KIA and Hyundai are going to have a bright future of their cars.

@JDMSwervo2001

2 жыл бұрын

Lmaoo yes they will destroy tesla

@v60polestar88

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they are. Putting Honda in the rear mirror. Toyota maybe a little tougher but Honda isn’t what it use to be

@NunchucksHabit

2 жыл бұрын

@@JDMSwervo2001 I hope so. I've always championed Tesla's aggressive approach & loved that they put more power into their cars than 'necessary'. This "just enough" approach in a market defined by mostly neutered men happy with ~180hp was killing cars for me. I believe I might just hate Elon Musk, though, and the interior design of Teslas is depressing. Love the roof & the visibility, as well as the many cameras around the car making for a very 'smart' vehicle. No reason KIA can't invest early & continue making fantastic cars like this, although a RWD car is as pointless as getting a bicycle in Canadian winters. I need AWD & as much power as I can get. KIA were the worst cars on the road not that long ago, but they've grown to one of the best. With far fewer moving/intricate parts to break down in an EV, unreliable brands will be only be a bad memory.

@darkivaz-aaa1145

2 жыл бұрын

@Shredder another troll that is jealous because his car is nowhere at the top where hyundai and kia are at.

@larrywalden626

2 жыл бұрын

Not as much fun if can’t make them affordable for everyone. The prices of future cars in the 25000 or under range will soon be long gone. Welcome to the 50 grand and up new car prices

I purchased a dual motor AWD GT-Line. I have been daily driving it for a few weeks and so far I really like it. It has a fun sporty feel but somehow also manages a very comfortable ride quality. It is also very fast and fun to drive. I drive about 100 miles a day and have been managing to just use a 110v to charge it. I start Monday off at 100% charge, plug it in each night when I get home from work, and on Friday I start the day at around 70% then get a full charge on the weekend. The car really puts a smile on my face driving it and makes me laugh every time I drive by a gas station when I see the outrageous prices.

@NunchucksHabit

2 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind sharing, what's your commute daily, like how many miles you put on each week? Do you have winter where you live? I'm in eastern Canada & I'm looking for an AWD EV that can handle harsh winters. I also heard that the performance of this EV isn't dependent on the % of charge. Isn't 100% charging not considered optimal, or is this a unique battery type that isn't adversely affected by 100% charge?

@carguy4life219

2 жыл бұрын

@@NunchucksHabit I drive roughly 450-500 miles per week. Mostly highway miles. I live in Florida so we do not really have winters. I know the GT-line has a heat pump however. The performance has not been affected by the battery charge level. I have had it down to 4% on the drive back after buying it and all levels between and the performance has been the same. I alternate between ECO mode the Sport mode. If I am on the highway I stick it in ECO mode and turn on the excellent HDA (highway driving assistant) and keep it in sport mode all other times since it is so much fun. I am not sure about any negative impact for charging it to 100%. I will keep it until the warranty runs out at 100k then buy something else so not too worried about it for now. I am surprised I can get by on just charging it at 110v though and meet my driving needs.

@SheldonYing

2 жыл бұрын

@@carguy4life219 Any tips on getting on a wait list to get one of these bad boys? #FellowFloridaMan here

@carguy4life219

2 жыл бұрын

​@@SheldonYing I got really lucky on mine. Been looking for months and most all dealerships in FL wanted between $10k and $15k over MSRP for the GT-Line. I called a dealership named Friendly Kia that showed online that they had three. When I called them all of them were sold however one person had backed out of the deal literally 5 minutes earlier and they said they would sell it to me at "only" $2k over MSRP. Normally I would never pay over MSRP however the EV6 qualifies for a $7500 tax credit which I badly need (I owe taxes every year) so I put a deposit down immediately and drove 250 miles that day to get it. Maybe give them a call to see if they will make the same deal and find out when they will have another one in stock.

@shawoo

2 жыл бұрын

Do you live in the US? The dealer here in Carson told me that the car does NOT support level 1 charging. Can you please tell me what charger you are specifically using for phase 1 charging?

