DRIFTIEST EV! 2023 KIA EV6 GT Review
Vložit
- čas přidán 26. 01. 2023
- 2023 Kia EV6 GT review by The Straight Pipes. The EV6 GT is putting down 576 horsepower and 545 lb-ft of torque from 2 electric motors and a 77 kWh battery. At $75,495 CAD, would you take it over the Lamborghini Huracan Spyder RWD, Telsa, Ioniq 5, Genesis GV60 or Porsche Taycan?
Find YOUR Continental Tire at www.continentaltire.com/thest...
Check out TuxMat - The Ultimate Car Mat for everyday drivers
www.tuxmat.com/thestraightpipes
Use this TrueCar link for discounted price offers if you're shopping for a new car in the USA
tsp.truecar.com
Use this Car Help Canada link if you're shopping for a new car in Canada
www.carhelpcanada.com/
Support us on Patreon: / thestraightpipes
Instagram! / thestraightpipes
Twitter! / straightpipers
MERCH! teespring.com/stores/thestrai...
-------------------
#TheContiPipes #ev6 #KiaEV6GT
------------------- - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Find your perfect EV at tsp.truecar.com
Are any of them not premium?
This thing seems pretty GD awesome. Fun EV and a hatchback! I think I'd wait for the Hyundai version tho, so I can get that extra factory warranty. Sure hope Hyundai doesn't screw it up.
I Found My Perfect EV!!!
My Perfect EV Vehicle is This KIA EV6 GT ⚡⚡⚡
I Love your KIA reviews, i Love KIA♥️♥️♥️
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Try new Model Y performance track mode
I got catfished by the thumbnail lol
how?
me too but one of these lowered tastefully would be dope
@ghuldorgrey the fake drop they photoshopped in. This one isn't nearly as fake as they usually are though
*0:24** it's the same car, attention seeker*
baby’s first clickbait!
I was born in 1981, i remember when Kia's first came out and nobody thought they would last, people would actually get made fun of for having one, i am floored by how far they have come. I've been aware of them because i stay online but it's easy to say they make some of the best drivers cars you can buy in 2023;...nuts
They still don't last though. So many issues
@@dsmdriver2588 Hello~ Nice to meet you, a Toyota salesperson who lies every day.😊
Same. I was one of those who laughed.
@@applerider4205 you're a Toyota salesperson? Huh?
RIP english
It was the same for Hyundai some years earlier. Now they're both killing it.
I enjoy how they prioritized fun handling dynamics instead of just acceleration like most electric cars.
Which should be the Norm for high performance EVs. If they were designed properly to be only marginally heavier than similar ICE car. Handling should be fun and agile to the point it hides it's weight. EVs are naturally good at turn in changing direction, the main problem is Hard Braking to a low speed that is where the weight is a problem. The myth of EVs only good for straight line is going to die out quick.
Most EV’s with the exception of the Mach E have pretty wide tires. A little confused as to how most EV don’t have great handling dynamics?
How have they prioritized fun handling?
@@Luma_29 massive kerb weight.
@@Luma_29 wide tyres don’t = handling performance
The most badass thing about the launch is the g force being strong enough to trigger that iPhone's tilt-to-wake in the center
That always happens in my car too lmao! Cracks me up that the phone picks up the g force.
@@CoreanKat what car
@@CoreanKat what car
@@CoreanKat what car
The tilting could be just as easily caused by a soft rear suspension allowing lots of weight transfer, a true performance suspension stays pretty flat under acceleration.
Loved the more laid-back, mature, conversation/podcast style of this review. Quality incredible as always guys!
This is one of the best looking cars out there rn, IMO.
Kia is killing it.
IMO you have horrible taste
Seriously? I'm in the opposite team, I think it looks horrendous from the back and just OK from the front...
I have one in black. the back is kinda meh, but the front/side look is so mean. i love it. the only real competion is the mach-e gt which is too slow and the model 3 performance which is way to boring and bland.
Ioniq 5 all the way.
That rear end already looks dated. Ioniq 5 definitely wins over this
The most powerful production Kia ever made.
Ioniq 5 N is going to be nuts.
That’s exactly the same computer. Car, I ment to say car.
