Kia Is The EV Company To Watch | 2023 Kia EV6 First Drive Review

[@theredline]

Thanks for including us in this review, Alex! We’re looking forward to seeing the comparison video against your Mach E ;)

[@nc3826]

Sofyan thx for adding a new dimension to the review...

[@Wasabi9111]

Really like the hearing the different perspectives in this review. You guys need to collab more.

[@rkgsd]

When KZbin publishers get big, they tend not to reply to subscribers, but they make sure to communicate with other publishers.

[@1989rs500]

5 years ago.. Kia and Hyundai were jokes. Now US brands feel like worst auto brands when it comes to attention to detail, design, perfection, performance, value, U name it is far superior to most competition from Ford, GM, FCA. Shows how weak US engineering and skill is when compared with Korean one, that too while Korea being a pint sized nation as opposed to a giant like USA. It seems that it is true that US is a super power and supreme nation only in Hollywood movies... In reality almost all countries have grown better than USA

[@nc3826]

Korean vehicle are competing with Japan and Euro trash built vehicles... not big US vehicles... expect for US based Tesla, which also seems to be doing OK vs the competition, I guess? And its ironic to bitch and whine about the US on a US platform that profits from your whining.... must be a putin bot ;) Also 5 years ago.. only trolling YT wannabe experts without life... where the only ones that thought Kia and Hyundai were jokes... when they were already better than most brands...

[@garrettw99]

This is a slam dunk for Kia. I’d buy the EV6 over a Mach-e GT Performance even though they don’t compete yet.

[@greg.anywhere]

Yet ;) But when their 577 horsepower super-crossover arrives, it'll be a whole new ball game.

[@singingLeaf123]

@@greg.anywhere I heard that version is 80k, about 10k more than mache gt performance so I would pick mach e for faster version.

[@greg.anywhere]

@@singingLeaf123 We cannot confirm what the price of the GT variant will be because its launch is still about 9 months away. The GT variant won't even see the 2022 model year. The vehicle is still in development. I'll wait to see what Kia says, and even if it is more expensive than the Mach E, it still will have more horsepower and torque than any Mach e. So I'll just hold out to see what Kia confirms.

[@didiermejia780]

I have a Mach e GT, I'll admit i wish my pony had more features like the kia. After tax credits and incentives I got 13.250k off my Mach E, without them I probably would have gotten something else.

[@markmiller3279]

@@singingLeaf123 The lack of a heat pump on the Ford makes it much less attractive in the half of the country with cold winters. The Kia may cost a little more, but it also offers more.

[@johnholst]

This EV6 has already won multiple COTY awards in Europe. It should do very well in North America as well.

[@hugosousaeng]

You know how rewards work right ... I'm part of consumer commission... and the rewards are not consumer oriented... let's say is press oriented and press gets their money by.... publicity... Get your conclusions...

[@lowlanz]

@@hugosousaeng like other brands don't have money?

[@hugosousaeng]

@@lowlanz what? Really... you get paid from more than one company doing only one task ....?.... many times this is "agreement" made ... Brands agree and journalist get oriented...

[@cyberathlete]

The award are not public opinion based but there is a lot of money, schmoozing taking place to influence the list.

[@johnholst]

@@cyberathlete This is true. But if it were only based on money, Toyota would win all the awards. They don't.

[@teslapool3165]

Alex has become my fav guy to go for car reviews, you def go into details love the graphics numbers and overall analysis and comparative!

[@xtc1957]

He is the best, period. A mature, unbiased, and well-presented review. Very rare in today's "totally awesome" mindset.

[@wtfx5757]

Alex and Sofyan commentary together is GREAT

[@misccarvids]

EV6 looks good, from what I’ve sat in during auto shows the EV6 has a more premium feeling interior than the Ioniq 5, I prefer the Ioniq 5 exterior looks though

[@hungvu6705]

They always know how to make us consider between sister brands lol

[@limpunsing224]

Hyundai/Kia is still far behind the real innovators & game changer Tesla

[@DripDripDrip69]

@@limpunsing224 Doesn't matter when Elon is a douche

[@DBQ42]

@limpunsing22 in what way are they lagging behind Tesla

[@jbshp2011]

@@limpunsing224 yeah please explain that please. even though im not buying any ev's anyway

[@WinstonMakes]

Your first hand familiarity with the Mach-E really helps cement in my head that I should absolutely be cross-shopping the EV6 against it. Excellent coverage as always.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

If an EV6 rides like a BMW 5 series, than that's a big coup for Kia. This car sounds like a new benchmark, along with the Ioniq 5.