This and the Ioniq5 are probably the gold standard Asian evs

@doddsalfa

2 жыл бұрын

Which is probably the highest standard

@kristians2704

2 жыл бұрын

@@doddsalfa Taycan, iX, Luxid Air, Rivian, Tesla Model S/X Plaid, Model 3/Y Performance

@SachsJonah

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. They’re the only REAL ones right now.

@doddsalfa

2 жыл бұрын

@@kristians2704 more horsepower but not a better cars

@joskjj3625

2 жыл бұрын

@@doddsalfa definitely nothing from the Japanese automakers as of right now

Saw a new Ioniq 5 the other day at sunset. It looked reaalllly nice with its matte paint. Ive also seen one of those in what looked like a pearl white at a shopping center. I was driving ot i would have turned around to check it out some more. They both looked WAAAAY better in person and im even more impressed with them now

7:25 We love the fact that Kia and Hyundai are really promoting the V2L! Great review, thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘

So it’s a wagon, lol. An SUV with the height of a car. Love it! This is a top contender for our next vehicle… just need better charging infrastructure in Canada!

@ExplicitSpirit

2 жыл бұрын

It's taller than a sedan so it's kind of more like a Subaru Outback.

@alex7344

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExplicitSpirit neat! I still have yet to see one in person

@Brian-jv8iy

2 жыл бұрын

All suvs are hatchbacks but almost none are wagons. A wagon has to have an extender trunk area

I heard there is a recent software update to fix the sound on the KIA EV6 with the upgraded sound, makes a big difference.

Yes!!! This is all I been waiting for this video and thanks sofyan for reviewing my favorite All-electric car by Kia.

Love mine. Just got back from traveling from CT to TN and back. Spent less than $100 on charges. Got 255 miles at 70 miles an hour. Charge at home with solar. Already have 6k miles. Insurance is cheaper than my Jeep grand Cherokee. I can not complain at all with this car. Love the first edition. Waiting for a fisker ocean extreme as well to replace the JEEP.

@leebrewer7394

2 жыл бұрын

Total charge everyday seperate full charge from solar. BS

@scubafrost2007

2 жыл бұрын

@@leebrewer7394 if you do not have one or use solar than that is on you. I have a jucie box and 14kw system. My utility company owes me money monthly. I charge the car once or twice a week.

@leebrewer7394

2 жыл бұрын

@@scubafrost2007 Cost for that little investment pays off in what,,,,20 years?

@leebrewer7394

2 жыл бұрын

@@scubafrost2007 Cost for that little investment pays off in what,,,,20 years?

@leebrewer7394

2 жыл бұрын

@@scubafrost2007 Cost for that little investment pays off in what,,,,20 years?

Hey sofyan can you try to do more videos with you driving cars at night to show how led headlights and ambient lighting perform at night

I saw this same exact EV6 on the street today. Beautiful looking and surprisingly I like it more than they Hyundai Ioniq 6. We just leased the Kia Niro EV which we love. We are thinking of maybe The EV9 or telluride in about 2 years

My 2019 Kia Niro - still going strong, no problems (except replace the 12 volt battery - on warranty). Excellent car, good price, would recommend.

@johngatsby1473

2 жыл бұрын

I had a Niro 2017 when they first came out. Did 76k miles with ZERO problems and ran over a truck tire which totaled it. Now I have a 2022 Kia Sorento s hybrid AWD.....no complaints whatsoever

Bravo to Kia! their killing it! 💪🏼

luv my Ioniq5. Nice video content as always.

If Ford can call the MachE a SUV with only 5.5 in of ground clearance then the Kia is a SUV too with more ground 6 in of ground clearance right?

Good review. On the FB group for the EV6, folks are saying that after the April/May nav update, the sound system improved a lot. Previously drove a Tesla Model Y LR. I would get the AWD GT Line or AWD Ioniq 5 Limited (that’s what I got). It’s so insanely quick. For the CarPlay, I got the SuperiorTek 3.0 wireless CarPlay adapter for my Ioniq 5, and it works really well for that. I’m sure it will work with the Kia too. I was unhappy with the Model Y because it was extremely stiff, didn’t have CarPlay, and most importantly unfortunately was one of the folks who had insane phantom braking. It was between the GT line AWD EV6 and the Ioniq 5 Limited. I prefer the Ioniq 5 Limited AWD, because it feels more premium, but the EV6 GT Line also feels great and has some things that are better.

