This Electric Car is out of this world! | Kia EV6 Review
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2024
- Since we took a first look at the new Kia EV6 we've been desperate to take it out on the roads and it did not disappoint, But what makes the EV6 so special in a market awash with electric SUVs?
As the car that has the task of single-handedly reinventing the Kia brand, and having to follow the success of the Kia e-Niro - the EV6 has a lot of resting on its space-age designed shoulders. Its crazy, Batmobile-style design won't be for everyone, but if one drives past you, we can guarantee you will turn and look.
So, what do we think? This is an extremely impressive, well-rounded and thoughtfully designed electric family car that has been successful in transforming the Kia brand to be more luxurious, tech-focused and sporty whilst maintaining the practical features they are known for. We really, really like it, but what do you think? Tell us below.
Check out Jack's First Look at the EV6: • KIA EV6: In-depth walk...
Timestamps:
0:00 Reports of a mysterious vehicle
0:59 What's the big deal?
2:30 Good to drive
4:54 Crazy design
6:19 Cabin fever
8:57 EV6 GT
9:40 Stats & numbers
11:32 Thoughtful touches
14:02 Spec mish mash
15:08 Physical knobs
16:02 Small dislikes
17:41 Price
18:54 Concluding thoughts
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Ok, so we really like the EV6, but what do you think? could the EV6 be the car to transform the Kia brand? Tell us below...
The saw was a nice touch. Hilarious! You are good at this video thing. Good on ya!
The only difficult decision is whether to wait for the GT next year or jump on the S now.......
Yes, the EV6 GT will be it’s new benchmark.
It's a really tough decision between the EV6 and Ioniq 5.. 🤔
When he grows up he might make a decent presenter. Till then he should go back to being an enthusiastic school teacher.
We love our Ioniq 5 and and so do many folk and the EV6 is doing exactly the same with different folk. The fact that the Koreans can give us 2 different but desirable EVs off the same platform is brilliant. Now they just need to bring on the smaller and cheaper EVs and everyone will be happy.
Cheaper everyday, budget EV's that's what we're looking for! The Chinese are going to eat everyone else's lunch in this space if they don't get serious soon. 😀
I've never wanted a car that I could actually afford more than this one. Kia will get my money!
At 40 k I still can’t afford it
@@Sthilboy56 I bet you can 2nd hand! 👍🏾
@@krime2001 will have to wait quite a while my budget is 12-15 k
You guys are blessed, in Singapore this car will cost over 100k pounds due to our silly car taxes.
@@Sthilboy56 40k in Canada means 72 CDN, plus 15% tax, destination, etc., so about 85k. I don't even know why I watch those videos.
It's still an SUV but at least it's better looking than everything else.
That's debatable.... your taste not someone else's
Time to get those glasses mate, this thing is fugy.
This is not an suv. Look at the freehigths compared to propper suv’s like range Rover, mb Ml class bmw x5 etc. Design wise, it depends on the eyes looking rigth?
It's not an estate either.
When you have to sit passengers on top of a battery pack, that will necessarily raise the car's height, giving it a sort-of SUV look. The Polestar2 has a similar high-sedan look that somewhat reminds me of the rare Subaru Legacy Outback sedan, or the AMC Eagle.
I personally dislike SUVs, but find the EV6's positioning and slightly taller roof justified.
Yes, Kia has really nailed it! I too love the intuitiveness of the cockpit, and the fact that there are still tactile knobs and buttons. Plus a great new logo. This was a great review. Nice one.
I'm a longtime EV guy, early adopter, and I'm excited about this one. One of my good friends just took delivery of his EV6 and is thrilled with it. I've seen a few on the roads and love the looks, but I'm really looking forward to test driving his next week.
Been watching a lot of reviews of this. Even as a Model 3 owner, I am excited for this car. Lots of good stuff here.
Indeed, definitely a game changer, watch-out EV world the Koreans and Chinese are ready to pounce, BIG STYLE.
