2022 Kia EV6 review - would I have it over a Hyundai Ioniq 5?

[@soundseeker63]

Is it just me or is Kia fast becoming a more desirable brand than many of the so called "premium" brands from Europe? The sheer speed with which they have progressed their products is almost terrifying! I honestly think at this rate within the next 5-10 years they will be the all round market leaders. I even prefer the design of this EV6 to the Tesla 3... this is far, far nicer inside. The GTS model should have them worried!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Hyundai & Kia are kicking butt with their current cars. Their electric cars will stomp Tesla for reliability and after sales service too ! That said, the EV6 is far too heavy...

[@ZesPak]

The Model 3 looks very anonymous. It is however, another proposition as a more sporty sedan. This is a Model Y competitor. Tesla does packaging very well as well though.

[@adrianwilliamson6861]

In Australia (where I am) 8 years ago H/K were not in the top 10. They are now in third place! That is not a fluke. They are making quality cars.

[@coniow]

@@edwardfletcher7790 Just a thought: The EV6 is certified as a towing vehicle. In those circumstances weight has an advantage with the added stability. It will be interesting to see have they rate as a tow car.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

@@coniow That's one of the great things about electric cars they can easily be RWD or AWD...

[@gymwood6327]

I've driven the ioniq 5 and sat in the EV6 (not driven it yet). I already found the ioniq 5 very impressive to drive and was even more impressed by its interior space and minimalist interior design. The kia inside is definitely more driver oriented, has more buttons, sits lower, sportier all round, but not for me. The ioniq is more the family car of the two, the kia more the drivers car i think.

[@StevenVacher]

Gymwood, I love your comment. I've ordered the EV6 for all the reasons you want the Ionic5, driver focused, sportier and LOADS of buttons 😁

[@fluxcapacitor]

You nailed it.

[@peterschmidt1936]

I test drove the Ioniq 5 yesterday and was impressed by pretty much everything. I wanted to get the EV6 but haven’t had much info locally. I put a down payment and ordered the Ioniq5 …….. and then of course I get an email today from my local Kia dealer. They’re starting to take deposits for orders for the EV6 delivery late summer 2022. Could you share your thoughts on the overall comfort, driving position comparing both cars. I’ve been an SUV for the last 10 years and don’t want to find myself in a low riding car. The Ioniq was fine, did you find the EV6 that much lower?

[@guybrushthreepwood3002]

I had a couple of test drives in both, and agree, ended up ordering the Ioniq 5 just because its so much more practical and spacious, works better for loading it up for weekends away

[@peterschmidt1936]

@@guybrushthreepwood3002 thanks for the reply

[@sa59z]

Annoys me when motoring journalists when reviewing a Kia always say something like 'its a lot of money for a Kia' or in some other way look down their noses at Kia because of car's in their past. Tim is by no means the worst i thought it was a good balanced review but I bring it up because of the car he drives. You never hear journalists mention Skoda in the same way and yet they were responsible for the Estelle . 😳

[@LOLHICRONO]

its funny when they do it too, as if they're not throwing praises at toyota or nissan (esp when lexus is involved). those were brands that were shit on in the past too

[@UnseenSpirit]

Branding is an important thing though. It's a capitalistic mentality I guess. Kia and Hyundai are simply not brands that people show off with. There's a premium that we'll known brands have even though I'd say that's not fair

[@StevenVacher]

Perfect review, I love watching a review that confirms all the reasons I've ordered an EV6 GT Line S. Changing the sounds to the Millennium Falcon hitting Hyperdrive would be amazing.

[@toad008]

I like you Tim, straightforward presentation. No need for the words "crap" etc. We drove Ioniq5, nice but a bit big for us. We like our Kona Premium, 2 years now and twice to Outer Hebrides. Alan x

[@Horizoncsafaris]

I love EVs and have driven many but Hyundai and Kia have definitely grabbed the EV bull by the horns and have run with it. Their converted ICE cars are fantastic and the ground up ones are even better….even if it’s on the GiMP skateboard platform……I love the EV6. We need the expensive models to fund the entry level ones (sub £20k) but they are coming

[@JustLiveInPeace2]

One thing I miss from all these EV reviews is the safety aspect. What features do these cars have in terms of airbags, auto braking, ESC, battery impact protection, NCAP rating etc. Would love to see more info on that if possible.

