2021 Karma GS-6 | Review & Road Test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2024
- For the latest Karma GS-6 pricing and information:
www.kbb.com/karma/gs-6/
It’s rare that I get to talk about a company that makes cars in California. There just aren’t that many of them. I share that not because there’s a quiz later, but because it explains why Karma uses a lot of desert vernacular in their color naming conventions. This color is Pacifico Grey.
Other options include Saguaro Green and Imperial Copper.
Let’s stay out here for just a second and take it all in…That’s right, just relax.
Simple. Tasteful. Elegant. Environmental.
The lines are clean, and everything is purposeful. I like that they’ve integrated reclaimed wood from the California wildfires in some models.
It really feels like there’s meaning in where things are placed. But it might be slightly less than you need.
Most functions are done while driving with these haptic buttons on the steering wheel and there is a marked lack of physical switchgear. I’d be more of a fan if these buttons weren’t so overly sensitive and hard to find while driving.
The 10.2-inch screen acts as an interface between driver and car. As well as the standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, there are other functions you can monitor here.
The cockpit affords a holistic environment that’s comfortable and driver-focused. There’s a lot of Zen right here.
When you step on the throttle that Zen flies out the window.
The GS-6 is basically the Revero that’s been on a massive diet.
It’s lost 500 pounds and does 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. Whoa, that will blow your eyelashes off.
It’s quick off the line and feels decently balanced.
I like how the suspension feels for a comfortable GT driving experience. It’s a shame you can’t ratchet things up a bit to make it feel sportier. It feels more sedate than it could or maybe even should give its competitive set.
There are three drive modes on the GS-6. The first is the default Stealth is a battery-only mode. You switch modes with the left paddle shifter.
The GS-6 was designed as an extended-range electric vehicle and Sustain mode harnesses as much of that energy as possible.
Sport mode puts the power down from both the motors and the engine. There’s a special exhaust note that comes along with Sport mode, but it’s nothing that will blow the doors off. Not sure they should have bothered.
Overall I think it doesn’t push far enough.
In our tester, we have the upgraded 22-inch wheels and stickier Goodyear Eagle F1 tires as a $9900 upgrade. You won’t get the same range with these tires, but they are grippier. I did hear Danger get them the squeal around a corner, too.
But, the GS-6 is a Grand Touring car, not a track car. It has very little body roll around corners thanks to its wide track and weight distribution and is overall a pleasing and spirited driving experience.
The brakes get 3-mode regenerative powers. Sounds like something a face cream would get you.
According to Karma, the GS-6 gets a 360-mile range with a full tank of gas. To fully charge it requires 4 hours with a level II charger and about 35 minutes to get to 90% with a DC fast charger.
The GS-6 gets its power from a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine, the same one that’s in the BMW i8, that pairs with two rear-placed motors that combine for a total of 400-volts.
The setup is good for 536 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque that drives the rear wheels. Get the GS-6S version and you’re looking at significantly more torque.
Accident mitigation items including lane-keeping assist, lane-keeping support, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring that come standard.
In keeping with the tech theme, an app allows the owner to control things like unlocking and locking doors, charge, and reports on vehicle health. It can also tell you where your car is. I’m assuming that’s physically and not spiritually or psychically.
Competitors stacking up against the GS-6 include the Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte, and the Aston Martin Vantage.
Because of that healthy list of foes, it’s a good thing that Karma is offering the GS-6 at what they’re calling more attainable pricing, and this is a smart tactical move on Karma’s part. The base GS-6 starts at $83,900 while the top-of-the-line GS-6S starts above six figures ($103,900).
A pure electric version arrives later this year starting at closer to $80,000. This example I’m driving clocks in at $114,700 with an $1800 destination charge. If I’m being honest, I think for this car it’s a better bet to skip the extras and aim at the lower price point.
Classic old-world styling and a lot of new world tech make the Karma GS-6 a nice combination that feels bespoke and still moderately affordable.
