2022 Kia EV6 Review // Funk E-Town

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  • čas přidán 26. 02. 2022
  • The 2022 Kia EV6 GT Line (~$61,995 CAD as specced, ~$55,900 USD as specced) is a fully electric crossover with optional AWD and loads of Kia tech. In the GT Line trim, the EV6 achieves a claimed range of 441 km, while outputting 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque to all four wheels. While on a fast charger, it can climb from 10% to 80% charge in just 18 minutes. On paper, the EV6 makes a strong case as a usable daily EV. But how does it actually perform on a day to day basis? And how does it compare to its sibling - the Hyundai Ioniq5? Thanks for watching! SUBSCRIBE!
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  • @-Jethro-
    @-Jethro- Před 2 lety +803

    Our local dealer has a few and they have kindly added a $9995 market adjustment.

    • @RogueCylon
      @RogueCylon Před 2 lety +152

      Will never deal with companies like this.

    • @stuffpunk
      @stuffpunk Před 2 lety +126

      Yeah it's a scumbag move for sure. Especially since the parent company said it wouldn't allow it to happen.

    • @stockey
      @stockey Před 2 lety +70

      That's illegal in Canada.

    • @rahulrao761
      @rahulrao761 Před 2 lety +160

      Why is everything in USA so absurdly chaotic.

    • @brandonmckibben1164
      @brandonmckibben1164 Před 2 lety +42

      Don't buy from that shitty dealer. They'll learn their lesson is nobody buys cars from them.

  • @CptSpears007
    @CptSpears007 Před 2 lety +713

    I would absolutely love either the EV6 or the Ionic 5, don’t think I’d be disappointed with either

    • @JohnSmith-me2wg
      @JohnSmith-me2wg Před 2 lety +42

      Pls try them before u love them though (if u havent), as ive gotten burned with a few wrong cars over the yrs just because “everyone” said its amazing

    • @RogueCylon
      @RogueCylon Před 2 lety +9

      Being Captain Spears and Bond, you can clearly afford and have both.

    • @JPals-gt4mp
      @JPals-gt4mp Před 2 lety +12

      Love the ionic 5. Love it's looks

    • @lanceareadbhar
      @lanceareadbhar Před 2 lety +11

      @@JohnSmith-me2wg Great advice. Just because everyone loves them, it doesn't mean you will love them and every car will have issues, and you just hope your issues are manageable.

    • @kfx3907
      @kfx3907 Před 2 lety +8

      @@JohnSmith-me2wg Yeah, just like the Tesla

  • @Ciler1038
    @Ciler1038 Před 2 lety +870

    The production quality has gotten so good on their videos. I'm always blown away with this level of production from a CZcams channel. Keep up the great stuff!

    • @nirajshuklaNL
      @nirajshuklaNL Před 2 lety +6

      Have these guys moved permanently to the states?

    • @suck_lord5000
      @suck_lord5000 Před 2 lety +12

      @@nirajshuklaNL no, car companies or people who own the cars reach out to them if they want to film with their car and they'll fly out to the states to film it. most of the content is in Canada tho.

    • @nirajshuklaNL
      @nirajshuklaNL Před 2 lety +1

      @@suck_lord5000 ah thanks!

    • @stuartchristie654
      @stuartchristie654 Před 2 lety +3

      My favourite channel by far, being English I love James’s innuendo and humour

    • @BYin541
      @BYin541 Před 2 lety

      I feel the same way! They’re banter is so wholesome but fun. I hope they start doing car challenges and roadtrips. They’re great.

  • @Loquatio
    @Loquatio Před 2 lety +133

    James’ transitions to topics in this review were absolutely fantastic. Smooth and felt well written. “Thomas, give us some production value!” Certainly adds, but the cohesion of having good B roll and solid dialogue? Love the direction you guys take these reviews.

  • @jcat96
    @jcat96 Před 2 lety +165

    There was an EV6 at my local auto show. It's crazy how kia were able to make an SUV that has a wheelbase longer than a Telluride, but has the profile of a station wagon. It's deceptively large and you'd never know even looking at it. I very much want one of these

  • @UrW0rstNighmare
    @UrW0rstNighmare Před 2 lety +257

    This really is a great looking car and I’m somewhat upset it is more a CUV with its ability to disguises it’s hatchback look and visuals. I will say KIA has done a great job at attracting people from both the different ends of the styling spectrum with these two EVs

    • @marcusmcneal7453
      @marcusmcneal7453 Před 2 lety +8

      I saw one on the road just yesterday and was struck by how good it looked on the road.

    • @Rome1017Lights
      @Rome1017Lights Před 2 lety +3

      Something to note is this isn't a big car at all. It's somewhere between a smaller cuv and a station wagon. Not as tall as it appears. A couple inches taller than the average sedan

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 Před 2 lety

      @@Rome1017Lights hi Rome1017 🙏 KIA looks like a family friendly car.

