The Kia EV6 GT Is A Baby Taycan On A Budget!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 พ.ค. 2024
  • Jack heads to Korea to check out the fastest, maddest car ever to sport Kia badges: the ballistic EV6 GT. With performance figures that can sweat a Porsche Taycan GTS, but a price tag almost half the size, are we looking at one of the surprise stars of the year?
    00:00 The maddest Kia ever
    1:56 EV6 GT: What is it?
    4:10 BIG changes under the skin
    4:58 A Kia on a racetrack??
    8:29 Range & charging chat
    11:01 Top-drawer interior
    12:57 driving impressions
    16:36 The verdict
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  • @haircafekevin
    @haircafekevin ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Kia EV6 GT is a supercar. It is literally faster than a Lamborghini Urus. Just because it isn't priced like a supercar doesn't change the fact that it is one.

  • @biofrog
    @biofrog ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Had my GT-Line for 8 months, still love it like the first day I got in. GT *is* crazy but glad it exists.
    Interesting fact, my local Kia dealer sold it as a "Sedan Wagon" not an SUV :)

    • @BillFlavell
      @BillFlavell ปีที่แล้ว

      P

    • @anydaynow01
      @anydaynow01 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Facts, looks like we have come full circle to the mom car from my generation! I'm not driving the same station wagon as my mom I'm buying a MInivan, I'm not driving the same Minivan as my mom I'm buying a SUV, I'm not driving the same SUV as my mom I'm buying a Crossover, I'm not buying the same Crossover as my mom I'm buying a CUV. I'm not buying a CUV like my mom I'm buying a Sedan Wagon! Well, looks like things have come full circle!

    • @foam27
      @foam27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@anydaynow01 good job Sherlock :/

    • @kylerobertson916
      @kylerobertson916 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi mate, how have you gotten on with the public charging stations? I occasionally will travel 200 miles to stay with friends. I quite fancy the EV6, its a lot of car for not a lot of money but the whole charging thing has my back up; considering a hybrid but not sure I should just go full EV and be done with.

    • @kingdave1927
      @kingdave1927 ปีที่แล้ว

      was that cheaper on the insurance? =)

  • @BAC_Mono
    @BAC_Mono ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've had an EV6 GT for a fortnight now (first one at my local dealer). Previously I was driving a Porsche 997. The KIA EV GT is simply astonishing. It's bonkers fast when you want it to be, handles brilliantly despite the weight (which you really don't feel due to the adaptive suspension), but is equally good if you slip it into ECO mode at cruising or crawling (silently) through traffic. It's also beautifully built inside, properly as good as Audi or BMW.
    I'm really glad I waited to get an EV, because I suspect I might have been disappointed with earlier cars. This however is the real deal. Most impressive is the obvious care that has gone into engineering this. The European manufacturers need to be very worried about KIA and Hyundai if this is what their engineers can produce. You can tell that KIA have let the real 'car guys' to have their way on this car and it shows.
    I came across someone driving a Guilia QF the other day, a car I really lusted after at one time. Now my only thought was 'what's the point of cars like that anymore?' I took my 997 out the other day, expecting to have missed it, and to be honest, it was a bit underwhelming after the EV6!
    It's that good.

    • @09237462616364727
      @09237462616364727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Coming from someone who drives a BAC Mono, nice👍 what colour is your GT?

    • @michaelc2254
      @michaelc2254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree completely. I bought one a week and a half ago and love it. I have owned performance BMWs for the past 30 years and I had an order in for an i4 M50, which is a great car but… I ordered the i4 last summer, it is still nowhere near production and I got tired of waiting. Saw the EV6 GT on the showroom floor, took a test drive and that was that. The car has amazing tech, crazy acceleration, outstanding build quality and sleek good looks. I love the Recaro-like bucket seats. I’m also getting a little better range projection than stated. The best part is saving many thousands of dollars versus the BMW and I don’t feel like I have given up anything except the badge. In many ways, I prefer the EV 6 - better frontal visibility, better HUD, better cockpit (for me), better warranty, faster charging…this car is an accomplishment.

    • @BAC_Mono
      @BAC_Mono ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@09237462616364727 it’s metallic black Eric. The EV6 has real road presence. As well as the BAC Mono and 997 I also have an original (non PAS) NSX so I appreciate cars that handle well. The EV6 GT can hold its own amongst those cars which is an amazing achievement for KIA. Despite being heavy like most EVs having the weight low down and central is a massive head start to get good handling.
      I also like the fact that it has the practicality of a mid sized SUV but isn’t too tall (or too long like a Taycan)
      It’s also a bit alternative being a KIA which appeals to me.