[@discerningmind]

I agree. Kia has surprised me by exceeding other EV manufacturers.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@discerningmind agreed. As a Camry owner I’m impressed w Kia Hyundai lately even if they have recalls going on The ev6 I can say absolutely destroys the bz4x before it even gets launched

[@discerningmind]

@@naveenthemachine Thanks for commenting. I think Hyundai/KIA must have been quietly working on EVs for a time, and that could explain why they are excelling now.

[@kotor87]

@@discerningmind Hyundai/Kia been invested and developing Hydrogen Car since 1995, then later in late 2000s, they switched their future EV strategy into Two Track with BEV and Hydrogen Fuel Electric Vehicle. They actually heavily considered partner up with Toyota for hybrid vehicles but Toyota wanted only their system to be used not independently developed by Hyundai (which makes whole lot sense since Hybrid Tech is Toyota's pivotal ICE/Electric Tech they have so far) so that was no go for them. So Hyundai/Kia's New Plan is to invest and acquire New Battery Pack Tech from infant companies like Canoo (where they acquired Skatboarding Platform) and Rimac Automobili (800v Battery Power Train). As for the Hydrogen Plan, they seem to steer away from daily commune vehicles to commercial ones like Trailers and Truck, turning them into autonomous drones (They actually shipped 12 of Hydrgoen Commercial Trucks to Switzerland few years ago). However, Kia is working on FK Prototype which is Stinger based Mid-Engine Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle rumoured to be just for Remans 24 Race, which might hinting that it's a test bed for high performance cars with FCEV tech but highly doubtful though.

[@discerningmind]

@@kotor87 Thank you very much.

[@brendanng8038]

I think you just a created a tsunami rush of orders for Kia after this review. Well justified. I am currently a very happy ioniq5 AWD owner. Keep up the great reviews Alex!

[@jdansie]

Can’t wait to start seeing them on the road

[@andyp.4205]

For me the Kia easily over the Mach E. I just leased a 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Limited in November of 2021. There was no market adjustment, Hyundai added a lot of factory money to make the lease desirable.

[@stevehughes1684]

Thumbs UP!! Alex is the best!! Super job of showcasing autos. Fast clear talker who covers more ground comprehensibly than anyone I have watched. Also, he does a lot of non-commercial compairsons to other similar makes/models with no bias.

[@finaljustice3848]

I always come to Alex for a thorough review and coverage of cars i'm remotely interested in. Kia/Hyundai seem to be killing it with their feature rich and forward design EVs coming up. I'm not in the market not for a EV but when I do i definitely have my eyes set on these two brands.

[@berthogendoorn2133]

Alex was just watching your combined review of your Mach-e and EV6 and while watching it it was pulled (went to private) I was loving the comparison, and plugged in some important comments.

[@timdsd]

I sat in both the EV6 and IONIQ 5, but I haven't driven either. The EV6 felt more sporty, although its interior felt a little more cramped than the IONIQ 5, and the visibility didn't appear to be as good.

[@timphillips4147]

Definitely EV6 as a kia owner I currently lease the Ceed GTline but keeping an eye on kia options next summer 2023!

[@xtc1957]

Alex On Autos: A rare and precious commodity in these times of misinformation and badly presented nonsense, which I call "The Awesome Factor," where the reviewer's vocabulary is apparently limited to "awesome," "dude," "amazing,"' and those other "it's all good" remarks. Undoubtedly, the very BEST reviewer on the web, perhaps anywhere. In depth, honest, concise, unbiased, cheery, and fun. Keep up this great work; your reviews have influenced two of my best choices ever. I like this car, though I still lean towards a Hybrid to a plug-in electric.

[@mikeanda6735]

we'got an ev6 and enjoying it.. and thanks and enjoy your videos and the way you explain and show comparisions

[@simonalexandercritchley439]

EV6 over Mach E everytime.

[@841577]

Just bought an EV6. Fantastic car. Really enjoying it so far.