    • @kevikiru
      @kevikiru Před rokem

      You mean Hyundai

  • @RobbieFitzgerald
    @RobbieFitzgerald Před 2 lety +192

    "Wheres Thomas, and Im James" was perfect.
    Edit: It seems HMG have somehow done worse with efficiency on their full EVs versus the ones adapted from ICEVs. Im not sure if its the added weight or what.

    • @rkalla
      @rkalla Před 2 lety +2

      ROFL I agree.

    • @phillyphil1513
      @phillyphil1513 Před 2 lety +8

      re: "Im not sure if its the added weight or what." it is, both the IO5 and EV6 are "porkers". despite being "bespoke" chassis, they tack on a min 700+ lbs each compared to the Kona and Niro EV's (based on ICE versions) that came before them. but alas this is the price of "improvement" since you do get considerably MORE space. #NOFREELUNCH

    • @CED99
      @CED99 Před 2 lety +4

      @@phillyphil1513 is it not just because they're massive, and like a lot of EVs chasing the SUV trend/luxury SUV trend

    • @timaustin2000
      @timaustin2000 Před 2 lety

      Different propulsion provider. The eGMP platform was co developed with Rimac, I believe, so entirely different from the one used in their other cars.

    • @RobbieFitzgerald
      @RobbieFitzgerald Před 2 lety

      @@timaustin2000 Im not sure what your point is. Because what Im trying to say is that you would expect more efficiency from an EV that was designed that way fr the ground up and it appears that isnt the case. This is also the first time Ive heard of them working with Rimac.

  • @CorySekinePettite
    @CorySekinePettite Před 2 lety +60

    Hyundai/Kia really know what they're doing here. I saw two Ioniq 5's on the road yesterday; they looked awesome.

    • @TheLastMoccasin
      @TheLastMoccasin Před 2 lety +2

      Now they just need to make them at a mass-production scale!

  • @reginaldebanks8277
    @reginaldebanks8277 Před 2 lety +12

    Both the Ioniq 5 and the Ev6 looks soo good in person , the pictures and videos doesn’t do them justice 🔥

  • @modugasarang4988
    @modugasarang4988 Před 2 lety +7

    EV6 has been named the 2022 European Car of the Year (ECOTY), marking the first time for a South Korean automobile brand to clinch the award.

  • @hawkman996
    @hawkman996 Před 2 lety +91

    I think I still prefer the Ioniq 5. I dig the classic shape and the retro looking lights. Plus the interior seems more usable and a bit roomier feeling. Both are the only ev’s I would actually pay money for.

  • @ontheballcity71
    @ontheballcity71 Před 2 lety +70

    I have one. It is my first EV; my previous few cars were all hot hatches. I really like it so far .

    • @EM.1.
      @EM.1. Před 2 lety +1

      EV6 or IONIQ 5? Which trim?

    • @ontheballcity71
      @ontheballcity71 Před 2 lety +6

      EV6; AWD; GT line s trim.

    • @richardnavratil9661
      @richardnavratil9661 Před 2 lety

      If you don't mind us asking, how much did you pay and how much over sticker? Delivery times?

    • @ontheballcity71
      @ontheballcity71 Před 2 lety +1

      @@richardnavratil9661 List price, but I am in the UK and I think mark ups are less common than in the US. It arrived sooner than promised - about a 3 month delay.

    • @79boricuarage
      @79boricuarage Před 2 lety

      @@ontheballcity71 I was one of the first ones to order my GT a few months ago. When I did the contract they said 1 year till arrival (nov 2022) cause the GT's weren't even out yet. I got a 9% rebate of the msrp (its 8% now) and will get 6k back from the german government. Gota love the way europe are doing things. However I'm not sure if they gona mark em up if you do not order one asap.

  • @stephanwerner1196
    @stephanwerner1196 Před 2 lety +23

    This is hands down the best car channel on youtube right now. The creativity of the intros amazes me ever time.

  • @TheModManu
    @TheModManu Před 2 lety +46

    I’ve recently seen an EV6 at night and I was just so impressed at how the rear lights look.. it’s like nothing on the streets, nearly crashed my car bc I couldn’t stop looking at it

    • @otablott7779
      @otablott7779 Před 2 lety +6

      Same here except i almost crashed my motorcycle into the back of another car while staring at the EV6. Absolutely stunning car

    • @FungusUSMC
      @FungusUSMC Před rokem +1

      From pictures/videos I didn't think much of the EV6 rear taillights at all, but I was blown away at how nice it looked in person. So nice I almost rear ended the EV6.

  • @CED99
    @CED99 Před 2 lety +29

    I miss Thomas...
    "Unless you're here, where it's colder, then it'll be less and in kilometers"
    441 km ping
    Ah, Throttle House, you deliver!

  • @joshuabohinc7521
    @joshuabohinc7521 Před 2 lety +22

    Just bought Kia ev6 gt line awd. Loving it! Handles so well

    • @richardnavratil9661
      @richardnavratil9661 Před 2 lety

      How much, what markup? Congrats!