  • @QMaverick1
    @QMaverick1 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Man, I really like the idea of this car. As someone who LOVES to drive, but also has a family, it's kinda perfect. Empty car and what to have some fun? Hit the green "fun" button. Road trip? Drive it in "normal" mode, and avoid making your family sick. :-) It's an awesome idea!

    • @TheSteinbitt
      @TheSteinbitt ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Basically any Tesla since 2012, not really new.

    • @QMaverick1
      @QMaverick1 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@TheSteinbitt except that this has a better interior than a Model 3 or Y, and it's cheaper than the S and X.

    • @TheSteinbitt
      @TheSteinbitt ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@QMaverick1 I guess that’s more a matter of taste, just pointing out a performance family car is basically teslas mo and nothing new.

    • @TenshiR
      @TenshiR ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSteinbitt "performance family EV". I'd say my Evo 9 RS is a performance family car.

    • @TheSteinbitt
      @TheSteinbitt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TenshiR Call it what you want, who cares lol

  • @ianhand68
    @ianhand68 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Kia Stinger was another mad and awesome looking Kia. Love the EV6 GT and love the channel guys!

    • @toyotaprius79
      @toyotaprius79 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You would love the Kia Ray EV

    • @veritaz212
      @veritaz212 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Its funny you mention, I am looking at trading in my 2018 Stinger GT AWD for an EV6 GT. Seems like a natural upgrade.

    • @anydaynow01
      @anydaynow01 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's crazy to see how far the Koreans have come. When I was a kid, we would beg our Kia/Hyundai driving parents to let us out two blocks from school to keep from getting made fun of for the next two months. Now Karens are getting into fist fights in showrooms over being eligible to buy the last available EV6s and Tellurides.

    • @jay-uo2bi
      @jay-uo2bi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anydaynow01 You would be made fun off for that? What kind of culture is that? Maybe it’s a joke but I thought that only happened in American reality tv shows and car commercials (sincerely a not american).

    • @AWildBard
      @AWildBard ปีที่แล้ว +1

      true, very cool looking car

  • @RamjeProductions
    @RamjeProductions ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The KIA has _not a single reason_ to look *this good* in red. What a stunning colour for the EV6. Especially with the gloss black contrasting elements and the large sunroof.

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine ปีที่แล้ว

      The spoiler needs to be black though. I saw a modified EV6 with the spoiler painted black….it looked better than color-matched in my opinion.

  • @phillipwhitaker2149
    @phillipwhitaker2149 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Jack is definitely living his best life haha

    • @xxwookey
      @xxwookey ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Apart from the embarassing carbon footprint.

  • @trevorlunn8442
    @trevorlunn8442 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm ignoring all the car stuff to just praise the video production quality! 😎❤

  • @Trevorfoggia
    @Trevorfoggia ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The EV6GT is a phenomenal car. Brilliant review Jack. If I had the money I’d buy one but then, the top trim EV6 is a brilliant car too. Just not so bonkers. Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K. Stay safe and well everyone.

  • @WrathChild-NZ
    @WrathChild-NZ ปีที่แล้ว +18

    excellent point about the power and range thing. Its what people always say to me, 'Why dont they just put in a smaller motor so it goes 400 miles'? Im like why not both? All you need to do is not floor it so much and it will be as efficient as you want it to be.

    • @maxflight777
      @maxflight777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dave these idiots who make that suggestion don’t understand regen !
      To get the most efficient regen you need big motors !

    • @roodick85
      @roodick85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah they also forget smaller motors with a heavy car is not efficient at all

  • @mikemellor759
    @mikemellor759 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great fun & informative video - thanks Jack 😊

  • @PaulM28
    @PaulM28 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Fantastic video. The regular EV6 is probably gonna be my next car after the Kona.
    Also, huge shout out to the videography team, especially the opener. Not easy to expose so well for night shots like that. Brilliant work.

    • @ingoldsby
      @ingoldsby ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely love my EV6 GT-Line. You will not be disappointed.

  • @weircottage
    @weircottage ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent review as always from Jack.