[@Hans-gb4mv]

I still don't get what the issue is with not having (much) storage up front. I don't see it getting used often and for the mechanics that ever have to work on the drive-train, this is so much more comfortable to work on.

[@coben70]

My trunk is empty about 90% of time. 10% of time it is still not 100% full. So I do not care about frunk. I would rather use trunk than frunk.

[@AceEverett]

It's nice to have an area to store stuff long term. I keep a backpack with emergency clothes/items, and a tire plug kit and electric tire inflator so I can fix my tire on the side of the road then keep going. They are also not hard to remove for mechanics.

[@Calbo223]

There's usually under the trunk storage for emergency stuff.

[@amperformance7998]

I think it is more that the frunk very broadly is representative of the packaging opportunities possible in an EV platform. You open the bonnet and...just a big space, no engine. It is a visual reminder that this car is different, and on KZbin, visuals are important. When my EV6 finally arrives (in 18ish months) I plan to use the larger frunk I. My RWD GT-line for charging cables, an extension cord, tyre kit, securement straps, tow ball... all the little stuff I don't use often, but may need.

[@braxtonerowe]

I have the First Edition EV6 in urban yellow reserved. No date yet on arrival. Quoted somewhere between February and May. I also don’t have final pricing on it yet. Unfortunately the dealership adds $2k markup, so that won’t be pleasant and I’m unable to change dealerships at this point. When I reserved, it said $58,000. It’s practically the GT-Line with all the options and a few add-ons to make it unique as a First Edition. I definitely prefer it to any other EV on the market today.

[@natemorin]

You should be pretty happy with the $2k market adjustment. My dealer Koons Kia of Owings Mills notified me my FE would arrive on Feb 20th. Then told me they were adding a $15k market adjustment bringing the car to $75k with and out door after tax and tax of about $80k. They're nuts and going to drive away a lot of customers with that level of greed. I told them to keep it and I would settle for a model y at more than $12k less even after the $7500 rebate on the EV6.

[@braxtonerowe]

@@natemorin that’s brutal. It’s frustrating to reserve at one price to be sucker punched with a different price later on when it’s finally here. I’ll never go through this process again.

[@jonathanjackson9208]

It’s great to see something different from KIA, I’m sold

[@petegalindez9961]

Loooks goooooood…reminds me of the iPace a little bit from the outside. Not a fan of the charging door on the rear bumper…a common area for fender benders…Would have liked it on a front quarter panel. Why are you referring to the motor as a “hybrid system?” It’s all electric, no? Alex rockin’ some PSY! Love it….Hoping the Light version is out fairly soon. I only need an EV for short range driving and for my teenage kids to learn/use, so 232 miles is more than enough for me. Might go Ioniq 5 as well. Need to check it out soon. SOFYAN! What’s up dude??? Dang…you ruined your Mach-E with those rims…looks like a Lincoln quasi-luxury car versus a sports car! LOL…I’m torn between the base Light Model and the next one up…Thanks for another great review!

[@jhindson88]

Just got one. Absolutely amazing vehicle. Did not get the matt finish ordered but now grateful after reading up on matt finishes. Read up on them before you consider a matt finish - lots of downsides. The features on this car blow every other EV away at a cost less than its high-end predecessor - the eNiro with the top trim. We did not get the matt finish ordered but now grateful after reading up on matt finishes. Read up on them before you consider a matt finish - lots of downsides.

[@Reddylion]

Kia and Hyundai electric are killing it.

[@northstar43]

Love your work Alex. Personally I consider the EV6 and the Mach E my top choices and you’re giving us the best comparison info out there. Even though the EV6 is the new hotness and has the fast charge time and vehicle to load, it’s still the Mach E for me. Better looking vehicle and I want that additional storage. Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts on these cars! Thanks again Edit: forgot to mention I loved the collab w/ Redline! You guys complement each other well.

[@RemixedVoice]

Great comment. I definitely prefer the Kia, but that's because you and I are simply looking for different things.

[@RemixedVoice]

Great comment. I definitely prefer the Kia, but that's because you and I are simply looking for different things. Competition is always good in any industry

[@hc2cox]

Nice car but more notably the test drive conversation format is more refreshing than the usual monologue.

[@congo4900]

EV6 anyday, another great review by Alex (feat. Readline Review's Sofyan)!!! well done guys! can't wait to see EV6 in real life, come on Canada bring the EV6!!!!

