2025 Kia EV6 - Small Changes Are A Solid Improvement
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Date: 2024-11-25
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james2042
As long as hyundai/kia continue to lock every single option behind a trim level and not offer any seperate packages, I wont be interested. Like why do i need the largest wheels, sunroof, large screen, self driving and all these luxury options, to get a heated steering wheel to match the heated seats the base model has. I cant support it, it forces you to buy a bunch of things you dont want to get one feature. Every other automaker has things like a cold weather package, or a safety package, or a convinence package, or a luxury package, that allow you to get what you want and not be forced to buy unwanted features that run the price tag up and hurt performance/comfort
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As long as hyundai/kia continue to lock every single option behind a trim level and not offer any seperate packages, I wont be interested. Like why do i need the largest wheels, sunroof, large screen, self driving and all these luxury options, to get a heated steering wheel to match the heated seats the base model has. I cant support it, it forces you to buy a bunch of things you dont want to get one feature. Every other automaker has things like a cold weather package, or a safety package, or a convinence package, or a luxury package, that allow you to get what you want and not be forced to buy unwanted features that run the price tag up and hurt performance/comfort
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t1328
I really dislike the new headlights. I like the styling on the EV9, but this just looks ugly and gives it a fish face. I wish they’d left it alone. To me, the biggest improvements are finally, wireless CarPlay, and the charging location and NACS port. Anyway, still way more expensive than the new Model 3 for the features. I can’t even come close to the features, range, performance etc of the new 3 LR AWD for less than the GT-Line, which is easily $17k more, or if this will get the $7, 500 tax credit, it’s $10k more. The old EV6 was way better quality than the old Model 3. But the new Model 3 has upped its game significantly.
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I really dislike the new headlights. I like the styling on the EV9, but this just looks ugly and gives it a fish face. I wish they’d left it alone. To me, the biggest improvements are finally, wireless CarPlay, and the charging location and NACS port. Anyway, still way more expensive than the new Model 3 for the features. I can’t even come close to the features, range, performance etc of the new 3 LR AWD for less than the GT-Line, which is easily $17k more, or if this will get the $7, 500 tax credit, it’s $10k more. The old EV6 was way better quality than the old Model 3. But the new Model 3 has upped its game significantly.
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Molishious
The exterior changes are not an improvement, but they aren't a disaster either. The interior is a little better, but I would have liked to see them change the dual purpose infotainment system. I've heard some people find it's no problem, but it seems like an odd decision to me and it's a negative to most people in a test drive. I like the new location of the charge port, I think I'd prioritize convenient fast charging at super chargers that exist today over curbside charging that might be developed in the future.
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The exterior changes are not an improvement, but they aren't a disaster either. The interior is a little better, but I would have liked to see them change the dual purpose infotainment system. I've heard some people find it's no problem, but it seems like an odd decision to me and it's a negative to most people in a test drive. I like the new location of the charge port, I think I'd prioritize convenient fast charging at super chargers that exist today over curbside charging that might be developed in the future.
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timdsd
Looks like a nice update. Finally, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto! And maybe Kia got rid of the piano black plastic inside. I'm looking forward to checking one out. Regarding the charge port door, I think the Kona EV's port placement in the front center is the most practical, but the EV6's left rear would be very convenient for my existing home charging setup. Of more interest to me is the Kia EV3. Is that on display at the LA Auto Show
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Looks like a nice update. Finally, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto! And maybe Kia got rid of the piano black plastic inside. I'm looking forward to checking one out. Regarding the charge port door, I think the Kona EV's port placement in the front center is the most practical, but the EV6's left rear would be very convenient for my existing home charging setup. Of more interest to me is the Kia EV3. Is that on display at the LA Auto Show
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alex_on_autos
I have a 2022 EV6 and I'm not thrilled about the headlights on the 2025 model. Almost everything else is a welcomed change. Especially the power adjustable steering wheel. I need Kia to update their website so I can look through everything andf decide if I want to consider moving to a newer version of the EV6, or just move straight to the EV9, since it offers the space and features (i. e. sunroof) in more models.
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I have a 2022 EV6 and I'm not thrilled about the headlights on the 2025 model. Almost everything else is a welcomed change. Especially the power adjustable steering wheel. I need Kia to update their website so I can look through everything andf decide if I want to consider moving to a newer version of the EV6, or just move straight to the EV9, since it offers the space and features (i. e. sunroof) in more models.
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toyotaprius79
But no successor to the original Ioniq
When is the penny gonna drop for Hyundai and KIA and everyother automaker that it'll be a bad idea to abandon the entry level market for the $40, 000 realm, leaving a vacuum for much more price comoetitive EVs from China Just because braindead politicians slap on reactionary tariffs will not save the automotive market from a crisis if its own making.
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But no successor to the original Ioniq
When is the penny gonna drop for Hyundai and KIA and everyother automaker that it'll be a bad idea to abandon the entry level market for the $40, 000 realm, leaving a vacuum for much more price comoetitive EVs from China Just because braindead politicians slap on reactionary tariffs will not save the automotive market from a crisis if its own making.
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BrandonG8Man
I’ve owned a Sportage with that climate panel for almost 2 years. I’ve set it to default to climate. I use the volume control on the steering wheel. I know that on the rare occasion that I need something on the media page that I need to switch it to media. It’s a non issue. I suppose if I was someone that used the media controls regularly it would be more of a convenience.
