Thanks for including us in this review, Alex! We’re looking forward to seeing the comparison video against your Mach E ;)

@nc3826

2 жыл бұрын

Sofyan thx for adding a new dimension to the review...

@Wasabi9111

2 жыл бұрын

Really like the hearing the different perspectives in this review. You guys need to collab more.

@rkgsd

2 жыл бұрын

When KZread publishers get big, they tend not to reply to subscribers, but they make sure to communicate with other publishers.

@1989rs500

2 жыл бұрын

5 years ago.. Kia and Hyundai were jokes. Now US brands feel like worst auto brands when it comes to attention to detail, design, perfection, performance, value, U name it is far superior to most competition from Ford, GM, FCA. Shows how weak US engineering and skill is when compared with Korean one, that too while Korea being a pint sized nation as opposed to a giant like USA. It seems that it is true that US is a super power and supreme nation only in Hollywood movies... In reality almost all countries have grown better than USA

@nc3826

2 жыл бұрын

Korean vehicle are competing with Japan and Euro trash built vehicles... not big US vehicles... expect for US based Tesla, which also seems to be doing OK vs the competition, I guess? And its ironic to bitch and whine about the US on a US platform that profits from your whining.... must be a putin bot ;) Also 5 years ago.. only trolling YT wannabe experts without life... where the only ones that thought Kia and Hyundai were jokes... when they were already better than most brands...

This EV6 has already won multiple COTY awards in Europe. It should do very well in North America as well.

@hugosousaeng

2 жыл бұрын

You know how rewards work right ... I'm part of consumer commission... and the rewards are not consumer oriented... let's say is press oriented and press gets their money by.... publicity... Get your conclusions...

@lowlanz

2 жыл бұрын

@@hugosousaeng like other brands don't have money?

@hugosousaeng

2 жыл бұрын

@@lowlanz what? Really... you get paid from more than one company doing only one task ....?.... many times this is "agreement" made ... Brands agree and journalist get oriented...

@cyberathlete

Жыл бұрын

The award are not public opinion based but there is a lot of money, schmoozing taking place to influence the list.

@johnholst

Жыл бұрын

@@cyberathlete This is true. But if it were only based on money, Toyota would win all the awards. They don't.

This is a slam dunk for Kia. I’d buy the EV6 over a Mach-e GT Performance even though they don’t compete yet.

@greg.anywhere

2 жыл бұрын

Yet ;) But when their 577 horsepower super-crossover arrives, it'll be a whole new ball game.

@singingLeaf123

2 жыл бұрын

@@greg.anywhere I heard that version is 80k, about 10k more than mache gt performance so I would pick mach e for faster version.

@greg.anywhere

2 жыл бұрын

@@singingLeaf123 We cannot confirm what the price of the GT variant will be because its launch is still about 9 months away. The GT variant won't even see the 2022 model year. The vehicle is still in development. I'll wait to see what Kia says, and even if it is more expensive than the Mach E, it still will have more horsepower and torque than any Mach e. So I'll just hold out to see what Kia confirms.

@didiermejia780

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Mach e GT, I'll admit i wish my pony had more features like the kia. After tax credits and incentives I got 13.250k off my Mach E, without them I probably would have gotten something else.

@markmiller3279

2 жыл бұрын

@@singingLeaf123 The lack of a heat pump on the Ford makes it much less attractive in the half of the country with cold winters. The Kia may cost a little more, but it also offers more.

Your first hand familiarity with the Mach-E really helps cement in my head that I should absolutely be cross-shopping the EV6 against it. Excellent coverage as always.

Alex has become my fav guy to go for car reviews, you def go into details love the graphics numbers and overall analysis and comparative!

@xtc1957

Жыл бұрын

He is the best, period. A mature, unbiased, and well-presented review. Very rare in today's "totally awesome" mindset.