00:00 2021 Karma GS-6
0:49 Exterior
1:00 Interior
2:46 Driving Impressions
6:42 Engine
7:56 Competitors - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I've enjoyed seeing Mike Danger more and more in these reviews! Hoping he gets to review some cars on his own in the near future!
I hope so too!!!
I hope so too!!!
Mike danger is hot. There I said it.
Weird seeing a new one of these. Thought Tesla absolutely destroyed this, but I'm very happy to see it technically alive and kicking
Tesla had nothing to do with the failure of Fisker
Tesla is garbage compare to this car.
I love the long wheelbase look.
I'm glad that you're sharing the stage with Mike Danger.
Whatever happened to the European guy they used to have? It seems like KBB is still struggling to find their style ever since the incredible Zach left. No disrespect to the rest of the crew but Micah seems to be the glue holding them together and if he ever left, this channel would be dead.
@@naughtysauce4323 yes! Zach was so much better than these two.
@@theMLBfan I never want to put people down that are doing their best but you're correct. Zach and Micah had a bromance chemistry that made this channel great, not to mention the European camera guy that was part of their running gag that made him an essential part of the team. It seems like he's gone as well.
Looks like a blend of Dodge Viper and Tesla Model S
Perfectly said
The Exterior Looks Good Not Gonna Lie But The Interior Is Outdated. 🙅🏿♂️
It looks like a Maserati
@@Dr_a7madq8 Yea Frl 😂
@@Dr_a7madq8 lol but front looks like an Aston martin
Just bc it doesn’t have a 60 inch screen doesn’t mean it’s outdated
@@Dr_a7madq8 Nah, this one isn’t anywhere near as bad as a Maserati.
Surprised the din't talk more about the original Karma. But do love how the Karma did make it back and finally made it look great. Absolutely love those 22" rims even though those probably hurt when going over pot holes.
I loved the tall guys opinion of the car
I'm so glad this car got revived after Fisker went under. That body is just so beautiful.
I foresee Danger doing solo KBB videos in the future 🔮
Oh my 👀
nice to see Mike Danger more and more in these videos !
$114k is moderately affordable?!?
For California it's moderately affordable
Lol 135k for the Plaid and it smokes this thing 6 ways from Sunday
@@CapELarry The Democrat's utopia
@@michaelwiebe4282 Um, sir, this is a Wendy’s.
@@eriknephrongfr8847 😂😂😂
I must say that I really like the overall look of this cool sporty car. That gray color is so contemporary. As you've suggested, Lyn and Mike, I would have to test drive this vehicle to really find out if it's worth it.
It was a fun ride! But yeah, you’d definitely have to experience for yourself.
Awesome video!😸
I see Mike Danger doing full reviews by the end of the year! And I’m here for it!
It's coming
Ooooooh man oh man oh man!!!
@@yesmikedanger dude he's right you're going to be reviewing cars really soon and you're going to be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🏾
@@ChrisG-gl5st i hope so, y’all. But hey… thanks for all the support, guys! 👊🏾
@@yesmikedanger 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Yessir 👊🏾
It's stunnningly beautiful 😮
Are you serious? Touch sensitive buttons? On a steering wheel? What was their engineer smoking?
Karma has to be one of the most sexiest hybrid vehicles out there!
2:33 those tiny door handles look like a design afterthought.
8 year powertrain warranty sounds good, but I would be surprised the company is still around then.
For the price, just get the Model S, Taycan, Panamera hybrid, e-tron GT etc.
I'd get this to not blend in with others. I don't think they'll be going anywhere.
Lynn and Danger!! Perfect ❤️❤️ excellent review guys!!
Looks good very sportly beautiful design nice interior 😎
I hope in 1 2 years they will bring their sedan concept to life
That is a beautiful exterior!
And horruble interior
Good i needed this video to give em an idea on if I'll sell or buy more Fisker stocks lol
Looks fairly exotic and intriguing until you see the embarrassingly outdated interior. Hard pass for that price.