[@DontPanicDear]

Korean cars are where French cars should have been. It really feels like they dropped the baton a good few years ago now.

[@MrKarmapolice97]

U mean the French dropped it? Yes I agree, these Koreans are doing some interesting things!

[@OldManTony]

Funny you should say this, the car reminds me of my DS5, and I want one!

[@christopherrayner7692]

To be fair I think Peugeot have upped their game. Not so much Renault or Citroën

[@OldManTony]

@@christopherrayner7692 Peugeot are the same company as Citroen

[@DontPanicDear]

@@christopherrayner7692 I agree to an extent. They’ve gone from utter poo, to some of the nicest looking regular road cars. A big turnaround for sure! They’re not stealing the march on the EV stuff like the Koreans are though. I’m not even sure their range of sporty hatches, rivals the recent N Hyundai models.

[@ISuperTed]

Watched this as hoping to test drive an Ionic 5 very soon but was aware the EV6 is coming. Think the Ionic will be more suitable as it will be the main family car. The EV6 isn’t on my company car list yet so would probably be well into next year before I could get one anyway. Great review.

[@basementstudio7574]

As cool as the EV6 is it looks a bit too "boy racer" for me and the interior looks claustrophobic. Still like the Ioniq 5 better. Impatiently waiting for pricing and release date info here in the USA

[@flames4494]

Interior in huge if you get inside. Its the interesting design that makes it look much smaller than it actually is

[@Tom55data]

They are fundamentally the same car (Hyundai and Kia share platform), the difference is the skin and the slight more "sporty" ride in the Kia compared to the marginally softer ride in the Hyundai. It is good they worked together to chase different markets with the same car.

[@XQzMEH]

Agreed. That sense of “open space” in cars is something I’ve learnt to value and appreciate. This is someone who used to drive Supras and the like. Much prefer a cosy but spacious interior nowadays so it’s the Ioniq 5 for me. Eagerly waiting for the Ioniq 5 N.

[@StevenVacher]

These are the reasons I've bought the EV6 😃

[@Mr.Relaxed]

I like your review, its a bit different, serious yes, but serious in a non serious way.. and also funny ...I like that:) I also like your beard, so hopefully us youtubers can see you grow longer beard for some time..doesnt have to be more than 8-15 years, something like that..You could be like Gandalf with the beard, and have a wand in front of cars yelling "You shall not Paaaasss". Cheers, have a great day

[@NickPowellPhotography]

After watching all of the UK press videos yesterday (it was like Christmas had arrived), this is by far the best one. Funny and informative!! Looking forward to getting my EV6 GT-Line S in black in February!! 👍 Great work Tim. ⚡️😀

[@chickencrackling]

I am trying to find any kind of delivery date or lease options. Is February realistic? Tesla has to go back! 👍🏻

[@NickPowellPhotography]

@@chickencrackling That's what I've been told. Whether that is accurate is another story!! 😕

[@paul701467]

Good review, Im a Kia stinger owner and considering an EV6 next...very happy with Kia compared to previous German options with one exception. The dealers are awful and let the brand down. Get rid of them and Kia will wipe the floor with the competition

[@StevenVacher]

I got my order in on the dealer event first week of July, it's on a boat now and should be here mid November 😁

[@StevenVacher]

@@paul701467 It depends very much on the dealer, the one I've bought three cars from (Portsmouth) have been brilliant but the one we bought my wifes Optima (Slough) were rubbish, including falsely stamping the service book!!!

[@PeterJUren]

How refreshing, a car reviewer who doesn't take himself too seriously. I enjoyed that, thanks Tim.