Alex and Sofyan commentary together is GREAT

If an EV6 rides like a BMW 5 series, than that's a big coup for Kia. This car sounds like a new benchmark, along with the Ioniq 5.

@discerningmind

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Kia has surprised me by exceeding other EV manufacturers.

@naveenthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

@@discerningmind agreed. As a Camry owner I’m impressed w Kia Hyundai lately even if they have recalls going on The ev6 I can say absolutely destroys the bz4x before it even gets launched

@discerningmind

2 жыл бұрын

@@naveenthemachine Thanks for commenting. I think Hyundai/KIA must have been quietly working on EVs for a time, and that could explain why they are excelling now.

@kotor87

2 жыл бұрын

@@discerningmind Hyundai/Kia been invested and developing Hydrogen Car since 1995, then later in late 2000s, they switched their future EV strategy into Two Track with BEV and Hydrogen Fuel Electric Vehicle. They actually heavily considered partner up with Toyota for hybrid vehicles but Toyota wanted only their system to be used not independently developed by Hyundai (which makes whole lot sense since Hybrid Tech is Toyota's pivotal ICE/Electric Tech they have so far) so that was no go for them. So Hyundai/Kia's New Plan is to invest and acquire New Battery Pack Tech from infant companies like Canoo (where they acquired Skatboarding Platform) and Rimac Automobili (800v Battery Power Train). As for the Hydrogen Plan, they seem to steer away from daily commune vehicles to commercial ones like Trailers and Truck, turning them into autonomous drones (They actually shipped 12 of Hydrgoen Commercial Trucks to Switzerland few years ago). However, Kia is working on FK Prototype which is Stinger based Mid-Engine Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle rumoured to be just for Remans 24 Race, which might hinting that it's a test bed for high performance cars with FCEV tech but highly doubtful though.

@discerningmind

2 жыл бұрын

@@kotor87 Thank you very much.

Can’t wait to start seeing them on the road

Nice car but more notably the test drive conversation format is more refreshing than the usual monologue.

For me the Kia easily over the Mach E. I just leased a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Limited in November of 2021. There was no market adjustment, Hyundai added a lot of factory money to make the lease desirable.

EV6 looks good, from what I’ve sat in during auto shows the EV6 has a more premium feeling interior than the Ioniq 5, I prefer the Ioniq 5 exterior looks though

@hungvu6705

2 жыл бұрын

They always know how to make us consider between sister brands lol

@limpunsing224

2 жыл бұрын

Hyundai/Kia is still far behind the real innovators & game changer Tesla

@DripDripDrip69

2 жыл бұрын

@@limpunsing224 Doesn't matter when Elon is a douche

@DBQ42

2 жыл бұрын

@limpunsing22 in what way are they lagging behind Tesla

@jbshp2011

2 жыл бұрын

@@limpunsing224 yeah please explain that please. even though im not buying any ev's anyway

I still don't get what the issue is with not having (much) storage up front. I don't see it getting used often and for the mechanics that ever have to work on the drive-train, this is so much more comfortable to work on.

@coben70

2 жыл бұрын

My trunk is empty about 90% of time. 10% of time it is still not 100% full. So I do not care about frunk. I would rather use trunk than frunk.

@AceEverett

2 жыл бұрын

It's nice to have an area to store stuff long term. I keep a backpack with emergency clothes/items, and a tire plug kit and electric tire inflator so I can fix my tire on the side of the road then keep going. They are also not hard to remove for mechanics.

@Calbo223

2 жыл бұрын

There's usually under the trunk storage for emergency stuff.

@amperformance7998

2 жыл бұрын

I think it is more that the frunk very broadly is representative of the packaging opportunities possible in an EV platform. You open the bonnet and...just a big space, no engine. It is a visual reminder that this car is different, and on KZread, visuals are important. When my EV6 finally arrives (in 18ish months) I plan to use the larger frunk I. My RWD GT-line for charging cables, an extension cord, tyre kit, securement straps, tow ball... all the little stuff I don't use often, but may need.