6-figure pricing is not affordable to most of us. Let's see, the KBB boss owns a Challenger Demon, among other exotics. Micah Muzio now owns a helicopter. So what does Lyn Woodward own that makes this GS-6 affordable? How about Danger? Life must be good at KBB!
#bluebooklyfe
I liked the design of the very first Karma. but damn, that is one fine looking car.
YES DANGER! YOU'RE BACK!!!!
That background soundtrack slaps
Danger is great, great voice etc
Well thanks Jake!
Beautiful.
I’m sure they are nice to you guys, but dealing with the PR 💩 at Karma was extremely terrible, and as a result, would neither ever buy their product or recommend it to anyone!
Looking forward to see what the EV version will bring.
It might lack in several factors
But God it is Gorgeous
Danger Mike is a natural. I want to see the 3 of them again in a single video.
Ooweee now that’ll be the new Avengers movie 🍿
I seen like two of these in person not bad honestly
For another same money at 87K, I would buy the Tesla model S. This car does look better than the model S.
Agree...Model S for this kind of money.
How does this differ from the Revero GT? The base Revero was just the Fisker Karma disguised with a new name but the Revero GT was totally different, although looks identical to this GS-6 in every way. Are they different at all?
Beautiful car
Fiskers don’t make noise when they start up….. Just so you know
Danger for a reason.. Cuz he's killin it
Well thank you, JMC
More Mike Danger👌🏽💪🏽
Really liking mike danger's segments
Thanks A.C!
I used to own a Fisker Ecochic. Most people that trashed the original Karma likely has never seen one much less driven one. I loved the Fisker. However, it had its issues. The control center or infotainment system sucked. It was slow, awkward, and lacked color. Overall, it was my favorite car of any car I've owned and I've owned over 100 cars.
Exterior looks great. I'll pass because of the interior tho, touch sensitive buttons on the steering wheel doesn't make too much sense to me
And gloss black at that! This thing would require daily cleaning.
@@billharris7235 definitely.. I like to tap around those areas with my thumb while listening to music so it's not exactly the most practical (for me at least)
Ahhhhhhh! The car was even more soothing than Lyn's melodic voice 😁😜😁😘🥰
She's a bore. And her psych ward look is unbecoming
@@barrygoldwasser5449 if you can’t say something nice, then why bother saying anything at all? Your comment says more about you than about Lyn
@@peteranderson7497 nah... I'll say whatever. First amendment and all, you know... Lol
@@barrygoldwasser5449 in Australia we have a saying for "First Amendment Nazis" - Dick Head…
Mike is such a sweetheart 🥰
😉
More Mike Danger reviews pls.
9:04 the design happens when an Aston Martin DBX mates with a Porsche Macan
There are rumors that this manufacturer will also move out of cali …. ( idk if true but …)
Definitely better then the original fisker
never heard of this car before this video
Wait so this car has had 3 different names? What happened to the Revero?
The link in the description is not working Lyn :(
Did the new company just decide to copy and paste from Fisker Karma the old company?
That's awesome 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘🙏😎
the infotainment screen being so low in the interior stresses me out since it would definitely be hard to pick at something while driving
I don't know about yall but it looks sporty enough for me
Mike Danger collab
Interesting car. Nice review though!
How did it drop 500lbs versus the previous Karma? Better lighter batteries or something?
I know it has a new engine but not sure just like you.
Looks like a concept car.
It's the same color as my..but my is the GT it's a higher trim level
As cool as this is...I gotta say it because I'm a Toyota fanboy...but LC500h sortof directly competes with this, but it's not a sedan. And as unique as this car is, I'd still go with the lc500h over this every time.
I always wondered why they wouldnt just go pure electric, i mean its 90% there. Now it looks like they will . . . finally.
How big is the gas tank?
They need to update the look of this car. It’s been around for a decade now.
2:21 Oof, what is going on with that weather stripping...
Gorgeous looking car, even after all this years. And come on Mike Danger, get on those back seats!
🤣 my poor back!!!
If a Jag & Maserati had a baby.
