2022 Kia EV6 | The Future of Normal Cars? 

My dad saw 10 of these being unloaded from a truck at his local Kia dealer about 6 weeks ago. He came back the next day and they were all marked up $12K over MSRP. Cool car, but not worth paying for the stupid "regional market adjustments." I still prefer the Ioniq 5 overall, both inside and out.

This review demonstrates why we need reviewers to dig into and point out the subtle differences between equivalent products. Those differences to interior materials and suspension set up are something you're going to live with day to day, while looks remain subjective. So glad for what you guys do.

Man over the years i love how Truthful this channel is. Respect it so much more and more. Everyone Braggin on this cars range but its people reviewing it in Cali. where its warm! Got more fast chargers.. im on East coast and in the Country and I WANT THE TRUTH! Its cold here where i live. I appreciate someone saying ( SG ) that we hear these good Miles for EV's but its not reality. Even this!

This is actually one of the EVs I would consider buying, but I know the dealerships in the US are going to murder these in markups. Especially Kia dealerships they’re the worst you can go to, they’re always unprofessional.

Knowing the brutal North American Kia dealer experience these will be over MSRP and any issues they’ll try to weasel out on.

I’ve owned the EV6 AWD Wind for over a month now and city commuting in The OC SoCal averages between 285 and 295, while driving in Eco which is still by far faster and more responsive than my BMW 335i around town. In sport mode MPGe drops a bit but the instant power is addicting! Agree with your interior complaints. I’m ready to swap this for the EV6 GT coming in 6 months because 0-60 in 3.3 seconds is too good to pass up!

these electric cars finally bring out crazy designs that i actually enjoy.

Those aren't bag hooks on the sides of the front console - they're for USB cord routing. I personally love that there's a difference between the EV6 and Ionic 5, as either car will appeal to different people for different reasons. A win for Hyundai/Kia.

I love how the front 3/4 of this car looks. Without anything for scale, it looks like a sporty, stylish hatchback. The back however, is... something.

Just saw the EV6 at the NY Auto Show last Saturday, the car looked awesome both inside and out, cannot believe now I love a Kia this much !!

Did no one else notice the Turbowski sighting at 08:35 or am I just old? Great review. If I had to I'd take the Ioniq over this just for the styling and our local Hyundai dealer being reportedly better equipped for service over the neighboring Kia dealership.

dealers aka Ed Voyles Kia in GA are adding $15000 to the msrp for GT line. And calling it a mandatory dealer addon. Needless to say, I said kiss my ass.

Looks like Jack was out in the Grand Sport giving it the old "Italian tune-up." 12:44 😄

Honestly, Hyundai and Kia did a lot more than Subaru or Toyota did when differentiating the BZ4X and the solterra

I just test drove this car. I could not get comfortable in the driver's seat or the passenger's seat no matter how I tried to change the seat settings. Meanwhile, I found the IONIQ 5 instantly comfortable up front. For that reason alone I'd choose the 5 over the EV6, despite my preference for the EV6's overall exterior styling.

Another bonus point for the Ioniq vs the EV6 : No shiny black plastic whatsoever

This just might be my favorite automotive channel. It's funny. It's comprehensive. The production values are great and Mark and Jack each don both the enthusiast hat and that of the average consumer.

Hey man I love your Dodge Stratus. Bro I'd never drive a Stratus, it's a Plymouthe Breeze.

What you 2 guys said about mazda, most ppl won't realize till you drive it - ie. the mx5 lets you slide for a solid 1-2secs then it'll kick in vs the on/off switch of Stability control cutting everything

The Dodge/Plymouth Neon edit was 🔥🔥 3:35 Mark, I hope we can see more of those in the future

Before the supply/chip shortages Kia and Hyundai dealers were known for dealer markups. Their was a Hyundai dealer in New Jersey that had a commercial saying that they will knock 30% off sticker but before they knock off the sticker they mark up the price by 25%

13:45 - Not to continue the Mazda circlejerk, but for a regular everyday car, their traction and stability control is damn near perfect. Other cars I've driven will absolutely kill any torque to the wheels if the slightest bit of slip is detected, which can be sketchy if you're pulling out into a busy road from a junction with a bit of gravel in the road. All of the sudden, it feels like your engine has stalled out even if you've floored it. The 5 different Mazdas I've driven from 2016 - 2021 all allow about 10-15% slip which feels so much safer and more predictable.

Many thanks for the Ioniq 5 and EV6 review’s in particular, we are still mulling over an EV or a hybrid vehicle and appreciate all that you guy’s are doing…….