    • @joshuabohinc7521
      @joshuabohinc7521 Před 2 lety +1

      @@richardnavratil9661 no markup given at MSRP with no additional hidden stuff. Didn’t even have to pay for floor mats I wouldn’t want. Ricart Kia in Columbus, Ohio.

    • @richardnavratil9661
      @richardnavratil9661 Před 2 lety +1

      @@joshuabohinc7521 NICE! Actually I live in OH too and I believe this is where a colleague bought his Telluride at MSRP last fall, another notoriously marked up vehicle.
      Maybe I'll see ya on I71, 75 or 70 sometime. :) Enjoy!

    • @joshuabohinc7521
      @joshuabohinc7521 Před 2 lety

      @@richardnavratil9661 that’s funny. I bought my telluride in April 2020 from celebration Kia in Delaware at MSRP. At first they weren’t marking up ev6, but then they decided on $3k markup. That’s when I found Ricart Kia with no markup.

    • @fleyua7176
      @fleyua7176 Před 2 lety

      @@joshuabohinc7521 welcome to the group xD

  • @orangecayman520
    @orangecayman520 Před 2 lety +19

    Both this and the Ionic 5 look fantastic.

  • @michaelramsey82
    @michaelramsey82 Před 2 lety +229

    IMO, the EV6 is by far the best looking of the current batch of electric CUVs (although I do think the Mach-E looks much better than it gets credit for). I saw an Ioniq 5 in person at the store the other day, and while it's certainly striking, there's something unsettling about how much bigger it is than it looks in photos. The proportions of an old Golf, but at the size of an SUV, feels a bit odd. But the EV6 is more of a unique shape, and although I have yet to see one in person, I think it's a very pretty car even with how large it is. If I could afford any of them, I'd buy an EV6 in a heartbeat.

    • @joshuabohinc7521
      @joshuabohinc7521 Před 2 lety +14

      Ev6 looks much better in person IMO

    • @Joker-fx6mh
      @Joker-fx6mh Před 2 lety +3

      Eh I’m still happy with our model Ys

    • @tkbisme
      @tkbisme Před 2 lety +4

      The Mach-E looks like an ICE car. Too much front overhang for my liking. EV6 and Ionic 5 look muck better with short front overhangs. No reason to design cars with ICE proportions anymore. While I commend Ford for getting their EV program moving. their EV designs are stuck in the ICE age.

    • @timefortimbo
      @timefortimbo Před 2 lety +7

      the ionic 5 is cute irl, this is more traditionally space ship good looking, but the ionic 5 is quirky good looking and I like that more
      I'm biased, I drive a veloster

    • @davidknuckles6330
      @davidknuckles6330 Před 2 lety

      I completely agree on the Ionic 5 front. Passed by one in the wild going the opposite way and I was just kinda bummed. Tremendous design, but at that size it just came off as so much more average than I was hoping

  • @jeffreyspencer4005
    @jeffreyspencer4005 Před 2 lety +8

    There are a few things that haven't been mentioned here. I test drove one today, and the sales rep had virtually no clue about the vehicle's features. He mentioned they had done a "training session", but his inability to answer questions I already knew the answer to brought me back to this: the KIA dealer network and facilities are not up to selling a $55K electric vehicle. For one, my local dealer is in a particularly seedy area of my city, and seemed more appropriately geared to those people to buying a Kia Soul than this very expensive crossover. The facilities were old, dirty, dated, and decidedly "low-rent", which didn't inspire confidence. It's no wonder they have EV6's sitting on the lot after several weeks. Their regular clientele can't afford this car, or the Stinger GT's sitting on the showroom floor.
    As for the test drive, the EV6 was fine and reasonably built for the price. It did not feel particularly roomy inside compared to the Ioniq 5 I drove a week ago. The interior seemed cramped and dark, given the large size of the exterior...not terribly impressive for a $56K vehicle. Oh, wait. I mean a $62K vehicle with the $4K dealer "market price adjustment" and mandatory $2K "charging package" which seemed to include the 110V Level one charger that is supposed to come with the car, and a "220V Level 2 charger--I think" that the sales rep couldn't really explain or justify. Really just more dealer markup. I left feeling that I could buy a fully loaded Polestar 2 for the same price, with no "market price adjustment" and a much better level of build quality and performance. The problem here isn't the cars--it's the buying/owner experience and dealer network that falls short at the price.

  • @mclovin6109
    @mclovin6109 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for talking about car audio, it’s often pretty overlooked in reviews but it’s a very important feature. I love the explanations!

  • @AR-zr1om
    @AR-zr1om Před 2 lety +48

    I love what Kia is becoming, this is a bit out of my price range but the facelift E Niro that’s aboht to come out looks pretty sick so I might get one of them

  • @Kaldryf
    @Kaldryf Před 2 lety +58

    I need an Ioniq 5 on the outside, and an EV6 on the inside. So torn between these two cars.