I don't think so, pretty much everyone agrees that the EV6 drives better than the Ioniq 5, so why would the N version be any better than the GT?
Ioniq 5 N is upgrade version of EV 6 GT, faster and more functional.
@@KiaEV3GT and more spacious.
@@Raven16691 EV6 GT is drag or crusing car
ioniq 5 N is track car
I’ve been wanting custom sounds for a while. Specifically when I floor it, I want to hear a tie fighter accelerating.
Watch our Jaguar I pace review
Hard to believe how Many Morons buy cars........But I suppose with Daddy's money........Paul
Or "Brrrrrrrrrrrrr Brrrrrrrrrrrr"
I want the mk.1 SkyTrain sound
Where's my Hellcat sound option? May as well swing for the fences.
Still not a big EV guy but if I had to go there this Kia would probably be the one. Love the looks, drifting and I could keep the green brakes just like my STi.
i think u should give a test drive and have an open mind. see what pros EVs bring to your everyday life/driving. Definitely changed mine. I don't ever have to go to gas station/or public charging. Just plug in when u get home, go about in the morning to work. There are times I don't want to drive ICE cars again. Though having an ICE and EV together is a perfect combo for different purposes.
Kinda what the guy above me said, EV is perfect daily, although every EV outside of tesla and Chevy bolt are grossly overpriced.
At 45k the model 3 performance literally destroys every other EV in terms of value.
you think this can drift as well as a Corvette?
@@bloodynine801 You do realize the Current gen WRX is going to be the last combustion engine? So if you want a crappy EV subaru just wait for a few years.
my last new car was a 2002 wrx in 2001. and now I have an ev6 gt. they are both similar in that they kinda changed the game a bit. and are fun to drive every day. now I just need to find someone to buy a wrx whose engine couldnt withstand 450 hp worth of aftermarket "upgrades."
I agree about driving with the sounds off. The first thing I did when I got my EV6 was to disable the active sound design. The GT version is very interesting, but the range hit it takes versus the GT-Line is too much with regards to my driving needs (business and personal). I am also fairly confident that my wife would complain about the bucket seats 😎. I look forward to reviewing it though. Very nice review video, thanks for sharing.
It's nice seeing some cool retro game haul in that EV6 ! And car reviews are awesome as usual on this channel :)
The wing on that Civic @ 10:25 had me rolling! EV6 looks siiiick!
Kia is the little underdog that has grown to play with (and beat) the big boys.
This is my favorite EV so far and I love the looks way more than Ioniq 5 or GV60.
It would have been great if we had the option of getting it with the regular seats and a movable center console.
Who in their right mind would get this for that price?
It is in a BMW price category
@@hassanger8128 I would. More power and torque, AWD, better handling, drift mode, more ergonomic and practical, basically better in every category.
@@hassanger8128 If BMW would actually had released an exciting product in past 5 years maybe then you'd be right. Right now both KIA and Hyundai outperform BMW in multiple aspects. Who would in their right mind get a BMW for that price when you have what used to be 'cheap' brands outperforming them?
you should read a little deeper about kia, visit forums and read reviews.... you know when the engines were ticking and seizing they made their sales event "time is ticking, seize the moment" dont be a cuda. invest in companies that spend money in r&d not just all in marketing
seats are fine and movable center console is a big no no for me
Really excited for the new Kia and Hyundai EVs. They all look like they offer something different. Awesome video guys!
Don’t forget Genesis.
Only NPCs get excited for Kia/Hyundai EVs
@@pan4632 imagine talking about npc. Grow up.
@@pan4632 I would say only NPC's get excited for Teslas.
They're the most brainwashed hivemind creatures on Earth and I have experience.
@@sledgedragon2677 true. White model Y is about as NPC as it gets.
The regular EV6 was great, can't wait to get my hands and review one of these !
The design, performance, technology, reliability, all of those features now seem to be very good with the Kia. Nowadays no one can deny that Korean car manufacturers are having their golden era.
Their golden era was when they were affordable with mass appeal. Kia/Hyundai have gone upmarket, competing with other automakers doing the same. In a more unstable economic and political climate than ever, who can afford premium cars?