[@davidraymond8994]

Great review. I have one the MSRP for Wind Technology Package is a little over $54k in Massachusetts and most dealers have a substantial markup but I got mine at MSRP. I like this vehicle a lot it is great so far.

[@texasyank48]

Oh man, Healdsburg is in the middle of God’s country. I remember one gorgeous fall day when I drove from old Z4 from Healdsburg, through the Alexander Valley, along the Russian River, into Calistoga, then the El Dorado Highway into Napa. The vineyards were at the peak of fall color change. Hard to describe how beautiful it was. BTW, great review as always.

[@samugooo]

Love these reviews. the comprehensiveness and unbiasness is really a sweet change of pace from many other car reviewers. Keep up the amazing work 🙏🔥

[@philiphy8057]

Love the guest. Yours and his are the two car channels I watch.

[@rondail5675]

Kia is making very nice EV's. So many people are biased against the brand and they are missing out. I will be looking at Kia when I get trade-in my Civic. The one bad issue with Kia is resale value. Very good review and enjoyed the shared comments with Redline.

[@臺灣是國家臺灣是國家]

I enjoy the combined reviews with Sofyan. Love EV’s, don’t wanna go back to ICE if I don’t have to.🌿🥰

[@johnkinsfather64]

Great styling, one of the more exciting looking new entries.

[@naveenthemachine]

While I was impressed with the new sequoia, I can say this and the Ioniq5 absolutely kills the bz4x before it even goes on sale

[@kenc2257]

Great video--that EV6 is really nice. Enjoyed your in-car chat/discussion with Sofyan Bey.

[@Raj2390]

Waiting Already for Comparison Video between Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5

[@Luma_29]

I’d bet money it comes out within 48 hours

[@jonathanangel6243]

It was cool to see you team up with Sofyan. Hope you two will do more of that!

[@kevinn1158]

Delivery times in Canada. EV6 early 2023, Ioniq 5 Nov/Dec 2022, ID4 summer 2023. LOL. Kooky is a word that comes to mind.

[@daninpdx3389]

I have Kia Niro EV (which I love,) and I'd gladly dump it for and EV6 with AWD.

[@tominftlthomasp3559]

I don’t understand what the obsession is with the front trunk. Lots of other things are more important for most of us. I need comfortable seats and ride, dependability, and range. I also like the same electrical adjustments on BOTH front seats. Looks like the more EV’s that come out the better selections we are going to be more satisfied with.

[@Ficon]

Cranky Old Tesla Stan (Sandy Munroe) loves his frunks. I would much rather have usable interior space and a small cubby for the charging cable which is what everyone other than Tesla is doing.

[@markmiller3279]

@@Ficon Yes, just enough space for whatever cables/adapters is sufficient. One big cargo space is always more flexible and useful than two.

[@stockey]

Yeah, you want the extra space inside, not in the frunk.

[@StuartFriedman8888]

I have been driving, only cars that I have had with frunks were a VW Beetle (1961) and Renault Dauphine (1960)

[@kevinn1158]

This EV6 design has really grown on me. In my head that dream weaver song was playing until my wife and I went to see it at a dealership this past weekend.... I asked my wife what she thought and she said, what you want to pretend you are 25 again? Cue the needle being scratched off my Dream Weaver...

[@jh6031]

Great review and enjoyed the Sofyan cameo!

[@hugdeath929]

I definitely prefer the looks of this over the Ionic. I noticed that there are many many mentions of how the EV6 compares to the Mach E but not much mention of the Polestar or the Tesla. Why is that? Also, how do the driving dynamics of the EV6 compare to the Stinger? Thanks for the review.

[@Mytagforhalo]