Thanks for the great review, I had some issue with the front end but it has grown on me quite a bit, really starting to like the headlight design, they look like butterfly wings, hopefully the back grows on me too.

@XX-166

2 жыл бұрын

That back end is horrible as if they ran out of imagination when they made it back there

@slavi98

2 жыл бұрын

@@XX-166 Honestly i’m not a big a fan at all but i wasn’t really of the front end either when i first saw it so who knows. Could become my next favourite back end 😉🤣

@XX-166

2 жыл бұрын

@@slavi98 enjoy its curves in your dreams 😂

Problem is unless you just have $50k-60k plus to shell out for this, think of how much gas that you could buy despite the current fuel prices.

@MrRey84972

2 жыл бұрын

One of the problem with EV is the price while ICE cars are affordable for the masses. The incentive is a joke only for a rich tax bracket!

@brandonl8039

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not a car for people shopping for a budget car, it’s really not being marketed towards that. The base model is pretty cheap tho, if you are just looking for budget, 40k starting with the tax rebate it’s around 33k. You really shouldn’t buy full electric if you are just trying to save money on gas. Just get a hybrid and pay for the gas.

@MegaMusek

2 жыл бұрын

it's because supply and demand right now

@devongee1776

2 жыл бұрын

Apples to oranges. You can't compare the price of an EV6 GT-line to the price of a Nissan Sentra. If you want a car with this tech, power and style, you always had to pay around this money whether you put gas in it, or plugged it in. So don't think of it like "EVs are more expensive". Put yourself in the shoes of the prospective buyer in this class of vehicle. The people who before EV cars, always bought cars like this. The E class, the 5 series, the A6. And view this as an electric alternative to _those_

@homoerotic85

2 жыл бұрын

@@devongee1776 Yes- what Devon said.

BIG TIP with the climate to infotainment change-over button: hold the button down for three seconds and it will bring up a hidden menu to select an automatic default. Choices are off, infotainment, and climate. If infotainment is selected, the system will automatically switch over to radio controls after a few seconds of inactivity. And vice versa if climate is selected. If left off, the menu stays on what ever was selected last.

We love our AWD EV6 GT and can't get enough of it. The panel that switches back and forth is brilliant and allows for less clutter on the dash. You can press and hold on the switch icon to set a preference on what the panel displays. I tend to tinker with audio more so I set that preference. If you switch over to climate controls and wait a few seconds it defaults back to audio. The ambient lights are super nice and wish they were that bright in the 2022 Telluride.

@davidgiles9751

2 жыл бұрын

I did the same with my audio/AC panel - it's a really nice option.

@steevthetech

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidgiles9751 It really is. Thoughtful way to keep things organized.

@Mildern

2 жыл бұрын

I keep mine defaulted to the media controls. I have the star shortcut set to android auto and that's really the only button I ever use on there. I have my climate set on auto to a certain temp and I rarely need to change that. I don't get all the complaints about it.

how long ago were these videos recorded? you say its winter in Pennsylvania but it's May when im watching it

I don't get your issue with the dual purpose control panel for the audio/climate control. Do you really switch between the 2 that often? Doesn't the steering wheel have audio controls? I think it's a great use of space and simplicity.

@elliottmanning4116

2 жыл бұрын

And there is a climate tab on the touchscreen, so theoretically, you can leave the panel on audio for the volume knob and control climate through the screen.

Has Kia resolved their paint chipping issue? I read where this was an issue on the Stinger and I haven’t heard of a resolution. I hope that has not carried over to the EV6.

Finally, a rear wheel drive GT review!!

Excellent review

I seen a cyber yellow one today it was nice. I’ve seen 3 so far in my area

Love this car. Waiting to hear more on the charging network. Just can't beat Tesla charging and as a M3 owner that travels 400+ miles a few times a year, charging is super important.

The frunk on this car is the AWD version frunk, the RWD has a bigger frunk, at least here in Europe.