They're all headed for a repeat of 2008. Really only Chinese cars stand to benefit, in western markets
bro kia is not reliable. i work at a kia dealership. the amount of times kias come in for the most dumb shit or random engine or tech problems is absurd 😭😭
I certainly can deny it. They sell to people with little automotive knowledgeable, which is a good business plan. But you’ll rarely find a repeat Kia/Hyundai customer out there.
@@josephbianchi2929 i second this. In my time interning at a used vehicle auction, Kias and Hyundais would almost always come in messed up. I’ve seen engines lock up as low as 30-60k miles
@@gs98999 Well, that is hard to believe. I do mostly listen to other's opinions and take their words. But it is true that Hyundai/Kia brand value is getting better among the customers around the world, They were the 3rd manufacturer group on 2021 that sold the most. If as you said, the repeat Hyundai customer's amount was only a little, it doesn't make sense. And you are saying all of the Hyundai owners are not knowledgeable to the motors, which is pretty rude.
I love how it's a crossover between a SUV and hatchback. And it looks normal unlike most EVs .
You mean a crossover? That's literally the segment.
@@PotatosPotatoes did I not say that.?
You’ve never seen a crossover before? I’d personally rather shoot myself then drive a crossover
@@mikekeller5202 lol same nothing about a car like this is appealing to me
@@wcovey25 looks better than 90% of ther EVs out. Rivian rt1 , Polaris , polstar hummer EV and more are all terrible looking EVs. Manufacturers are trying to make them look tooo futuristic but this looks normal and sporty.
I’m so blown away when I think Kia produced this car. Love that you also have sound from this. It should help mute sobbing from the V8 guys getting destroyed by a 500+ HP Kia EV.
What a time to be alive.
I love that you guys review everything, even ease of charging, heh. Oh and Jakub, you upload your custom-made motor sounds to your car, not download.
It's great how KN cars grow so much in about one year. Other manufacturers need to watch out and learn.
I think the turnaround for Korean cars has been at least 5-8 years in the making. Definitely don't make this turnaround from the crap they once was in just a year time.
This makes me super excited to see what Genesis will do next
great review, was looking into this for my 2nd ev after i get my 1st one in 4-6 weeks time. i've looked at the petro canada charging map, seems like mor ein the east than west, in the gva area we only have 3 and they're far and wide apart
can't wait to watch your next video
The Kia development guys have gone around in a test vehicle competing in Ultimate Street Car Challenges and actually have done well. They are trying to develop the car to perform better and handle better. The Tesla guys are doing the same but I believe they aren't part of Teala. Kia is doing all they can to attract the sporty enthusiasts and make EVs more realistic and fun to drive. Nice work.
FINALLY! An EV that drifts. Now I can take the plunge as it meets my #1 requirement.
Cheeper/safer to just play video games.........But serious ADULTS don';t do either........Paul
I think it’s styled the best out of all the SUV’s as well
@@paulholterhaus7084 excuse me, what?
Most powerful RWD or AWD BEV should be good at drifting. Model 3 SR is decent at drifiting, Peformance Model 3 and Taycan were straight up Setup by the OEM to be drifted.
@@Neojhun F YEAH MAN!
I've been tracking my Polestar, this EV6 GT is making me reconsider keeping it
You track a polestar? Lol
The trunk full of nostalgia at 9:56!
literally ran to see your review of this car!!! I wanted something fast but under 80K. I just sold my 2019 AR Stelvio, loved that car, sans the electronic issues I had under warranty.
I have an EV6 currently (not the GT), and I asked my wife, “what would have to happen for you to let me buy one”… she didn’t validate my question with a response. 😢
Loved the review. Confirmed everything I thought
Just replace it with the GT and she’ll never know. They look the same!
@@TheStraightPipes 😂
Good call
Replace it with the GT and remove the badges
I agree just replace the wife with a GT
Seems like your wife knows cars.
I really really really hope they resurrect the Stinger as an EV in a couple years.
The Stinger definitely had that futuristic look going on.. with some cleaned up lines it would be a great competitor to some of the other EV sedans!
Tbh I hope they bring it back as a EV Sports car. Like a electric Z car, and get Hyundai to make that DeLorean looking one.
Great idea! They'll sell even FEWER of them than before! 🤣
@@97TP The stinger to me looks like a slightly older design in my eyes yet modern at the same time. I like it but prefer the G70
There was a rumor that the ev8 would be the new stinger but as a supercar. So sadly, it will be out of reach for the masses.