I can forsee a wave of Tesla owners defecting to the EV6, why wouldn't they?
Other than the supercharger network (which is to be opened-up to all Ev's in the near future) Tesla has little else to offer that isn't up-trumped by the EV6.
If Kia get this car absolutely right at launch, they are nto a winner for sure.
@@David-bl1bt not sure about that but I hope they can produce lots of them. that's the problem, they bring these out and then we find out they produce 250k of a few years.
when Tesla opens in Germany and especially when it produces it's little hatch in a couple of years we'll see millions produced. I hope kia can match.
@@gazlives you won't see millions of little teslas because elon will still want the big bucks for a little car.
@@briankavanagh7191 yet tesla demands are crazy high. sold out cars until next year. And it will be game over when tesla full self driving is out.
@@stephenstevens5746 i've said this before on other forums, if an accident does happen (and it will) who is liable with SDC, tesla, the guy who developed the software, the camera makers, the owner of the car, the government that has allowed SDC? Until every car and highways/roads are made suitable for SDC insurance companies will not insure you when you tell them "I was using the cars self driving and reading the paper" Mmm! pause for thought.
Favourite Jack video so far. More honest, but still fun. Have been looking forward to learning more about this car and you've made me really want to get my hands on one
I parked next to an Ioniq 5 at Bordeaux airport last week when I was plugging the e-Niro in. It’s a big car! Wheelbase is longer than a BMW 5 series. The EV6 looks great but both cars are a bigger than we need. The e-Niro has proved to be a brilliant car to own and drive after 2.5 years and 50,000 km, solid build and well designed at least as good as German and Japanese brands I have owned in the past. Kia and Hyundai are on a roll.
Just want to say how "pro" this CZcams Channel is - obviously guided by the legend Robert Llewellyn. Jack you are TV quality man. Just about to order the EV6. Awesome Channel guys.
Cracking, extended review, Jack - thank you.
Just couldn't help but chuckle, though... at about 5:30 in, you're saying "when one of these drives passed, you're gonna notice it..." just as it drives passed an older couple who DON'T take any notice of it, whatsoever...!!
Oh, and, for what it's worth, you are absolutely NOT the only person on the planet with a deep dislike of SUVs... I'm right beside you on that front, dude... :-)
I noticed that couple ignoring the car driving by too. 😂
Yeah way to much praise for this hatch. When he goes to sit in the back and glorify the leg room I laughed.
@@ItalianRain2 7
"an older couple" wouldn't notice anything unless it's painted bright yellow with large pink spots.😂
SUVs - completely agree - why oh why oh why?
The advert tag pull at the end is truly priceless, sums up the whole review. Brilliant!
This is a most amazing automobile, it hasn't only have the that's nice factor but it has that I WANT ONE factor!!
I think the design will stand the test of time, it has some lovely lines and I like the rear end which seems to divide opinion. I can't believe the reviews coming out now for this car, makes my decision to order one on the first day I could all the better. Looking forward to November 2021.
Today i got the vin number….ours is built…future is coming home. MEB is ok….e gmp looks like an evolution of it.
@@susihormon7821 oh wow, I hope my dealer will update me soon then. Last I heard was that there are 90 demonstrators in the country waiting to go out to dealers but my dealership said orders were still dark.
@@dhekalia So far i only know a hand full of people in a german ev forum. On the 23rd of october there will be a big show at every dealer in germany
Yea I also believe that the design will stand the test of time. It reminds me like the i8, looks so futuristic, after years it still is. Coolest design doesn't always mean it will age quickly, especially if done well ...
I was lucky enough to go to the launch at Kia Preston a month ago, same exact car lol. It really is a great car hands on. The inside space is enormous, nice heads up display. For those of you looking at the German Luxury SUVs also put this on your shortlist, it’s good very good. For me it’s just too big but not if but when Kia make a hot-hatch then count me in.
Fingers crossed, couple of years from now...
