemble Florida? Not all beaches in the US are in Florida you know.
(Hint: Texas is actually the 28th state of the US, and not it’s own country as many ppl like to believe)
Dealerships are going crazy with the mark ups
I think this styling is going to age way better than the Hyundai cousin. The odd, trying too hard to look futuristic Ioniq5 has weird design elements for no reason.
I took a test drive on this car, but the new car smell was really strange. It was like a strong, burning sulfur smell. There some strange HV battery warning light on too that kept dinging at me.
I had same experience with k5 2022 ex
@@jayabharathreddytavanam9808 interesting, did you ever find out the cause?
Outrageous price. Should be 44k fully loaded starting at 30k.
Can you show how the wireless apple CarPlay sets up? Every video I have seen thus far shows wired connections only
As far as I know there is no wireless Car Play nor wireless Android Auto, at least not in the models they sell in Europe.
Did I say wireless? Sorry about that. Yes, it's wired only.
Only the models with an 8-inch touch screen w/ no built-in navigations are going to have wireless Apple CarPlay/android auto.
The Tech package should come with w/a sunroof.
Why? Why not seat warmers or 20” wheels?
the hand gestures tho..while talking lol
nice car ..the dash controls wouldn't be out of reach if you set the seat in the correct position instead of way back with finger tip driving style...
i prefer the Ioniq 5. Only the EV6 steering wheel is better than the Hyundai one. BTW, why didn't they call it the EV5 to match IONIQ5?
I'm guessing Kia doesn't want to mirror Hyundai in as many ways as possible to distinguish the brands.
But for the money, you can't really complain? Standard model is $51,200. You can and you should complain!
I'm the opposite. The rear end of the vehicle is not really grabbing me for some reason but overall the car is nice. I guess it depends on the person.
Why did you compare what you were driving to the Mach E GT? and not just the Premium model?
Price point and power
Does the steering assist and adaptive cruise control essentially function as Kia's autopilot? So if you encountered bumper to bumper traffic ahead, it’d slow down and speed up as traffic moves?
Yes, and yes
I was told there's no wireless Android auto. Can you confirm it?
You can test drive Vinfast VF8 please ^.^
There is soundsmods and acculy pretty good once
In the GT-Line trim, yes
This is the only place I’m hearing that it has wireless CarPlay - can you confirm?
I misspoke - it's wired
Is it mean or the seatbacks looks like they need to see a chiropractor? 😆
Why is it called an SUV?
I like the interiors but not the Exteriors
Is CarPlay wireless for sure?
I misspoke - it's wired.
Good
5:04
Yea the vehicle is nice and all but I was more concerned about what part of California this was. So lush and green but yet so many people are moving from there to Texas. I don’t get it.
cost of living
@@davidgibson7740 That’s everywhere basically, especially Texas because of what’s going on, on the west coast.
It's Irvine, orange county, the county below LA.
It makes a difference to launch from sports mode. Trust me 😂
What is the price ?? I
Listed in the video description 👍
Honestly, for that price I would choose the model 3.
Pros supercharging. Cons horrible build quality
I thought so too. But after a test drive, I realized I was wrong. Test drive and judge.
I have a 3 and I’m looking to getting one of these.
i like the design but it's too low
Beamer Benz or Bentley you meant 😂
Looks like something Jaguar would design which has me confused lol
But what's your Doug Score???
😆 Doug Score: Quirky
Nothing looks like Orange County other than…Orange County.
خیلی عالی
the front end is abrupt and curves down
Interior seems miles better than Tesla garbage.
They couldve done something better with that steering wheel. Even using the ICE KIA wheels is better than this. Just not a fan of two spoke for some reason.
Did I say wireless apple CarPlay. I thought it would not come with wireless CarPlay???
Yeah, I don't think so.
I misspoke. It's wired CarPlay, not wireless
You can choose fake engine sounds it's fully customizable
Not on the Wind trim. Apparently the fake sounds are part of the GT-Line trim.
Hmmmmm nice 😶
I'm not a fan of any door handles that require two steps to use.
But theyre not hard to use, and improve aero so you get better range
Like a tesla lol.
Surprised there’s no HUD 😩
You are easily surprised. Time for some deep breaths I think.
Pls can u do a review on acyra mdx type s
He did a in depth review of it
@@MAKII724 I mean the type s version
Hope to do it soon, yes.
he is talking
2002?
If you get money back at tax time the 7500 tax credit does not come into play
54k for a KIA!? No, thanks
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Leatherette? you meant to say vinal....roflmao....
54k$??? Geeesh I'll take a Tesla, when are they going make evs cheaper for everyone lol
Hey buddy, there is always the bus, or even just plain walking.
I looked online and my local dealer wants $69k for a GT model...lol I can get a nicely equipped BMW 3 series and a year's worth of premium gas. EV's are a waste of money.
BY FAR the most OVER RATED EV !!! This is not built better than the Mustang Mach E I have driven them all and MAYBE a Tesla OVER the Model 3 is better than the MME . This is a KIA and it feels like one. In NJ the dealers are charging $10 to $14 THOUSAND OVER MSRP !!!
$54k for an electric KIA. You could buy a new gas powered Lexus or Mercedes for that. You gotta be all in on EV to buy into this.
You forgot gas price is increasing fast.
All these evs drive the same just get the one A you can afford & B catches your eye
They don't though.
So much goes into how a car drives, not just the power source. It's really funny that you think all EVs drive the same because they are all operating off of batteries.
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OMG, this would've been a Cool car, but that rear-end OMG. FUGLY!! Why? Whyyyy?? MPH, how could you POSSIBLY like it, and not like the 2022 m240i rear end? m240i farrr more beautiful than this goofy EV rear!!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I suppose!