[@MrPutman]

I went to the @FullyCharged show on Saturday. Out of all the brands, only BMW had better build quality. I think I might get the GT version of this. It's huge inside and so wide. I also put a 6'3 bloke in the rear seat, and I at 6'3 in the drivers seat, and he had a good 5 inches of knee room.... awesome

[@youbencowell]

Cooled seats are great. Kia have been fitting them to UK cars since 2014!

[@dhekalia]

My EV6 arrives in the UK end of of October for delivery early November, good review thank you.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Enjoy it! And thanks for watching

[@StevenVacher]

Mine is on the boat and due for a mid November delivery 😃

[@racekar80]

The Ionic5 looks like an EV, the EV6 looks like a sporty crossover. I dislike manufactures making EV look weird just to emphasize it’s an EV. Just make them look like a great car.

[@murrayedgar4791]

Yep, radiator grills aren't everything. Make evs look like a 911 or similar.

[@C4H6As]

Just like Tesla did. The M3 looks a lot like the 911 design. Reminds me always on that.

[@todd.sherley]

This looks like any shitty car on the market atm. Ioniq 5 looks far better.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

KIA are kickin goals lately with great cars and styling (subjective). This harry high-pants will look good lowered a bit. Sorta expensive for a car that has next to no moving machined parts tho. One of the few EV's that will actually make it here to Au but still an absolute hassle to charge due lack of infrastructure and the average povo Aussie family still simply cannot afford it. Go get a beer and a hat you warm man. Good review Dude 👍

[@DontPanicDear]

Wow Tim! A car without an MASSIVE grillz! The front looks really handsome 🤓 I’m not at all surprised this has been ordered in decent numbers!

[@golfsharpy12]

The EV 6 is lovely but the utterly gopping white trim makes it (in my opinion unsaleable) - can we please have a version with all black or dark grey interior and door trim. They have wrecked a nice car.

[@The-Salty-Bager]

I agree with reverse parking, except at a supermarket where you need to get trolly to the boot

[@jdwyer486]

Good review, I like your commentary style. Not too techy, but real-world language.

[@craig8638]

I agree 110% on the Star Wars noises for your car. I thought that as soon as Tesla gave owner the ability to play sounds outside of the car.

[@lukasmurmann625]

I think Tim is one of the best automotive journalists out there, i love him, and he deserves all praise and succes!

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Thank you very much Lucas - that’s very kind!

[@karljsigl]

Was it me or was the button on the dash that opened the exterior charging port marked with a 'Gas Pump' symbol ? It made me smile. Can't wait for this to arrive in Canada!

[@kia-thepowertosurprise5325]

Simplicity, reliability, value for money !!! 👌🏆👍

[@dernicolas6281]

best car review channel in terms of humour and scifi references. :)

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Haha, danke!

[@jaypinnock3272]

Fantastic review - love the style, pacey and irreverent. Jesus Christ and Pikey 😂 love it. Previously seen pretty much all the other EV6 reviews and learnt some new stuff from you Tim - for example I've been wondering whether it had an internal 3-pin socket (logic says it must but no one else has mentioned it), you answered that one, cheers. And an actual charge test. Good work and a lot of fun too.

[@chillmeister]

From my joke of a company car, the 2004 Kia Carens 2.0 non turbo crap bucket and band transport that was scrapped when I left the company 3 years later, to this desirable, premium car. Gosh, I’m getting old.

[@AutoStartTest]

Great review m8, Im getting my EV6 for review next week.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Enjoy it! And thanks :)

[@lanceareadbhar]

Coming from previous Nissan Leaf Owner it's crazy seeing 45 kW charging at 90% since that's usually the max I get at ever get with Chademo. I do think the Leaf is a very practical car for daily driving, but these cars are impressive for longer drives, assuming the weather isn't too cold and they let us pre warm the battery in a future update, which I think they will. I do think it would save you some time if you only charged your car up to 80% instead of going up to 90%, but 9 additional minutes isn't too bad if you just want the extra range before charging again.

[@engywuck85]

Thank you for this video! Greetings from Germany. Laughed out loud at 17:09 Wording approved by a German engineer :-D

[@nickhoughton7025]

Thanks youtube for the recommendation. This was awesome.