    • @GreenDriveIndia
      @GreenDriveIndia Před 2 lety

      Have to looked both of them in person?

    • @postmodernjoe
      @postmodernjoe Před 2 lety +5

      Lol I’m backwards the interior of the EV6 sucks

    • @EM.1.
      @EM.1. Před 2 lety +1

      Ioniq 5 seats are not comfortable.

    • @jpd7
      @jpd7 Před 2 lety +2

      I've driven both in person and said the exact same thing prior to seeing them. After seeing them, I still agree that the interior of the EV6 is superior, however, I ended up liking the EV6 exterior much more than I thought I would in person. The IONIQ 5 was the opposite. It looks great in pictures, but in real life, its much bulkier and bigger looking than I thought. Ended up taking home the EV6.

    • @GreenDriveIndia
      @GreenDriveIndia Před 2 lety

      @@jpd7 same thoughts here as well.

  • @IloveZeeland
    @IloveZeeland Před 2 lety +1

    This is … by far… one of the best channels. Thank you guys for all the effort you put into this shows.

  • @xentoro7861
    @xentoro7861 Před 2 lety +2

    This channel was impressive already but I’m even more impressed with the adaptability of the team! Great review 👍

  • @viktorbalko213
    @viktorbalko213 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow, good job to James, did a really good and entertaining review even when alone. Not saying I prefer it to when you're together, but you can definitely carry it on your own! Also I'm really happy Thomas was still included despite the distance.. shows you put effort in this. Love it!

  • @ketanjangid255
    @ketanjangid255 Před 2 lety +16

    The way of delivering knowledge about cars is an art and Throttle house has full command in it 🙏🏻

    • @CptSpears007
      @CptSpears007 Před 2 lety

      Steady on there, even a broke clock is right twice a day

  • @iea96
    @iea96 Před 2 lety +32

    I was really impressed when I tested the EV6. For me it would be either this (in its upcoming GT form) or the Mach-E.

    • @IanMcc1000
      @IanMcc1000 Před 2 lety

      Have you seen the Nissan Ariya?

  • @mooooooooooooove
    @mooooooooooooove Před 2 lety +22

    Good job on the solo review ;) Both the Ioniq 5 and this EV6 look fantastic. It's about time there was a shakeup in the way cars look on the road, and these crazy new designs take advantage of the freed up space at the front of the car.

  • @Ecksplosion
    @Ecksplosion Před 2 lety +3

    When James throws his phone in the frunk. 🤣💀

  • @brandonmckibben1164
    @brandonmckibben1164 Před 2 lety +11

    Amazing review guys, still hilarious to watch and full of great information. Side rant: WHY CAN'T WE JUST HAVE BUTTONS AND KNOBS FOR CONTROLS!? WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO INTERIOR DESIGNERS... thank you for coming to my TED rant.

    • @spammusubi9004
      @spammusubi9004 Před 2 lety +1

      the worst thing is those screens will definitely wear out before the battery does, i want physical buttons that will not wear out and functionality that will die with the screen.

  • @spammusubi9004
    @spammusubi9004 Před 2 lety

    I know you guys act like you don't know how production works but my god this stuff gets better and better every time. Love the channel, I look forward to your review notifications the most.

  • @actuallypaulstanley
    @actuallypaulstanley Před 2 lety +16

    Great review guys. I like the honesty of the details of the smaller sunroof, less interior flexibility, etc.
    Is a great car and how far have Hyundai and Kia come over the last few years; that have definitely invested their money in the right area and people.

  • @stephantranquille6681
    @stephantranquille6681 Před 2 lety +3

    I love the looks of the EV6 so much that I couldn't consider the iOniq. Such an eye catcher.

  • @sebbe_as7333
    @sebbe_as7333 Před 2 lety +8

    Have seen a couple of EV6s in Sweden and man they look good

  • @AsianPetrolhead
    @AsianPetrolhead Před 2 lety +2

    Nice review James. Glad to see your review on the Kia EV6! Thanks for your lovely reviews! From your Big fan from Korea!

  • @finn.hermansen
    @finn.hermansen Před 2 lety +2

    Love your guys way of making videos and reviews -
    Thanks for another great video and a good laugh ❤👍

  • @Sakosaga
    @Sakosaga Před 2 lety +32

    At this point, I'd only lease EVs, I absolutely love this car and wanted it myself but battery technology is supposed to be insane in the next few years where we will see those 500+ range cars more often than not

    • @xNanoSwinex
      @xNanoSwinex Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed, market and technology is still growing and plenty of room to improve. Biggest selling point will be battery range, and any EV you buy now will be near obsolete and drop drastically in resale value in a couple of years.

    • @lordgrinz
      @lordgrinz Před 2 lety +2

      Waiting for better range, less weight, and ease of charging anywhere.

