New 2025 Kia EV6 Facelift Review “Kia Listens"

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Check out Kia Carnival Hybrid review by Mari: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHK2gGqOq9mpaNE

[@GlitterGuru]

I think the biggest improvement is removing all the gloss black. That’s a main reason I went with an Ioniq 5

[@curtisbme]

I just never understand what any designer is thinking when using gloss black. It is going to have micro scratches all over within minutes and will always show every fingerprint and fleck of dust.

[@mattmurdoch4345]

Yeh it was awful. I wasn’t a fan of the black and white interior either. Reminded me of the 90s 😂

[@ady007pl]

The rear still looks heavy though

[@ad_fletch]

There's still too much gloss black plastic on the exterior though, by the look of it...

[@haiping0918]

who cares what you buy!

[@sow_scout4989]

I recently got my EV6. For me, I do prefer the rear design of the 2025, I think the front will slowly grow on people. But what I do really like is the lack of piano black. I am very careful with my things, especially when I get something new, but man that piano black can scratch and smudge so easily.

[@wekebu]

Congrats on your new ev6!

[@martinottosson6583]

Any car interior designer that puts piano black anywhere should be fired the same day. Unbelievable that it still exists when absolutely no one likes it.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Congrats! Enjoy your new ride :-)

[@sow_scout4989]

@@martinottosson6583 If they can manage to make it scratch-free, i'd be okay with it. That's really my main issue with piano black.

[@brokeboy87]

thank you kia for removing the gloss black and other touches. They are so close to making my perfect EV

[@PTYC933]

Was wondering how they will tie in the EV6 to the rest of EV5 and EV3. This looks very cohesive. I prefer the previous car look imo.

[@MonstaMunch101]

You missed the most important difference (at least for me); The new version comes with wireless carplay/android auto which was inexplicably absent in the previous generation.

[@Brayant25]

I'm always excited when Mari uploads a new car video.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

😃

[@Xainlrd]

She cute 🔥

[@MindIsLikeFullMoonInFall]

I like the old design for the logo placement on the steering wheel, I think the old placement is more confident, more connected to the car.

[@willy13-b2t]

bro its just a badge…

[@eto2352]

Looks a lot better! All the finish improvements inside make a big difference. Looks much more upscale inside and the front doesn't look unbalanced anymore. Good minor update.

[@10secondsrule]

Front never looked good because of its bulbous hood design and it’s even worst now. The whole car is looks like it’s been oversized by a 1.1 - 1.2x factor. I was never a fan of it even when I was considering getting one back in 2021.

[@mattterry30]

​@@10secondsruledisagree.

[@aXimo]

What I love about the Kias is the fact that when you put a turn signal it lightsup progressively, but when you but a hazard lights they just blink.

[@jbmcdoogle]

But the US models get blinking brake lights 😢

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Mari, sorry missed this 4 months ago I never got the alert , great video I do like the front end and the interior is very nice , I still think they can improve on the arm rest and storage bin, I was never a big fan on the rear end they look great from the front . I will still take my GV 60 over the EV6 , I remember you were not a GV60 fan but 2+yrs and 53K km later I am still sold on it. Thank you take care always.

[@cornbread70s4]

Love Kia’s creativity.. greetings from The States…

[@gebe8978]

Wonderful presentation, thanks for the comparativa images, and also thanks for the laughs about how easy it is to get in the luggage space (¿?) and at minute 04:00 when the presenter claims to be inside the driver's seat 🙂

[@mumenrider862]

I was thinking about one of these to replace my Stinger, then I saw the Mustang Mache Rally... now this is on the top of my list!

[@GaryKetchum808]

I’m glad they kept the rear mostly in tact. That’s the best angle.