[@mad4tar77]

Nice review. Love to know what kwh/100km you were achieving during your test? Or what kwh/100km is was achieving at 70mph on the motorway?

[@richardb8503]

You’re a warm man. Love the review.

[@Gdank72]

Imho the GT-Line S RWD for £47k is the sweat spot. All the tech you'll ever need and the best range. Even a Zoe feels nippy at 9seconds 0-60.

[@marloncole]

Agreed, sorta - still undecided about AWD - you’ve clearly decided against it? What are your reasons? :)

[@Gdank72]

@@marloncole I have a Polestar 2... Its fast. But 99% of the time I can't use that power on British roads. Ah but it's great for over taking.... But all EV's with that instant torque are. If I was to buy my Polestar again or an EV6 it'd save my £4-6k and get a larger Frunk as a bonus!

[@johndoyle4723]

Got my order in for the S line AWD, might be the last car I ever buy, so went for the top one available now, OK available sooner than the GT. I do have the occasional need for 4 WD where I live.

[@jghall00]

@@Gdank72 I'm in the US. I have a Focus Electric and am undecided whether to upgrade to the GT or a slower trim. We do a lot of highway driving here, so the extra acceleration is handy for shooting gaps. My FFE is already great from a stoplight.

[@lupislune]

Great review as always! The more I look at it, the more I like it.

[@lupislune]

What are you using as a gimbal?

[@rogerrandall6124]

Come on Tim - I’ll take you on here! 😄…I’m in a crammed supermarket car park with my e-Niro and there’s one space left between two cars. Is it easier to 1) reverse in and then after shopping shove your full trolly up to the front of the car, carrying each bag to the back of the car (whilst it’s chucking it down) in the gap to load the boot or 2) nose in and just unload the shopping directly into the boot? Am I really missing something here?? 🤨 PLEASE - help me see the light!!

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Ah that’s the one situation when it’s appropriate to nose into a parking space! Otherwise you’d be shot if I was in power 🤣

[@pixel2224]

Spot on!

[@anxiousappliance]

Only grandpas back in...

[@robman2095]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff You are also more likely to hit something backing in than backing out (not you of course but the average incompetent driver of which there are many) , and even if they don’t hit anything they are more likely to need a couple of goes at it , and hold up everyone else while they faff about getting it into the space and lined up correctly. If you do a little survey of who are the drivers that are faffing around taking forever to park in any mall carpark it is always the drivers trying to back into their chosen parking space. You have also given no reasons why you are so against drivers not reversing in, whereas Roger and I have given several reasons why it is better in most cases to just drive into a parking space wherever possible.

[@Wee-Rex]

I like the exterior of the Hyundai and the interior of the Kia, so can I have a hybrid, please 😂

[@darrenc80]

Nice car if you have 50k to buy one. The issue with EV's is they are not commercially priced. This is why we don't see many on the road.

[@DontPanicDear]

Regional I guess? I see dozens every day in Surrey. My friend just got a company Tesla Model 3 and saved nearly £300 a month in tax!

[@JustinHall1976]

Excellent way to put it: re-evaluating our narrative... Too few people bother to do this.

[@kretccx]

Weird wing mirrors. It's like the glass is smaller than the housing. Space for extra sensors or cameras? Surprised You didn't mention it. Might be just the prototype thing. Good video as usual Tim.

[@nickhoughton7025]

Got to 17:32 and then an advert for an MG ZS... coincidence or kiaspiracy?

[@iKaGe01]

Poor Volvo that got smoked lol. How is it in the sound department with those Meridian speakers?

[@diegomontoya8889]

Me pontificating: "Electric vehicles are ridiculous! There's no infrastructure, they're expensive, no one knows about reliability and environmental impact! They're-" (KIA EV6 Drives by) Me: "Hello, hello, hello, what do we have here."

[@samsara3694]

You have an expensive electric car with limited infrastructure and of unknown reliability.

[@leahy202]

Well don’t buy one then ho hassle

[@esm7708]

No matter how many times I see E-GMP it still makes me chuckle. What a child I am.

