I actually think KIA styled it quite well. Looks futuristic and it definitely gave me a run for my money in the gts Macan on the highway. This car is wicked fast!
Very cool styling and performance! I recently purchased a 2023 Kia Stinger GT2 with the Special Edition packaging and am already thinking that this might be my next car. I just don't think I'm ready for an all-electric vehicle quite yet. Also, this looks so much cooler than the Tesla's, and for a much better value. Well done, Kia! Well done, indeed!
I think this is a EV with great performance. However I would choose the long range RWD because is good enough for my family and I (we are a family of four). Great car, great performance!
For those asking about range. This car is ment to be someones 2nd or 3rd car. When it gets here, i'll use it do go to work 80km total and will charge in my garage overnight. Got an ICE car if i want to make a long trip.
I do believe Kia recommends a 90 percent charge for everyday use versus 80 percent max charge for most competitors which means the range is actually closer than we imagine and remember the fast charging of the ev six means it’s easy to recharge in 10 minutes if you are at 30 percent and then recharging. That’s almost like a gas station for ice vehicles
An awesome vehicle but the range is a bit of a deal breaker. 206 miles of range with a brand new battery charged to full. That quickly reduces with: 1. Battery degradation 2. Less than full charge 3. Low temperatures 4. Vigorous driving 5. Long standby drain 6. Use of heater and AC. I think this is strictly an EV for low distance, local driving only. It will be like using a smartphone constantly. You'll be recharging very frequently. I'll keep my GT Stinger.
@@Fechual ROFL my ass. My Stinger has more than enough performance that I don't wish anymore. And not having to worry about range like an EV and constant recharging. Nice try but I don't think so.
@@tomy8339 🤣 I enjoy driving my R1T that will blow the doors off your stinger. Tow 11,000lbs, Off Road superior to a Rubicon, and costs the equivalent of $20 to fill the tank. Recharging woes? More like leave my home every day with a full tank.
Can't wait to see the mark up on this thing, i had a reservation for an ev 6 and i had to cancel it, the process of dealing with the dealership is painful to say the least.
I love the Porsche Taycan, but it is twice the price Under $100k, my favorite EVs are the this EV6 GT and the Genesis GV60 Hyundai/Kia?Genesis is killing the game!
Great review bro! really enjoyed it! wish I could afford something like this! I love torque and im sick of working on my 29yr old car to keep it alive...Unfortunately, these new beautys are outta reach for most people
Think twice dont get scammed china already canceled EVs "suburban neighborhoods worldwide could be plugging in daily to recharge. Most electrical distribution networks are simply not ready to provide the additional load - especially during peak evening hours when many EV owners are likely to first plug in to recharge their cars. Currently, drivers in the United States log some three trillion miles annually in their automobiles. While currently less than two percent of the vehicles are electric, what happens when that number increases? One study estimated that if all the cars in Texas today were EVs, the state might need as much as 30 percent more power; California would need 50 percent more. Nationwide, we calculate that the conversion of all internal combustion engines to electric vehicles could add as much as 45 percent to electricity demand. Admittedly, the US Energy Information Administration estimates seven out of 10 cars will still have internal combustion engines by 2050. Even so, the grid will no doubt feel increasing pressures if sales of electric vehicles accelerate as predicted."
Wow. Killer KIA. A great hot hatch marketed as a SUV. Back seat headroom and shoulder room is a bit tight but the rest of the interior styling and features is really nice and I also dig the exterior styling. A lot of value.
This car is a BLAST to drive! So much fun and good looks too. I don't know why KIA keeps calling this an SUV, because it's not. To me it's a wagon. The narrator calls it a large hot hatch, which I can also agree with. The same goes with the Ionic 5. These cars are an excellent way into the EV class, however a bit expensive if you want the full powered models. The sticker for the EV6 GT is $65k USD.
A couple things. Seats- unless you have multiple people driving this car, power seats are not something you use on a regular basis. Really- set them up and go. The cars stereo is actually 14 speakers, but most state the same, not very good. Adaptive suspension- awesome. The downsides stated aren’t enough to keep me away- I put my dp down in June for a hopeful Q1 arrival in Canada. Perfect timing given the summer only tires.