    • @baronvonjo1929
      @baronvonjo1929 Před 2 lety +2

      Is there even enough material on the earth for mostvof humanity to widely adopt EVS?

    • @readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444
      @readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444 Před 2 lety

      @Aryan A Aluminum air batteries have to be replaced at that 2-3k interval, or at least have the aluminum within the battery replaced. They're more of a power source like nuclear fuel rods

    • @Sakosaga
      @Sakosaga Před 2 lety

      @@baronvonjo1929 with the idea that alot of the materials in the future will potentially be man made, he's it's possible for sure, right now we're stuck on metals but that will change a bit more, less metals but more man made materials

  • @dogsandcars202
    @dogsandcars202 Před 2 lety +7

    I think that Genesis that you briefly showed looks great

  • @nodariousbig
    @nodariousbig Před 2 lety

    Considering the damn hell going on currently in UA, your video is like a step aside. Thank you for this. As always, Thomas, James, you are brilliant, guys.

  • @B20zteggy
    @B20zteggy Před 2 lety

    You guys kill every review, i cant miss one... Keep it up!

  • @siriceberg
    @siriceberg Před 2 lety +17

    I personally prefer the ioniq 5, but this is still very cool!

  • @ChrisN06999
    @ChrisN06999 Před 2 lety +8

    "Where's Thomas? and I'm Jaames."
    I felt that.

  • @clifftaylor3295
    @clifftaylor3295 Před 2 lety

    James, you come across as extra intense in this review haha. Love you guys. Thanks for such great content!

  • @willnye9788
    @willnye9788 Před 2 lety +2

    Just saw an EV6 on the road...what a stunner!

  • @SamKhoury
    @SamKhoury Před 2 lety +3

    12:36 The headrests do adjust. I believe you need to pull on them and then they'll eventually retract all the back automatically then you can pull them forward again to the position that you want them in.

  • @wakjob961
    @wakjob961 Před 2 lety +21

    Iconic 5 is still the coolest looking EV out there atm.

  • @Novaen9
    @Novaen9 Před 2 lety

    Favorite channel on CZcams period. Keep going!

  • @TheRoyal769sr
    @TheRoyal769sr Před 6 měsíci

    Omg this was Classic! Thank you James! I appreciate the way you reviewed it like some other channel

  • @eddy7346
    @eddy7346 Před 2 lety +9

    I don't see myself going for a Kia but I'm glad that their designers are going all out along with the guys at Hyundai

  • @timefly4221
    @timefly4221 Před 2 lety +4

    Don’t forget the Polestar 2, especially if you want the option of genuine performance parts beyond just fast acceleration.

    • @davidestate
      @davidestate Před 2 lety

      Anyone that will purchase and Hyundai or Kia is not in the market for Tesla or Polestar2 as they are over $100K vehicles.

    • @timefly4221
      @timefly4221 Před 2 lety +1

      @@davidestate Are they relatively more expensive in Canada? Polestar 2 Dual Motor is roughly $53k to $67k USD in the US depending on option packages. Model 3 is actually slightly cheaper if you skip the self driving stuff.

    • @davidestate
      @davidestate Před 2 lety

      @@timefly4221 Not thinking about the Model 3 entry but the Model X or Model S and I meant to say Lusid as these models are for bigger pocket clients.

  • @renegade2224
    @renegade2224 Před 2 lety +1

    Been seeing these in dealer lots, had no idea what they were, glad to finally learn about them

  • @NealChauhan
    @NealChauhan Před 2 lety

    Even apart the videos are so perfect. This is TV levels of production

  • @BradWilson1969
    @BradWilson1969 Před 2 lety +15

    Between this and the Ioniq 5, I prefer the styling of the EV6, both inside and out. But the differences in features that you pointed out between the two, especially in the back seats, strongly favor the Ioniq 5. Right now I think that I would choose function over form, and go with the Ioniq 5.

  • @Dakiraun
    @Dakiraun Před 2 lety +11

    Excellent (and amusing) review as always!
    It's too bad though that affordable EVs are still about $15,000 to $20,000 *_more_* than what is actually "affordable". Once they can get an EV under $30K, that's when they become a lot more viable option for most.

    • @IReahpZz
      @IReahpZz Před 2 lety +3

      Cost to own makes them less to own than 30k gas card easily.jumped from a 2017 fusion sport to a 18 m3p and save hundreds a month with twice the price of the actual car. Gas cars aren't cheap to drive in comparison.

    • @khavaliar
      @khavaliar Před 2 lety +2

      @@IReahpZz cost to own yes. But if you don't have the money to begin with... You don't have it. I want an electric car but the model 3 long range but it is astonishingly expensive here in Australia. It's twice the cost of an MG, Nissan or Toyota sedan/crossover. So I'll never make that money back even with gas savings and servicing

    • @IReahpZz
      @IReahpZz Před 2 lety

      @@khavaliar 90 percent of people are financing a new car. Nobody is cross shopping Nissans and Toyotas with a Tesla. They are cross shopping bmws Audis and Mercedes. Made a 23k price jump in vehicles and saved 4k in just my first year of driving without including oil and maintence.ill have no problem making my money back in 3-4 years which is longer than most people keep there cars. It's well worth the upgrade especially if you are looking at a BMW 330 I that costs more than a 3 performance in the states when loaded up.