I threw in a Motorola MA1 for wireless Android Auto and the car is perfect now. I have a Yacht Blue AWD GT Line.

One of my favorites!

6:56 there is no AWD badge for the EV6. That's only on the Ioniq 5 and 6. 15:26 Kia needs to make the volume and tune knob to go further out so that it would prevent accidental touches. I'm actually looking to find some sort of extender to place over those knobs. I could switch the volume and tune knob around in the system but that would make the volume knob kinda of far away. I know I could always change the volume on the steering wheel as well but I like using the knob more tho.

I saw this car at the NY auto show and it is really nice. its unfortunate that this car has very little cargo space for a "hatchback" car

@joec.5009

2 жыл бұрын

ev9 is coming. and globally, this size is more appealing especially in europe.

Why is everyone knocking the dual function media/climate controls? After the first time you use it you shouldn’t have any issues. I’m puzzled. I dislike the dynamic sound. Very much. Hehe. But thanks for the great video! I love you and the car! Also. Wired apple car play sounds better. It is weird about the meridian sound system. The bass sounds weak but you can feel your pants vibrate. I would add a subwoofer in the back.

Why isn't the price mentioned in that little specifications sign you show when you talk about the hp range etc?

The Kia logo always looks like "KN" to me instead of Kia. Very nice though.

14:25 Lighting looks awesome!

Great video! I’m torn between the model you are driving and the EV6 Wind AWD with Tech Package. While you were riding with “Alex on Auto” in California Wine Country, he mentioned the 19” rims with narrow 235’s could be changed to 255 all season. Having now driven the GT-Line RWD Vs being with Alex could that still be done for added handling? Your video has got me thinking more towards buying the EV6 GT- Line with RWD and having additional miles. In San Antonio Heat Pump and Heated Steering Wheel not needed.

KIA is producing a lot of reliable products on their lineup.

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!

This man does not pause

You & those sunglasses say you are a flame🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@alexanderdeburdegala4609

2 жыл бұрын

Huh?

@hamerplayer1229

2 жыл бұрын

Flaming

Is this recorded off of something you don't usually use? The quality even in 2160p isn't as great 😩😩

Thanks!

21:50 the reality of touch screens lmao

I think this looks better than the Ioniq 5 & the Genesis GV60. And I'm usually a Hyundai & Genesis fan.

I just got my AWD Wind model with the tech package. Very nice car. Just not crazy about the door handles. My only complaint

I understand that the volume knob can be annoying, but if there is a volume control on the steering wheel it shouldn’t be to much of an annoyance I feel.

In my opinion I think the rear of the EV6 looks similar to the Aston Martin DBX. The taillights have the same shape and the spoiler even looks like the Aston too.

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!

God damn 4200 lbs from a small hot hatch? Insane....

@wonseong4545

2 жыл бұрын

EV6 is not a small hot hatch. Longer wheel base than Palisade.

i like the look of the Ioniq 5 still.

I don't understand how a >45k vehicle has a heated steering wheel as an option and not standard. I get needing to differentiate between trims but damn.

@buschg7106

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's the main reason I'm driving an internal combustion lexus... they want too much for cars with VERY limited options in the EV market

Whats the Price range ???

Bjorn Nylan had the EU example of Kia EV6 AWD and that Meridian Sound system was awesome according to him. So it has to be a software issue

@t1328

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the April/May update fixes it.

Gv60 looks similar but all 3 look like very different cars.

Why do you continue to try the brake torquing acceleration tests. You never seem to get faster times in all the 30+ reviews I’ve watched. Either it doesn’t work or you need some training. Just put in sport mode if available and go

Where in PA are you?

Despite calling it a "Crossover" or "SUV" that's just for marketing, Same reason they compare it against the Mach-e and Model Y. To me this is a Model 3 and Polestar 2 competitor.

One thing to keep in mind stereo don't need to be cranked as loud when the cars are super quiet

Thought it was real slick looking until I saw that back

Thanks Very Useful information. You are My God Lord For Automobile information.

@sofyan, did I hear you correctly that the AWD variant has a more powerful *front* motor? I'd think this would make it less appealing as a driver's car.