The Ev6, mach-e, and Model Y are all cross over sized. The polestar is very similar to the model 3 when it comes to overall size and space. The crossovers have much larger interiors and rear cargo. Their physical sizes can be compared to some full SUV's in length. The polestar is the definition of a cockpit in the front seet, similar to the C8 corvette. It h can be tight in the thigh space and impede your right leg if you're on the larger side. But in that same manner, it makes you feel like you're part of the car. You can throw it around and both you and the vehicle feel planted. The car will feel more premium than the rest in it's entirety. It's basically what you might imagine a fully electric muscle car might be like (with better cornering) Personally, if a lease works for you, i'd lease a P2 on the grounds that it's performance specs are a bit behind and we dont know it's depreciation yet. That way you can use the credit off your lease and make it a much better deal than a tesla for example. And you can get one with a short lead time. You also can keep it after your lease, unlike a tesla. It's full price however is harder to swallow imo unless you really value the build quality. If you cant use the tax credit with a loan, and a lease is out of the question, it's right up there with all of these better optioned vehicles. (more range, faster charging, much more room, ect) The p2 is just kind of in an odd place imo. I think that if they could atleast bump up it's charging speeds in a future generation it would be a very well rounded car. Also, for some reason with progressive, a quote on the P2 was 1/3rd that of a model 3 long range.

[@amperformance7998]

I think the reason they focused so much on the Mach-E is because it appears both presenters personally own Mach-Es. So that is is where they have a bulk of recent experience.

[@jcpizer]

Not sure I understand the comment, “small frunk storage due to heat pump and crumple zone,” Alex. Model Y ships with a heat pump and allows for a frunk (larger than Mach-E) and tops crash test scores, is faster, drives like a BMW with more storage and range. LG batteries used by Kia with no mention of the issues GM is facing. Not hating on the review but Model Y is the class leading benchmark and it was mentioned exactly twice. 50k Mach-E’s on the road; Tesla sold 1M EV’s last year 🤔

[@jimji2774]

I didn't get a chance to drive the Ionic 5 but sat in the lower and mid level trims and the EV6 is just quite a bit higher end feeling cabin. If you are a long upper body type you may have head room issues but I am 6' with long legs so I did not though it did feel small overall in there. To me it is much better looking on the outside as well but that is subjective of course. I will point out something that I feel is the best selling point of all. On my brand new Rivian R1T pickup the regen braking is really intense in the standard setting and the only other option is one higher setting. It is difficult to drive smoothly on the highway and makes some whining motor sounds. I believe the EV6 I drove had 5 levels of adjustment with the highest level being softer than the standard level on the Rivian. So much nicer to drive on the open road I can't tell you. Even cooler is instead of hunting on the UI screen to change the regen level it is right at your fingertips with instant change available via the paddle shifters. The lowest setting is an off altogether for flat opens roads that felt like putting an ICE vehicle in neutral. I found I could bump up the regen while driving when I wanted to slow down for a car in front kind of like downshifting in a standard manual shifting car of the past. This one feature added to a really fast and comfortable handling car is a game changer for me.

[@fr373969]

Like Alex provides perspective from the producer side and explained to consumers

[@tonywirth6722]

Two reviewers I follow together! 👍🏻

[@cyberjoe77]

Nice looking car, awesome stats…EV6 all the way…great review.👍🏻

[@stevenz495]

If possible I would love to know how it does with towing! I've heard it has a 3,500lb tow rating and would love to know how it does with a teardrop camper or small box trailer.

[@PhuPhillipTrinh]

damn Alex I hope you don't have buyers remorse the EV6 is a really nice car

[@markmiller3279]

He's leasing, and I believe he's said he doesn't expect to keep it for that long. It was just to try out a contemporary EV.

[@palebeachbum]

The EV6 looks SO GOOD. It's funny that it's an all-new model and nameplate and drives more sportingly than the Mustang Mocky.

[@Jimmy42222]

I’m sad they’re moving away from the “tiger nose” grill. Kia had such a unique design language and did what Hyundai never seems to do - have a cohesive design language.

[@markmiller3279]

I agree completely, and I'm not sure why they didn't use it on this model. It would have been easy, as they already have a bump up from the bottom.

[@fighter835]

This is on my short list, seems like KIA has a winner on their hands.

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank you for supporting this great cause... Peace on Earth and Goodwill to all Humanity ..🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮️❤️

[@beautyofgrace3915]

I just got a text from a dealer at Hyundai letting me know this car had just come in their showroom. I’ll be going by their soon to see it in person. I want to test drive the base model. I have a Kia Sorento that I had for 18 years, can’t wait to drive this😀

[@Shawn_M]

I really like the total package here. Could be in my garage one day

[@kpv123]

This is Michael. Great review. The Kia EV6 is a much better vehicle than the Mustang Mach -e or even the Tesla Model 3 that we have. The Mustang copies Tesla's tablet interface which is a huge mistake, necessitating double moves to accomplish anything, where the ev6 is much more user friendly and it's dashboard is much more interesting. The 360 bird's eye view and the blind spot indicator with the turn signal also make this a much safer car to drive. Add to this the EV6 looks a lot better, is notably faster, has a much better warranty, and it charges faster and it becomes an easy decision between the two.