    • @IReahpZz
      @IReahpZz Před 2 lety

      @@MO_Disk yessir,was 2-3 x a week for me

    • @josephb8499
      @josephb8499 Před 2 lety

      There is evs for 20-30k the Chevrolet bolt

  • @kangzta1
    @kangzta1 Před rokem +1

    Just discovered your guys' channel. You guys are hilarious! Love the back and forth that you guys have with cars and features, sound just like me and my friends haha.
    Wonder what car James will get for his EV itch. I say EV6!!! the GT version is supposed to be proper fun. Although the ioniq5 is fun with its back to the future vibes. Anyways thanks guys! Korea numba won!!! wooo wooooo

  • @scottdhoppe
    @scottdhoppe Před 2 lety +1

    That intro, is that bing as the camera falls 🤣🤣🤣

  • @grriceman782
    @grriceman782 Před 2 lety +26

    Excellent review as always! I personally prefer the look of this one compared to the Hyundai. It’s still a significant sum of money for a Kia that gets less than 275 miles.

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine Před 2 lety +3

      Trust me you could do so much worse in other evs similarly priced

    • @arnoldmbuthia2687
      @arnoldmbuthia2687 Před 2 lety

      Iqonic 5 is better looking. Especially the 80s retro vibes

  • @emotionz3
    @emotionz3 Před 2 lety +3

    Sat in this at the Chicago auto show a few weeks ago and couldn’t agree with you more how good this car is, especially the interior, and ESPECIALLY the rear seat being comically large to the point the reclining is actually unnecessary.

  • @lifeafter4092
    @lifeafter4092 Před 2 lety

    It would be nice to see more on how much cargo space is in the car. Kinda glossed over that and what it looks/is capable of hauling with the seat down (if they fold down). Thanks for the run through and quality production

  • @matthewmain7076
    @matthewmain7076 Před 2 lety +1

    ‘Is that Bing?’
    Best joke I’ve heard today.

  • @010MACS
    @010MACS Před 2 lety +6

    I test drove the entry level ev6 the other day. First electric car I’ve driven, really enjoyed it. Going to wait for the dealer to get an awd version to test - very impressed!

  • @GenreJordan
    @GenreJordan Před 2 lety +9

    Super excited for this review! The new wave of EV’s are very interesting.

  • @_jg00
    @_jg00 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent job on your own, James!

  • @dannyx4218
    @dannyx4218 Před 2 lety

    Your guys' intros are always over the top and hilarious 😂 never fail to give me a good laugh 😅

  • @ZoeyCarey
    @ZoeyCarey Před 2 lety +15

    They are pretty nice, i have 2 of them on my truck right now and i can definitely feel the heft back there

    • @phillyphil1513
      @phillyphil1513 Před 2 lety

      9000lbs (~ 4500lb each). #COMINGSOONTRAILERJACKKNIFE

    • @ZoeyCarey
      @ZoeyCarey Před 2 lety

      @@phillyphil1513 how would only 9000lbs jack kinfe my trailer? I’m very interested in this

    • @phillyphil1513
      @phillyphil1513 Před 2 lety

      @@ZoeyCarey Q: how would only 9000lbs jack kinfe my trailer? ICE ICE BABY...!!! those paying attention to the news know WINTER "jackknifes" anything and everything (bar none). #NOIMMUNITY

    • @ZoeyCarey
      @ZoeyCarey Před 2 lety

      @@phillyphil1513 I love it when people who have no idea wtf they are talking about say shit.

  • @Hallowsaw
    @Hallowsaw Před 2 lety +3

    I think my next car is going to be the incredibly fuel efficient and practical shelby gt500. Very similar to the EV6

  • @oberonstoilov1489
    @oberonstoilov1489 Před 2 lety +2

    The cyberpunk references are too funny! Good review guys 👌

  • @msbgone
    @msbgone Před 2 lety

    If my local Kia dealer didn't mark it up 10K I would have thought about getting it as soon as the IL rebate starts July 1, but now I will wait an see for a year or two... great vid, I LOL'd several times!!

  • @speakingofgreg
    @speakingofgreg Před 2 lety +4

    6:56 ➡️I don't think the claim made here is true. Kia says the GT variant of the EV6 will feature an adaptive electronically controlled suspension, bigger brakes, and an electronic limited slip differential, plus a higher stop speed. So it will have some other performance upgrades over the GT line other than just higher horsepower.