  • @simonfraser8892
    @simonfraser8892 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved the review. Huge bonus that isn't talked about enough, you can use any trim level of the ev6 as backup power for your house! Add a generator sub-panel and you can run up to 3kwh from your Kia! For me, that's enough to keep the lights, fridge and furnace running for 2-3 days! I've had the awd wind w/ tech package for 6 months now, I've really enjoyed it so far.

  • @ibentTube
    @ibentTube ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Sheeh as usual... Incredible visuals 😍 And he reviews the cars quite well too 😅

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Videographers stole the show with this one yet again!

    • @ibentTube
      @ibentTube ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JackScarlett1 oh yeah they did a good job as well!

  • @winfriedtheis5767
    @winfriedtheis5767 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Thanks for staying honest, Jack! It sounds mad to have all that power and motorsport stuff in a big heavy family car! But being an EV6 owner myself, with just the humble rearwheel drive, I can confirm that even that is a pleasure to drive on twisty mountain roads (test performed in Provence), so I can only imagine how brilliant this car must be! And yes, I might be tempted to at rent this GT for a long weekend of fun! - and to all the comments about the price: just look at the price difference for e.g. the Golf GTI compared to a normal Golf, I believe it is not dissimilar! This is not a car for the masses, but for those who want to have that sort of fun, while being able to transport their family too! ;-)

  • @richardnedbalek1968
    @richardnedbalek1968 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    🇰🇷 🇬🇧 Jack Scarlett - Our man in South Korea! Impressed with the on-site review! Both Hyundai and Kia offer compelling BEV choices with leading-edge technology and performance.

  • @vietnameseloempia
    @vietnameseloempia ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing review of an amazing car, congratulations to Kia and the reviewer!

  • @JayDubster
    @JayDubster ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid guys, this looks a bonkers drive !!

  • @pfff
    @pfff ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My only gripe is that in the UK Kia has decided to limit its colour to the two dullest, white and black. Kia, if you ever read comments, this is the one reason why I'm not buying the GT. If I'm buying a performance car, I don't want it to look like everything else, and at £62.5K I don't expect to wrap or paint it myself.

    • @GudieveNing
      @GudieveNing ปีที่แล้ว

      Trust me, in real life, in black, they are to die for. In particular from the rear. We looked at a EV6 GT S. Sunroof etc. My fav ev.

    • @SteYoung
      @SteYoung ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree. They recently pulled the matte grey due to demand. Definitely needs more colours!

    • @pfff
      @pfff ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GudieveNing it’s fine until dirty. Black is a doomed colour to keep looking good. Even rain can leave marks.

    • @NikSargent
      @NikSargent ปีที่แล้ว

      And no sunroof!!!!!! Arghhhhh.

    • @NikSargent
      @NikSargent ปีที่แล้ว

      Tutting will do, thank you.

  • @darwynrowland
    @darwynrowland ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jack... the look on your face trying to break after the straight-a-way tells me you were not sure you'd live through the event. 🥺 I love your presentation and I love this channel.

  • @ibrahimmongy4457
    @ibrahimmongy4457 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Videography on this channel is on a another level

  • @RenaissanceManChild
    @RenaissanceManChild ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love Jacks vids. In the UK....bear in mind when they tax EV's......this ones fooked.

    • @Brian-om2hh
      @Brian-om2hh ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And so is anything with an engine which doesn't comply with Euro 6, once these Clean Air Zones begin spreading like wildfire...... and a couple of years after euro 7 appears in 2025, just watch them up the compliance limit to Euro 7......

    • @David-bl1bt
      @David-bl1bt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Brian-om2hh yes, diesel and petrol cars with be worth buttons.

  • @aatheus
    @aatheus ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great to see a moderately mad fun EV from Kia!

  • @4U2eNv808
    @4U2eNv808 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the regen system. I kind of have a heavy foot *wink* and surprisingly from the dealership to my home I still had full range available.

  • @Allride_
    @Allride_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just watched a $150k BMW i7 review right before this video and I have to say, the KIA excites me way more :D

  • @Mr-eGolf
    @Mr-eGolf ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for this review! Thanks Jack!

  • @marioseoul
    @marioseoul ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Driving through the side streets of Gangnam at night? Brave and patient man... 🙂 Great review!

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I ran 6 people over filming that intro

  • @AnonymousFreakYT
    @AnonymousFreakYT ปีที่แล้ว +5

    10:30 - Yep. My wife likes to accelerate hard and go fast (and keep HVAC at "full blast" at opposite-of-outside, so either full AC in Summer or full heat in Winter.) In our EVs that adjust range estimate based on recent driving, we can have up to a 100% difference in range estimates. In our old BMW i3, when she would drive it for a while, it would say 50 miles of range when charged to 100%. When I'd drive it more conservatively, I could get it to read over 100 miles. (We had to upgrade to a longer-range vehicle when we moved and her commute increased to 26 miles each way.)