[@StevenVacher]

I said E-GMP at the dealer day and the dealer said... "Yes, we don't call it that" 🤣

[@mudkipsarekool]

really becoming a big fan keep the videos coming!

[@BryanQA]

My old car hasn't quite given up, but if I keep it much longer what I spend on it will never be recuperated, we've dropped to 1 car, purely because we can't justify 2 as we both now work from home, we've decided on the Ioniq 5, why? It best suits our family, I'm sure the Kia though will be an excellent car.

[@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt]

Wunderin how much cheaper a full povo version would be without LCD screens, power seats, cameras, faff etc etc? Will be lighter, go further, handle and stop better for starters with far less stuff that WILL eventually break. EV's party piece acceleration is useless 99% of the time in everyday slovenly traffic where short stopping is more important.

[@stevecade857]

Such a great designed vehicle. Love it. Now, I can remove the front and rear badges but I'll be reminded every drive on the steering wheel that I could be Kill In Action.

[@johndoyle4723]

Nice review, I pick my AWD GT S line up in 7 days time. A bit scary as I have not even sat inside one yet, let alone drive one. I went to see one at a launch event, but too many people, and still worry about Covid.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I think you’ll enjoy it just fine! Let us know how you get on!

[@greglundberg9911]

Will someone PLEASE address the following 1. Published range vs real range 2. Actual charge times from 10% and 20% 3. Actual range when under full load…ie four adults, luggage and either AC or heat on. 4. Real world range when driving hills and mountains. Real world range when the battery is both freezing cold and Mojave desert hot. 5. Power station electrical requirements ie….220 v…what amperage? Cost to install home charging unit….etc.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I can't because it'd make for a really boring video and I don't have the car anymore, but I'm sure an owner can chip in

[@aycc-nbh7289]

Will the US one be under US$55K? I understand that they may manufacture this at their plant in Georgia, so would that drive the price down?

[@anxiousappliance]

I think Georgia just chains workers to the bench now - occasional food, a little water - should drive the price down.

[@aycc-nbh7289]

anxiousappliance If that happened, Kia would likely have to contend with UAW.

[@anxiousappliance]

@@aycc-nbh7289 Are they union? That's good.

[@robc5955]

Well I don’t understand how all these 2 tonne cars will save the planet, nor do I know why they all have to do 0-60 in 2 secs surely more range would be preferable. However, it does look nice and I guess this is where we are going plus on lease 40-50k doesn’t cost much more than 30k on lease. Re reversing into spaces, I agree but when you go shopping ie supermarket surely driving nose in allows much better access to the boot where you want to put the shopping not to mention the trolley?

[@directresolution]

Range and power don't affect each other hugely in an electric car, it's just the added weight, the efficiency is basically exactly the same so it's a free win with the speed and helps sell the cars.

[@JohnnyZenith]

What? Won't get 20 inch wheels intbe UK?! I won't be ordering it then. That's frustrating. Then again I'd order the GT anyway and that will come with the 20 inch wheels.

[@MrMervenut]

GT-Line S gets the 20in wheels

[@kiddcisco]

I have a pre ordered Ioniq 5 and also deposit on the EV6 both in Long Range RWD and I want the 19" wheels for better mileage, the purpose of EV is to obtain best range imho and the GT offerings make no sense, they go fast in a straight line but overall its not an engaged driving experience at all, pretty simple to mash the pedal, I have moved past that :)

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@kiddcisco Great. I'm glad you're getting what you want. I'll try for the GT, but I'd be very happy with GT Line S.

[@V_Dubya]

Love the review Tim. Great idea for aftermarket sound sales. Although it's a bit like downloading polyphonic ring tones for your Nokia 3210....... Bumflaps to manual

[@fluxcapacitor]

Of all the USB ports in the car, which one is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto? I don't think all 4 USB ports are compatible, as I understand there are three ports for charging only, and a single one dedicated to data (CarPlay & AA).

[@DontPanicDear]

I’ve started to see a few of these head turners about town. Do you think KIA will be nice and give you a decent go in one?