I'd say it looks more premium than Q4
ionic 5 far superior and cheaper
@@seanholdom9739 Note that it's cheaper because the model starts with smaller battery while Kia come standard with full size, actually even larger than largest Ioniq 5 battery size. Many overlooked on this part, hence why the price is actually reasonable really ...
I just love these reviews. Excellent music, exiting photography and an excellent script. The best there is!
The styling is amazing. Imo It's the most beautiful ev yet, from anyone, and easily the prettiest SUV
BEAST MODE
Great review! Reminded me of the good ol' days of Top Gear when it was at its peak, especially that introduction. Had all the detail I like. And this is currently my favourite car of all cars currently out there, it just ticks all the boxes in looks and practicality. It was really gratifying to watch it being covered in detail.
Can't say I agree about the Ioniq 5, it just makes me think 80's printer. The only thing missing is the LPT1 port.
I purchased a 2024 Kia EV6 GT Line extended range and love it would recommend to anyone considering or replacing their current EV its well worth the money you might consider using too excessive for a Kia but don't be fooled by uneducated opinions about this manufacturer they've advanced just has Honda did in the 80 and 90s
Cracking review. FC banging out so much great content at such a pace! AndJack you just get better and better imo 👍
Jack is such a great presenter. I mourned the loss of Jonny Smith when he left fully charged (thankfully he has his own channel now) and I’m worried Jack may get nicked. Please Fully Charged, do whatever you need to do to keep Jack employed. The EV6 is pretty awesome too!
Jack is good, but the top presenter I have encountered is Mat Watson from Carwow. I would love to see them both on a show like Top Gear together, and put Clarkson in between them - what a hoot!
@@gunnerlawts
Mat is enthusiastic, but doesn't have a clue how to critique or test an EV.
@@gunnerlawts Carwow seems more like entertainment than real reviews. So yeah, alot like Top Gear.
@@patreekotime4578 You need personalities in front of the camera and experts behind it.
@@gunnerlawts Each to his own but I'd rather have personalities well away from the camera. This presenter obviously knows his stuff but I find the over-exaggerated facial contortions and waving about of the arms very distracting.
As much as I like/love this, it's too big for us as a couple. Would like to see a smaller KIA, as well spec'd and thought out as this. Never the less, it's a beautiful car, very desirable.
They are planning to do a lot more EV series. I believe ranging from EV1 to 9. Most likely not gonna be 9 cars total but you get the idea.
Have some kids, then you will feel able to justify getting one. [ if you really want one]
It seems that there's a shortage of C-segment EVs. What about ID3?
I am single and i dont like car shorter then 4.8m because i like to have space to sleep in a car when i get tired
The eNiro is smaller
Great episode. Particularly loved the soundtrack!
It's amazing how quiet these E.V's are when driven and being review at same time it's like he's in a sound proof room great review impressive car :-)
Jack is one of the very few presenters who manage to command 100% of my attention.
He is a revelation, and is the best thing that has happened to fully charged, which hitherto, was getting rather dowdy.
Entertaining, witty & concise.
Rock-on Jack. 👍
100% disagree
Fully charged got SO MUCH better. Such a professional material.
Well done to Robert and the team!
Test drive this yesterday and have to say it was great. Never thought about a Kia before but very tempted
Amazing review!
Very excited for the EV6 GT in the Matte Gray 👍🏻
Excellent review Jack, 100% nailed it. I wasn't sure about the EV6's looks when I first saw pictures of it, but like a lot of designs which look quirky at first, it grew on me. I don't think it looks like an SUV or a compact, and it doesn't look like an estate. It's sort of in between a lot of styles, and I think I would learn to like that as well... even those door mirrors! I'm not sure about the shape of the front seats when seen from the rear though, they remind me of E.T. Anyone? just me, then!
Looks like it causes neck ache..abit too far out
@@justinseah4011 Well, Jack said they are really comfortable, so maybe it’s an optical illusion? I’m going to try them on a test drive before I change my current KIA plug-in hybrid for this pure electric one.