I think you just a created a tsunami rush of orders for Kia after this review. Well justified. I am currently a very happy ioniq5 AWD owner. Keep up the great reviews Alex!

I always come to Alex for a thorough review and coverage of cars i'm remotely interested in. Kia/Hyundai seem to be killing it with their feature rich and forward design EVs coming up. I'm not in the market not for a EV but when I do i definitely have my eyes set on these two brands.

It’s great to see something different from KIA, I’m sold

I sat in both the EV6 and IONIQ 5, but I haven't driven either. The EV6 felt more sporty, although its interior felt a little more cramped than the IONIQ 5, and the visibility didn't appear to be as good.

EV6 over Mach E everytime.

Waiting Already for Comparison Video between Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5

@Luma_29

2 жыл бұрын

I’d bet money it comes out within 48 hours

Definitely EV6 as a kia owner I currently lease the Ceed GTline but keeping an eye on kia options next summer 2023!

Love these reviews. the comprehensiveness and unbiasness is really a sweet change of pace from many other car reviewers. Keep up the amazing work 🙏🔥

damn Alex I hope you don't have buyers remorse the EV6 is a really nice car

@markmiller3279

2 жыл бұрын

He's leasing, and I believe he's said he doesn't expect to keep it for that long. It was just to try out a contemporary EV.

Thumbs UP!! Alex is the best!! Super job of showcasing autos. Fast clear talker who covers more ground comprehensibly than anyone I have watched. Also, he does a lot of non-commercial compairsons to other similar makes/models with no bias.

I don’t understand what the obsession is with the front trunk. Lots of other things are more important for most of us. I need comfortable seats and ride, dependability, and range. I also like the same electrical adjustments on BOTH front seats. Looks like the more EV’s that come out the better selections we are going to be more satisfied with.

@Ficon

2 жыл бұрын

Cranky Old Tesla Stan (Sandy Munroe) loves his frunks. I would much rather have usable interior space and a small cubby for the charging cable which is what everyone other than Tesla is doing.

@markmiller3279

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ficon Yes, just enough space for whatever cables/adapters is sufficient. One big cargo space is always more flexible and useful than two.

@stockey

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you want the extra space inside, not in the frunk.

@StuartFriedman8888

2 жыл бұрын

I have been driving, only cars that I have had with frunks were a VW Beetle (1961) and Renault Dauphine (1960)

Alex was just watching your combined review of your Mach-e and EV6 and while watching it it was pulled (went to private) I was loving the comparison, and plugged in some important comments.

This EV6 design has really grown on me. In my head that dream weaver song was playing until my wife and I went to see it at a dealership this past weekend.... I asked my wife what she thought and she said, what you want to pretend you are 25 again? Cue the needle being scratched off my Dream Weaver...

Kia and Hyundai electric are killing it.

Great review and enjoyed the Sofyan cameo!

Great video--that EV6 is really nice. Enjoyed your in-car chat/discussion with Sofyan Bey.

It was cool to see you team up with Sofyan. Hope you two will do more of that!

Love the guest. Yours and his are the two car channels I watch.

Early to an Alex video, a lovely wholesome routine

I enjoy the combined reviews with Sofyan. Love EV’s, don’t wanna go back to ICE if I don’t have to.🌿🥰

Love your work Alex. Personally I consider the EV6 and the Mach E my top choices and you’re giving us the best comparison info out there. Even though the EV6 is the new hotness and has the fast charge time and vehicle to load, it’s still the Mach E for me. Better looking vehicle and I want that additional storage. Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts on these cars! Thanks again Edit: forgot to mention I loved the collab w/ Redline! You guys complement each other well.

@RemixedVoice

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment. I definitely prefer the Kia, but that's because you and I are simply looking for different things.

