2025 Kia EV6 Facelift Review First Impression (after reviewing Kia EV3 for Three hours)

[@ZoarC]

no piano black over center console, huge upgrade 😂

[@CarSceneKorea]

😂😂😂

[@NDAWELOL]

The old face/headlights were definitely more beautiful.

[@tim9241]

@@NDAWELOL Agree - the only thing EV6 needed was a reshaped boot to be less bulbous and less loopy rear lights, but Kia ignored all that and changed the coolest part instead (the headlights)!

[@henrikhook.]

@NDAWELOL -True!.

[@stopthefomo]

Agreed. I have the 2022 EV6 and glad I got it - the refresh is a bit too busy in the headlights lacking the cohesive "tiger eyes" of the original. Maybe the next generation reboot in 2 years will be better.

[@jonodeee_]

disagree sorry

[@kijunuX]

@@jonodeee_ same, it all comes down to taste though

[@Carfan678]

I might be in the minority but I like the new front end better

[@CarSceneKorea]

Count me in!

[@UhOhUmm]

Finally not using gloss black plastic on the interior touch points... Why did it take so long for them to realize how bad it looks.

[@tomm5936]

I drive an EV6 and have never thought I needed a rear wiper. I of course like they upgraded the battery and range but other than that I don’t see much changed. It’s not something which will make me trade but if I had to this would still be very high on the list for next car. I see the layout was changed on the infotainment but is it actually different. My biggest problem with this car is how difficult it is to use the system and how bad the route planning is. That’s what they need to work on. That charge flap thing you showed at the end should also be changed.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Couldn't agree more. As far as the route planning goes, good that we now get wireless AA and CarPlay on the facelift.

[@sow_scout4989]

I prefer the previous EV6 more, BUT i do like the new GT Line look. As for the rear wiper, as of right now, I have no complaints. But I'm yet to experience my EV6 in winter, so in a few months, I will know if I'm gonna want one.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Yeah, winter is when IONIQ 5 owners dearly need the rear wiper 🥲 But I already see many EV6 owners having driven the car for years without needing the rear wiper. Didn't know you own EV6!

[@JohnSmith-bt4lf]

Just a correction - "panoramic" implies that there's glass above the second row of seats, which is not the case on the EV6. The EV6 sunroof is just a sunroof. I'm disappointed to see that the heated/ventilated seats and steering wheel controls are still capacitive touch buttons on the higher trims, rather than physical buttons like what you get on non-GT-Line trims in the pre facelift. I hope the lower trims still get the physical buttons. They're just better.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for the correction, I sincerely do appreciate it. I sure am a fan of physical buttons when it comes to frequently used ones too :)

[@DeanBaco]

To be honest, I was nearly all set on a Ioniq 5N, but the EV6 GT is tempting me a lot too. Especially now that it will have some of the features of the 5N and if I'm not mistaken, the GT also has an optional towing hook (it would only be for a bike rack, but still). As soon as the facelifted GT comes out it's time to make a decision. Thanks for the great videos!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Indeed. I5N is an N after all, while EV6 GT having that badge - GT - might suit and serve other purposes than I5N. Curious how the car would come out, won't be long!

[@Bawdale]

I prefer the new front and the modification to the rear lights. Both issues had me leaning towards getting the Ionic 5. I would now buy the new Kia depending on availability in the UK. I am also interested in seeing the EV5. Choices choices.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Will test drive EV5 asap as well!

[@hishamg]

I hope the ICCU issue has been fixed, that was a problem on some older EV6s.

[@wekebu]

I love the new headlights!

[@perlundin86]

I have been driving the EV6 since it was launched in the end of 2021. I have never felt that I needed a rear wiper.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@hiosdiosni]

@@perlundin86 same situation for me

[@kloqueman]

They missed a few key things in this facelift, for sure that charging port flap is so much better than the current 'cord'. Such a simple thing to change. Shame. I don't mind not having a rear wiper on my EV6 but I know many miss it. Finally, my biggest grip on the EV6, when it rains, the water accumulates on the lowest part of the wing mirrors....the cameras! So you indicate right or left in the rain and often the image you see for the blind spot is useless. I can't believe they missed this in test driving.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Sure do hope voices like yours is heard by Kia. Thanks for sharing!