Yes, I saw E.T. there as well 😅 however, I've sat im the EV6 at IAA in Munich an hell yeah, those seats are super comfortable. Didn't want to get out of the car 😁
@@inesz.allrounder Haha! Glad I'm not alone, anyway. And thanks for your feedback regarding the comfort. I was at Fully Charged Outside earlier this month and couldn't get close enough to see the EV6, never mind sit in it!
@@JackFeelsNerves seeing it in person in Munich was just the cherry on the cake. I've placed an order in August, probably won't get it until Q1/2022, but I am so excited for it :)
Its what I imagined a future car would look like - finally looks like the future
Totally agree regarding the car! I want one! The EV6 is clearly the most interesting car launched during 2021!
But the car aside, who is this guy?! Can you please make all car reviews from now on?
Finally a person who seems to be genuine interested and enthusiastic about cars but not in an irritating way that seems to be made up just to stand out from the crowd. Calm and enthusiastic is the new! The language is well weighted combined with some fun elements and there is also a glimpse of fun with the electric saw. Watch and learn from this guy every other car reviewer on CZcams! MIC DROP!
Brilliant review! This car now sits at a comfortable #2 slot on my EV wish-list, which, mind you, is a totally meaningless list since I will be forever too poor to afford any of them! :|
Great job on the review! Very honest opinions
Fullycharged, is simply the best car review channel, on the planet. Thankyou, all the Fullycharged team. Thanks Robert. Love your reviews Jack.👍👍👍
Went to a launch at the local Kia showroom. I've bought 6 various cars from them 3 Picantos (my wife loves them), 2 Sportages and a Stinger gt. The GT Line S has prized me out of my Stinger and is on order for February.
Love the styling and so roomy for my 6ft 2in frame.
"Captain Scarlet, this is the voice of the Mysterons. We know you can hear us. We want your EV6. " Great review, Jack. The only thing missing were the hoops of light drifting across the church :-) This has to be the best EV offering at present...and love the matt grey finish.
The way he drives, he'd need to be Captain Scarlet. He's more interested in all the charge ports, than what is going on in the road in front of him, and his hands are off the wheel far too much to be safe.
Can’t wait to watch this.. having been eye’ing up the EV6 for a wee while
But, did you not just watch this?
That intro was perfect. Awesomeness
so happy to see cars like this coming out
Excellent review, energetic and spry presenter! Keep it up! :)
Keeping it simple, thats really nice that. Well done fully charged and excellent work Kia.
Best and most enjoyable review of this car I have seen so far. I have watched quite a few as I have one coming in March and can’t wait. Thanks guys.
Great presentation - informative, entertaining, and irreverent enough to keep my interest without being annoying. I think you could make a toaster review enjoyable. Nice work!
Great car, really ballzy effort by Kia and I think they’ve pulled it off. I hope they get the credit (and sales) they deserve. I think the Ioniq 5 is great, but I prefer this. It’s a little bit harder edged and a little more driver oriented, if you prefer that sort of thing and I do. I really enjoy Jack’s review style too, he always seems to tune into the essence of the cars he reviews. Let’s have more Jack reviews please Fully-Charged.
The electric cars are now stirring up the car market. Porsche and other sport car manufacturers will have to fight for the customers, prices performance ratios are not what they used to be. More horsepower for less money in a family car than a expensive petrol sports car.
i agree with your analysis nevertheless 0 to 60 in 3.5 sec does NOT make a sport car ... just a fast car in straight line.
Love your reviews 👍
We've just started leasing a Kia e-niro 4+ but I just love everything about the EV6. Hopefully in three years when our current lease runs out the EV6 will be as affordable to lease.