@RemixedVoice

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment. I definitely prefer the Kia, but that's because you and I are simply looking for different things. Competition is always good in any industry

I’m sad they’re moving away from the “tiger nose” grill. Kia had such a unique design language and did what Hyundai never seems to do - have a cohesive design language.

@markmiller3279

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely, and I'm not sure why they didn't use it on this model. It would have been easy, as they already have a bump up from the bottom.

I have the First Edition EV6 in urban yellow reserved. No date yet on arrival. Quoted somewhere between February and May. I also don’t have final pricing on it yet. Unfortunately the dealership adds $2k markup, so that won’t be pleasant and I’m unable to change dealerships at this point. When I reserved, it said $58,000. It’s practically the GT-Line with all the options and a few add-ons to make it unique as a First Edition. I definitely prefer it to any other EV on the market today.

@natemorin

2 жыл бұрын

You should be pretty happy with the $2k market adjustment. My dealer Koons Kia of Owings Mills notified me my FE would arrive on Feb 20th. Then told me they were adding a $15k market adjustment bringing the car to $75k with and out door after tax and tax of about $80k. They're nuts and going to drive away a lot of customers with that level of greed. I told them to keep it and I would settle for a model y at more than $12k less even after the $7500 rebate on the EV6.

@braxtonerowe

2 жыл бұрын

@@natemorin that’s brutal. It’s frustrating to reserve at one price to be sucker punched with a different price later on when it’s finally here. I’ll never go through this process again.

I have Kia Niro EV (which I love,) and I'd gladly dump it for and EV6 with AWD.

While I was impressed with the new sequoia, I can say this and the Ioniq5 absolutely kills the bz4x before it even goes on sale

Two reviewers I follow together! 👍🏻

If possible I would love to know how it does with towing! I've heard it has a 3,500lb tow rating and would love to know how it does with a teardrop camper or small box trailer.

Never been first, Alex. Feels good.

@dannytq

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

Loooks goooooood…reminds me of the iPace a little bit from the outside. Not a fan of the charging door on the rear bumper…a common area for fender benders…Would have liked it on a front quarter panel. Why are you referring to the motor as a “hybrid system?” It’s all electric, no? Alex rockin’ some PSY! Love it….Hoping the Light version is out fairly soon. I only need an EV for short range driving and for my teenage kids to learn/use, so 232 miles is more than enough for me. Might go Ioniq 5 as well. Need to check it out soon. SOFYAN! What’s up dude??? Dang…you ruined your Mach-E with those rims…looks like a Lincoln quasi-luxury car versus a sports car! LOL…I’m torn between the base Light Model and the next one up…Thanks for another great review!

Great styling, one of the more exciting looking new entries.

EV6 anyday, another great review by Alex (feat. Readline Review's Sofyan)!!! well done guys! can't wait to see EV6 in real life, come on Canada bring the EV6!!!!

Oh man, Healdsburg is in the middle of God’s country. I remember one gorgeous fall day when I drove from old Z4 from Healdsburg, through the Alexander Valley, along the Russian River, into Calistoga, then the El Dorado Highway into Napa. The vineyards were at the peak of fall color change. Hard to describe how beautiful it was. BTW, great review as always.

Not sure I understand the comment, “small frunk storage due to heat pump and crumple zone,” Alex. Model Y ships with a heat pump and allows for a frunk (larger than Mach-E) and tops crash test scores, is faster, drives like a BMW with more storage and range. LG batteries used by Kia with no mention of the issues GM is facing. Not hating on the review but Model Y is the class leading benchmark and it was mentioned exactly twice. 50k Mach-E’s on the road; Tesla sold 1M EV’s last year 🤔

I always love the collabs! Also, 28:11 I think Alex let out a big one 💨 or it was just his shoe squeaking 😂

@alecmurray8339

2 жыл бұрын

I’d rip one just for the fun of it.

@discerningmind

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!! But I think it's a weed whacker or dirt bike off in the distance.