[@streaky81]

GTLS RWD EV6 is about spec comparable to the Ioniq 5 Ultimate with the tech pack but is about 5k more expensive, which to me is highly problematic. Anything to reduce the lead time on the Ioniq 5 though for me, so yes, everybody go buy this instead.

[@herodias69]

how are you supposed to load your shopping if you dont park the nose in first?

[@canpin]

Gorgeous looking car

[@jamesduffy8669]

I am going to order my Runway Red, RWD, KIA EV6 GT-LINE S next Tuesday. Do I need a Heat Pump in UK?

[@Slowp0w]

Apart from that rear end, it is a pretty good looking car!

[@johnkay1821]

Looking at the 2 cars I personally would go for the EV6

[@gjna5143]

Can you get wider tires on this? Looks way too skinny from the rear

[@Ronin585]

Kia has made a BEV Incredible! A premium vehicle, with a very complete equipment, with the highest load power on the market, with an unbeatable interior habitability, with a very good boot capacity and an impeccable build quality! Equivalent to BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc. Also with impressive features! 👏👏👏

[@sjoroverpirat]

I belive they've hired a lot of people from bmw, before bmw went to shit.

[@andyjackson9313]

Great review. I think a lot of people are here because they are considering the Kia and Hyundai side by side. This covers the nuances of both. I'm torn between the two. I like the sportiness and what sounds like the slightly better ride quality of the KIa. But I love the looks and sheer audacity of the Ioniq 5 for daring to be different. Tim, you are the L'enfant terrible and disruptor of the KZbin car journo community. Is there some kind of car etiquette or rule that stops you wearing a Honda t-shirt in a Kia review? I hope so. And I hope you continue to break such rules. If they exist. (which they don't).

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Thanks Andy! I think the t-shirt was ok, it’s a Honda motorbikes one not a car one 🥸

[@fthorsen]

I have the Ioniq 5 (in Norway), and a Kia e-Niro and both of them have Android Auto (and that apple thing). So not sure what you mean when you said Android Auto is not available for the Ioniq 5? There are two annoying things with Android Auto in the Ioniq 5 though; 1. You have to use a usb cable for it to work 2. you don't get navigation directions on the HUD

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Sorry - I meant wireless Android Auto isn't available (yet)

[@UnseenSpirit]

Using a cable is annoying in this day and age

[@NobbyOnCars]

Vids are class dude!

[@melodiejones7100]

Wonder how Kia feels about him doing a review of their car while wearing a Honda tshirt...

[@charleslee5772]

I’ve been thinking about the same thing..😭

[@kiddcisco]

Don't think they would really care as it is not a pre requisite to be shod in Kia clothing lol

[@ms.b9093]

Beautiful car!!!😍

[@wkapteijn]

How is the meridian sound system? No review mentions how the sound quality is…

[@StevenVacher]

I don't think it's fully working in the demo cars, it certainly wasn't on the car at the dealer event.

[@didikpurnomo7389]

So no rear wiper too ?

[@seanholdom9739]

ionic 5 far superior better looking magic wheels more leg and headroom much bigger windows better alround visability no cheap piano black plastic which ev6 has loads off and over £5000.00 cheaper in top trim

[@ssaini5028]

iconic 5 is not as fast, less power than the Kia in top trim

[@jimmymorgan3324]

Wow. DO YOU REALY NEED THAT EXTRA VOOM VOOM BOY RACER , SEE YOU AT THE LIGHTS.

[@krisvandamme9013]

... you should 'patent' your idea of for the plug-inn Disney sounds. It's sounds a bit silly, but I really think there's money in it!

[@ZiggyStarman42]

I would buy the hell out of a Star Wars themed audio pack for a car like that... Especially if I could have the sound of Salacious Crumb laughing every time I overtake someone.