I bought one of these to replace my Porsche 997. It’s incredible. Oh and half the price of an equivalent Taycan. Amazing cars. Next to my BAC Mono it’s not slow, that’s nuts!
Love seeing the donut right at the beginning of the vid. Then I was like OH WAIT THIS IS AN EV!
If they did this with a stinger it would be kinda cool
There’s nothing cool about EV
@@mikekeller5202 There’s a lot of things that are cool about EV’s It’s just that there’s not enough infrastructure and large enough batteries to support them. Especially somewhere like Canada where the winter really kills the range
@@mikekeller5202 I mean yeah I won’t buy one lol. I drive a stick gti.
This has double the power of a Stinger. Plus thus they cancelled the Stinger so.
@@mikekeller5202 a normal EV battery has about 3.5 gallons of gas in energy, and they can go about the same range. That's not cool?
RIP box test
I love that the plaid matches the stitching!!
You guys were fun to listen to and watch. Thank you. I like it when you guys argue a little bit, makes you seem normal and like everything is not staged for being politically correct.
Now this I would switch to electric for!
I would love to see the Honda CR-Z make a comeback with today's EV performance
Now want to see this with summer tires in summer for comparison
I love your guys’ videos!!!
Honestly Kia never figured out internal combustion. they are absolutely perfectly positioned to go full electric and have fun with it
*The 1.6t line has entered the chat*
Uhh. Maybe not Kia but their sister company Hyundai did. I have a 429 HP naturally aspirated v8 built by Hyundai
Kia Stinger?
@@Uildo I own one
@Bob Ellison that was a cool car. But be real the 4 bangers have the fuel economy of a truck and blow up all the time. I own a stinger I really love it but the wide majority of engines are crap for reliability and economy, 1.6t line included. We can't cherry pick the engines built by (let's be honest) other companies and say they are indicative of the whole lineup
I need to see a comparison between this and the I5N when it comes out.
I really wish I could have met u guys when u were in Austin. I would have made the drive from Houston for sure. And I really wish I could work with y'all. Seem so cool to just test drive cars all the time.
Great review guys, i'm jealous I want one.
Love it. However, with that little range, and driving it the way it's intended, you'll be at the chargers way too frequently. Get it up to 300 miles or more and you'll have my order.
I think those crackling sounds are AM radio 😁
On the Kia website the heat pump isn’t listed on the GT. Can anyone confirm no heat pump on the GT? If not then the lower range would make this a huge no go in colder climates.
We’ve already been over the thumbnails guys Yuri is a G for having fun with it. I’d also slam one because dayum! that looks kinda fresh
What a perfect commuter! Were planning solar panel install in the next couple of years, paired with an EV our commute/grocery runs are gonna be practically free!
keep dreaming, you'll never offset the initial cost and maintenance
@@wcovey25 no dreams, my parents place was outfitted 5 years ago with solar, end of the month they receive money from the hydro company as they generate more than they use, the elimination of electricity bill, tax credits, registering the soar as a small business so they get tax write offs, even on the shortest winter months they'll break even with the cost of panels including tax and interest. The panels will be paid off in the next 6 years and they will continues to not have electricity bills, get tax credits and more money on their pockets. As far as the cost of the car even a well specd ev6 gt will be around 10k/yr in payments which is less than what I spend on fuel + car payment right now. So tell me again about how I am dreaming?
@@sludged08 solar panels never break? What about your rc car? Will that never break too? Nothing will ever compete with the value of a used gas car.
@@wcovey25 ah so now you're gonna hunt for things. Solar panels have a failure rate of 0.05% so in layman's terms that's extremely reliable. The car will have factory warranty for atleast the first 5 years and let's say I have to replace batteries every 15 years (which you don't as there have been Tesla's on the road without much issues) I'll still be ahead as I'll have accumulated savings from fuel/fluid maintenance. Also, I live in the rust belt and no used beaters aren't worth the time and effort when they break.
@@wcovey25 correct. At current EV prices, and current gas prices, EV benefits/savings are likely limited to only those who put on an extremely high number of miles each year and can charge from home. Such cases do exist but they are relatively rare. Long term reliability is also a huge question. Used gas car is almost definitely cheaper to own and operate over 10 years for 99% of people.