Alex On Autos: A rare and precious commodity in these times of misinformation and badly presented nonsense, which I call "The Awesome Factor," where the reviewer's vocabulary is apparently limited to "awesome," "dude," "amazing,"' and those other "it's all good" remarks. Undoubtedly, the very BEST reviewer on the web, perhaps anywhere. In depth, honest, concise, unbiased, cheery, and fun. Keep up this great work; your reviews have influenced two of my best choices ever. I like this car, though I still lean towards a Hybrid to a plug-in electric.

Just got one. Absolutely amazing vehicle. Did not get the matt finish ordered but now grateful after reading up on matt finishes. Read up on them before you consider a matt finish - lots of downsides. The features on this car blow every other EV away at a cost less than its high-end predecessor - the eNiro with the top trim. We did not get the matt finish ordered but now grateful after reading up on matt finishes. Read up on them before you consider a matt finish - lots of downsides.

Just bought an EV6. Fantastic car. Really enjoying it so far.

Great review! This car is really tempting to me.

The EV6 looks SO GOOD. It's funny that it's an all-new model and nameplate and drives more sportingly than the Mustang Mocky.

Great review. I have one the MSRP for Wind Technology Package is a little over $54k in Massachusetts and most dealers have a substantial markup but I got mine at MSRP. I like this vehicle a lot it is great so far.

I really like the total package here. Could be in my garage one day

Gangnam Style this time. Love it, thanks Alex!

From the front this looks like a swole VW Scirocco. I'm really digging this over the Ionic 5.

Like Alex provides perspective from the producer side and explained to consumers

This is on my short list, seems like KIA has a winner on their hands.

Great review! Would love a comparison between the Ioniq 5 and the EV6 if possible :)

great review... but man, that road! Looks like a pretty spectacular spot to do some "testing" ! :)

I just got a text from a dealer at Hyundai letting me know this car had just come in their showroom. I’ll be going by their soon to see it in person. I want to test drive the base model. I have a Kia Sorento that I had for 18 years, can’t wait to drive this😀

Kia is making very nice EV's. So many people are biased against the brand and they are missing out. I will be looking at Kia when I get trade-in my Civic. The one bad issue with Kia is resale value. Very good review and enjoyed the shared comments with Redline.

Hey Alex. Great vid. Is it "Gamer Changer..." or "Game Changer..."?

Nice looking car, awesome stats…EV6 all the way…great review.👍🏻

Thanks to the futuristic design of EV6 and Ioniq 5, Toyota BZ4X already feels like outdated model even before it’s launch

@markmiller3279

2 жыл бұрын

True, but Toyota buyers are more cautious, and may prefer the design. Personally, I prefer the styling of the Ioniq5, because that ducktail on the EV6 is a bit much, but it's overall a decent design. I'd have a hard time passing up the fast charging speeds. That's a compelling feature of the Korean siblings.

@naveenthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. The ev6 absolutely destroys the bz4x before anyones driven it I told you all this would happen but none of you listened and instead you made fun of me for saying this Perhaps I should laugh at all of you instead for having high hopes for a Toyota What an utter disappointment and embarrassment for Toyota 😆🤣

@naveenthemachine

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmiller3279 you can’t afford to be cautious considering the Korean evs are just better in every way no ifs ands or buts

Price comparisons are always based on Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) but the dealers emphasize the word “suggested” and charge whatever they want. The dealer pricing on the Mustang was outrageous and, frankly, I stopped looking at the car because of it. I’ll wait to see how many of these Kia plans to make and how much the dealers plan to charge on a car that may have limited production. If Tesla could keep up with demand, I’d probably bump the dealer experience altogether and buy a Tesla especially since Tesla’s charging infrastructure is way better than anybody else’s right now.

@alrobidoux

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. We shopped the Kia Telluride a while back, "market adjustment" was rude. We then shopped the Tuscon Hybrid or Genesis GV 70. Again "market adjustment" buy all dealers. I look forward to a world where you can shop and buy a car like you do Tesla, or a used car like Carvana or Vroom.