Great review, as usual. One thing: The forward-looking camera shots (which I think are important) are terrible. We can't get a driver's or passenger's view of the road, just part of the headliner and the rearview mirror. I wish you could find a better mounting place than the sunroof ... like maybe the windshield? Or hang the camera from a selfie stick or something.
OK so I got to test drive one of these and was surprised how well I liked most everything about it. I expected the ride to be harsh but I found it very comfortable and even in GT mode was not a problem. It rode so much better than Tesla and even more so the Polestar 2 with its adaptive suspension. What was almost as surprising is the power even in GT mode did not feel unwieldy but rather quite manageable. Not too much but just right to be good fast car. A lot of EV's leave something to be desired at higher speeds but not this one. I even parked the thing back in the lot in GT mode just to see how it did - no problem. Now the only thing I would have to work on are the seats. I found the extra side bolstering to be a little annoying and I am skinny, and as this reviewer suggested the seat could have less of an angle for everyday driving. This is something that can be addressed after purchase by auto specialists so it won't stop me from getting one of these. What a surprisingly great driving vehicle whatever you want to call it. Yes I know the range.
I live in Finland and I see no issue with the range. It'll be actually more comparable in winter to AWD GT-Line, since you can put lightweight 20" Rims on it.
@@speksih 206 range realistically 160 mange at 80 percent plus winter plus degradation plus battery drains quickly with fast pulls a recipe for failure got all that power with no range 😀
The power is really what makes this vehicle interesting for me. Comes with a few downsides though as you thoroughly pointed out, most notably the seats. The neon green stitching doesn't necessarily fit everyone's style and the manual adjustment and lack of adjustability just seems really, really cheap. Looks like you had a blast driving it!
Manual seats are quicker to adjust, don't see the big deal about power seats. I do understand the green piping though but atleast it ties into the color on the calipers.
@@klasseact6663 Personally, I agree with you. But just like with many trucks and SUVs will never use their tow hitch, the power will be a status symbol they'll use once and then only talk about.
So how is this range of 206 miles figured in what mode ? If you are in Eco during a trip for example would you get more than that even similar to the GT line or what ? These things are starting to come available at only a small premium over the GT line so would like to know more.
Great car but 206 miles of estimated range 🤦♂️. If you lease then whatever, but, if you buy it and take proper care of the battery and charge it to 80% and keep it from dipping below 20% it leaves 120-130 miles of range. If it gets cold out and you turn on heat it will be more like 90-100 miles even if it has the heat pump. If u like acceleration gingerly it will be more like 70-90 miles. This car needs a bigger battery.
@@vapidshay I have an ice car and 2 teslas. Poor range is a serious concern here even without degradation. I wonder if you’ve looked up how much the battery has to degrade to get it warranty replaced. U should look it up. I also wonder if you also know that in the 1st year you will lose about 10% of the total range after which it will level out, leaving you with an even poorer range. Talk about rushed into production. That combined with not-so-developed charging infrastructure (aside from tesla), makes this a big deal. Are you going to buy the EV 6 gt?
@@nkoster3717 you’re making a mountain out of a molehill. there’s dozens of EVs out now and they all have varying ranges. one should obviously pick the one most suited to their wants/needs. battery degradation goes hand in hand w/ lithium ion batteries and will always be an issue until we innovate towards a new battery technology. we’re still in the infancy stage of EVs…did you think back when the first ICE vehicles were being created that they had gas stations on every corner like we do nowadays ? it’s going to take time for the EV market and supporting infrastructure to develop. it’s only been 14 years since the first Tesla was released.
I love this car! I need this as my daily driver. Charge to full every night in my garage and wake up to a full charge every morning. Never stop for gas ever again (unless I'm going X-Country in my truck), and for less than a Tesla.
It looks like a cool station wagon unfortunately range is lacking. I think the Y performance is a better choice even though it’s a few tenths slower but has much better range! Great review as always 😊
So 200 miles of max range equals what amount of usable range? Seeing as EV’s aren’t recommended to be constantly fully drained and charged again to 100%? Is that correct? 10-80% charges in 18 mins if you can find a 350kw charger but what about to 100%?