"things I want to adjust while I'm on the move... temperature"
Am I the only one who basically sets the temperature once and basically never touches it again? Why would I want to be constantly adjusting the temperature? Set it to a figure that is comfortable and let the AC handle the rest. It's a hot day? AC will automatically cool the cabin to the set temperature. On a cold day it will heat it up. What's there to adjust?
22 degrees Auto as baseline, 2 down if it is cold out, 2 up if it is hot. Use preconditioning. Move this to where you feel best. The end. He should have picked volume :)
The same temperature setting can be too hot on a hot humid day with sun coming in or too cold on a wet miserable day. It can also depend on what you're wearing. If you've got a lot of layers on because it's cold outside, you might find yourself getting too hot as you warm up. A fixed air temp doesn't give you a fixed "feels like" temp.
@@Xenon0000000000001 humidity does not change much if you use the compressor. Regarding clothing and individual preference there are differences by region, by gender, by personal feeling and between manufacturers. This is why I said "move the baseline temperature where you need it to be and leave the ventilation at automatic. The system can make you feel more comfortable than you could by selecting vents yourself. Things become less busy.
@@AlbertLamarque I wasn't disagreeing with you, just making the point that Auto mode isn't magic and you still want to be able to adjust it easily.
@@Xenon0000000000001 Auto does not change your temperature setting. Only air flow and direction. But I agree, this is not very nice if you have to change these settings with touch pads or screens.
This is a fantastic video and review. Neither the EV6 nor the Ioniq 5 are available in Canada, but I just made a preview video about the Ioniq 5 when it was featured at the Montréal EV show this past weekend. I thought it was brilliant with a very open interior, an amazing panoramic roof, and a great design with regards to buttons versus touch or tactile. If the EV6 is as spacious, or almost as spacious as the Ioniq 5, then I think Kia has a winner on its hands and I do think it is an excellent rebranding/redesigning of Kia vehicles. I love my e-Niro but you are correct, it was a purchase made with my head not my heart; even though I think it looks good, it is not sexy like the EV6 is... but that's just me :)
I'm in Korea, where H/K/G offers all of their electrics. Length and width wise, EV6 is on par with its Hyundai sibling, while sleeker shape ebbs into headroom and trunk space. In addition to that, you'll have to take account, well, ambiance inside the car. Ioniq 5 is much more airy, while the EV6 feels a bit like a Kia K5. EV6 feels more like a more refined one, though
@@Euroduplex that is great information, and what I thought the EV6 would be like. Thank you very much :-)
@@Euroduplex I prefer EV6 interior actually, more contemporary, sporty and sophisticated while Hyundai lean towards cozy, airy and homely vibe. I'm glad both Hyundai and Kia employed different approach from each other, suits different tastes 😊
@@obidean3964 Yup like Peugeot vs Citroen :) Kia tried to make 'a good looking car that is electric' and Hyundai tried to showcase how much interior space that new purpose made electic car platform can deliver.
You’re not the only person that prefers cars to crossovers! Keep fighting the good fight! Great review!
Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Koreans and Japanese are killing it. I fall asleep whenever i look at new EV from BMW or Merecedes.
Korea really is leading the way atm
I agree about the Koreans but the Japanese??? I haven't seen any good EV from them not even 1
@@JackScarlett1 i wouldn't say leading though following closely maybe. I still find a couple of Chinese brands which have more all-around complete EV platforms with better infotainment and selfdriving features. Plus Tesla of course leading them all
@@gertxhika663 But Tesla's weakness is their poor build quality.
@@kfx3907 not the ones from China they're better than a lot of German ones
Firstly, I want to live in that village! Secondly, the price - we paid more than that for our 2 year old I-Pace! Looking forward to seeing it close up at our local dealership (Pembrokeshire) next month (only had a quick look at Fully Charged Outside). I think we will be buying one sooner rather than later.
Shot in the bullseye. Awesome review, awesome car!
It's great to see more brands going electric and DOING IT RIGHT! Under 20 minute fast charging? GOOD performance?? In a KIA? good stuff!