@jhindson88

2 жыл бұрын

In "polite and ethical" Canada, the dealers stick with MSRP.

very nice looking!

You boys work well together.

Four different type of noise to choose ? Does it offer the sound of a big v-twin or maybe a 6 cyl CBX ? Would prefer the latter which would go well with the integrated rear spoiler like the cbx.

All of the car reviewers have hyped up kia and hyundai so much that their vehicles are marked up to low end luxury car prices. Insane

@robertsn6584

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you know nothing about all electric vehicles. A tesla model Y duel motor is the kias competition starts at 59,000.

interested in towing capacity for small utility or kayak trailer. Mach-e suggests no towing.

$42,000 for a Civic hatchback? Nope. The entire market has lost its collective mind.

Love your cute reviews with Redline guy.

EV6 for me!

Is it only America that gets cars from the future? I’m genuinely curious though, why are new cars considered 2023’s when it’s 2022?

I definitely prefer the looks of this over the Ionic. I noticed that there are many many mentions of how the EV6 compares to the Mach E but not much mention of the Polestar or the Tesla. Why is that? Also, how do the driving dynamics of the EV6 compare to the Stinger? Thanks for the review.

@Mytagforhalo

2 жыл бұрын

The Ev6, mach-e, and Model Y are all cross over sized. The polestar is very similar to the model 3 when it comes to overall size and space. The crossovers have much larger interiors and rear cargo. Their physical sizes can be compared to some full SUV's in length. The polestar is the definition of a cockpit in the front seet, similar to the C8 corvette. It h can be tight in the thigh space and impede your right leg if you're on the larger side. But in that same manner, it makes you feel like you're part of the car. You can throw it around and both you and the vehicle feel planted. The car will feel more premium than the rest in it's entirety. It's basically what you might imagine a fully electric muscle car might be like (with better cornering) Personally, if a lease works for you, i'd lease a P2 on the grounds that it's performance specs are a bit behind and we dont know it's depreciation yet. That way you can use the credit off your lease and make it a much better deal than a tesla for example. And you can get one with a short lead time. You also can keep it after your lease, unlike a tesla. It's full price however is harder to swallow imo unless you really value the build quality. If you cant use the tax credit with a loan, and a lease is out of the question, it's right up there with all of these better optioned vehicles. (more range, faster charging, much more room, ect) The p2 is just kind of in an odd place imo. I think that if they could atleast bump up it's charging speeds in a future generation it would be a very well rounded car. Also, for some reason with progressive, a quote on the P2 was 1/3rd that of a model 3 long range.

@amperformance7998

2 жыл бұрын

I think the reason they focused so much on the Mach-E is because it appears both presenters personally own Mach-Es. So that is is where they have a bulk of recent experience.

Thanks guys....did I miss it or was drag coefficient revealed??

Alex: do you have the interior dimension for the driver? legroom/headroom/shoulder room? thanks

Is the V2L adapter interchangeable between the EV6 and Ioniq5? Are there any third party versions out there?

Which wheel size gets you the better ride quality? Like the bmw 5 series

I wonder why Alex does a good job of "writing" all the numbers and scores on screen but doesn't do that for the price but as always great review!

@ragweedmakesmesneeze

2 жыл бұрын

He's got different types of reviews. Typically the ones that get the full price spec sheet on the screen, plus comparisons to competitors are once he gets the vehicle at his home base, where he can subject it to his standardized battery of tests. This type of video is a little more thorough than his usual "first look" type videos, but he won't score/grade it completely until he can drive it at home. That said, these videos are still waaaaaayyyyy more informative than a lot of his KZread competitors.

Delivery times in Canada. EV6 early 2023, Ioniq 5 Nov/Dec 2022, ID4 summer 2023. LOL. Kooky is a word that comes to mind.