[@halfthaiirish9918]

Ev6 and Ionic 5 totally different Ev6 a lot more better, no people driving to review on the rainy day, but we did! On the rainy day Ionic5 the camera was so bad you can see water on the screen because the Real Camera is standing out! But Ev6 hasn’t been seen. Come back to Ionic 5 again, it had noisy from the doors 2 front doors, for new car shouldn’t have it! Screen is poor quality the alphabet a bit berry! Ionic 5 was Very very disappointing me! Ev6 was no complaining at all so good then Ionic 5 EV6 really really quiet when you driving, and so comfortable seat , we had the other car that is Mercedes Benz E200d (2018) And I can tell you when you sit in the passenger seat or you driving that EV6 so comfortable same as my Mercedes Benz anyway the camera was not same quality but the other thing for me to complain was none! We bought EV6 yesterday! Congratulations to me 😂😂after we trying to go and driving so many brand-new cars for 2 months! 🎉🍾 hooray!! 😃

[@gunterg.9588]

Hallo, have you testet the Matrix light´s- is it better den Ionic 5 LED´s?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I haven't driven either of them at night unfortunately, sorry

[@genericuser2339]

I like the review because you swear just like I do lol. Oh and the car stuff, yes, that as well.

[@stephenberry1205]

Very good looking car... this is what a modern Citroen should look like...

[@xchopp]

18:07 -- Yes: Please do not murder your lycra-clad friends (mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, neighbours, acquaintances...) because you left late.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Absolutely this

[@footyball66]

How much is that model? it looks like a beast!

[@StevenVacher]

The EV6 GT Line S is around £48500

[@kjh789az]

No rear wiper. Why?

[@Bikerbug2020]

The car sounds fairly loud, did you get a chance to check the decibels?

[@seanholdom9739]

its noisey than ionic 5 because of single glased windows at rear

[@signfang]

Love your stuff. Keep'em up!

[@basilkearsley2657]

But why would you get this and not the Tesla Model 3 which is about the same price, but with the model 3 you can buy autopilot

[@UnseenSpirit]

Isn't that a question you can ask for just about every car out there? Why that car when you can get say a better looking car? Or one with better mpg? Or one with better range? Or one that looks better? Or one that has more space? Or one that's higher up? Or a brand that's reliable? Or a car that's fast? People have choice and that's a good thing.

[@basilkearsley2657]

@@UnseenSpirit The main buying point for most people is number of toys for the same price and with EVs the charging network makes a big difference. So I bought the Kia Soul EV because it was £13k less expensive than the Tesla Model 3. But the Kia EV6 is so close in price to the Model 3 that you might as well buy the model 3, which has a better reputation, has more kudos and has more upgrade capabilities. The EV6 looks like a poor brother to the Model 3 and I would have expect a reviewer to tell me why I would buy something inferior for the same price. but maybe I am expecting too much from people who make a living from reviewing cars on KZbin, as I'm only a car buyer

[@UnseenSpirit]

@@basilkearsley2657 depends on what you want but for me, I can't go for a saloon. I've not driven either vehicles, but my lifestyle means I have one car that is a commuter (78 miles a day for work). I also do that distance or more to visit friends and relatives so I like to have a good mpg car and with a good range (I have a Toyota prius). My car is an all rounder so I use it to buy plants for my garden (yes my wife loves gardening and we buy trees & plenty of plants etc... Although we will soon run out of land lol. We recently had a refurbishment so the prius took a lot of loads to the recycling centre as well as took 220 cm long ikea cupboards which was quite impressive! We also prefer stay cations in the UK using air bnb (2 or 3 times a year if we can) and a trip abroad (although it's been 2 years since we have flown away). So the vehicle should be too small. The prius has been so reliable for us and I do have range anxiety at 100 miles (a 40 litre tank gives me 600+ miles in the summer and 550 miles in the winter). I'd go for the ev6 purely based on the hatchback style. I always prefer to have the option of more than less. Its the way I'm built. I'm one of those people who have 7 rusacks for different situations or 20 plus knives, 10 plus torches etc... A long hatchback style car suits some over others. I had a 2017 Nissan qashqai before and it was nice to be higher up, but the boot wasn't that long and more tall. It just didn't fit large 200 litre plant pots in well etc... And I had to take my front wheel off my road bike even with seats down. (I do bike rides of 70 to 100 miles so drive home with it in the car) The prius hasn't needed me to take the front wheel off. I've not looked into either vehicle enough to put a value on them so my view isn't necessarily good for anyone else of course.