Jack Scarlet. I’m thinking is becoming the best motoring journalist since, well dare I say, Jeremy Clarkson! Good find Robert L. Spot on review.
I ordered my GT Line S in July, meant to be arriving in October. I really can't wait 😁
What colour?
@@jsanders100 Yacht blue
Now I'm jealous, boo hoo!😥
When I saw the first publicity pictures of the EV6 with specifications I was taken by the concept. Your review has confirmed it as it is going to be on the streets soon. Hope I can get on in my orbit at some point. Would love to pilot one of these.
Great review. Thank you.
I want one. Looks lovely. Still expensive though but hey ho, can’t take it with you 😀
So your budget for a new car this size is ?
Pretty affordable to lease
@@Snarfcat Maybe he wants something smaller.
It's not expensive if you look a total cost of ownership. Same as a Toyota corolla
Ive been looking for a proper EV replacement to my BMW 320D....I like this guy (many of the rest are full of it) but this guy, I think has convinced me. So...thank you!
Just had a test drive and ordered one (RWD GT SLINE) next day. Great quality. ride and equipment . Now have be patient until delivery. Still love my V90 so no great hardship.
This is bigger than I want or need. I'd like to see an eNiro replacement based on this platform. An eNiro sized car with towing ability would get my vote.
Exactly, an eNiro that can tow would meet my needs precisely. I ended up getting another fossil this year (Suzuki Vitara) as there is no affordable EV that meets my needs yet. Maybe by the time I am ready to replace that there will be used options available. Maybe they will bring out an EV4 or something that fills this gap.
It’s the ev6 my understanding is that there are a whole family of cars coming of different sizes
I wish they’d mirror imaged the wheels. So passenger side and driver’s both have the pointy bits sweeping backwards. Apart from that great review, great SUV, if a little on the expensive side.
No manufacturer ever did that.
From reason unknown to me.
Even the top HyperCar ones...
Saw one at an auto show in Michigan (October 2, 2021). It is a very striking vehicle in person - especially in the matte silver color. It is one of the sharpest looking cars I’ve seen in a while.
Fantastic review! Absolutely love your style of presenting! Super car imo.
I was really impressed with the EV6 when I first saw it on a number of early videos and love both the exterior and interior styling. Much prefer it to the Ioniq 5 to be honest.
I expressed interest in the car when it was first available to pre-order and then attended a launch event at my local Kia dealership. Seeing it in the metal and being able to get inside it to appreciate the internal space, layout and quality then made me want it. Much the same as your experience Jack.
I'm leasing a Hyundai Kona at the moment but as soon as the lease expires the EV6 is at the top of the list for test driving.
It’s the Ionic that will date it’s fugly.
@@steveluck9541 its ev6 will be out of date with an ugly rear end and a lot more expensive to a far superior ionic 5
Great video! I love the look of this thing. It's very unique styling reminds me of when the evoque first came along. The only reason this car may not sell like hot cakes is people having brand snobbery. If Kia was a new brand (like tesla) with this exact car and price tag, people would accept it as a mid tier car, and love it. But as kia has historically been a cheaper brand, that's why some may struggle. I don't care about brands. So I'll definitely be getting one 👍
Be brand blind, that is the only way you will be open.
More $ does not necessarily mean better or good value.
Absolutely fantastic review of this car well done.I have put a deposit on this car a month ago and is to arrive in Ireland in the new year . I am so looking forward to seeing it in reality , I have ordered the GT line in red let’s hope it won’t be disappointing
Great video, thanks.
This car seems to have brought the best out of Jack and Fully Charged.
A seemingly superb car in receipt of a simply superb review 👏🏽
Shame it crashed into the back of the car in front carrying your mum to hospital half through a stroke on the M25 last week when Extinction Rebellion turned up.
its so ugly rear end
Great entertaining and informative vlog. It looks like every other car at the moment on the market to me so I don't get your enthusiasm of the styling but good on IKA I hope it does well.