This car looks mad, I love it. Great work Kia.
The EV6 is pretty slick! Just wish the interface was a bit different... not a fan of fiddling with what mode a dial is set to for climate control vs audio control.
Literally the only EV i'd ever consider. I wish they had an internal combustion engine version--the design is sick as hell.
I think this competes with the maxima more closely than some would first thing. They both have doors, wheels, and travel distances
Those rims are giving me Audi RS6 vibes
Was the turning radius improved to allow for proper drifting or it's just a mode that sends power to the rear for oversteer slides?
Love Jakubs face he accidentally launch it in eco mode 😂
He expected so much but yet so confused and disappointed 😂
This one is gonna hurt a lot of feelings on the road! 😂
personally i dont find the shared screen between climate and audio. I use auto climate and i dont think i touch my climate controls at all on a regular basis. so decent way to declutter
Nice try Kia employee. Nice try
You live in a sunny country with no days bellow freezing? Cause it doesn't matter what it says on the front. HVAC need manual control in the winter. Mostly they are tuned to throw way to much air on the floor, right thinking, that's where you normally want warm air for a good climate only just a tiny bit of snow on the feet and the windows will mist up.
I can't wait for you to review the Cupra Born! (the only "hot" EV that's affordable for now)
What a car.. I'm happy with my regular EV6 but this car in this colour is sick.
How was charging this one? Were you able to find chargers that worked?
Edit: I watched the rest of the vid. Nvm.
Those photoshopped wheel wells get me every time
For safety, these EV's that can match supercar speeds should come with bigger brakes or CCB as an option.
Like a Tesla Plaid with standard brakes is freakin dangerous..
Very true that’s what these auto companies forget
They can come with bigger regen. Formula E cars now have no rear brakes -- all regen.
EV's brake with regen. I've owned an EV for 2 years and use the brakes maybe once a week one time. You could almost build the vehicles with no brakes at all.
@@TheAdventureAuto Having the brakes there in case of an emergency or some sort of failure would probably be beneficial.
@@TheAdventureAuto because: PUBLIC SAFETY.
7:48 That's exactly what I've been saying ever since the iX with the Hans Zimmer sounds and the Hellcat EV. Sounds should be available for download just like ringtones for your phone were a thing. Every EV should come standard with the basic exterior sound for reverse or slow moving in a parking lot, but the interior acceleration sounds can be your choice of thousands available for download. How do we convince automakers to make this a thing?
Watching this after your Raptors beat my Blazers again.... Ok was wondering if this was visibly different from the regular one, so thanks for the info on that. Would loved to have a ride in both the Ioniq 5 and a EV6 Anyways, see you on Thursday Toronto.
Finally! An EV that doesn't look like an off-brand Prius. Outside of the uber expensive EV's like the Taycan, Rimac, etc, most of the "attainable" EV's look like rejected designs that someone pulled out of the engineers trashcan. This Kia actually looks good. Aggressive while being functional.
When I had my Stinger I went into the Kia service department one time and everyone there actively avoided making eye contact with me. After 15 minutes of waiting to be greeted I left and never came back; I used to pick up oil filters from the parts counter then take the car somewhere else to get the oil change. Kia is making some pretty cool cars now, but just know everyone at the dealership is going to treat you like you bought a $9000 Rio.
I didn't think I'd like this car, until I saw one. The exterior looks cool to me, and the taillight feature has a real sci-fi vibe at night.
Ironically some launches sound like AOL internet dial up…great car review!
This is my favorite EV now, I love how just as I predicted, as time moves on EV cars will get better and better dynamically, this gets me really excited for when Honda eventually makes their Type R EV since the current one is the last ICE Type R!
Also that burbuling sound at the start of the video sounds like you're making coffee 😂
Honda had better get going. They are SO far behind and I love Honda. Now I am a Tesla guy.
Where I’m at, the public chargers are 25 kW or 50kW. Haven’t ever experienced anything faster. They’re always working. And they all look like those ivy chargers
wooooooooow I was like is that drone just there?!?!?! then you turned it off! nice!