[@RogerNicholson-j4u]

Enjoyed your review. Made me look into this model of Kia

[@stephenclay6852]

Hi, I drive a Ev6. like the previous message would not go out deliberately to swap my car for the new version. Some features I like and some not. It was always going to be difficult for Kia to face lift it with out ruining what was a great design from the off.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Precisely. The first EV6 was near perfect car I'd say.

[@teamnotleafy6887]

Perfect car would be everything on the refresh but with the old headlights and GT Line-S wheels. Also buttons for the heated cool/seats on all trims would be better as it is too easy to activate touch buttons with your wrist when operating the climate controls. The new AR nav screen which shows the front cam view on the screen with route overlaid, is pretty amazing.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Although I am not 100% sure about this, the heated seat and ventilated seat button is actually a bit more difficult for you to operate on this facelift model to precisely prevent that such as the unwanted operation of the buttons.

[@teamnotleafy6887]

@@CarSceneKorea I saw a video that showed you have to touch it for longer to turn it on, hopefully that will be applied to older cars using an update

[@ron_zrl]

awesome content! Can I just add one litle thing its hitting my OCD haha. When you introduce, "Genesis Hyundai" can you put a slight pause inbetween the words or is that on purpose? If it is I guess it must be cause Genesis owns Hyundai or vice versa? Anyways keep up the good work sir

[@CarSceneKorea]

Duly noted. I do sincerely appreciate feedbacks like yours. Will take that into consideration when filming next :)

[@ron_zrl]

@@CarSceneKorea welcome but yes keep going with the reviews :)

[@robertregan2305]

WAIT FOR THE NEW GT !!! TO COME OUT WITH THEM NEW LIGHTS WICKED ❤❤❤

[@CarSceneKorea]

+ performance

[@Begreen9]

Love the improvements, but I wish they would drop the combo hvac/function bar. It's the most annoying thing about the EV6. The EV3 has a much better implementation. I'd also like more choices for the primary screen layout. The most important information should be in the center (MPH, range, etc.) I don't like the tiny text t the bottom for things like mode, temperature, etc. It would be easy for them to provide different configurations based on driver preference. Personally I would like temperature and compass direction to show up on the secondary (screen). A better exterior color selection would also be nice. Still, overall Kia did a great job with the update.

[@CarSceneKorea]

On point, thanks for sharing!

[@t0dd000]

DRL: daytime running lights. It took me awhile to figure out what he was talking about.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I try expanding all abbreviations, but missed out on that one 🥲

[@eiriklichtbringer8849]

Love the new look!❤

[@volcalstone]

Looks nicer on the inside. I'm not a fan of the new headlights. I currently have an EV6 GT. I'm loving it so far. I noticed that the volume and cruise control buttons on the steering wheel are now a barrel instead which I much prefer. Also I wish that start button was where the fingerprint scanner is at now. Leaving that top area flat would've been ideal as I could place things on there like a tablet or so. Of course it would be something light in weight but that would've nice.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Always am glad and love hearing from the actual owners. How do you like your EV6 GT thus far with regards to - GT aspect - if you know what I mean.

[@volcalstone]

@@CarSceneKorea yeah I'm loving my GT so much. I wish it had more range but that's about it. When will you get an EV yourself?

[@CarSceneKorea]

I cannot afford a charging infrastructure at home, so it is really tough for me to run an EV as my daily. I'd already be driving an IONIQ 5 or EV6 had I not have that problem 🥲

[@doudymac]

I like the old design better but this one is growing in me.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I can tell you that it looks so much better in person!

[@Ianmundo]

The original headlights were great, the new design doesn’t look premium. They should rather have worked on the rear light design

[@CarSceneKorea]

The rear was probably one of the hardest to work on given the curvature and all 🥲

[@asdfghjkl71971]

Ev3 wheelbase is 2680mm, not 2400mm.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thank you very much for the correction. I got confused with the Casper 😭

[@blackbelt2000]

I love it but I predict reviewers will zero in on the lack of rear wiper and blow it out of proportion.

[@SkyRL25]

with the rear view camera you don't really need a. rear. wiper......