[@metalmick99]

I think you delivered a thorough and professional run-down on the facelifted EV6, Mari. I liked your opinions - you didn't hold back. I believe that English is not your first language, but your views were clear and easy to understand, and I got te information I needed from your clip. I want to like the EV6, but here in Australia, it is not doing so well. I think that part of that is the range (which you touched-on): driving a relatively common distance like Melbourne to Canberra (over 600km), or even a Sunday outing, charging will be necessary. also the sharply-dipping window of the tailgate means no decent-sized dog will fit in the boot. My wife also says you are quite tall (she's 150cm).😉😊

[@ad_fletch]

Could also be the 3-12 month waiting period (depending on when you ordered and who you believe) and the initial pricing being too high. I know Kia Australia has been working on both, but a lot of people seem to have just bought a Model Y instead in the meantime....

[@mattterry30]

I have a EV6 Light LR now which i love. Can't wait to get the 25 in GT.

[@waynerm002]

Hey Mari, when are you going to take this new facelift for a drive? I’ve been waiting for a range test on this one, any idea when that that video is coming?

[@waynerm002]

I like the new face and that they got rid of the piano black trim. The range increase is also great to have, along with more comfortable seats, that makes for some nice upgrades.

[@Charlie_Waffles]

First vid i see from this channel.. and first time seeing the EV6 facelift.. 😂 i kinda like it.. looks pretty nice.. and i also like how perfectly she speaks english 😂 … greetings from germany 👍🏻😎

[@akhilleusz15]

Great video on the updates! My first time watching Motorgraph World with Mari and gotta say its been very informative, no nonsense. Subscribed :) Cheers from Hungary

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thank you for watching! Greetings from South Korea :-)

[@MikkoRinne]

Thanks Mari, great review! I have to disagree about the "Kia listens" part, though. The main reasons I skipped the previous EV6 were the missing rear windscreen wiper, missing headlamp washers and the ridiculously small ski hatch (aka rear backrest pass-through). Looks like nothing happened with the first two and I don't have high hopes for the third one, so no, Kia clearly didn't listen to me.

[@stephenclay6852]

I have the current EV6 in GT line S trim and all though there are some small improvements like doing away with the gloss blacks on the centre console there’s a lot I don’t like. The wheels for one I much prefer mine. The front not sure but not the rear of the car and the steering wheel. Also I don’t like the gloss wheel arch’s they scratch very easily. I will reserve judgment until I see a uk spec car. But on first impressions I’m not chomping at the bit to trade my current car in for it. I new it would be a hard act to follow having got the car so right from the off.

[@anthonyc8499]

Nice review and the car looks visually improved! I am really glad to see they increased the battery size appropriately. It's now about where it needs to be, maybe still a few kWh too few but definitely better! The biggest miss is keeping the chargeport on the passenger side. It should have been moved to the drivers side to accommodate Tesla Superchargers and make it easier for charging at home so drivers dont have to walk around to the other side of the car to plug in.

[@dennispiche3086]

Too much work for a facelift. Only chance for that is when the remodeled comes out.

[@ryan-heath]

Never found the chargeport on the passenger side a problem. Our fast superchargers in the Netherlands are suitable for both sides. And at home, the cable is long enough ... :)

[@TheGamingDead14]

the off center logo on the steering wheel is driving me nuts

[@timwolke]

That's a dealbraker for me

[@VancouverJT]

OCD

[@ady007pl]

This is nothing lol,. Look up new Ssang Yong Tivoli. Although the position of the logo on the steering wheel is not something that should be considered a dealbreaker for a sane person.

[@fido5067]

Looks awesome, love all the changes.

[@liezefantastico]

when could we expect the test drive?

[@natalyaa4928]

More range and power? What are the numbers?

[@iseewood]

The exterior looks really good! I always felt the front looked a bit over baked on the original, but the redesigned front looks good. Still not sold on the interior.

[@R1S0.]

looks pretty good, i just wish that front lights wouldnt touch front fenders...i love no gloss black inside where you touch... i prefer previous gt line wheels. its a mixed bag.

[@kathleensiker7570]

Great review, now I’m a new subscriber.