  • @jlemus256
    @jlemus256 Před 2 lety +4

    Saw this on the road yesterday , I said to myself not a bad looking car and now seeing more in detail, Excited to see what comes up in the next couple of years in the EV world.
    Great Review !!

    • @DuvJones
      @DuvJones Před 2 lety +1

      Honestly the entire Hyundai Motor Group is a corporation to watch, they have been slowly developing.... and were one of the first bigger groups to get into EV's. They have become quite experienced as a result.

  • @dannyjalen423
    @dannyjalen423 Před 2 lety

    Man I’m seeing these new Kia’s all over town and I must say, SWEET!!!

  • @danyb97
    @danyb97 Před 2 lety +1

    Every Intro is and will always be GOATED 🐐😂

  • @Jerryklocke
    @Jerryklocke Před 2 lety +3

    It’s good to see more choice’s than just a Tesla. I think once more people try one, they will be sold on an EV. I’m very happy with my 2022 Tesla Model Y, and will never go back to gas again. 😎

  • @earlmacmullin4688
    @earlmacmullin4688 Před 2 lety +3

    What this video has proven is that it doesn't really seem to matter the ratio of who's presenting the videos, this team continues to knock it out of the park with awesome, wholesome reviews. Great job guys!

  • @zarel22
    @zarel22 Před 2 lety

    Love the design, great review! I am mesmerized!

  • @JizzyNinja
    @JizzyNinja Před 2 lety +2

    Great video, know a lot of people who are cross shopping the EV6 and Ioniq 5. But oof no mention of the polestar 2, though I guess it does creep up in price to get some very basic options.

  • @automotive_passion
    @automotive_passion Před 2 lety +5

    The EV6 does have an interesting design, and the GT version will probably look the best.

    • @ld9387
      @ld9387 Před 2 lety

      The GT version looks the same

    • @ld9387
      @ld9387 Před 2 lety

      The GT version looks the same

  • @sultanniazi2394
    @sultanniazi2394 Před 2 lety +10

    What a Hit this is going to be. Awesome review

  • @cchris811
    @cchris811 Před 2 lety

    I knew I saw y’all in Cali! I’m part of D11 and saw people on both the west and the east testing this car!

  • @rodzack
    @rodzack Před 2 lety +2

    Love the O.C. Intro 😂…. Amazing

  • @kylelabio2254
    @kylelabio2254 Před 2 lety +5

    Pressing the bell button is so worth it love the content. ❤️

  • @rogersmj
    @rogersmj Před 2 lety +5

    I saw three of these on the road in less than 15 minutes yesterday. They seem to be selling well.

    • @rkalla
      @rkalla Před 2 lety

      Which part of the country?

    • @rogersmj
      @rogersmj Před 2 lety +1

      @@rkalla Indianapolis

  • @Bandit5317
    @Bandit5317 Před 2 lety

    This show really is the best since Top Gear (with Hammond, May, and Clarkson). By far and away the best on CZcams.

  • @jimc793
    @jimc793 Před 2 lety

    You guys do a great job and I'm not even taking into consideration a discount for kilometers and Canadian dollars versus miles and US dollars. I didn't think I was ready for an EV but the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 might change my mind. Just wish they were smaller..... maybe if I bought one in Canada it'd be smaller here in the States?

  • @devongee1776
    @devongee1776 Před 2 lety +6

    I'm definitely hoping the sound system has more flexibility once you go into the settings. I've had people in the EV6 owners group CLAIM to me that the Meridian system is better than the Harman unit found in the Stinger. But after testing the EV6 Wind with Meridian, and to be clear, I didn't do a bunch of adjusting in the settings, but for what I tested, I would call those people dirt nasty liars.

    • @derektanner7144
      @derektanner7144 Před 2 lety

      I have one and hated the sound system until I adjusted it to surround. Makes a world of difference. Baffles me why the default is so bad.

    • @devongee1776
      @devongee1776 Před 2 lety

      @@derektanner7144 thanks for the heads up home

  • @michaelhazelwood5108
    @michaelhazelwood5108 Před 2 lety +17

    Both cars seem really nice, great places to be and a great way to get an EV without shattering your wallet.

    • @robsmall6466
      @robsmall6466 Před 2 lety +4

      £40k plus to over £50k in the UK for the Kia. Hyundai is £36k plus to over £48k. Both are wallet shattering and only for the very well off at the moment

  • @bongakhumalo3095
    @bongakhumalo3095 Před 2 lety

    Absolutely love this channel

  • @rynoxo
    @rynoxo Před 2 lety +1

    I had a very high expectation for Kia EV5 until one of my neighbor bought one and showed me the vehicle.
    Let's wait for a 2nd gen.

  • @northstar43
    @northstar43 Před 2 lety +8

    Really struggling between this, the Ionic 5 and the Mach E! I think the Mach E also has the suspension pogo stick issue that James mentioned briefly here referring to the Ionic 5. But I actually think this one is my pick; it has the charge times, V2L, I like the cabin more from the driver’s perspective, and it charges faster than the Mach E. What was that comment about the Mach E being more dynamic that Thomas mentioned towards the end, though?