[@heidiwilks5316]

I prefer the more upright stance of the Ionic 5, but would be willing to give the EV6 a try, though my experience with 3 years of owning a 2020 Soul EV hasn't been great in terms of service: a/c was out of commission for almost all of calendar 2021, with Kia constantly having to order individual parts all the way from Korea. Kia needs to get its parts supply for the NA market in order. I also prefer the interior design of the Ionic 5 as well, more of a relaxed theme than the more aggressive design of its Kia stablemate.

[@photokunstler]

Just FYI, you’re not selling the upholstery well by continuously using ‘imitation leather or suede.’ Imitation lessens the value by saying it isn’t a premium material like leather, it’s a knock off… where as Vegan leather/suede sounds much better and the materials are much more eco-friendly.

[@dchow007]

Great review of a car that looks nice. I stopped by the dealer in Burlingame as they called me that they had several in stock. Other than looking at the car and sitting in it, there's not much else to say. They wouldn't turn on the car or schedule a test drive. The sales guy says they are a car company making an electric car and not a technology company (he wouldn't say Tesla). I asked what's the selling price. $10K over MSRP so it would be $62K but did not include the technology package that will add another $1500. The car had gap issues and uneven lines along some of the edges. Paint look good though The interior definitely look better than my model 3 but at $62K before tax and license your getting into model Y pricing. Kia will be sending this dealership 2 cars a month until the end of the year so I don't expect the price to change much. All these great reviews from youtubers but Kia is just like Toyota in trickling EV into the US.

[@belzvon]

Can't wait to pick up my aurora black pearl EV6 GT-Line at the end of next month!

[@lexlopez15]

1 thing that has been racking my brain about this car is the frunk size in the U.S... Thanks for the explanation about the crash zone since nobody else likes to explain why, given that in Europe the frunk size for the rear wheel drive is a lot bigger than what we get in the U.S....i gather that in Europe they don't have to go through crash safety inspections...which is kind of scary if you live over there.

[@rogerevans425]

I'm in the uK and have had one on loan for a week. Excellent car and there is only one show-stopper for me. Lack of rear windscreen wiper. It seems ok when there is just rain, but if the roads are also dirty then the rear windscreen gets absolutely caked in mud and there is no visibility, apart from the rear camera.

[@stanthechanman]

From the front this looks like a swole VW Scirocco. I'm really digging this over the Ionic 5.

[@disla25]

Thank you, Alex. Also considering the much longer basic warranty EV6 is definitely superior to MachE. When are the deliveries starting? I can't wait to get my hands on it. I test drove the loaded Ionic5 and was not impressed with the overall looks and the non-premium feel inside the cabin - it just didn't do it for me for a $55K vehicle. I am not a fan of its retro design and wish that Genesis would have used Kia instead, as its base for GV60.

[@Mytagforhalo]

You're better off calling your local dealers if you want to be in line to atleast sit in one. The various dealers here in michigan have said they're expecting to recieve their first allocations the last week of feburary. The available cars are certainly limited here in the non-ev focused states at least. A loaded Gt-line is $58k if you can find one without markup. One of kia's advantages for me is that they offer higher mileage leases, making the cars much easier for most people to make use of the tax credit compared to a loan. Atleast for the Kona Ev, they have offered up to 25k mile leases.

[@jason5674]

Just sold my mach-e the real world range in the winter dropped by 50% I had a 167km of usable range in 0 degree Celsius weather which is not even that cold. People Tesla’s do not have such significant range drops and also the charge port door froze and broke as well good job to ford on build quality

[@disla25]

I just took a look (didn't drive) at the 1st EV6 Wind that was delivered to a local dealer in NJ. First impressions were worse than I thought. The back seat had very limited footwell (due to the very low-to-floor front seats) and esp. the very low head room, even for my short 5'8" height. The trunk seemed smaller than the advertised 24 cu ft, due to the angled back window. Mid console material is titanium colored hard plastic and doesn't seem premium. Overall I didn't like the looks, comfort, fit-n-finish, and esp. dealer's eyebrows - raising markup to $58K. I drove Polestar 2 just 15 minutes later and was immensely impressed with its truly premium interior and much better sales experience, void of any gimmicks and markups.