If you can just push the GT button to boost from ECO at the same throttle level, what happens if you push it while you're turning? Will it suddenly apply too much power and oversteer?
Asking the important questions
I like the way this car looks !
I looked a this one but went with the Niro PHEV. EV6 is very impressive and fun to drive.
That's amazing (minus the manual seats)! Nice looks, great acceleration, fun driving, and it's not $200k-$350k like the Porsche, Audi, Lucid...
Biggest issues with the car is price.
The model 3 performance is better in almost every way and cost 25k less(45k vs 70k)
130 more miles of range, faster 1/4mile time, track mode is better than drift mode, better technology, supercharger network so easy quick road-tripping with autopilot etc etc etc.
I like the Kia styling and interior more than tesla, but I’m not paying 25k for an inferior piece of tech, I’d much rather grab another Korean product (used Kia stingers are around 25k now) you could buy a model 3 performance and a Stinger for the price of one ev6.
It's actually only 10k cheaper, too bad model 3 is an NPC frog mobile
Inferior is subjective, Telsa are too cutting edge, software always being updated, buggy, poor build quality and reliability record, it may be only superior on paper.
Who would of thought kia would be smoking lambo's and Ferrari's 😂🤭
This is lowkey one of my dream cars now. Strangely, I prefer the EV6's looks over its twins GV60 and Ionic 5, but im also a sucker for last gen Civics
Agree this is my favorite of the 3 also.
Same here
To my eyes it easily the best looking inside and outside of the trio.
Fun review! Two questions - 1. What was that popping sound at launch? 2. Why manual seats? For multi driver households that’s a PITA. Weight can’t be an issue it’s already so heavy anyway?
Popping sound was a pumped in audio thing
@@TheStraightPipes like popping candy for your car…. Pop Rocks FTW!
Manual seats because race car
Kia did well with this one. I don't care for EVs as my performance fix, but as a daily for sure.
For sure as daily
Only thing whats lacking is the range! 500km should be EV minimum to be considered in colder climates!
Klaus Schwab says 300mi is the goal to keep you close - no more.
Nice work Jacob color matching your shirt to the car's accent color lol
😉
when in drift mode and flooring it...eurobeat starts to intensify
I'm really not a fan of the general EV6 design, but I have to admit this is sick, this put the EV6 in a whole new light for me, I had only considered it a pedestrain Crossover, not a sporty car. With good looking wheels and some lowering this would be a really cool daily.
That would be nice to be able to download custom sound effects. Jetson vehicle noises come to mind..
MORE POWEEER BABY 💪💪💪
That KN thumbnail… sneaky…
Hehe
I hope so much that Kia uses this same styling for their version of the Ioniq 6, because the EV6's front fascia looks amazing, but it's a hatchback, so it's not an option for me as a sedan buyer. Cannot wait to see what they come up with!
no mention of battery recalls or fires or failures? want to talk about the motor sounds at the beginning of the vid? thanks for the video hyundai!
Yes that pumped in audio sounds like a CVT
I love the description insinuating a customer is cross-shopping between this and a Lamborghini Huracan Spyder lol. Not impossible and the comparisons and similarities are there!
Explaining to people why you spent $65k for a KIA...and why you bought this instead of a BMW I4 M50
Don’t like new bmw infotainment. Even tho this also doesn’t have climate control buttons haha
I'd rather know why you bought a BMW EV, given their history with electronics....Also the I4 M50 is slower.
Because that I4 M50 uses BRUSHED motors from 1940, lol.
Silly marketing victim.
That car is a really dope package. I love a hatchback, almost as much as a wagon.
I am confused about having paddle shifters on an EV. Great review team.😎
Regeneration
Cannot wait for the Ionic 5 N. I'm REALLY trying to avoid a car payment in these crazy times, but if the Ionic is even close to this...... ugh.
I cant wait to see this things slammed and drifting around.
~90% of them will likely be in a ditch
😴😴😴😴
I saw this in person, sick af
Gotta say I love that Blue color for the Kia EV6 GT
Surprised you guys have yet to review the Tesla Plaid
They shut down their PR department lol
tesla doesn't give out their cars to press.
@@superset5 I did not know that. Bummer
SUCK IT ELON...!!!
@@phillyphil1513 I love my Plaid, but I agree Elon is awful!!!