    • @huskiek1693
      @huskiek1693 Před 2 lety

      They think it drives very well. They have a review on one you can watch

    • @anthonyc8499
      @anthonyc8499 Před 2 lety +2

      I struggled between the EV6 and Mustang Mach-E. I ended up going with the Mach-E for the better interior and additional cargo space. The Kia's cabin interior is really dark and the backseat is like a cave with a solid roof and small windows. Kids in the second row will struggle to see out and won't get much light.

    • @kdrguru
      @kdrguru Před 2 lety

      Get a model Y. Supercharger can’t be beat and likely better resale. Kia is trash.

    • @anthonyc8499
      @anthonyc8499 Před 2 lety +2

      @@kdrguru Model Y's exterior looks aren't for everyone. Model Y has a $35k interior on a $60k car. Tesla Superchargers will either open up to non-Teslas or get swamped by $10 billion in CCS infrastructure happening.

    • @josephb8499
      @josephb8499 Před 2 lety

      I was thinking about the Ev6 over the Mach E because of the charge times.. but in reality it’s hard to find those max kw charging stations that work. I was looking at countless of videos of roadtrips. And there’s plenty of charging stations but they both charge about the same time And also the Tesla ! They’re all the same. Just by a miles of range or a few extra minutes of charging times. So now I don’t know what I want. But I’m keep looking at videos aha

  • @DementedDistraction
    @DementedDistraction Před 2 lety +8

    I'd still go for the Ioniq 5.
    The EV6 is a good looking CUV and a good looking electric, but the Ioniq is so unique and individual in its design language for a car of any type, and in my opinion that's something that's been sorely lacking in car design outside of super/hyper cars for decades now.

    • @jpd7
      @jpd7 Před 2 lety

      Totally agree! This is why I wanted the IONIQ 5 over the EV6 as well. Interestingly enough, after seeing the EV6 in person I was floored and took it home (I saw and test drove the IONIQ 5 that we pre-ordered prior to the EV6)

  • @ryanshawgeneration2704

    I remember going for a ride in that vehicle at the Philadelphia Auto Show. I rode it on the E-track.

  • @wompa70
    @wompa70 Před 2 lety

    Very nice looking ride. Great review as always.

  • @benjaminsmith2287
    @benjaminsmith2287 Před 2 lety +5

    Hard choice. I like light interiors but don't love the white bezels in the Ioniq 5. But that's the only thing I don't like. I like the EV6s dash look and maybe the somewhat firmer feel it has would appeal to me. But the Ioniq seems to have more room in it. They both seem superb and premium.

    • @lanceareadbhar
      @lanceareadbhar Před 2 lety

      It was a little easier for me since I just fell in love with the exterior of the Ioniq 5 and nothing in the interior bothered me. It's the first car I've owned that I enjoy cleaning. That said, you definitely want to test drive them both first and your heart go with whichever you favor in the moment more.

  • @Jeal0usJelly
    @Jeal0usJelly Před 2 lety +17

    As usual, the ideal would be to combine Hyundai interior with KIA exterior 😂

  • @justaguy6100
    @justaguy6100 Před 2 lety

    So what I'm hearing on the EV6 is, if you're looking for a daily driver EV, and you never plan on going more than 200 miles in a day, then... it might be the car. OH btw very good job going solo James. I can't help but miss the repartee' some but you did very well on your own! Thorough, informative, entertaining, what else would we want right? ;-)

  • @johnsit5743
    @johnsit5743 Před 2 lety +2

    I asked Kia and they said if you preorder now, deliveries are expected in Q1 2023 in Canada.

  • @janp7882
    @janp7882 Před 2 lety +5

    I would love to see you try out the new Volvo C40! Imo best looking EV rn.

    • @harshmeshram3693
      @harshmeshram3693 Před 2 lety

      seems like you got some ladies😮‍💨

    • @snakeeyes9246
      @snakeeyes9246 Před 2 lety +2

      @@harshmeshram3693 they're sex bots. They do this to every comment.

    • @harshmeshram3693
      @harshmeshram3693 Před 2 lety

      @@snakeeyes9246 yeah i totally didnt know that😂

  • @cargogh
    @cargogh Před 2 lety +14

    0-60@ 5 seconds really is quick enough,. I'm older now, have slower reactions, but the lack of discipline to not floor it occasionally. I'd just end up in a video running over something if any quicker.

    • @psewgobind
      @psewgobind Před 2 lety

      Wafty RWD would be ideal and pay homage to 80's boat.

  • @BN99239
    @BN99239 Před 2 lety

    I drove the ioniq 5 yesterday and the light grey display makes the bezels look huge. It looks much better in the ev6

  • @mr.wonkfoo8820
    @mr.wonkfoo8820 Před 2 lety +1

    LOL, that intro was hilarious.