…maserjagi? 🥴
That’s spot on! The kid is going to grow up to be a major disappointment
isn't saguaro in arizona?
For some reason I had it in my head that Karma Automotive exclusively made EVs. Guess I was wrong.
Well, they are an electric based brand, so you're still right?
I hate automakers for putting piano black pieces in the vehicle. It is not upscale, sucks big time and scratches real easy within a few days of getting a new one.
Instant Karma
All these years and it's still a hybrid and not a full EV?
GS-6 we go so hard. GS for my gun squad!
*throws up NY hat*
The FISKER FAIL revisited with an exhaust pipe that blows into drivers windows if open
Has anyone seen or bought one?
waiting for them to do a nice 12min review of the refreshed model s, plaid..the best car in the world at only $130k
What happens when car is form over function.
sooo... it's an i8?
No mention of Tesla as a competitor at that price point? Heck even the Taycan... this car is irrelevant, rehashing a nearly 10 yr old platform
Jigen will be after anyone who has a karma
Looks great but...I'm too old to sit in this thing!
"Karma has made it more obtainable which is a good thing" $80k dollars. That ain't obtainable.
Always has and always will be a beautiful car. Henrik really trolled Elon when he presented him with that dog of a design that became the Model S and kept the beautiful design for his own car lmao.
Bring back the mustache and I would be interested!
But really, I have always liked these and I hope that this injects some life-blood into the brand.
The exterior is simply beautiful especially that shape from og Fisker era, just oozes exotic form. But pity that interior tho, looks so old and outdated. C'mon Karma
It’s a beautiful car but barely faster than my RAV4 Prime. There are better EV and hybrid options out there for less money.
Thanks for a nice review of this interesting vehicle.
A 4.5 second 0-60 time is "alot" faster than a Rav4 Prime is rated for.
@@Stressless2023 It’s a matter of perspective. 1.1 sec faster qualifies as “barely faster” in my opinion. My ZL1 is a lot faster than my RAV4 Prime but barely faster than this Karma.
@@orlandocfi When it, or anything else as fast, beats you by 2+ car lengths from a dead stop you can feel free to keep reminding yourself of that "barely faster" opinion lol.
@@Stressless2023 I’ll be sure to do that next time I take the RAV4 to the strip lol
Interior is quite 00s.... not impressed with the Interior roominess either. The bulky center console is visibly confining
The whole car looks outdated , they really haven’t brought anything new to the table since the 2012 car
beautiful than Tesla cars
Who thought capacitive touch buttons on the steering wheel were a good idea? Yikes. Those vents are ugly too. Shame, since I think the exterior looks quite nice.
Karma is never gonna do good if they don't lower those prices lol I could see the base trim being at 50k and top trim being 85k.
There was review on Jay 's channel. The company guy was so annoying and sounded so full of himself.
sorry but 114.000 for a car that is actually 10 years old? nah thanks
That touchscreen is way tooooo low!! Ahhhhh more touch stuff?!?!?! Why?!?!?! It makes everything look dirty and it's not safe!!!!
Dang when did $80K become "moderately affordable"?!?! LOL!!
You have to understand that some of the KBB folks can afford Challenger Demons (the boss) and helicopters (Micah Muzio).
@@cadsux The TH-cam money must be good, lol
"Fisker Karma - The Car That Wouldn't Die" ..... they should make a horror thriller about this thing.....
Seriously, the how-many-ieth iteration of the original Fisker car is this? There was the original Fisker Karma, a version of it with a big V8, then an alleged hypercar version that left Jay Leno in his garage unimpressed (Drako GT or something like that), now the Karma GS-6..........
And the thing still looks overstyled after all these years.
No, I don't get this car. >:-)
Moderately affordable? Calling a vehicle at this price point affordable in any regard is laughable.
65k yeah sure maybe you can compete… 85k yeah no..
I would still get Tesla for that price.
The overall design is a decade old that they’ve tried to update. The interior tech is simply not acceptable !