    • @clives4501
      @clives4501 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why would you bother? Don't hear many ICE owners stressing about range. They just get on with life.

  • @ProfSimonHolland
    @ProfSimonHolland ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice report...top marks Jack.

  • @petesplaneta9340
    @petesplaneta9340 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    £60k might be a lot of money for 90% of people, but new cars are expensive and even a mediocre petrol car costs £35k. There is nothing mediocre about this, it looks beautiful and Jack says it’s a hoot to drive. The channel rightly focuses a lot on cheaper end EVs as well as expensive ones, so it’s great to see this. Well done Jack and the production team for another great engaging video.

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate it!

    • @KonsaiAsTai
      @KonsaiAsTai ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I can go out to my local Toyota dealer and purchase a petrol Corolla for 17k € flat, I don't see the point of looking at electric cars for the foreseeable future. Nothing in that car is worth the additional 43k €. Although electricity's cheaper than gas, I'd still be looking at roughly 30 years of usage and maintenance for the corolla until I'd reach price parity with this Kia; and then that same Kia would be 30 years old and in need of constant maintenance / new battery over the years as well. For those capable of basic math it doesn't make any financial sense to jump onto these "luxury" sedans, crossover or SUV-types, at all.

    • @petesplaneta9340
      @petesplaneta9340 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KonsaiAsTai That is strange because in the Uk it’s £29,610 for a new Corolla. A base model EV6 is £43,495.

    • @mauricetoussaint7283
      @mauricetoussaint7283 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to visit an opticians. Has to be one of the ugliest cars to come out this year, not to mention the Kia badge, come on...

  • @MrJudgi
    @MrJudgi ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The intro shots look really really great

  • @Yubuzka3774
    @Yubuzka3774 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing review. My favourite channel and reviewer.

  • @amigatommy7
    @amigatommy7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good review.

  • @andrewchesney
    @andrewchesney ปีที่แล้ว +25

    So much more informative and entertaining than Top Gear, and others programmes on TV - well done A++++

  • @richardphillips3303
    @richardphillips3303 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome review and a great car from Korea 👍

  • @recursion.
    @recursion. ปีที่แล้ว

    first video from this channel, seriously impressive production quality.

  • @philippsesar5276
    @philippsesar5276 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mad car & fr mad filming. Great video

  • @Todunsoetan
    @Todunsoetan ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I'll not be standing for this croc slander.

    • @Todunsoetan
      @Todunsoetan ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wonderful video btw. By far my favourite Presenter!!

    • @Coreythedad
      @Coreythedad ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree. Sup with the croc hate!

  • @JwSamo
    @JwSamo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another fantastic episode Jack, but that vest is the star.... Where do you even get one... Did you mug a Korean Shepard? I want one as much as I want the GT!

  • @VoltTechno
    @VoltTechno ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review. Impressive car! 🤩

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your work 👍

  • @NikSargent
    @NikSargent ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Brilliant review. Thank you. Absolutely love this car (might have even ordered one) and you’ve picked out some of the key points that make it so attractive to a middle-aged dad who also loves driving and Scottish highland roads.
    Current car is mapped Skoda superb which combines the same elements of ludicrous practicality and comfort with a secret dose of madness when the family has been left at home.
    The GT offers the same engagement (the flappy paddles for regen are a work of genius for the driver who wants engagement) and then takes it to another level of insanity (errr excitement).
    For me, that makes this car a no brainer entry into the world of EV for someone who is not concerned about the badge but wants a grin on their face.
    I’ve been a little anxious about range figures (remember I mentioned the highlands?) but you seem to have confirmed my suspicions. 200 or so when put through its paces, but nearer 250 when talked down a little. What’s not to like? Only the wait time for delivery :)

    • @JackScarlett1
      @JackScarlett1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're a lucky chap having the highlands on your doorstep. You're going to love this car.

    • @toyotaprius79
      @toyotaprius79 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're not looking hard enough. There's far more EVs that the majority of buyers want, but none are considered valuable for Western markets.
      If this giant, expensive Kia EV is what you call a perfect point of entry, you should have a look at the Kia Ray EV.