[@georgearensman6868]

I prefer the older version much much better. The leds blink to fast and it says to me that an 8 year old designed it. Hyundai/ Kia is stepping up their game with the electric cars.

[@CarSceneKorea]

If you are referring to the DRL, it is the flicker. It's solid light to human eyes.

[@ZilenceR]

I have owned my Kia EV6 GT-Line for almost 3 years now and i have never felt a need for a rear wiper. As for the facelift, not much have changed. Only thing that i see as a great improvement is the keyless functionality and the bigger battery. I did like the old steering wheel design better aswell as the headlight design. But that is just details. Other then that im very happy with my EV6 but i do think im going to try another brand for my next car. The Infotainment system is not up to snuff, it needs to be updated faster and for free with OTA updates when a car costs as much as the EV6 does.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Which brand and car are you leaning towards?

[@ZilenceR]

@@CarSceneKorea Atm a Polestar 4 since their infotainment is Android native and it looks really nice :-) But after another 3 years, if the ev6 has gotten another facelift/new model that solves most those issues i would absolutly concider going back :-)

[@CarSceneKorea]

HMG will offer eM, the next platform after the current E-GMP, so the competition will be fierce! More choices for us customers, always the better :)

[@mauricemeijer6203]

A question, are the seats the same as in the EV9 and EV3 ? We loved the car but the current seats we didn’t like. The seats from the EV9 are perfect.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I doubt that they were the same seats.

[@kwintenfruytier2411]

I'm considering to buying this as my first EV! Do you have a 1300km ride with rhis one too? :) deciding between this GT line, Ioniq 5PE, tavascan or ID4.. too many choices:(

[@CarSceneKorea]

Not yet, I will soon be putting this on a long distance drive too.

[@kwintenfruytier2411]

@@CarSceneKorea I just bought the 2024 GT-line. It's amazing . Self park is a bit meh tho + the side sensors don't seem to fire?

[@jamesfrederick1221]

I prefer the original front end!

[@CarSceneKorea]

You're not alone :)

[@monkeyreign548]

Is the sunroof on the facelift larger than the 2024 model? It looks the same to me, doesn't really seem panoramic.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I believe it is the same thing. Maybe I should’ve said wide sunroof instead of wide panoramic sunroof.

[@keithfay395]

Currently the out going Kia Ev6 is on sale due to new face-lift arriving around March next year. The original is currently 4-5 thousand cheaper. In your opinion would you pay the extra for face lift? What do others think?

[@CarSceneKorea]

If you are okay with the first gen's interior including the infotainment, it's worth the save. However, if you think the OTA, ccNC is far better than the first gen, then that 4-5K investment is also worth it along with many other goodies you get, HOD especially.

[@marieh442]

Any idea on when this will launch in Europe? Look so good!

[@CarSceneKorea]

It typically takes about six months to reach other parts of the globe 🥲

[@ellisrochlin2267]

think for korean car its a excellant effort just a little expensive here in uk , Why is it called a SIX?

[@robertn2951]

This front design is MUCH better than the previous one!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Glad you like it! 👍

[@Zeek3000]

Which do you prefer, the Ioniq 5 PE or this facelift EV6?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Practicality and for my family, IONIQ 5 PE. Personally, EV6.

[@mjg1544]

Does the 2025 EV6 GT-Line no longer have the Stylish, Dynamic and Cyber settings in Active Sound Design? I saw an Active Design tab with largest, moderate, and smallest change, but no advanced custom to pick Stylish, Dynamic and Cyber. Or do I need to buy the 2024 GT-Line?

[@CarSceneKorea]

I will check this on my next test drive.

[@MyMovie5858]

Now that we have seen the EV6 and Ioniq 5 facelift. I am curious what is in store for the GV60.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Will be there to cover it ASAP as well 😉

[@YourMajestyTheKing]

would be cool if there is EV3 Hybrid and sold in Canada

[@denault3985]

The EV6 is not really an SUV, looks more like a hot-hatch to me. The lines have improved though.

[@gauvreausebastien]

Curious to know when the new facelift will be available in Canada

[@CarSceneKorea]

It typically takes about six months to reach other parts of the globe 🥲

[@gauvreausebastien]

@@CarSceneKorea oh I need a new ev6 by the end of August so I might have no choice to buy a 2024

[@CarSceneKorea]

I don't think it'd arrive by August let alone being delivered.