If only they made this car with the 3.3tt or 3.5tt found in their engine lineup 🤤. Obviously that's contrary to the point of an EV, and the architecture is specific to electric vehicles, but still...
I've been dying for your reviiiiiiiiiew on this car!!! I want it so bad. I got my Alfa Romeo Stelvio ti Sport based off your review. it has been the best car I've owned in my short 30 years on this earth. lol even over my E39 BMW 530ia (don't kill me fellow bimmer gearheads haaaa)
How does driving it aggressively reduce the range? Instead of 206 miles will you only get half that if you hoon it around on the street or do you still get close to that with the regen helping?
When people don’t know how a battery works 🤦🏾♂️ will your phone still use the same amount of energy when it’s on sleep mode or when you’re playing a game, while you’re on a FaceTime call, while max brightness?
what do you want? This is a performance car. If you want more battery life, get the RWD wind and you can get over 300 miles. This car is meant for pure raw fun with commuting around town. For long drives, buy a gas car if you want over 400 miiles on one go.
@@IYG-x7c those numbers are not entirely true. You do not get that much range..Always lower. Look at the MPGe for all those cars. It's almost the same. Also this car charges twice as fast as those. Would you want to wait 35 minutes to charge your car from 10% to 80% on a road trip or 18 minutes?
@cyberathlete I've read MachE reviews, they actually got more like 270. I can't rely on chargers outside my home, I've seen how they work. Either they don't work at all or don't charge at full speed. In general I understand that most have less range than advertised, but if this EV6 does closer to 150, it's a disaster. Can't even get to any track with that range lol, just circle around the town
EV are meant to replace ICE cars. It is counter intuitive in my mind to have a performance EV vehicle which is already quick without GT. Performance EV cars should not receive full credit. 200 miles. Wow. Not meant for northern states and countries with 50% capacity reduced.
Someone has done a review where they drive the GT-line over a set course at a set speed, and then drove the GT exactly the same, and guess what? The battery remaining for both cars was pretty identical. No point in the 'industry standard' figures when they don't assume everyone's driving the same....
Bro you traded in your Mache GT PE? Can I ask what you traded it in on? I also have the Mach-e GT PE and have thought about trading in for this GT. Thoughts? Car Max only offered $52K I thought they were crazy. Would appreciate a DM if you can, thanks!
Love the car but the range makes it easy to turn this trim level down. Seeing it go from 191 miles to 175 after 1 launch doesn't help either lol. I'll keep my GT-line.
Yes, it certainly does have wireless Apple Play or Android Auto, Mine does it just fine. Furthermore, you also understand that the reason it has manual seats is well, because it's the GT model and anything else electric simply robs from the batteries, right? You do understand how that works, right? Ijm actually surprised that KIA put in a sun roof and power windows/locks
It seems this model is not destined for EU. How would it meet the pedestrian front impact requirement? If it does than other OE's have a lot more work to do to improve the looks of their front designs.
Not first lol, but really this is such a great balance of price/performance although practically, the longer range model still offers a lot of performance with more range
"Car will be very very slow in Eco mode with 286 hp " Ha that is already as much as my Hyudai Santa Cruz has and it does not feel that slow. 429 hp would be plenty for me in standard mode so you would not have to push that little boost button except for doing an occasional trick.I wasn't clear what the range would be without using this GT mode ? Also I am not sure any EV will qualify for the $7500 tax break in 2023 as it is split between where the car is manufactured and where the battery materials come from. I am betting the Mustang for example will only qualify for $3750. NIce fun review thanks.
Cool car but the seats are going to be a deal breaker for my wife and I. This isn't going to be bought as a track car so the 8-way with memory hopefully will be an option next year. I suspect the Ionic 5 N will be optioned with the power memory seats so that may be the way to go. Great review.
Can you confirm if the GT does have HDA2 (Highway driving assist) vs the GT-Line/Wind. That was also another difference that I saw on the charts on KIA's website that this one is more hands on driving on the highway vs the others that are totally hands free. Thank you!