C'mon
KIA
Thank you very much. Very unique review please keep the good work. Thank you
No, that started with the 2014 Optima SXL, and then they shock the world with the Stinger GT, and just when you think KIA has walked away with the best cars for the money, they drop the EV 6 on you to stay ahead of the game. Now everyone is waiting to see their next mind-blowing car. Just when you think KIA is at the top of its game they move the bar up another notch.
I can't get over the swoosh on the side going up to the boot. It really does grate visually for me. If I had the choice it would be the ionic 5 all day, just wish it had the handling of the ev6.
To each his own - I love the swoosh on the EV6. I think that the Ioniq5 looks boring.
the ioniq 5 has the worst panelling, mix of colours, they look like stickers.
I was very impressed when I saw it in the showroom, however in real life it looks far larger that in does in video or TV. I serously wonder whether I would be able to get it in my garage. I test drove the Ioniq 5. Again a nice car but it is large. It just fitted into my garage with an inch to spare either side of the wing mirrors. So I will wait to see what the EV4 is like, which hopefully will be launched in 2022.
I love the look of the Ioniq 5, but it would not fit on my drive in SE London without concreting-over our front garden (can only just fit our 2013 Leaf, and that overhangs the pavement a bit)... so depressing... was a big factor in me starting the process to move from my 1930s house!
It's a big car for the UK, which is not the benchmark for " big" or normal...with its narrow roads, small houses and tiny garages.
@@Puckerization yes, big for the UK - particularly in cities, we like hatchbacks, so we can get around more easily... hopefully energy density in batteries will improve to the level that we get shorter wheelbase cars with 300+ mile range before too long.
Have you tried the ID3?
I agree they are seriously chunky in the flesh, I was quite surprised... A lot of the width doesn't really translate to space inside the car, it's all caught up is big wheel arches and doors which seem like 30cm thick.
Thank you for this great report. You confirmed my decision to order an EV6 GT-line in July in Germany.
@mikea hiooi The suspension was rated excellent in various tests of the EV6 prototype, very close to an air suspension.
Great review
Can't wait to see those in the used market for 40% off!
That's when things really get interesting
So well presented! Well done and thank you!
Incidentally, interesting choice of drum solo in the background in the concluding thoughts. 🙂
The person who laid that down in the editor should go back to school. Background music should enhance, not distract. That drum track is distracting as hell.
Knobs!!! Great stuff...I forgot to mention those ✔️
Judging by the lack of comments on this or, for that matter, any other review, I may be the only driver on planet Earth who cares but it's worth mentioning that this is one of the only new model EVs coming to market that has a functional sunroof. I'll be ordering one very shortly now that I've discovered that. It also has roof racks and tow hitches available that are dealer installed.
I'm glad this came along because It's the first thing I've seen that makes me want to move on from my first generation (2017) Ioniq EV.
Isn't it odd, how we can describe a car as perfect, then say it's a bit much for a Kia.
Hi does anyone know the name of the music that kicks in at 8:25? (Hypnotic synth)
Love the review and have booked a test drive…
Best funny and still informative review on car you tube. Well done
I was really impressed when I saw one at the dealer last week. My reservations about the rear end design disappeared as soon as I saw it. This is very likely going to replace my E-Tron 50 next year, when the GT comes out.
I personally love the design of this car. I've always loved car designs that were very futuristic and different. I think my favorite part is the back end because it looks sooo different . It looks like it should be in the personal transport shuttle bay on a starship. LOL. Can't wait for this to come to the states. 👍🏼
I thought there was a competitive EV company called Tesla. But going by this, I must have dreamt it. 😳
They usually don't compare other cars with Teslas because there's no point of doing that especially for the same price or more expensive as this is.
@@gertxhika663 Which beggars the question, 'Why would you buy anything other than a Tesla if you can afford one?'
@@MarkXHolland Maybe because you don't like their looks, their UI or just don't want to be the same as everyone else?