[@SebastianBohn]

Hm, although the facelift touches the right spots, I feel the EV6 falls behind Ioniq5 or even EV3. Others feel more spacious, even with smaller dimensions. All these sleek rooflines and the massive center console make this one way more cramped. I would buy an EV3 with EV6 charging architecture right away. That’s its only real advantage.

[@CarSceneKorea]

This comment is well on point 💯

[@MikesMeltdown-sj8df]

Are they not bringing NACS to Korea?

[@dguy321]

Unlikely. Even Tesla's don't use NACS in Korea, or China, or Europe, ...

[@rjsmith2007]

I can't say this looks better. Not offputting, but not as good.

[@vanroxwil]

Bring back the drawer. Agreed.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Team drawer 🙌

[@revitmo2877]

مرسی دمت گرم😍

[@CarSceneKorea]

همیشه ممنونم!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thank you always!

[@51.2b4]

다국적 후기가 가득한 이 채널에 현대기아차에서 상줘야 한다고 생각합니다 ㅎㅎ 언젠간 아이오닉처럼 장거리챌린지도 해서 비교하시려나 궁금해지기도 합니다

[@CarSceneKorea]

저도 가능만 하다면 당연히 해보고 싶은 컨텐츠입니다. 따뜻한 댓글 감사해요 😊

[@JackMelqart]

its called HUD or Head Up Display, never H.U.D. i mean this as help. have a nice day! this is the 3rd.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Always learning from my viewers, thanks!

[@bluelag0on]

EV3 보다가 EV6 보니까 대형차 보는듯하네요 와우

[@CarSceneKorea]

2열 앉으니 역체감이 상당했습니다.

[@adofoi30]

Still no wiper?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Nope.

[@MrBlafan]

Well i think wheelbase in EV3 is 2680, not 2400

[@CarSceneKorea]

Correct, thanks for the clarification.

[@thekuz1982]

Re: Rear wiper, have had my EV6 for over a year and 40,000kms. Never have I needed a rear wiper. Thought I would, but nope. The aerodynamics do a great job at not sucking the road dust onto the window. Even in sloppy spring thaw roads. Glad they kept it off.

[@CarSceneKorea]

That probably is also what Hyundai IONIQ 5 expected to happen 😂

[@eiriklichtbringer8849]

Girl in the Background likes you. 😮

[@mad4tar77]

"Windows are a bit slanted" he said 😂😂

[@CarSceneKorea]

Not following what's funny about it 😭 Enlighten me.

[@dguy321]

The windows are alot slanted. He thought your understatement was amusing.

[@SamKhoury]

Which matte exterior color is on that EV6?

[@CarSceneKorea]

Ivory Matte Silver.

[@SamKhoury]

@CarSceneKorea Thanks! I really hope Kia releases a non-matte silver or gray color option in the 2025 EV6 GT-Line in the US because the only gray/silver color option in the 2022-24 GT-Line is steel matte gray. Btw, I know the EV6 in this video is not a GT-Line trim because of the exterior styling (i.e. gloss black wheel arches, wheels, etc).

[@CarSceneKorea]

True, the model I've shown in the video is a "regular" model whereas the test driven EV6 is GT-line. On point!

[@SamKhoury]

​@CarSceneKorea I'm excited for the GT-Line test drive video!

[@nyankanakitty]

Why do kia always make low roof in their EV cars?? I sat in one at a car show, and man it's difficult to get in, the roof/ceiling is just too low

[@CarSceneKorea]

Try EV9 😂

[@serathLmt]

Finally 😃

[@CarSceneKorea]

Yeah 🙌

[@kevinn1158]

I like both of the front ends. This new one fits in better with the rest of the lineup though. I hope they use the wheels you showed on the EV5 as well as an option. What they've shown on the EV5 thus far has been really ugly.

[@CarSceneKorea]

On point, should be a great transition to next Kia design along with the current EV family look.