    • @NikSargent
      @NikSargent ปีที่แล้ว

      @@toyotaprius79 perhaps you're not reading hard enough, or maybe just misunderstood: perfect entry point for *me*.
      I live in rural Scotland and make business trips all over the UK and leisure trips with family and bikes - a small city car is utterly useless to me.
      A car that I cannot even buy in my country is even more useless, if indeed that were possible 🤷‍♂

  • @Kellric7
    @Kellric7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video, I have the same red GT on order, hope the 2 years wait will be a bit shorter than announced !

  • @Momesmor
    @Momesmor ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think delivery times in Europe are about 43 years by now for a Kia EV6.

  • @shaunhall960
    @shaunhall960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes I want to be silly and sometimes I want to be practical. Brilliant!

  • @SasquatchMelee
    @SasquatchMelee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In Canada, this is $5,500CAD less than a Model 3 performance. Payment is $160/month less if financed for 5 years... So nearly $10,000 less in the end.

  • @CoxJul
    @CoxJul ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Electronic LSD"? (04:45) Sounds like just what you need for a good, long trip!

  • @bedguru4340
    @bedguru4340 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a great country to visit as well

  • @joshuared1000
    @joshuared1000 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video, Jack!! Its interesting to me that the Koreans make some of the best EVs on the market, but the charging here is sparse at best. I am here in Pyeongteak, and there are very few charging stations. I love seeing Korea add more charging stations so more people buy them here.

    • @marioseoul
      @marioseoul ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Joshua, you're probably right that outside the Seoul metropolitan area charging coverage drops off. But in Seoul and inner Gyeonggi-do coverage is quite adequate. There's something like 3000+ chargers in and around Seoul according to the EV Infra app. Check it out, you might find some unexpected charging locations near you, and you can filter by network and charging type.

    • @Stan_sprinkle
      @Stan_sprinkle ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marioseoul yeah even before I left in 2018, they seemed to be in most relatively new parking garages in Seoul.

  • @Sanjayadon
    @Sanjayadon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video as always. Few more GoPros on the race track and car would have been better. Keep up the good work guys!

  • @AWildBard
    @AWildBard ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to Korea!
    Surprised to see you in Korea. Cool

  • @lemongavine
    @lemongavine ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They should’ve made the spoiler black on the GT. I saw a modified EV6 with the spoiler painted black and it looked great.

  • @andimcgaw
    @andimcgaw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favourite countries. Lived in Busan for a year. visiting JeJu & Seoul. Beautiful

  • @knowledgebyte
    @knowledgebyte ปีที่แล้ว

    At 16:42 I there’s a large looking speed camera, I think in what looks like a reinforced bunker. Are those police lights on the top!? Great video Jack.

  • @highexposure8128
    @highexposure8128 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review...

  • @denu1879
    @denu1879 ปีที่แล้ว

    I drive a Kia Ceed GT, love the sportyness of the car, sound and speed. This EV6 GT is utterly a dream car for me, sadly costs way too much for me to ever afford one, which really hurts the feels deeply as I like it so very much. Wishing for a miracle to happen that I may hope for one some day...

  • @CoxJul
    @CoxJul ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice in Red? Unfortunately on the Kia UK site it's a bit more black & white... literally... 'White Pearl' or 'Midnight Black'... that's it!

    • @Pete-wk7pf
      @Pete-wk7pf ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I ordered one in black last July and absolutely no idea of delivery date. Interesting they’re advertising the car round the World Cup stadium when you can’t even get one! I’m on the point of giving up 🤔

  • @williamarmstrong7199
    @williamarmstrong7199 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Has Jack got himeslf a "significant other half" because he has suddenly tidied himself up got decent cloths and fancy hair style lol. ;) great show as always.

  • @BN99239
    @BN99239 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The EV race is going to give a lot of manufacturers the opportunity to finally jump ahead of very well known brands. Kia/Hyundai have had great innovations within the past 5-7 years, including their new Genesis brand. However, they could not compete in terms of power to the big dogs since their engine uses very old tech, so even though it had the raw horsepower, it was very fuel inefficient. Kia/Hyundai also did not have the best transmissions to handle loads of power. The DCT in the Veloster N and Elantra N are more recent and even those cannot handle 400hp+ very easily. The EV game flattens the playing field a lot more. Power? Electric motor. No problem. Transmissions? Single speed, maybe 2 speeds, done. Fuel economy? Electric. That's it. I've always loved Kia/Hyundai designs and technologies. I just never liked how slow their cars were to the competition. Now with the EV6 GT, we're talking a $75k car competing with cars in the $200-$500k price range even.