[@zenbear4149]

Well, I just bought a used current model EV6 Wind, and I'm relieved the 25's not that much better. Considering mine is as-new with several $k in upgrades, that I got for $25k with an additional $4k due in tax rebates later, I'm pretty happy.

[@MikeG604]

how in the world did you get it for 25k? id also buy one at that price.

[@billhickman7903]

You did a fantastic job with us

[@2moe]

- Not a big fan of the new steering wheel - the offset logo, why? - The new front fascia is definitely an improvement vs. the previous design - Would have been great to have a rear wiper...the Ioniq5 will have it - Did that frunk get smaller?? Why can't Kia/Hyundai come up with a design that allows for a more substantial frunk? Overall, its a nide facelift, and puts the EV6 at the top of the list of the most attractive EV designs.

[@Bemx2k]

2025 Kia EV6 should have 96kWh gross battery if they want to compete with others

[@MrJudgi]

Still no rear wiper?

[@MotorgraphWorld]

no..

[@HeyDrGamer]

As a Stinger owner, I love it 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@EdgarRenje]

It looks better now.

[@anthonymitchell9337]

Thanks Mari for another great video. I appreciate your sense of style. Did Kia finally give the EV6 a rear wiper?

[@IanMcc1000]

It still doesn't have one, but it really doesn't need it. It clears well at speed and doesn't get dirty quickly like the Ionic 5. The back screen is sloped and protected by the lip of the light bar.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

no...

[@kmckenzie2461]

Gorgous! The front looks so much better. Also love the steering wheel and interior material changes. Seems Kia is getting away from the Piano black inside their interiors (the Kia Carnival was unreal with so much of it even though it was beautiful l) which is awesome. I absolutely love their new upcoming Kia K4 and would highly consider it as my next car in 2 years as I trade in every 2-3 years.

[@guustf.6230]

I laughed so hard at 3:34 😂 Men still have chance in Korea is seems.

[@ErikSebring]

Are the interior dimension specs out yet for 2025? Just curious about the front headroom with the sunroof on the GT-Line trims

[@Omnis2]

I hate this headlight trend. They're turning simple potential front bumper dents into thousand-dollar headlight replacement jobs for the stealerships.

[@LgFaver]

where has this car reviewer been my entire life!?

[@zbdot73]

I prefer the old model's look. Also, regarding piano black which everyone fixates as a problem. My very old petrol car has a piano black centre console and keeping it clean is really not as bad as people state. Rarely, very rarely do I notice any sort of fingerprints, because let's face it, you're usually resting your arm on there not pressing your thumb print into the plastic. Secondly when wearing long sleeve shirts or jumpers & resting your arm on the console there's a constant cleaning effect happening. So again, from experience this is an overplayed, almost made-up issue & in the real world it's not really a problem. Want to keep it pristine all the time? Simply keep a cloth in the centre console and give it a wipe down from time to time.

[@chrisgray4239]

Nice exterior, not a fan of single panel gauges which are on the way out…off centre steering wheel logo needs a change. How is reliability???

[@FredrikDuprez]

A bit sad that they still haven't addresed the rattling from the center console lid - it bothers me in the current EV6 and should have been addressed in the facelift if you ask me.

[@ryan-heath]

Hmm, I have never noticed any rattling in my EV6

[@RonDickinson-h3y]

Me neither, and I'm on my third EV6

[@FredrikDuprez]

@@ryan-heath On the Swedish notoriously coarse asphalt there is rattling from the center console lid. If I open the lid a few mm it won't rattle.

[@ryan-heath]

@@FredrikDuprez Sorry to hear that. We do have above average asphalt here in the Netherlands, I agree.

[@sm00v00]

where's the rear wiper for ev6? Ioniq 5 has added for 2025 that's a big plus.

[@PeteEbenezerrNewman]

Am I the only one who thinks the pre-facelift looks better?

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

no your not alone they ruined it.

[@thanosianthemadtitanic]

the previous design was bold and aggressive they ruined it like bmw

[@anthonyc8499]

New design is better

[@MotorgraphWorld]

+1

[@cdbuiles]

the “G” front lights are ugly. Previous design much more cleaner. they ruined it.