[@basilkearsley2657]

@@UnseenSpirit You miss my point entirely. These reviewers are saying the EV6 is a great car, but it's the same price as a model 3, which is the pack leader. If they are recommending a car over another one that is SOOOO much better, they need to lay out their reasoning

[@UnseenSpirit]

@@basilkearsley2657 my point is, they are both EV's but one is a saloon and the other closer to a SUV. Would you compare an ICE saloon to a SUV if they are the same price point or would you not compare two SUV'snto each other and 2 Saloons to each other? For example I wouldn't look at an Audi Q5 and then say its a great car and then go, oh but for this price, there is another great car which is the Mercedes E class. Unless I'm missing something anyway.

[@Fleshybitz]

Calling the EV6 a family car is a stretch. I guess a Porsche Cayenne is a family car as well?

[@MyPAPAH1]

how can an ordinary person afford one of these. electric cars are way way out of reach of low paid A2 grade civil servants

[@KenMcGeachy]

I have never heard Besbin mentioned in a auto review before today. 👏 🎩

[@jamesduffy8669]

I am test driving the ev6 when my dealer gets his tester. It should have been in September but due to no drivers for the truck it has been delayed till November. Can you answer two questions for me 1 I have a dilemma RWD or AWD 1 When the charging cable is in the ev6 and the car is locked, can anyone remove the cable

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Hey, I'd go RWD because in the real world you don't need the acceleration of the dual motor, and you'll get more range I presume. And I'm not sure, but most cars will lock the cable when the car is locked so miscreants can't bugger about with it

[@matthewpowell2744]

Charging cables have always locked while charging since 2nd gen Nissan Leaf. I.E. ZE0 type 1 plugs can be removed while charging.

[@CryptoMegumi]

man im waiting for the GT that can rival even the super cars like farrai out ther!

[@albertlira7443]

Maybe they should have a race mode sound like a TIE fighter

[@StevenVacher]

There is a drift mode button 😃

[@albertlira7443]

@@StevenVacher nice!

[@djiembefola]

I think you are missing a key point, that there are far more people (beside those that have expensive new TVs on order) who think that spending $47k-60k for a vehicle is way too much. I refuse to spend that much for any vehicle; whether it is ICE or EV. The "new world" you refer to is not the real world, except perhaps in your bubble.

[@mandm66]

keep paying rent then

[@leumas75]

If you honestly think Disney would license anything for a measly 10£, you have snorted way too much glitterstim spice (see Solo movie).

[@surfside75]

Kia is killing it now.. this is a better looking and driving SUV over the ioniq5. I'm waiting for new battery technology though. 500miles minimum.

[@borinvlogs]

Japanese and Korean cars are seriously upping their game. New BMW are so boring and ugly in comparison, but they still charge a lot more.

[@AFJDM]

I wouldn't say it's on the same level as proper luxury brands, they will certainly steal some customers based on value alone but the attention to detail in luxury marques does set them apart; it's the little things. But when you can smoke a $300,000 supercar off the line in a $60,000 electric wagon, it forces those luxury brands to really up their game!

[@UnseenSpirit]

Well I don't think so on the point that a 60k electric car will smoke a 300k car in terms of upping their game. Yes BEV's can be fast, but it's still a Kia etc... When I worked in my brothers jewellers, he told the Rolex rep that this particular model wasn't great at telling the time. The rep said, do you think people buy a Rolex to tell the time? People buy a super car for the speed a bit, but also to show off. That's the beauty of cars or we would all get the same car if it was just speed, or the best mpg etc... Brands matter

[@PingPangification]

I liked your vid, and yes you are a warm man! ;D

[@_Althena]

The Steering Wheel is on the wrong Side ;)

[@canpin]

"Not a sex toy"...im out a here 🤣

[@mr5string]

Tesla model 3 performance, secondhand with less than 5K on the clock, fully loaded for around £44K. Why would anyone buy a Kia for that sort of money?