Great review. Help me understand why you refer to Tesla as a luxury EV while Mach E and the EV6 are considered a different (non luxury) category even at the same price range as say a Model 3? Thanks. Btw a Tesla owner here.

@markmiller3279

2 жыл бұрын

Mostly because Tesla has declared themselves a luxury automaker. The Model S and Model X were clearly luxury barges, so the reputation was established. Hyundai and Kia are clearly mainstream makes. The Genesis version will have more luxury features.

Alex do you prefer this over the Ioniq 5 now after you've driven it? The suspension is firmer than the Ioniq 5 which you did enjoy over there though..

This will be my next car!! Sitting on my 14 KIA Forte

Thank you for this review. I've still yet to sit in an EV6 and my main concern is step-in (or fall-in 😁)height. How does the EV6 compare to mainstream SUVs in this area?

How would the EV6 suspension firmness and quality compare to the Model 3 AWD with 18" wheels?

Can't wait to pick up my aurora black pearl EV6 GT-Line at the end of next month!

I'm in the uK and have had one on loan for a week. Excellent car and there is only one show-stopper for me. Lack of rear windscreen wiper. It seems ok when there is just rain, but if the roads are also dirty then the rear windscreen gets absolutely caked in mud and there is no visibility, apart from the rear camera.

I would like to know which know one ever mentions is that with the one pedal mode for go and stop to a dead stop does the brake light goes on when u let off the pedal ? It would be a safety issue for the vehicles behind you when you come to a stop on a one pedal mode.

Am I understanding that between the two versions, the AWD version set to ECO-Mode would give the longest range?

Just comparing the Model Y video you did (and from other reviewers) it looks like EV6 has more rear leg room, is Tesla also measuring it differently?

For that open moonroof alone, and it's probably only EV manufacturer that offers it, it takes the cake!

Thank you, Alex. Also considering the much longer basic warranty EV6 is definitely superior to MachE. When are the deliveries starting? I can't wait to get my hands on it. I test drove the loaded Ionic5 and was not impressed with the overall looks and the non-premium feel inside the cabin - it just didn't do it for me for a $55K vehicle. I am not a fan of its retro design and wish that Genesis would have used Kia instead, as its base for GV60.

@Mytagforhalo

2 жыл бұрын

You're better off calling your local dealers if you want to be in line to atleast sit in one. The various dealers here in michigan have said they're expecting to recieve their first allocations the last week of feburary. The available cars are certainly limited here in the non-ev focused states at least. A loaded Gt-line is $58k if you can find one without markup. One of kia's advantages for me is that they offer higher mileage leases, making the cars much easier for most people to make use of the tax credit compared to a loan. Atleast for the Kona Ev, they have offered up to 25k mile leases.

@jason5674

2 жыл бұрын

Just sold my mach-e the real world range in the winter dropped by 50% I had a 167km of usable range in 0 degree Celsius weather which is not even that cold. People Tesla’s do not have such significant range drops and also the charge port door froze and broke as well good job to ford on build quality

@disla25

2 жыл бұрын

I just took a look (didn't drive) at the 1st EV6 Wind that was delivered to a local dealer in NJ. First impressions were worse than I thought. The back seat had very limited footwell (due to the very low-to-floor front seats) and esp. the very low head room, even for my short 5'8" height. The trunk seemed smaller than the advertised 24 cu ft, due to the angled back window. Mid console material is titanium colored hard plastic and doesn't seem premium. Overall I didn't like the looks, comfort, fit-n-finish, and esp. dealer's eyebrows - raising markup to $58K. I drove Polestar 2 just 15 minutes later and was immensely impressed with its truly premium interior and much better sales experience, void of any gimmicks and markups.

