KIA EV6

KIA EV6 Expert Verdict

KIA EV6 Detailed Review

• EV6 Exterior 9.5 /10

  The exteriors of the new KIA EV6 are more futuristic and look different compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The front design embraces an all-LED headlight & DRLs with a sharp nose and big front grille. The front bumper is designed with smaller air dams to reduce aerodynamic drag. The side profile embeds the slanting coupe-like roofline that gives the KIA EV6 a sportscar look. The 19-inch alloy wheel design matches well with the personality of the long-range car. At the rear, the curvy and upright-set design is a KIA EV6 trademark. The LED taillights make the car stand apart in the crowd.

  Summary

  The KIA EV6 has an attention-grabbing design & looks futuristic as well.

• EV6 Interior 9.5 /10

  The interior of the KIA EV6 is similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in terms of space. The subtle use of good quality soft-touch material and dual-tone scheme looks and feels comfortable for the price tag of KIA EV6. The instrument cluster is all-digital and shows every driver-related info. The floating touchscreen supports Android Auto & Apple CarPlay as well. To enhance the cabin experience, KIA has equipped the EV6 with features such as – a big sunroof, leather seats, ventilated seats, various driving modes, etc. KIA has also equipped the new EV6 with additional features such as an air purifier, brake-energy regen, smartwatch integration, etc. Although, the headroom at the rear seat is a bit tight for taller passengers due to the coupe-like roof design.

  Summary

  The interiors of the KIA EV6 are spacious, feature-rich & very comfortable.

• EV6 Ride & Handling 9 /10

  The ride quality of KIA EV6 has always been appreciated internationally. The well-tuned suspension cocoons the passengers from most of the undulations easily. The low-speed city ride is especially very composed while the high-speed highway ride is confidence-inspiring. In terms of handling, KIA EV6 is designed with an ultra-light steering wheel that feels effortless at city speeds. Parking & maneuvering it through tight spaces is a bit challenging due to its large size and long wheelbase. Over the highways, the steering response becomes heavy and increases the confidence of the driver. KIA EV6 can touch triple-digit highway speeds within seconds in supreme comfort with no cabin noise as well. 

  Summary

  The ride & handling of the KIA EV6 are well-tuned for EV standards.

• EV6 Engine Performance & Mileage 9.5 /10

  The KIA EV6 is a global product that is already known for its electric motor power & long-distance driving range. The KIA EV6 is available in India with a bigger 77.4kWh battery pack. This battery pack produces 229hp of peak power & 350 Nm of peak torque for the RWD variant. The AWD variant produces 325 hp of peak power & 605 Nm of peak torque. The WLTP cycle claimed driving range of the KIA EV6 is a whopping 528 km on a single charge. Also, the KIA EV6 charges from 10 percent to 80 percent within 18 minutes. This fast charging makes the KIA EV6 a better option among its electric rivals. 

  Summary

  The KIA EV6 comes equipped with a powerful electric motor that can complete long-distance driving range easily.

• EV6 Safety 9 /10

  KIA is well known for making globally some of the safest cars. KIA EV6 is no exception either. With an Asian NCAP crash test rating of 5-stars; the KIA EV6 is one of the safest cars in its segment. Additionally, KIA has also equipped it with safety features such as – ADAS, Adaptive cruise control, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX seats, projector headlights, rear fog lights, rear defogger, rear parking assist and camera, ESP, 360-degree parking assist camera, front parking sensors, and electronic parking brake. All of the features make the KIA EV6 one of the best-equipped cars in the segment.

  Summary

  The KIA EV6 is one of the safest cars in the segment.