[@henrikhook.]

Mari. Does the 2025 Kia EV6 RWD/AWD (facelift) models have a bigger trunk (liter), than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD/AWD (facelift) models?.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

When the second row is not folded, the IONIQ 5 has a volume of 531 liters, which is only an 11-liter difference, but because the IONIQ 5 has a longer wheelbase, when the second row is folded, the IONIQ 5 has a volume of 1,600 liters, a difference of 300 liters.

[@henrikhook.]

​@@MotorgraphWorld Ok. Thanks. 🙂

[@mayank281985]

Very nicely presented.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thanks!

[@LoveStallion]

The old front end was better, but updated headlights would have been nice. I wish you could couple the original face with the interior and mechanical updates.

[@AMakBTYT]

I think it looks a lot better, fits in more with Kia’s new design style, the old one looked like Kia hired someone to design it and then fired them and got a new person to design the rest of their lineup, so the ev6 looks different to the rest. Defo an improvement tho

[@MissJudyLee]

Thank you Mari for showing us the new version of Kia EV. 😊🙌🏻😍🇰🇷🚗⚡️🔋❤️ Not a fan of the new headlights or the square steering wheel. Overall, it is perfectly made. Made just for me. Koreans are always intelligent - They make Samsung, Hyundai and Kia cars. I’m so proud to be Korean now. I want to patronize and represent Koreans to show my love and support for my ethnicity and heritage.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thank you for watching :-)

[@vincegpking1]

Good to see after 3 years, everything on the tailgate still doesn't line up to the bumper or rear quarter panel. But, we now have ridiculous looking headlights. 👍

[@dmomcilovic9185]

Already a change ? Values on used old ones will drop even more

[@pinkrose1374]

I want back my charismatic pre facelift front!!!

[@tomverleysen5639]

Glad I have the old one. Not a fan of the new version.

[@CarlosRTorres-mq1cu]

JEALOUS

[@alimechs]

Good work keep it up 👍

[@prevailz1]

I'll be buying all the new matte plastic trim and replacing the piano black in my GT. And retrofitting those tail lights. Maybe possible to even upgrade the battery.

[@secretsaltshake]

Naughty ev6 😼

[@stormhel]

I'll probably trade up, I don't have the exact model I want now so might as well wait for this facelift and get exactly what I want. Still love my EV6 though.

[@Xo-xz6vi]

Dude this thing is UGLY!! Keep yours

[@martintokinaga5261]

Any information for the updated EV6 GT ? I am more interested in the technical update. Since they now have the 84KW battery, I am sure that the GT version will get some performance update too.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Not announced yet

[@cafl9844]

Again no rear wiper?

[@Motor-Heads11]

🔥 man kia is killing it and I'm on my 3rd kia 😅

[@SamKhoury]

I just noticed that they didn't change the door handles to match the pop out ones on the EV9. That's a little disappointing.

[@volcalstone]

Current GT owner. I already knew from leaks months ago that the revised one wasn't going to look as nice cause of them wanting to match all the design language. This is why I got the current model instead. Thanks for showing us Mari but we'll see how much of the new changes will come to the States. I'm sure they will somehow dumb it down again. I think the upcoming EV3 will look better than this revised EV6.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thanks!!

[@tonyn3227]

Looks much better now at least to me

[@4951studios]

I like the lack of piano black and the new CCN radio

[@cdsjjav]

Great Review! I love her clam explanation 😊

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thanks :-)

[@Molishious]

I was hoping she’d mention the controls that switch back an forth from climate to the stereo. I’m not a fan of that and I was hoping they changed it.

[@TheIoniqGuy]

Overall, I’m not a big fan of this refresh. Happy to see the larger battery and new software as well as the end of that piano black plastic on the center console. Really dislike the look of the steering wheel. Maybe it’s the off center Kia logo but something just looks off. I certainly may think the previous headlights were better looking.

