New 2022 Kia EV6 RWD - Electric Crossover
8Kia EV6 2022 UK Review: The Best Electric Vehicle Ever?
The EV revolution is really starting to shake up the “old order” of incumbent manufacturers. But one of the most surprising brands emerging from the upheaval as a winner is Kia. Alongside its parent company Hyundai, Kia has been producing very credible EVs based on existing internal combustion engine platforms for some years now. With the EV6, Kia is making a huge play for a seat at the table of pioneering, premium electric car manufacturers.
Kia EV6: IONIQ 5’s Non-Identical Twin
It's worth underlining right at the outset that the EV6 has a lot in common with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, and there’s a good reason for that. The two cars share a platform, and the infotainment system plus dashboard display have a very close family resemblance. However, physically these two vehicles are quite different. Where the IONIQ 5 has gone for a “retro modern” look, from certain angles, the EV6 has a marked resemblance to the Jaguar I-Pace. While the latter is a great-looking car, the EV6 is even better.
The EV6 wins over the IONIQ 5 for external aesthetics, too. The front end and roofline of the EV6 provide a much sportier look than the IONIQ 5, although this is still a crossover SUV masquerading as a hatchback, like the Hyundai car. It’s much bigger than you think it is, its size hidden by the stance and roofline. This car weights nearly 2.1 tons – quite a bit more than a dual-motor Tesla Model 3, and even a little more than the Tesla Model Y as well.
Another very commendable aspect of the EV6 is just how high quality it feels. Not that recent Kia cars had a problem in this area, but the interior trim, panel work and door “thunk” all make the EV6 feel incredibly well engineered from durable components. There is a definite premium sense.
Readmore: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/2022/02/26/kia-ev6-2022-uk-review-the-best-electric-vehicle-ever/?sh=1d8c15242116