@Mytagforhalo

2 жыл бұрын

@@disla25 yep, I went and test drove a wind last Friday. It's peppy, but not quite as good as an awd Polestar 2 or a model y. But it's still quite good. The front seat has a definite wow factor, but i cna see where it's going to age kind of poorly with the infotainment situation. I secretly love the fake electric engine noise effects it makes. I was actually surprised like you said about the backs eat and rear storage area. The rear seat isn't quite as spacious as some reviewers had led to believe. Especially after test driving a model y. The rear storage looks immensely small in person like you said. It doesn't come with a charger for some reason, but some dealers are throwing them in for liability if someone drives home and somehow doesn't realize they don't have one and get stuck I love the styling of the vehicle, but at the end of the day I couldn't fathom paying anywhere near a model y's price range for it. It's only worth it imo if you absolutely love the looks and can either use the full tax credit/ don't mind leasing it to get it. Or heck, if you can actually buy a base model somewhere. Almost everyone around me is buying wind+ models. I really didn't want to like the Tesla, but after spending time in the y on ywo different test drives with family members, everyone involved suggested buying the model y at the end of the day. Absolutely loved the polestar 2 and it's a deal with the tax credit if you can use it. I just drive far too much for the slowerand limited third party charging network, and most of us are 6' tall or taller and the p2 is a little more cramped. I'd hands down buy it for a fun car if all I had to do was commute and weekend travel. .

@disla25

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mytagforhalo Thank you for such a detailed response. Indeed, one has to love the looks which I absolutely did not. The straight, angled towards the rear-end roof line and the disproportionately short, clamshell hood totally spoil the side view for me. Interior didn't have the wow-factor, given the quite cheap looking dash material and the hard center-console plastic. I also think that the P2's back seat is more spacious, headroom-wise, for taller people, than EV6. Neither compares favorably to the large space/cargo offerings of Tesla MY, while MachE is also a far more attractive design than EV6, imo.

I asked the local dealer here in Idaho for a quote on an AWD gt line. $59k! Insane.

Could we get a full comparison video against the mustang Mach e Tesla model y and the Kia ev6 or ioniq 5

I prefer the more upright stance of the Ionic 5, but would be willing to give the EV6 a try, though my experience with 3 years of owning a 2020 Soul EV hasn't been great in terms of service: a/c was out of commission for almost all of calendar 2021, with Kia constantly having to order individual parts all the way from Korea. Kia needs to get its parts supply for the NA market in order. I also prefer the interior design of the Ionic 5 as well, more of a relaxed theme than the more aggressive design of its Kia stablemate.

Can't wait for the EV6. Like the body style. It will be a good competition for the ID4.

1 thing that has been racking my brain about this car is the frunk size in the U.S... Thanks for the explanation about the crash zone since nobody else likes to explain why, given that in Europe the frunk size for the rear wheel drive is a lot bigger than what we get in the U.S....i gather that in Europe they don't have to go through crash safety inspections...which is kind of scary if you live over there.

Which vehicle feels roomier, ioniq 5 or ev6? thanks

Thanks for this review !!! Unfortunately as for the IONIQ 5, there is no rear wiper on the EV6. Maybe it's OK in California but it is certainly not in northern states. At this price level, it's a shame the rear wiper is not included.

@sburrell

2 жыл бұрын

I find it strange that so many complain about the rear wiper. I've had many vehicles with a rear wiper several SUV's and sedans and never use it. Even down to my old 2003 mustang had no rear wiper and I never thought twice about it. BTW, I'm in Western Virginia. I guess it's just not a big deal for. I brought a EV6 wind home yesterday.

@sylvainlaurin1012

2 жыл бұрын

@@sburrell a car with a conventional trunk doesn't create the swirl effet on the back window as it is on a SUV. This the reason why you don't need any rear wiper on a sedan (or coupé). Water and mostly dust have a tendency to accumulate on a SUV rear window. Water will flow down but dust will stick to the window. Maybe you should move to northern countries to see the difference (salt and sand spread on the road in winter time). But a agree with you that the lack of a rear wiper should not be a deal breaker.