@@fakedazzleful Who is driving haphazardly on the high way? I like to cruise, especially with the family in the car, and with HDA2 you can do that. Just sit back and chill and the car drives itself. And when I want to have fun with the car, it's mostly on local roads any way. Highways once you hit your top speed, not much else to do.
It's been awhile since I've commented on one of the vids apologies but I have been watching. thank you for the review and being thorough. thought it would be the same as GT-Line in terms of interior options but it isn't. that to me is a downside considering all electric but you've got manual seats and tilt/telescoping steering wheel. and this is the highest trim, a bit concerning. Guess it makes up for it in power/speed & quick charging.
It is time we stpo using terms like "It's impressive for a Kia."
This isn't 2001 anymore. Kia has been formidable for a while now
I actually think KIA styled it quite well. Looks futuristic and it definitely gave me a run for my money in the gts Macan on the highway. This car is wicked fast!
Nice! Congrats on the Macan GTS.
I’d still rather have the Macan GTS 😂😂😂
@@JremV gets Macan is like $80k so no duh
51k more subscriber till 1M been watching your reviews since the beginning. Keep the hard work
You and KIA have come a long way. I still remember your red KIA Rio review. Where you said the tiger nose is in there somewhere. Nice one
What did you trade your mach e for and why? Can we get a video on that if possible/needed
The designers at Kia/Hyundai/Genesis have their style on point! So much better looking than anything out there!
A thing of beauty. Can't stop looking at how gorgeous it is.
I have a 17 Kia sportage I’m super impressed what Kia is doing for the future.
I have a 2022 Kia forte I’m trading mine in for a 2023 Kia Forte gt
@@chrisdulyea4159 that’s wassup enjoy 😊 man
You can get more range if you just drive normal. I have the gt line and I am getting 322 right now. I just ordered the gt can’t wait for it
GT Line is different than GT
The EV6 GT is quite impressive. I wonder what an EV Stringer would be like?🤔
I am getting 204 miles of range on 90% charge some highway and mostly back roads
Very cool styling and performance! I recently purchased a 2023 Kia Stinger GT2 with the Special Edition packaging and am already thinking that this might be my next car. I just don't think I'm ready for an all-electric vehicle quite yet. Also, this looks so much cooler than the Tesla's, and for a much better value. Well done, Kia! Well done, indeed!
I think this is a EV with great performance. However I would choose the long range RWD because is good enough for my family and I (we are a family of four). Great car, great performance!
For those asking about range.
This car is ment to be someones 2nd or 3rd car. When it gets here, i'll use it do go to work 80km total and will charge in my garage overnight.
Got an ICE car if i want to make a long trip.
Isn't the ICE the second car then?
I do believe Kia recommends a 90 percent charge for everyday use versus 80 percent max charge for most competitors which means the range is actually closer than we imagine and remember the fast charging of the ev six means it’s easy to recharge in 10 minutes if you are at 30 percent and then recharging.
That’s almost like a gas station for ice vehicles
An awesome vehicle but the range is a bit of a deal breaker. 206 miles of range with a brand new battery charged to full. That quickly reduces with:
1. Battery degradation
2. Less than full charge
3. Low temperatures
4. Vigorous driving
5. Long standby drain
6. Use of heater and AC.
I think this is strictly an EV for low distance, local driving only. It will be like using a smartphone constantly. You'll be recharging very frequently.
I'll keep my GT Stinger.
11 Second range quarter mile, 3.5 second 0-60 You can only dream of anything close in your GT Stinger ROFL.
@@Fechual ROFL my ass. My Stinger has more than enough performance that I don't wish anymore. And not having to worry about range like an EV and constant recharging.
Nice try but I don't think so.
@@tomy8339 🤣 I enjoy driving my R1T that will blow the doors off your stinger. Tow 11,000lbs, Off Road superior to a Rubicon, and costs the equivalent of $20 to fill the tank.
Recharging woes? More like leave my home every day with a full tank.
@@Fechual until you have to turn or stop.
@@Fechual Considering you paid $20-$35k more than a Stinger, I would certainly hope so...
61K is a deal breaker. No Tax credits and no FSD.
Can't wait to see the mark up on this thing, i had a reservation for an ev 6 and i had to cancel it, the process of dealing with the dealership is painful to say the least.