[@Mytagforhalo]

@@disla25 yep, I went and test drove a wind last Friday. It's peppy, but not quite as good as an awd Polestar 2 or a model y. But it's still quite good. The front seat has a definite wow factor, but i cna see where it's going to age kind of poorly with the infotainment situation. I secretly love the fake electric engine noise effects it makes. I was actually surprised like you said about the backs eat and rear storage area. The rear seat isn't quite as spacious as some reviewers had led to believe. Especially after test driving a model y. The rear storage looks immensely small in person like you said. It doesn't come with a charger for some reason, but some dealers are throwing them in for liability if someone drives home and somehow doesn't realize they don't have one and get stuck I love the styling of the vehicle, but at the end of the day I couldn't fathom paying anywhere near a model y's price range for it. It's only worth it imo if you absolutely love the looks and can either use the full tax credit/ don't mind leasing it to get it. Or heck, if you can actually buy a base model somewhere. Almost everyone around me is buying wind+ models. I really didn't want to like the Tesla, but after spending time in the y on ywo different test drives with family members, everyone involved suggested buying the model y at the end of the day. Absolutely loved the polestar 2 and it's a deal with the tax credit if you can use it. I just drive far too much for the slowerand limited third party charging network, and most of us are 6' tall or taller and the p2 is a little more cramped. I'd hands down buy it for a fun car if all I had to do was commute and weekend travel. .

[@disla25]

@@Mytagforhalo Thank you for such a detailed response. Indeed, one has to love the looks which I absolutely did not. The straight, angled towards the rear-end roof line and the disproportionately short, clamshell hood totally spoil the side view for me. Interior didn't have the wow-factor, given the quite cheap looking dash material and the hard center-console plastic. I also think that the P2's back seat is more spacious, headroom-wise, for taller people, than EV6. Neither compares favorably to the large space/cargo offerings of Tesla MY, while MachE is also a far more attractive design than EV6, imo.

[@gurvaaz1703]

Early to an Alex video, a lovely wholesome routine

[@ljink48]

Never been first, Alex. Feels good.

[@dannytq]

Congrats!

[@MrRey84972]

This will be my next car!! Sitting on my 14 KIA Forte

[@cobusbotha7256]

Can't wait for the EV6. Like the body style. It will be a good competition for the ID4.

[@garrettw99]

I always love the collabs! Also, 28:11 I think Alex let out a big one 💨 or it was just his shoe squeaking 😂

[@alecmurray8339]

I’d rip one just for the fun of it.

[@discerningmind]

Hahaha!!! But I think it's a weed whacker or dirt bike off in the distance.

[@GreatCreative]

Great first look. I prefer the utilitarian shape of the Ioniq 5, but the interior and finish of the EV6. I hope the Genesis GV60 is something of a blend of the two.

[@sammy169169169]

Just got an email from Kia for my 1st Edition advising that the car doesn't come with an EVSE. I'm pretty disappointed with them. I know that it's slow, but it should be included.

[@Boise_guy123]

I asked the local dealer here in Idaho for a quote on an AWD gt line. $59k! Insane.

[@kasio22B]

For that open moonroof alone, and it's probably only EV manufacturer that offers it, it takes the cake!

[@jwrarmstrong]

Not a fan of crossovers and I really dislike directional wheels but in spite of that the styling it's a 9 out of 10. Beautiful. Kia's are knocking it out of the park on styling and the more cars are technically similar the more this will matter.

[@mars353]

Price comparisons are always based on Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) but the dealers emphasize the word “suggested” and charge whatever they want. The dealer pricing on the Mustang was outrageous and, frankly, I stopped looking at the car because of it. I’ll wait to see how many of these Kia plans to make and how much the dealers plan to charge on a car that may have limited production. If Tesla could keep up with demand, I’d probably bump the dealer experience altogether and buy a Tesla especially since Tesla’s charging infrastructure is way better than anybody else’s right now.