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I’ve owned a Sportage with that climate panel for almost 2 years. I’ve set it to default to climate. I use the volume control on the steering wheel. I know that on the rare occasion that I need something on the media page that I need to switch it to media. It’s a non issue. I suppose if I was someone that used the media controls regularly it would be more of a convenience.
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vladsaghin7644
Hey Alex, have a 2024 EV6 and love it! For the climate/audio dials, if you long-press, you can set a default mode. I set it to Audio because I change it more often than climate. So the rare times that I have to change a climate setting, I press the switch button, do my changes and after 3-4 seconds, it reverts automatically back to audio
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Hey Alex, have a 2024 EV6 and love it! For the climate/audio dials, if you long-press, you can set a default mode. I set it to Audio because I change it more often than climate. So the rare times that I have to change a climate setting, I press the switch button, do my changes and after 3-4 seconds, it reverts automatically back to audio
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SamKhoury
9: 09 I disagree with you about the dual function controls for audio and climate. In my opinion, it was a creative solution to give people the physical controls they want without having 2 separate sets of physical controls for audio and climate. And as someone else pointed out, you can select the mode you want as the default.
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9: 09 I disagree with you about the dual function controls for audio and climate. In my opinion, it was a creative solution to give people the physical controls they want without having 2 separate sets of physical controls for audio and climate. And as someone else pointed out, you can select the mode you want as the default.
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AAutoBuyersGuide
There was a clip where I spoke more on the EV6 GT's updates, but the audio got garbled so we had to cut it. The EV6 GT will still be built in S. Korea, but it will get the J3400 port AND it will get the motors from the Ioniq 5 N. Yep, 641 horsepower in a Kia!
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There was a clip where I spoke more on the EV6 GT's updates, but the audio got garbled so we had to cut it. The EV6 GT will still be built in S. Korea, but it will get the J3400 port AND it will get the motors from the Ioniq 5 N. Yep, 641 horsepower in a Kia!
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LetMeCook86
I agree with your assessment on the charging door being on the passenger side for parallel parking. However, manufacturers and charging companies all need to be in agreement. Make the chargers accessible regardless however you back into a parking stall.
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I agree with your assessment on the charging door being on the passenger side for parallel parking. However, manufacturers and charging companies all need to be in agreement. Make the chargers accessible regardless however you back into a parking stall.
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ichinichisan
I'm sure everyone else at the Supercharger station will be happy to see the charge port on the driver's side. Also nice not to have to circle around the car to charge at home if you're driving alone. But, yeah, a bummer for parallel parkers.
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I'm sure everyone else at the Supercharger station will be happy to see the charge port on the driver's side. Also nice not to have to circle around the car to charge at home if you're driving alone. But, yeah, a bummer for parallel parkers.
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RobBudge
I love the idea of being able to charge on the largest and most reliable charger network (version 3 Superchargers) without taking up two charging spaces. Realistic abundance of curbside charging is many, many years away.
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I love the idea of being able to charge on the largest and most reliable charger network (version 3 Superchargers) without taking up two charging spaces. Realistic abundance of curbside charging is many, many years away.
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RobBudge
Not mentioned was the switch to a capacitive steering wheel so that driver assist knows when you are touching the steering wheel vs needing to exert torque. This is important to me since I have had cars with both.
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Not mentioned was the switch to a capacitive steering wheel so that driver assist knows when you are touching the steering wheel vs needing to exert torque. This is important to me since I have had cars with both.
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StephenByersJ
Interesting the charge door sticker still says 240VAC max with the NACS port. Could use some follow up on 277VAC charging on these with the NACS port as well as older cars with CCS and NACS AC adapters.
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Interesting the charge door sticker still says 240VAC max with the NACS port. Could use some follow up on 277VAC charging on these with the NACS port as well as older cars with CCS and NACS AC adapters.
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volcalstone
3: 31 Is that Corbin the Ioniq Guy in all black
You forgot to mention the capacitive steering wheel now and I noticed no fingerprint scanner for the US models
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3: 31 Is that Corbin the Ioniq Guy in all black
You forgot to mention the capacitive steering wheel now and I noticed no fingerprint scanner for the US models
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patrick7228
With curbside parking wouldn't the cord just go behind the car into the port I don't see that as really impactful as far as being in the street
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With curbside parking wouldn't the cord just go behind the car into the port I don't see that as really impactful as far as being in the street
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EM. 1.
Alex, wouldn't you need a super quick charing station to get the faster charing speeds I am not sure if Tesla's chargers can do it that quickly.
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Alex, wouldn't you need a super quick charing station to get the faster charing speeds I am not sure if Tesla's chargers can do it that quickly.
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billoswald9886
They didn't add the rear wiper like they did on the new Ionic 5 Does this not need it because of the more raked rear than the Hyundai
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They didn't add the rear wiper like they did on the new Ionic 5 Does this not need it because of the more raked rear than the Hyundai
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omelborpon3159
The previous Wind trim of the EV6 did not have a glass roof, giving an extra 2 of head room over the GT - Line of the GT versions.
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The previous Wind trim of the EV6 did not have a glass roof, giving an extra 2 of head room over the GT - Line of the GT versions.
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