@ubuu7

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the rear motor is stronger and the front motor is weaker.

@brandonl8039

2 жыл бұрын

@@BAYAREAMX 255 width tires TBH, whole car is setup to be a little sportier than a lot of other EVs.

@brandonl8039

2 жыл бұрын

Also the AWD still have a strong rear power bias.

@phillyphil1513

2 жыл бұрын

Q: did I hear you correctly that the AWD variant has a more powerful front motor? no, the motors are physically 2 different sizes and outputs. the front is in fact small, while the rear is big.

Just sold my 17 Mustang GT. Looking forward to the new electric era EXCEPT I prefer LUXURY over minimalistic design... and manufacturers charge luxury prices for CHEVY CELEBRITY interiors.

not a Kia fan but this is pretty 🔥 and sounds so good

@t1328

2 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t a Kia fan until one day I took my Golf R in for a service back in 2018. My VW dealership is also a Kia dealership, and I saw this gorgeous black Kia Stinger GT2 sitting there and asked about it out of curiosity. I test drove it and have never fallen for any car so quick. I left with that GT2 that day. Owned it for 3.5 years and loved every minute of it. I’m a car nut, generally drove BMWs or VWs. Kia is a very different company these days than what they were. Today we own a Kia Sorento PHEV and a Hyundai Ioniq Limited, having also had a Genesis in between.

All wheel drive (dual motors) is the way to go…as for wireless car play…not a deal breaker…I rather get a wired connection…better sound from the iPhone with high quality music apps like Tidal…

REGARDING THE MERIDIAN SOUND SYSTEM: There were some produced that have horrible sounding Meridian Stereo’s…to which there is an UPDATE AVAILABLE. Here’s a snippet quote I found: “While no two sets of ears hear any single sound exactly the same way. I am seeing this sort of reply after the SA494 update. "Wow! My Meridian sound system is much improved after the service update (SA494). The vocal are much clearer (they were muffled before). I can hear the different instruments in the song, and the bass is much improved. I don't have to push up the bass, treble etc settings to get the sound I want. They are all in the center now and the sound is much better - what I'd expected from a premium sound system. “

Sofian I was on Chevys website and the upcoming Blazer EV looks like a readied Kia EV 6 are Kia and Chevy partnering on this one

I wish reviewers would stop making a deal about frunks. A small modest space to put charging cables, jacks and spare tire is enough. If you want to haul stuff one big deadicated trunk is better than having multiple odd shaped spaces around the car.

@phillyphil1513

2 жыл бұрын

re: "one big (dedicated) trunk is better than having multiple odd shaped spaces around the car." exactly, nobody was crying about "needing more space" when ICE SUV's, Crossovers, and Hatches started taking over the market. people don't recognize this "form factor" has been on sale for 32 years, and got it's start with the 1990 Ford Explorer. yeah I remember when they came out, cause I used to rent them from Enterprise to go on weekend ski trips. #PORSCHE911ENVY

I'm definitely not buying or supporting Tesla. KIA or Hyundai are the best choice for EV

Its strange that KIA and Hyundai are doing so good in the EV market and producing some very good looking and reliable EV's. I remember in the 1980's and 1990's, these two companies only produced garbage cars that didn't last over 5 years, and now they produce the best in the world. While American companies seem to struggle with advancement and have only produced a few good cars like the Mustang Mach E and the Volt and Bolt. Why was the Volt discontinued?? It was such a great EV?

@Stressless2023

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah my wife loved her '13 Chevy Volt, when I read that GM was discontinuing them I went out and bought her a new 2019 before they were all gone, didn't bother trading her old one in so I just use it for random weekend errands now. They need gas so infrequently that I don't think we need a full EV.

@bhbae1

2 жыл бұрын

Why strange? Long time passed and they changed

@Stressless2023

2 жыл бұрын

@@bhbae1 For people who are old enough to remember Kia's and Hyundai's when they only made garbage and would generally make people laugh at you for driving them, it's definitely strange to see them make a complete 180 degree turn. I was a teenager in the 2000's when it was considered embarrassing to own a Kia or Hyundai. It's just interesting seeing a company change their direction in such a huge way.