Stealerships are thieves
I love the Porsche Taycan, but it is twice the price
Under $100k, my favorite EVs are the this EV6 GT and the Genesis GV60
Hyundai/Kia?Genesis is killing the game!
It’s 70k
@@Yondaily It's $62k
how much extra range do u get when in eco/normal/sport mode?
Great review bro! really enjoyed it! wish I could afford something like this! I love torque and im sick of working on my 29yr old car to keep it alive...Unfortunately, these new beautys are outta reach for most people
Think twice dont get scammed china already canceled EVs
"suburban neighborhoods worldwide could be plugging in daily to recharge. Most electrical distribution networks are simply not ready to provide the additional load - especially during peak evening hours when many EV owners are likely to first plug in to recharge their cars.
Currently, drivers in the United States log some three trillion miles annually in their automobiles. While currently less than two percent of the vehicles are electric, what happens when that number increases? One study estimated that if all the cars in Texas today were EVs, the state might need as much as 30 percent more power; California would need 50 percent more. Nationwide, we calculate that the conversion of all internal combustion engines to electric vehicles could add as much as 45 percent to electricity demand.
Admittedly, the US Energy Information Administration estimates seven out of 10 cars will still have internal combustion engines by 2050. Even so, the grid will no doubt feel increasing pressures if sales of electric vehicles accelerate as predicted."
There is a 2023 Kia forte gt which is nice it’s about 27k to 29k but there is the 2022 Kia forte that goes for 23k
Korean companies new leaders on the automotive market.
My first Korean electric car! Good job bro.
Wow. Killer KIA. A great hot hatch marketed as a SUV. Back seat headroom and shoulder room is a bit tight but the rest of the interior styling and features is really nice and I also dig the exterior styling. A lot of value.
I liked it when I first saw the model. I remain impressed.
My main takeaway, you need to test all cars with Goodyear tires so you can enjoy how easy they slip.
3.0 with Pilot Sports!
That was a great review, cant wait to get mine first quarter 2023 down here in OZ,keep the good work up
Lumbar support?
You will hardly get a sore back when you can only go 200 miles before the thing has to sit and get charged for a few hours.
I would be ok with the manual seats. Power seats weigh more and eventually fail/break.
This car is a BLAST to drive! So much fun and good looks too. I don't know why KIA keeps calling this an SUV, because it's not. To me it's a wagon. The narrator calls it a large hot hatch, which I can also agree with. The same goes with the Ionic 5. These cars are an excellent way into the EV class, however a bit expensive if you want the full powered models. The sticker for the EV6 GT is $65k USD.
I would argue that it does not have a frunk.
A couple things.
Seats- unless you have multiple people driving this car, power seats are not something you use on a regular basis. Really- set them up and go.
The cars stereo is actually 14 speakers, but most state the same, not very good.
Adaptive suspension- awesome.
The downsides stated aren’t enough to keep me away- I put my dp down in June for a hopeful Q1 arrival in Canada. Perfect timing given the summer only tires.
With car stereo , they count every driver. Most people are ignorant in audio so it saves explanation
If they would increase the range to 300 miles, I might buy one.
How many times would you have to charge this car when driving from NYC to Georgia?
Great review, as usual. One thing: The forward-looking camera shots (which I think are important) are terrible. We can't get a driver's or passenger's view of the road, just part of the headliner and the rearview mirror. I wish you could find a better mounting place than the sunroof ... like maybe the windshield? Or hang the camera from a selfie stick or something.
OK so I got to test drive one of these and was surprised how well I liked most everything about it. I expected the ride to be harsh but I found it very comfortable and even in GT mode was not a problem. It rode so much better than Tesla and even more so the Polestar 2 with its adaptive suspension. What was almost as surprising is the power even in GT mode did not feel unwieldy but rather quite manageable. Not too much but just right to be good fast car. A lot of EV's leave something to be desired at higher speeds but not this one. I even parked the thing back in the lot in GT mode just to see how it did - no problem.
Now the only thing I would have to work on are the seats. I found the extra side bolstering to be a little annoying and I am skinny, and as this reviewer suggested the seat could have less of an angle for everyday driving. This is something that can be addressed after purchase by auto specialists so it won't stop me from getting one of these. What a surprisingly great driving vehicle whatever you want to call it. Yes I know the range.