  • @PreparedDeath
    @PreparedDeath ปีที่แล้ว

    When Giant Jack is stood between the two EV6’s they look like sporty hatch backs 😂

  • @djmaya3d
    @djmaya3d 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just bought a GT and it is amazing. This is coming from a Panamera Turbo. I miss the prestige but not the cost of ownership. Plus this car is just faster and much easier to live with. I have to disagree with the suspension comments. I drive through bumpy industrial roads with a railroad crossing daily. and I am impressed with the suspension, again coming for an air suspension Panamera.

  • @andrewmullen4003
    @andrewmullen4003 ปีที่แล้ว

    great review, love the gt

  • @andrewpitts6498
    @andrewpitts6498 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What interests me, because I predicted it, is how much power the regen braking generates. The end of mechanical brakes is nigh.

  • @MrDhandley
    @MrDhandley ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This might sound a little crazy but, I think that Kia is the new Audi. They go their own way and really make a statement when they do! I prefer this over a Tesla to be honest. I had a Cerato GT for a while and absolutely loved it. I would buy one in a heart beat if I had the money.

    • @greghudson9717
      @greghudson9717 ปีที่แล้ว

      My wife had a new 2022 Kia Stonic (SUV version of a Rio) for 4 months while we waited for my Tesla Model Y to arrive. I was amazed that the tech in this AU$28k Kia was almost as good as that in the EV6 (it even LOOKED the same / similar!). Only downside was the severe lack of power (someone with a ford ranger, towing a large caravan) passed us on a freeway going UPHILL - and we were flat to the floor at the time !!! The poor little thing was revving its guts out :-(

  • @VuleCYA
    @VuleCYA ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kia has its own damn name! Kia is Kia!

  • @Pottery4Life
    @Pottery4Life ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey! Great episode. Well done FC team. I must say though, as a long time supported of FC, I am getting a bit numb to these reviews of ridiculously expensive EVs.

    • @Adlata
      @Adlata ปีที่แล้ว

      2014. Kryton brought a modest 22k nissan leaf.
      2022 gets flown out first class to skorea to pimp out pos KIa ev is 53 grand
      EV market is so out of touch and have left the common man behind and are just BIK tax cheating rocket ships.

  • @greggster100
    @greggster100 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant video

  • @SushiParty
    @SushiParty ปีที่แล้ว

    I drive a Kia Stinger and this is the first EV car that I would realistically consider and that I can afford. All the qualities and needs that I looked for and love about my Stinger is also in this car. The only thing that is a big minus for me is the lack of a front trunk space unlike some other EV cars on the market and for a bespoke EV platform, I think that is a big oversight. I would love to be able to store small loose items that always stay in the car as well as charging cables and accesories in the front trunk and keep the back trunk empty for larger items and looking clean and tidy.

  • @nervecentral
    @nervecentral ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I truly wish I could buy one of these at MSRP.

  • @Dimaniaxx
    @Dimaniaxx ปีที่แล้ว +3

    is that speed radar (16:41)? Kia HQ will get speed ticket and crossing single line fine :D

  • @MichaelSmith-us9ch
    @MichaelSmith-us9ch ปีที่แล้ว

    On my bucket list!!

  • @TimWigan
    @TimWigan ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Did he consciously not mention Tesla as the only real competitor with the performance model 3 and Model Y?
    I wonder why.. Because it's a fact?

    • @DanFrederiksen
      @DanFrederiksen ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have noticed several times that fully charged goes out of their way to pretend that Tesla doesn't exist. It's a bit smegheady of them. I would like an explanation.

    • @KonsaiAsTai
      @KonsaiAsTai ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean, everyone else is already jerking off the Tesla crowd at full capacity. There's no more room for hands in their laps, I'm afraid.

    • @KyleHubb
      @KyleHubb ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DanFrederiksen Their boss doesn't like Elon Musk. The one time they mentioned Tesla lately is when they compared it to a Polestar 2 and dissed the Model 3 saying it looked like a fish. They've become the typical generic TH-cam channel. Imagine saying the GT's rival is the Mach-E GT which can only accelerate for 5 seconds full throttle before going into turtle mode. lol

    • @Teddy_M85
      @Teddy_M85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💯.... As a Tesla MYP owner, I actually think Kia is making good EVs but to not mention the best-selling EV SUV+Sedan in the WORLD, the Y+3 its dishonest say the least. They mentioned more expensive cars so even if the Y/3 are more expensive they deserve the mention.