[@jimji2774]

I know why you are comparing things to the EV3 because that car is brand new and more innovative in many ways. The EV6 I bought 1 year ago was the hottest thing when it first came out but like everything they keep improving with new technology and ideas. EV3 is now the current darling and EV6 is looking just a little dated. Not enough has changed to create new excitement.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Thanks for sharing, but I'd still go with EV6 any day! EV3 came out great indeed, it's just that I couldn't help myself going back to EV3 when reviewing the car bc that's the car I spend three hours before shooting this 🥲

[@abodijamboOo]

1:05 that girl got my attention.. I'm sorry 😂

[@monkusbee]

That hot rod needs proper mags.

[@gavi.m6824]

He mentions ev3 more than ev6 in an ev6 review 😂

[@CarSceneKorea]

There are other EV6 vids where I don’t. Couldn’t help myself😂

[@DeilGrist]

Kia EV3 seems like a better car overall compared to even the facelift EV6, with the exception of the peak charging speed. Interested to see the charging performance of EV3.

[@CarSceneKorea]

Unless you need the bigger car, trunk, cabin room EV6 wins over EV3, the latter sure is a great choice.

[@eiriklichtbringer8849]

We need i20 electric. 😢

[@GaMar75]

no rear wiper :( no hooks in trunk :(

[@tomm5936]

@@GaMar75 have you driven an EV6. I have never needed the rear wiper on mine. It was needed on the Ioniq 5 but the shape of the EV6 makes it unnecessary in my opinion.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I've driven a two seater coupe for over a decade and I've never used it too.

[@GaMar75]

@@tomm5936 ev6 nope, but I was driving a hi5 several times and problem was very visible.

[@tomm5936]

@@GaMar75 yes the Ioniq 5 complaints came almost immediately after the first cars were delivered to customers. They are fixing it now with the refresh that’s already out in Korea, I’m not sure why they couldn’t do it sooner.

[@lightstorm4337]

I love Kia but Bro with all those cameras can’t you just transform them into dashcams so you can have proof in case of an accident. I find it so stupid that they didn’t event thought about it like Tesla did. Bro we are in a model of 2025 and we still don’t have integrated dashcam

[@Astke]

They still gave this car the cheapest looking trunk and frunk on the market, and still too many hard plastic areas

[@youtubeuseronlywatches]

This car has nowhere near as much excitement as even the old Ioniq 5.

[@CarSceneKorea]

🥲

[@w0lly]

Does the facelift have V2H/V2G capability?

[@CarSceneKorea]

No mention about it but V2L.

[@Colt16v]

Is the software still as useless as the previous one? Testdrove an EV6 GT-Line some weeks ago, searched the nav for a city in Austria, and it kept giving me results for a city in a Germany. Had to go to Google Maps and find an actual street name before the car would find it. Extremely bad for a car of this pricerange. Also, the seats are very basic and nowhere near the quality feel and support you get in like Skoda Enyaq, Polestar 2 etc.

[@CarSceneKorea]

I cannot speak for every single market unfortunately, it works pretty good here in Korea. Hope it will soon be updated with ccNC.

[@svenskenh644]

When you have typed the adress you have to press Search and more different adress choices will appear. It is not sufficiemt to just choose the ones that immediatelly show up on the screen. Peculiar yes. But that is how it operates

[@Colt16v]

@@svenskenh644 Then it really does not work. If you can´t type for instance "Klagenfurt" and then find the city in Austria, its useless. I got all sorts of suggestions in Germany, but i was not going to Germany.

[@flyby3964]

no rear wiper needed

[@CarSceneKorea]

Everyone tells me so :)

[@ccjh0806]

The front headlights and DRL are just uninteresting lol

[@CarSceneKorea]

😭

[@n30a]

12:58 THICK

[@KevinSandy2]

The symbol the led headlight creates will be problematic

[@CarSceneKorea]

Anything I'm missing here?🧐

[@mickolsen8823]

New headligths 🤮

[@jaypea2930]

Yes, EV6 needs a rear wiper.

[@revitmo2877]

میشه لطفا ترجمه فارسیشم بزاری🫠

[@CarSceneKorea]

به زودی!

[@CarSceneKorea]

Coming soon!

[@حازمضوه]

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[@Deceptolon]

84kWh 432km range 🤣 What a POS

[@CarSceneKorea]

It surely will provide you much further driving distance in real life.