[@kadarnaikwadi8584]

LOOKS STYLISH

[@zacx6970]

Nice!!! A car that I will buy in the next 6 years 😂

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

Now I like it! I can even consider it! Thanks!

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@pelonaxako]

Much better than previus one 👍

[@jbmcdoogle]

Why won't the US models get amber turn indicators??

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Amber indicators are proven to trigger mass shootings.

[@stennordenmalm9900]

Looks good, Hyundai/KIA/Genesis continue to show what brand is the EV leader

[@berndadam8703]

Thanks for all the detailed infos. I own an EV6 and see the only improvement in the electric steering wheel motor. OK, the finish of the internal surfaces are better with the brushed design. Piano die is not good. I prefered the front lights of the first model.

[@aionfinatic]

Loved this review, thank you!

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@rasch19785]

Looks much better

[@MHYH15]

Is this a ev6 Air?

[@izzo2271]

Why does the back look like that? What is that? I'm so confused

[@NorbertGanslmeier]

Mari is the best car reviewer in the world ❤

[@paulhughes7366]

Would like to see optional diesel model

[@zorqis]

I like the old front FAR more... the back I never liked. The interior and driving - yes. The EV5 looks more practical.

[@joseaugustocarvalho6298]

@Motorgraph World Do you know why an 8.5% increase in battery capacity only corresponds to a 4% increase in range. Will the new EV6 be less efficient?

[@MotorgraphWorld]

There is a direct correlation between electric vehicle batteries and range, but I understand that the numbers are not directly proportional. In addition, because mileage measurement includes changes in mileage under various conditions, the difference will be larger.

[@joseaugustocarvalho6298]

​@@MotorgraphWorld Thanks, I don't know the Korean standard used for the test, it is certainly closer to real consumption than the WLTP. In a quick analysis, the main contributions to this could be: Change in engine power or torque, but no change was reported. These refreshments often introduce efficiency improvements to the drive train. Thermal management of the new battery. Weight gain the new rims The WLTP is done in the laboratory, so the same conditions will be applied to the test. When they are released, it will be possible to draw some conclusions. Thanks again.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

The Korean standard also measures battery performance when the heater is running at its strongest in sub-zero temperatures, so the variables will vary further. I understand that manufacturers are also complaining because Korean standards are quite complex. So, it would be a good idea to keep an eye on the mileage announced when EV6 is released in other countries in the future.

[@kobymile5453]

It looks very nice in the videos and prints. But when I saw in person, I realized I am more of an Ionic 5 person.

[@ishaansaral502]

Great facelift, but no rear wiper is a complete dealbreaker in the Nordics where it snows often. The Ioniq 5 got it, so why didn't this?

[@PC-gs7pv]

This channel is excellent!

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thanks!

[@SamKhoury]

It looks like they didn't add a rear wiper like the facelifted Ioniq 5. Also, the US spec better have the amber taillights.

[@wildwurfler2782]

Finally Less piano lacquer at places that you touch a lot. That is indeed more customer friendly an deserves praise. That shit tends to look already disgusting after just a few week wit a new car. Especial at the steering wheel, air vent or at the middle console.

[@brianborkowski5977]

Nautier?

[@markeissler]

I suppose for the U.S. this will still be going to NACS despite Tesla's recent spontaneous disassembly of the Supercharger team. Really should just stick with CCS like the entire rest of the world (which includes Model 3/Y in Europe).

[@FilmScape4K]

When’s the test drive?

[@MotorgraphWorld]

I don't know the exact time yet :-(

[@FilmScape4K]

@@MotorgraphWorld I will look out for it 😀

[@demolalove1]

my Mari :)

[@prevailz1]

Definitely does not look more aggressive in the front.

[@86snow]

The kia not being centred ON the steering wheel is triggering my OCD

[@gokhangd]

power your plant??? now we got some e-plants as well or what?

[@vijay7v7]

Beautiful looking

[@HuyTranimal]

You mean the car right 😂