200 miles with 20000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 smiles.
Works for me. And you obviously🤘
I know you keep your cars only for a yr, but didn't you get the MachE in mid 2022? What did you get ? You should update us on these
Not too shabby. Just need to get that range up! Simply a no go for me considering a commute and cold winters...but I'm certainly taking notice!
I live in Finland and I see no issue with the range. It'll be actually more comparable in winter to AWD GT-Line, since you can put lightweight 20" Rims on it.
@@speksih 206 range realistically 160 mange at 80 percent plus winter plus degradation plus battery drains quickly with fast pulls a recipe for failure got all that power with no range 😀
@@letdothisman1139 nope. Just was in winter testing in Finland and the mileage with 20" winter tires was little under 200 miles.
Laughing at the people that are probably driving around with a half a tank of gas or less right now and never worried about 200 miles of range.
I'm buying one of these when I get a job and that reaction was hilarious when that jet passed 🤣
Good! Make it happen.
@@spaceoner1 I will haha you'll be seeing me cruising
When did the jet pass?
@@marhawk6468 it was right before the video ended
Better be a damn good paying job
Great video. Tons of information. Happy New Year
That’s the feeling I get every time I drive my GT.
The power is really what makes this vehicle interesting for me. Comes with a few downsides though as you thoroughly pointed out, most notably the seats. The neon green stitching doesn't necessarily fit everyone's style and the manual adjustment and lack of adjustability just seems really, really cheap. Looks like you had a blast driving it!
Why when Kia puts manual seats on a performance car the world ends, but when a car that’s half a million does it, it’s normal.. how?
@@theofficialquent3488 i bet you this kia's panels and weather seals arent falling apart though, unlike some other "luxury" ev maker....cough cough
Manual seats are quicker to adjust, don't see the big deal about power seats. I do understand the green piping though but atleast it ties into the color on the calipers.
@@klasseact6663 Personally, I agree with you. But just like with many trucks and SUVs will never use their tow hitch, the power will be a status symbol they'll use once and then only talk about.
@@Rainbowrobb I agree about the status symbol thing😉
So how is this range of 206 miles figured in what mode ? If you are in Eco during a trip for example would you get more than that even similar to the GT line or what ? These things are starting to come available at only a small premium over the GT line so would like to know more.
77.4 kWh is way too small for this performance.
Kia website says GT is not available in Yacht Blue?
Great car but 206 miles of estimated range 🤦♂️. If you lease then whatever, but, if you buy it and take proper care of the battery and charge it to 80% and keep it from dipping below 20% it leaves 120-130 miles of range. If it gets cold out and you turn on heat it will be more like 90-100 miles even if it has the heat pump. If u like acceleration gingerly it will be more like 70-90 miles. This car needs a bigger battery.
Mercedes EQE might be an alternative to this. Or if you want to sacrifice a bit of space then the BMW i4.
@@dinohermann1887 or the gold standard- tesla model Y performance
there’s a 10 year/100,000 mile battery warranty...if you’re so concerned about battery degradation, stick to ICE vehicles.
@@vapidshay I have an ice car and 2 teslas. Poor range is a serious concern here even without degradation. I wonder if you’ve looked up how much the battery has to degrade to get it warranty replaced. U should look it up. I also wonder if you also know that in the 1st year you will lose about 10% of the total range after which it will level out, leaving you with an even poorer range. Talk about rushed into production. That combined with not-so-developed charging infrastructure (aside from tesla), makes this a big deal. Are you going to buy the EV 6 gt?
@@nkoster3717 you’re making a mountain out of a molehill. there’s dozens of EVs out now and they all have varying ranges. one should obviously pick the one most suited to their wants/needs. battery degradation goes hand in hand w/ lithium ion batteries and will always be an issue until we innovate towards a new battery technology.
we’re still in the infancy stage of EVs…did you think back when the first ICE vehicles were being created that they had gas stations on every corner like we do nowadays ? it’s going to take time for the EV market and supporting infrastructure to develop. it’s only been 14 years since the first Tesla was released.