    • @DanFrederiksen
      @DanFrederiksen ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Teddy_M85 And it's consistent it seems. Every review however relevant. If an EV does 4 second acceleration they pretend it's the first time and fastest in the world. It's a c move.

  • @chrisss73841
    @chrisss73841 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    But why is he dressed like 90's Bojack Horseman?

  • @ninjeet
    @ninjeet ปีที่แล้ว

    The car looks awesome, but driving a regular EV6 I can say the climate/nav toggle is painful to use and have read several others complain as well. I miss having physical buttons.

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    KIA is a 'forward-charging' brand. This is a car I would purchase.

  • @shinnyspace
    @shinnyspace ปีที่แล้ว

    and it looks fantastic... buying it

  • @johnknight9150
    @johnknight9150 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hopefully they keep the same underpinnings and put on a cabin with something lower riding: saloons, estate cars, etc. Ultra-powerful Clio-style hatchbacks would be awesome.

  • @ssrgolf
    @ssrgolf ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you test the Eco mode to see how many mi/kwh you could get in this trim? I have the GT-line and am entertaining the GT if it can get 3mi/kwh or more in Eco mode.

  • @Arpedk
    @Arpedk ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The best thing about this car is that Tesla is finally forced to make a proper performance Model 3 and Y.
    Kia/Hyundai and Tesla is just so far ahead of the rest of the EV world. If just Kia had ordered the batteries for their EV they would be selling by the millions.

    • @xanthoptica
      @xanthoptica ปีที่แล้ว

      The existing Teslas utterly outperform this car. A bit faster, a lot more efficient, a lot more range, and cheaper. What else would you include in "proper"?

  • @shakeelali20
    @shakeelali20 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such an insanely awesome car, and kudos to Kia for sticking to their guns with the design and tech! I just with they'd chosen a different hero colour for the GT model launch...more often than not that's the colour people will associate with the car, and they've already launched the lower specs with the same colour months ago! The matte grey is great don't get me wrong, but your 600hp halo car really should look a little more unique don't ya think?

    • @greghudson9717
      @greghudson9717 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe fluro green like the seat stitching ?

    • @shakeelali20
      @shakeelali20 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now that would definitely grab some attention in the right way I'd reckon. People will see this crazy Bright green car flogging supercars online and then they'll be more likely to head down to a dealer and buy it in a normal colour. Seems pretty basic to me from a marketing/appeal standpoint, but maybe KIA is going for the whole understated Q Car look.

    • @dasunikat1534
      @dasunikat1534 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean what Audi would you consider a halo car? The R8? What is a halo car useful for if you almost never see it. RS6 is quiet common in comparison and that is about the same as the EV6 GT is for Kia :)

    • @CuriousDroid
      @CuriousDroid ปีที่แล้ว

      We in the UK can't even buy the GT in anything other than black or white now they removed the Matt Steel Grey in the middle of last year, just around the time they made it available to order. Luckily, I just managed to get hold of a cancelled early order in steel grey which makes it the rarest of the rare EV6's in the UK, hopefully, should be picking it up in a week or two when it gets off the boat from S. Korea 🙂 but why the heck we can't have the same extended colour range as the U.S. I don't know.

  • @svartmetall48
    @svartmetall48 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think the only car that measures up is the Polestar 2 for its price point. With the long range dual motor, plus, pilot and performance packs, that car is a beast.

  • @Preske
    @Preske ปีที่แล้ว

    that red looks mighty fine.

  • @kramersolinsky5841
    @kramersolinsky5841 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who can’t give up the practicality of an SUV, even without kids, but loves the thrill of a quick ride this car seems perfect. I have an order in for an Ioniq 5 but since this is showing up before Hyundai’s performance version I might have to go with this one.

    • @bodrulm1
      @bodrulm1 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd get one, but the wait time will be 12+ months in the UK. Shame

  • @Roguescienceguy
    @Roguescienceguy ปีที่แล้ว

    Some designer over at VW having spent months designing the new golf: "Verdammt, muss das sein!"

  • @CarbonMotorsEU
    @CarbonMotorsEU ปีที่แล้ว

    "The coolest pair of Crocs" :) :) :) Jack, really rocks!