@@andyjdhurley So... People who don't understand Tesla are superior in every way, or who would buy a car based on how it looks, or who care about what other people think? Fair enough.
@@MarkXHolland LOL, pretty much, yeah. I don't like the look of saloons or sports cars so Tesla are not eye candy to me and their UI is pretty terrible (speaking as an IT person who trained in human computer interfaces - it's just not suitable for controlling features of a car while driving) though I appreciate the tech and level or support. As for what other's think, why should I care? If my car makes me happy to drive it that should be all that matters right? The only thing that might ever force me to get a Tesla would be their charging network and it seems that will be opened up soon so is a moot point.
I drive an e-Niro and a Kona E with all the tech. I went to the launch of the EV6 in Bristol when Fully Charged and Robert attended the launch. I came away with mixed feelings. Yes the outside looks great, similar to but different to the Jag. But i remain sceptical about range, it is not as inherently economical as the Niro, Robert made this comment when he drove the Ioniq 5, which makes the larger battery essential. At speed it will be thirsty than the Kona, and a resent road trip south of Geneva, would not have worked easily with the Ioniq 5 as it did with the Kona, because of the spacing of IONITY chargers on the Autoroutes, I wonder if the EV6 would be that much better. Interior, is not head and shoulders above the finish of the Niro, yes it is different, yes it is like a M line BMW, all black and ‘focused’, but the material quality still is notch down from the Audi’s I used to run. Nice but not £50 K premium nice, too much scratchy plastic. To get all the toys, you have to go north of £50K, with paint and then pay extra for a heat pump, c.£1K. Really, stuff like that should be standard with that price level. The boot is not as accommodating as the e-Niro when you have removed the polystyrene layer, as it is very shallow and high, too much space for the rear motor. Sit in the rear like Jack showed you, and your feet will not fit under the front seats, like they will on an Ioniq5, it means rear passengers will have knees bent a lot, as the floor height is compromised by the battery underneath, (just as it is in the Tesla M3). So I guess it drives well, but when you come to reverse out of the drive in the winter, and its rained, and the reversing camera is covered from mud from the road, you really are going to miss a wiper on the rear screen. (Just see a CZcams video about rain remaining on the rear screen of the Ioniq 5). Well I cancelled my Ioniq 5 P45 order, because of efficiency concerns, and I don’t see the EV6 being hugely different, the real world range in a British winter will mean it will travel less distance than the 2 cars I drive at the moment, and as for the accommodation and carrying capacity, I still don’t see the. EV6 being 10 -15 - 20K better than the current lower priced offerings. You still only have a handful, (at the moment) of 350kW chargers.
So many merits, but some significant concerns about what you get (or don’t) for the additional premium. Case not proved Jack.
Great video..well done
The best design the best performance but the price more than a KIA
How many kWh/mile? This is what we need to know. The Kona and e-niro excelled on that front without even being done on a EV-platform. And this one has twice the voltage to reduce losses, so this one should be amazing. Is it?
It uses about 258Wh/Mile. So the Efficiency is around 4 miles per kW.
I think we will come to love this EV6 in the same way that we loved the Ford Sierra in the 1980's
It looks amazing to me so thumbs up to KIA in being brave and adventurous.
12:33 Would've been nice to also see more of these details/features shown on camera, just like the "vehicle to load" function. 😉 15:07 What's this door wobble due to, you're barely moving inside? All in all this really looks like a practical *and* beautiful car, which is rare these days. 👌
Another great review from Jack, a good amount of detail, witty, lovely photography. Well done.
Drove one yesterday and it was my first EV testdrive ever. After the 1h drive Inwas so sad I had to go back to my 2018 audi a4 avant diesel. Fzlt like traveling back to 1990 (although my A4 is well spect). This will definetly be my next company car in a few months!!!
So cool looking and very interesting EV… Can’t wait till it arrives in Denmark and I can have a test drive 🤗