Can someone drop a link to the backpack that was in the trunk???
I sold my 2022 Kia EV GT-line......Loved it but small. Range is important ...so I pre-ordered a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq - dual motors
Makes me excited to see what they do with Ioniq N!!
Ioniq 5 N is probably going to be the same except with different styling.
Kia has done an amazing job with the look would be a perfect daily driver and the performance is impressive
Thanks for a fantastic comprehensive review.
I love this car! I need this as my daily driver. Charge to full every night in my garage and wake up to a full charge every morning. Never stop for gas ever again (unless I'm going X-Country in my truck), and for less than a Tesla.
The MSRP for this trim is almost $65K. The Model 3 Performance is cheaper than that, and the Y performance isn't too far off.
This blue looks amazing!
If it had more range and an actual usable frunk it would be a great car.
Holy shit 576hp?! 😳
And super duper reliable 😂
It looks like a cool station wagon unfortunately range is lacking. I think the Y performance is a better choice even though it’s a few tenths slower but has much better range! Great review as always 😊
i think looks-wise this definitely wins. Teslas look a little too bland. Range-wise i definitely agree with you
Awesome review dude. I really love the color but I think the car itself is weird looking but the performance is impressive
P.S. I love your complaining at the end when a jet interrupted the video
Manual seats and wired carplay make this a non starter for me. Fix those and you have a sale.
So 200 miles of max range equals what amount of usable range? Seeing as EV’s aren’t recommended to be constantly fully drained and charged again to 100%? Is that correct? 10-80% charges in 18 mins if you can find a 350kw charger but what about to 100%?
Great review! Hey Sofeyon, what did you trade the Mach E in for?
Never thought a Kia would be this quick.
Great review, but I cant understand why you keep saying '"for a Kia". Kia are up there with the best, as I'm sure you'll agree...
I'm such a fan of this car omg
206 range absolutely kills it for a everyday day driver
How many miles on this tester? That paint is jacked up. All the swirls in and especially the piano black parts. This car needs an serious detail.
7:32 Almost like a rear strut tower bar to firm up the body.
If only they made this car with the 3.3tt or 3.5tt found in their engine lineup 🤤. Obviously that's contrary to the point of an EV, and the architecture is specific to electric vehicles, but still...
I've been dying for your reviiiiiiiiiew on this car!!! I want it so bad.
I got my Alfa Romeo Stelvio ti Sport based off your review. it has been the best car I've owned in my short 30 years on this earth.
lol even over my E39 BMW 530ia (don't kill me fellow bimmer gearheads haaaa)
How does driving it aggressively reduce the range? Instead of 206 miles will you only get half that if you hoon it around on the street or do you still get close to that with the regen helping?
When people don’t know how a battery works 🤦🏾♂️ will your phone still use the same amount of energy when it’s on sleep mode or when you’re playing a game, while you’re on a FaceTime call, while max brightness?
That's a pretty ignorant question
Soyfan sure likes this car! It is his second review on this same model.
What did you trade the Mustang in for?
Im curious if the suspension has improved from the regular EV6
Yes it has adaptive suspension.
@@yanniobkirk5744 Was the regular EV6 not adaptive?
me looking at the tire marks turn one way, and watching sofyan still going straight 😱🤣
My dealer has one with MSRP of $63,660 and the markup is $11k 💀
Maybe one day at MSRP… maybe
200 range.......come on now
what do you want? This is a performance car. If you want more battery life, get the RWD wind and you can get over 300 miles. This car is meant for pure raw fun with commuting around town. For long drives, buy a gas car if you want over 400 miiles on one go.
@@cyberathlete MachE GT performance is rated at 260 and Telsa Y Performance at 300
@@IYG-x7c those numbers are not entirely true. You do not get that much range..Always lower. Look at the MPGe for all those cars. It's almost the same. Also this car charges twice as fast as those. Would you want to wait 35 minutes to charge your car from 10% to 80% on a road trip or 18 minutes?