[@ro-bee-24]

I agree with you. We shopped the Kia Telluride a while back, "market adjustment" was rude. We then shopped the Tuscon Hybrid or Genesis GV 70. Again "market adjustment" buy all dealers. I look forward to a world where you can shop and buy a car like you do Tesla, or a used car like Carvana or Vroom.

[@jhindson88]

In "polite and ethical" Canada, the dealers stick with MSRP.

[@isaaca.5553]

I wonder why Alex does a good job of "writing" all the numbers and scores on screen but doesn't do that for the price but as always great review!

[@ragweedmakesmesneeze]

He's got different types of reviews. Typically the ones that get the full price spec sheet on the screen, plus comparisons to competitors are once he gets the vehicle at his home base, where he can subject it to his standardized battery of tests. This type of video is a little more thorough than his usual "first look" type videos, but he won't score/grade it completely until he can drive it at home. That said, these videos are still waaaaaayyyyy more informative than a lot of his KZbin competitors.

[@harshacs1]

Great review. Help me understand why you refer to Tesla as a luxury EV while Mach E and the EV6 are considered a different (non luxury) category even at the same price range as say a Model 3? Thanks. Btw a Tesla owner here.

[@markmiller3279]

Mostly because Tesla has declared themselves a luxury automaker. The Model S and Model X were clearly luxury barges, so the reputation was established. Hyundai and Kia are clearly mainstream makes. The Genesis version will have more luxury features.

[@denverbevins4052]

$42,000 for a Civic hatchback? Nope. The entire market has lost its collective mind.

[@gwsheipang]

It is noticed multiple places that they starts to call a hatchback crossover. Probably because crossovers can have a higher price tag.

[@bartolommeff]

The headrests are designed to be taken out, flipped over, and put back in to be used as pillows when utilizing the back seats and cargo area for a bed

[@phugwad]

I tried playing soccer with the EV6 and it absolutely changed the game. As far as changing the market for electric vehicles, not so much.

[@larryaugsburger8452]

interested in towing capacity for small utility or kayak trailer. Mach-e suggests no towing.

[@kityuen9465]

EV6 for me!

[@forty-second]

Gangnam Style this time. Love it, thanks Alex!

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

I love the 2 spoke steering wheels, so much more comfortable to hold on long drives, also doctors say holding steering wheels somewhere between 4-8 O'Clock is much better for your neck, back, and shoulders then 9 and 3 or 10 and 2. I definately noticed that on a long drive.

[@ctk4949]

I like the Ioniq5 exterior and the EV6 interior.

[@ssaannddrro]

You boys work well together.

[@jwazftw4200]

Love your cute reviews with Redline guy.

[@curseknight5]

Alex do you prefer this over the Ioniq 5 now after you've driven it? The suspension is firmer than the Ioniq 5 which you did enjoy over there though..

[@Bro-food]

When you open the front trunk lid, you can change the air filter immediately by opening the drawer behind it, which makes replacing the air filter easier than any other car. It's a pity that your review didn't tell us about this.

[@AB-jk7tw]

Likely much better built than the Mustang as well.

[@BTC909]

2nd row doesn't slide on the EV6. It does on the Ioniq 5. The EV6 & Ioniq 5 need rear wipers, hidden would be nice.

[@msbgone]

Why did you just delete the Mach E vs EV6 video as I was watching it?? My question was if anyone finds the power button too far back and in an annoying place? Thanks.

[@jimwilt4944]

I’ve got an MME GTPE stuck in production with an ETA of late June. The delay has given me the opportunity to cross shop it against EV6s that are available for sale *right now*. Haven driven both, which would you prefer? I don’t want to wait a year for Kia’s GT. Is it worth waiting for the Mache GT Performance?

[@oi32df]

Four different type of noise to choose ? Does it offer the sound of a big v-twin or maybe a 6 cyl CBX ? Would prefer the latter which would go well with the integrated rear spoiler like the cbx.

[@vincenty747]

I love everything about the EV6 expect the back. That back design is hideous and a deal breaker for me. It looks like a Pontiac Aztek.

[@TeslaEVVideos]

I Agree with Sofian/Redline. Kia/Hyundai is on the Mach E level of EV's. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Tesla still has the best EV on the market. There's always the peace of mind knowing that a Supercharger is always where we drive the car. The autoplanning for charging stops when navigating, which is missing from the Hyundai/Kia at the moment, is an advantage on the Tesla/Mach E.