New 2025 Kia EV6 Facelift Review “Kia Listens"

[@MotorgraphWorld]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Brayant25]

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

[@MotorgraphWorld]

😃

[@Xainlrd]

She cute 🔥

[@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.

[@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!

[@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…

[@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 🙂

[@cornbread70s4]

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

[@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 😢

[@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 :-)

[@mattterry30]

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

[@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....

[@TheGamingDead14]

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

[@timwolke]

That's a dealbraker for me

[@vancouverev3142]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@liezefantastico]

when could we expect the test drive?

[@GaryKetchum808]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Omnis2]

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

[@billhickman7903]

You did a fantastic job with us

[@tomverleysen5639]

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

[@CarlosRTorres-mq1cu]

JEALOUS

[@kathleensiker7570]

Great review, now I’m a new subscriber.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 👍

[@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...

[@EdgarRenje]

It looks better now.

[@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.

[@MrJudgi]

Still no rear wiper?

[@MotorgraphWorld]

no..

[@sm00v00]

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

[@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?

[@zacx6970]

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

[@mayank281985]

Very nicely presented.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@stennordenmalm9900]

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

[@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. 🙂

[@zorqis]

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

[@tonyn3227]

Looks much better now at least to me

[@Motor-Heads11]

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

[@izzo2271]

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

[@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).

[@secretsaltshake]

Naughty ev6 😼

[@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.

[@alimechs]

Good work keep it up 👍

[@JoriDiculous]

Looks cool still, but i do not like the triangles on the front. Ruins the lines on the whole front. Rest of the front looks nice. Not so sure about the back, yet. Love the side profile, still as 'sporty looking' as the "old" one. Not sure about tie interior, looked a little bit "cheap", but hard to judge from a video :)

[@dmomcilovic9185]

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

[@kadarnaikwadi8584]

LOOKS STYLISH

[@pelonaxako]

Much better than previus one 👍

[@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

[@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.

[@rasch19785]

Looks much better

[@prevailz1]

Definitely does not look more aggressive in the front.

[@andrewmcmillan8110]

Don’t like the new front or steering wheel but like the added range and interior trim

[@paulhughes7366]

Would like to see optional diesel model

[@gheorghiualex]

Model y remains better overall if you dont mind panel gaps 🤪

[@MotorgraphWorld]

and ride quality :-)

[@jbmcdoogle]

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

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Amber indicators are proven to trigger mass shootings.

[@mikes6853]

I love it and can live with the new face bc I get wireless Apple car play no gloss black and I better get line steering wheel plus bigger batteries I love it I hope USA get the matrix lights like Korea for the facelift fingers cross

[@cdsjjav]

Great Review! I love her clam explanation 😊

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thanks :-)

[@GiveMeYoSammich]

The standard ev6 looked to much like hyundais styling, this at least brings it more in line with kias new design philosophy and makes for a good facelift

[@PatrickC139]

No rear AC Vents? thats kind of sad.

[@Raptile07]

A sports car must look aggressive. There's still a lot of potential. Even in the facelift.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Why does the ioniq 5 have that ugly blank fabric portion on the left side of the infotainment/instrument screen but the ev6 doesn’t?

[@krestdorl1697]

Didn’t like the front at the beginning. But it has grown on me.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

+1

[@darksantacruz]

Better now for sure.

[@10secondsrule]

Excellent observations! ❤ However in my opinion like with every Kia (or most manufacturers for that matter) a facelift just ruins the original design. Kia is particularly bad at this as they try to make all cars look similar to their latest and completely different new models despite the obvious fact that the old models were all designed as an independent instances in the first place. Original design is always the best followed by 1st facelift and by the 2 facelift the car looks absolutely horrible. Recent Avante/Elantra being great example of this and solid this EV6. It just looks like a botched garage job using spare parts. I don’t know who would buy this refreshed car as the next new model will make it complete obsolete design wise.

[@khanmazid3020]

Design is very futurestic new ev 6

[@MrUser999999]

Kia is fumbling the refresh on most of their new vehicles. The k5 refresh wasnt to bad, but some parts(tail lights) look worse. The Ev6 front facia was exeptuonal, bold, and unique. Now it looks generic. The upcoming sportage seems to be following the trend of this ev6. They should have followed the trend of the refreshed tucson, just slightly evolving the design.

[@pickes]

Damn how I hate the split front lights…

[@nasirkhan0602]

OCD started kicking in, when I saw the steering wheel

[@MotorgraphWorld]

haha

[@vijay7v7]

Beautiful looking

[@HuyTranimal]

You mean the car right 😂

[@FilmScape4K]

When’s the test drive?

[@MotorgraphWorld]

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

[@FilmScape4K]

@@MotorgraphWorld I will look out for it 😀

[@Visualhead_Spacer]

i do like the new steering wheel, more safety sensors, digital rear mirrors and new bigger battery. I'm still happy with current front of my EV6.

[@stennordenmalm9900]

The Hyundai brand is clearly the EV leaders today

[@robertn2951]

KIA design is truly the best in the world.

[@oisin_o_boyle]

you can't be serious, I would say its awful

[@robertn2951]

@@oisin_o_boyle look at its growth...

[@jonlpage]

Still no rear wiper 😥

[@xavierrobinson200]

Woah just put kia logo in the center

[@scellowmcineka4087]

I'm not sure which is prettier you or the car😊

[@ctk4949]

I do not like the off center logo on the steering wheel. lol If your arm is on the armrest, im sure it wont shake like that. lol

[@ziggyyo]

Depends on the weight of your arm 😁

[@Tully3674]

Good video. Very informative.

[@MotorgraphWorld]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Nice

[@optimusprime5166]

Not gonna lie it looks weird now from the front.

[@fatphoca5009]

Looks so much better.

[@afrodragon4187]

it looks better

[@coolcat23]

With the exception of replacing the glossy black surfaces with a matte surface, all these changes are for the worse, AFAIC. The prefacelift front looks better and the interior also looked classier, more elegant before. Too bad.

[@dionisiuskusuma1462]

I hope the next generation will feature rear wheel steering. This current gen have tanker-like turning radius

[@beanapprentice1687]

F***, they messed up the front end! And like others have said, that off-center logo is unacceptable!

[@dmpanis]

I like nothing of the facelifted car, looks like a compromise compaired to previous one. Even the steering wheel is ugly... and I could go with that if range was matched to Model Y LR but they even failed on that. I am trying to figure out what KIA actually had in mind with the facelift. Did they have anything else than making it cheaper to produce? Just asking...

[@chillz28]

wireless - Apple carplay?

[@MotorgraphWorld]

YES!

[@christophercurrell7077]

I have a current version and think the new wheels look awful, the headlights are not as good, the dash display shape has been ruined by squaring of the corners. What on earth were Kia thinking. The only things that really needed improving was kit levels and wireless carplay and android. What a shame.

[@teamnotleafy6887]

Still prefer the old headlights and wheels.

[@isurumw6119]

Steering wheel logo position would keep me from buying this car. Who the hell thought it was a brilliant idea?

[@markuslc1888]

what a beautiful girl 🥰

[@Chrisbamgr]

Facesheet

[@michaelkim3432]

Nice video! Nice pants!