@cyberathlete I've read MachE reviews, they actually got more like 270. I can't rely on chargers outside my home, I've seen how they work. Either they don't work at all or don't charge at full speed. In general I understand that most have less range than advertised, but if this EV6 does closer to 150, it's a disaster. Can't even get to any track with that range lol, just circle around the town
EV are meant to replace ICE cars. It is counter intuitive in my mind to have a performance EV vehicle which is already quick without GT. Performance EV cars should not receive full credit. 200 miles. Wow. Not meant for northern states and countries with 50% capacity reduced.
Someone has done a review where they drive the GT-line over a set course at a set speed, and then drove the GT exactly the same, and guess what? The battery remaining for both cars was pretty identical. No point in the 'industry standard' figures when they don't assume everyone's driving the same....
Great! Can't wait for the refresh.
Bro you traded in your Mache GT PE? Can I ask what you traded it in on? I also have the Mach-e GT PE and have thought about trading in for this GT. Thoughts? Car Max only offered $52K I thought they were crazy. Would appreciate a DM if you can, thanks!
Wish they would do a targa top. Great price and good looking super sized hot hatch.
Great video I seen one these vehicles yesterday and I didn’t know what I was very cool vehicle…
Do you and your husband still have the 3? Would like a long term review.
Any chance you did any testing in Eco mode to see how many mi/kwh you could get in light driving?
What's the point of that? This is a performance edition, not the eco-miler version.
Love the car but the range makes it easy to turn this trim level down. Seeing it go from 191 miles to 175 after 1 launch doesn't help either lol. I'll keep my GT-line.
I still want a Stinger.
I love this car. i want the wind in glacier.
Yes, it certainly does have wireless Apple Play or Android Auto, Mine does it just fine. Furthermore, you also understand that the reason it has manual seats is well, because it's the GT model and anything else electric simply robs from the batteries, right? You do understand how that works, right? Ijm actually surprised that KIA put in a sun roof and power windows/locks
With the door like that with ice and snow u can't get in the door
It seems this model is not destined for EU. How would it meet the pedestrian front impact requirement? If it does than other OE's have a lot more work to do to improve the looks of their front designs.
Not first lol, but really this is such a great balance of price/performance although practically, the longer range model still offers a lot of performance with more range
I would definitely considered switching to EV if they can increase the battery range this 200 miles of range is not it
"Car will be very very slow in Eco mode with 286 hp " Ha that is already as much as my Hyudai Santa Cruz has and it does not feel that slow. 429 hp would be plenty for me in standard mode so you would not have to push that little boost button except for doing an occasional trick.I wasn't clear what the range would be without using this GT mode ? Also I am not sure any EV will qualify for the $7500 tax break in 2023 as it is split between where the car is manufactured and where the battery materials come from. I am betting the Mustang for example will only qualify for $3750. NIce fun review thanks.
Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!
Cool car but the seats are going to be a deal breaker for my wife and I. This isn't going to be bought as a track car so the 8-way with memory hopefully will be an option next year. I suspect the Ionic 5 N will be optioned with the power memory seats so that may be the way to go. Great review.
I agree. For spending that kind of money, stuff like that and the range are kinda a deal breaker for me.
The GT-Line AWD is the sweet spot. 👍
Can you confirm if the GT does have HDA2 (Highway driving assist) vs the GT-Line/Wind. That was also another difference that I saw on the charts on KIA's website that this one is more hands on driving on the highway vs the others that are totally hands free. Thank you!
Why do you need highway driving assist? You don't know how to drive?
@@fakedazzleful Who is driving haphazardly on the high way? I like to cruise, especially with the family in the car, and with HDA2 you can do that. Just sit back and chill and the car drives itself. And when I want to have fun with the car, it's mostly on local roads any way. Highways once you hit your top speed, not much else to do.
@@cyberathlete oh I get your point now
Seats are real nice
It's been awhile since I've commented on one of the vids apologies but I have been watching. thank you for the review and being thorough. thought it would be the same as GT-Line in terms of interior options but it isn't. that to me is a downside considering all electric but you've got manual seats and tilt/telescoping steering wheel. and this is the highest trim, a bit concerning. Guess it makes up for it in power/speed & quick charging.
the body style is beautiful...if only i could afford it, i would buy one
What is this GT line that he talks about?
Everybody’s trying to copy Honda rims 😂😂😂