@bhbae1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stressless2023 Funny as hell. I am old. Regardless of ages and times, there have been always people like you. You are exactly one of the representatives for being stuck at past in their mind. And many people among them also oppose EV saying it's a scam.

@bhbae1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stressless2023 I was in my 40's in the 2000's by the way.

IONIQ5 getting a lot of love, but this is growing on me…

In the middle of winter?!?! BOOOOOOOOOIIII

European version also gets those sequential indicators, Matrix LEDs and bigger frunk in RWD version

The 2023 Niro is getting wireless CarPlay & Android Auto so it seem like other Hyundai, Kia, & Genesis models will get that for 2023 hopefully

Hi Redline Reviews! Please respond to my comment and I love the Kia EV5 and I have a question, what if there was a perfect car?

Would you go from your Mach-E to EV6 GT line AWD?

amazing car

Still waiting for correct plug in hybrid with at least 50 miles of pure ev so I can do both short strictly electric and longer good mpg trips.

@jeffs6090

2 жыл бұрын

Next year's Volvo XC60 phev will have 50 miles of electric only range. The current '22 "extended range" has about 32 miles, but the '23 will have 50. That will be my next car. I currently have a regular XC60 and absolutely love it! I hade an XC40 before this.

@springersedawn

2 жыл бұрын

Look at the Toyota RAV4 Prime.

Id Say the question is where can you find a Charger that charges that fast. Otherwise its just talk that it can if you cant find a station that does.

@MLHunt

2 жыл бұрын

EA is putting 350 kW EVSEs in at some of their locations.

Prefer wired Apple CarPlay than wireless. I get to charge my phone at the same time. Not all cars have Qi chargers and if they do like the new Kia Sorento it charges super slowly!!

All those numbers look good until you see the ~4300lb weight, lol. Obviously more oomph than than this base motor to get this thing moving well. That huge tyre profile is a bit stupid for something that looks more like a hatch/wagon than a larger CUV. 275mi is not bad in colder weather though--the more EVs we see, the more competition, the better these will get.

Does it have spare tire ?

@brandonl8039

2 жыл бұрын

No

I absolutely love it, tho again pricing. I just don’t understand how average Americans can afford this. Give me a 24k electric car and I’m down, even then i could hardly afford that 😂

@braetonwilson4296

2 жыл бұрын

Average Americans can afford it because they sign up for 84 month payment plans. Most Americans only care about the monthly payment, not the car price.

@MicahB98

2 жыл бұрын

@@braetonwilson4296 Ahh, makes sense, I was raised to say if you can’t afford it don’t put yourself in any debt 🤷🏼‍♂️

Enough with “Frunk!!” Lol

Genesis GV60 is coming soon in NA market.

Fantastic design job by kia, germans especially Mercedes should take notes on how to design EV

Range is pretty good though

The white vegan leather makes this look more premium & upscale

'Baby Taycan' may be just a bit of a stretch I'm thinking 🙄

Can't wait til the door handles freeze shut.... Hahaha 😂😂

@bradleyscarreviews

2 жыл бұрын

So does other door handles like those

The problem is the limited inventory and the dealers markup which I still think it's illegal.

Since everybody does it there must be marketing data saying people want motor sound in EVs. I don't understand it. Turned it off one day 1 in both our cars and haven't had it on since.

They have bigger frunk in Korea, IDK why they don't give the US, probably just a cost cutting method. Maybe you can buy one from Korea and replace it.

@phillyphil1513

2 жыл бұрын

yes, the larger frunk requires an inner release handle for DOT safety compliance given the larger volume can possibly trap a small child inside.

I finally went to pick up my Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited yesterday. I LOOOOVE THE CAR! And it was so weird to see that the Hyundai showroom was packed whereas the Honda showroom next door was empty!

My only problem is I like headroom for my back passengers and this doesn't offer that. I have a tall family.

8:56 kia does not offer phone as a key (yet) Hyundai does with the Ioniq 5

Never heard the price

you should have gotten to know how to set that panel you can set it to default to media or climate after 10 sec of non use it goes to default

Not a bad looking ev

Gas ⛽️ in San Francisco is $6,39