  • @gianluca777
    @gianluca777 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Really nice car but calling 60k on a budget….I’m not sure 🤔

    • @Dubnoreix
      @Dubnoreix ปีที่แล้ว

      It is half the price of a Taycan.

    • @cesarforte617
      @cesarforte617 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes still very expensive like all EVs at the moment

  • @BilltheTulaneGuy
    @BilltheTulaneGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    We have 18000 miles on our EV6 Limited.
    Would buy this next…

  • @toth1982
    @toth1982 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Model Y Performance has basically the same HP. I like what Kia did, but why do people talk about it as it is unprecedented?

    • @ncr79
      @ncr79 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Same with model 3 performance. Has even slightly better performance than this, price is slightly lower than entry price of this and looks way better than the Kia. But there seems to be a trend not to mention Tesla on car shows. Rather silly and ignorent.

    • @stijnhs
      @stijnhs ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@ncr79 you are literally the first person I've seen who thinks a Tesla looks better than this... Common consensus is that Tesla's are great EVs but that they're ugly af

    • @09237462616364727
      @09237462616364727 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Specsavers anyone? A Tesla, good looking? The Y is the ugliest car on the road, followed by the fiat multipla and then the model 3 🤮

    • @jamesengland7461
      @jamesengland7461 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unprecedented for Kia. That was very clear in the video.

    • @larryspiller15
      @larryspiller15 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree, kia is doing great but pretending that the model 3 hasn't existed for the last 5 years is just ridiculous.

  • @dylanadams1455
    @dylanadams1455 ปีที่แล้ว

    the back end of this car looks so great. Kia are making some headturning cars these days. Lately something will drive past me and I will "Wow! What is that?" Three times lately it's been a Kia.

  • @melonmelon2848
    @melonmelon2848 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those pink EVSE units, love it 8:53

  • @martinutr
    @martinutr ปีที่แล้ว

    Fully Charged Vancouver is going to be on May 19th, 20th and 21st? I thought it was going to be in late summer or autumn of 2023. Also doesn't this overlap with the Fully Charged United Kingdom North show happening at Harrogate on those same days? What's up?

  • @ohyesitsme
    @ohyesitsme ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to a review of the KIA EV6 GT 🤔

  • @ChristopherM
    @ChristopherM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How tall are you Jack? You look almost cramped sitting in the car. I'm 6'3" but I hate my head hitting on headliners in some cars. Also, what are the paddles on the steering wheel for?

  •  ปีที่แล้ว

    Magical video. 😁

  • @skymasterptgaming
    @skymasterptgaming ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve always been a Tesla admirer but since the KIA EV6 has launched that this is my dream car, and this GT version uffff!!

    • @susand9296
      @susand9296 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dream car? Jesus.

    • @skymasterptgaming
      @skymasterptgaming ปีที่แล้ว

      @@susand9296 Why you prefer to have a Dream car that you can't achieve? i don't need those big Laborghinis or ferraris or anything like that, i just need to like the car... :)

    • @xanthoptica
      @xanthoptica ปีที่แล้ว

      You should stick with the Model 3 AWD Performance, which is a bit faster, has 50% (!) more range, and is $20K cheaper at MSRP.

  • @svengaefgen5909
    @svengaefgen5909 ปีที่แล้ว

    You will probably like the Ioniq 5 N too.
    Nice video about a nice car.

  • @Acc3nt
    @Acc3nt ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you cross the continuous line in front of a side road traffic camera? At 16:41. What's the fine for doing that in South Korea?

  • @jasonblair4057
    @jasonblair4057 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need mad cars like this to keep us from going insane with the rinse and repeat SUVs. The GT is a bit pricey, I am going to see a GT-Line at the dealer on Monday. The biggest complaint I hear is the meridian audio system is poor which will be a deal breaker for me. Great fun review.

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure what you think of Tesla, but their sound system is phenomenal

    • @jasonblair4057
      @jasonblair4057 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lemongavine I have rented a M3P but did not like the fact it does not have a heads up display or a gauge cluster so they are not on the list. I have been hearing some good things about the Nissan Arita, will look into them when they arrive in Canada.

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jasonblair4057 they make aftermarket binnacle as well as heads up displays for the model 3, so if you like the Tesla otherwise, this problem is easy to solve. Also, people say it’s easy to get used to the Tesla display. I like the Ariya, except it doesn’t have one-pedal driving which is a nice feature of EVs.

  • @darmou
    @darmou ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is some real Seoul searching here lol. Is it coming to the US?