I am forever grateful that y'all thoroughly and conscientiously review consumer-y car options (knowing that these can run 60+ grand... but you get what I'm saying)

I can't image how much of my life has disappeared watching Savage geese videos. Time well spent

Another excellent video (from a Canadian Ioniq 5 (Ultimate)) driver. You always set the benchmark with your candid and insightful knowledge and commentary

The hood design on this is amazing, very attractive.

Big ups to Kia for improving every year. Im starting to forget all the terrible cars.

I love mine, but the ride can be a bit bouncy and harsh at high speed. Definitely too much piano black plastic in the interior. But the matte gray paint looks stellar in person

3:37 I was dying of laughter, but good video.

love to see you folks do a comp with this, the Tesla 3 & the VW ID4. Here in NZ this is right in line with the base Tesla 3 on price.

You guys have a valid point in that EV's are the perfect city/suburban vehicles. Regenerative braking and the quietness/smoothness are perfect for that environment. I realized that driving my wife's Tesla Model 3. It's ideally suited for commuting around the Denver metro area.

15:33 great review and nice final thoughts! Thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘

I would definitely choose the EV6 over the Ioniq5, but I am intrigued to see the third version of this car when the Genesis GV60 comes out.

Kia/Hyundai has come a long way as a brand. They've really stepped up their game the last ten years or so.

Great timing! Was just cross shopping this with a Hummer H1.

This car is dead in the water because of one thing, and that’s the Kia dealership experience. Any remotely interesting product at every Kia dealership I’ve ever been to gets these massive markups and baloney add-ons. Then when you finally bite the bullet and decide to talk to a sales person the first things out of their mouth have nothing to do with the car you’re interested in, but rather how much do you want your monthly payment to be and do you want to fill out a credit app.

This attracts people who love polished black plastic and who love to take eyes off road to adjust AC.

I managed to get a brief wheel spin in a rented Kia Soul this weekend lol wasn't expecting it

It's funny you compare Kia/Hyundai to Chrysler/Plymouth. Because the dealer experience is about the same--perhaps the same guys are running them.

Clicked because of the thumbnail, stayed because of the content. Great video!

Saw one in person yesterday. Looks better in person

But Mark! I like it when the four cylinder rattles myself when it struggles to accelerate onto highway on ramps in my Hyundai Elantra. :)

Kia styling is taut, like Audi of 15 years ago. And that is not a bad thing. 3:35 is the timely Easter Egg of 1980s video game graphics and midi chords I needed to stay awake.

I LOVED the ioniq's design. But i cant lie, this takes it design wise for me, even with the compromises.

In my Veloster Turbo it would be so much slower when it was extremely hot outside, but so much faster when it was extremely cold out in the winter. It was very noticeable. Just curious why everybody forgets about this when talking about EV's and range and power differences based on temperature? My MPGs would also go from 40 to 28 from summer to winter. Gas cars aren't immune to these things. A diesel engine can't even be started when its very cold, so you have to leave them running or use electric engine heaters to warm them up.

I live in WV and was surprised that a dealership close by had 2 but of course with today's market, they had the price $5k over sticker.

Excellent informative reviews guys, makes the other car review channels look like kids joking around and playing with cars

I'm shocked Mark did not do a solid rant about the lack of a rear windshield wiper. Imagine driving this in anything but sunny weather and not being able to see out the back window after dropping 50k lol..

OMG my ears with the Neon. Thanks for that.

does that not have a rear wiper? i see alot of rain drops back there.. makes me wonder if it snows or on a dirt road.

How well does it perform in the Rocky Mountains and snow?

Any chance you have a review of the Polestar 2 coming out soon?

“Geared for the lowest common denominator,” hits the nail on the head for some of these dynamic problems.

Great review as usual. Though I have to say that there is a certain irony in qualifying statements about charging networks according to the buyer’s location. Ideally, the point of such a network is to give the user an experience that isn’t geographically unpredictable. But they have yet to deliver on such a system.

My wife’s boyfriend Tyrone said that this one you can drive and not be required to order soy lattes, great car, with my bachelor in barrista arts I think my social status will sky rocket among my hipster friends if my wife drive one of these, thank Mr Geese!

I'm not a big fan of electrics, and I'm not a big fan of CUVs/SUVs but I have to admit, the styling on these making them look more like hatchbacks is having an effect on me. The interiors too, I really like what they're doing

We just got the AWD Wind trim and love it. We put in a little bit of work and found one for MSRP. It’s a great daily driver. This, plus my LC500 and manual Tacoma Off-Raod make my perfect garage fleet.

I saw my first Kia EV6 yesterday. Kind of striking visually.

the thing i like about the ioniq5 is the small center console making it easy to move to either side of the front cabin in case of emergencies

I have been relying on steering wheel volume controls since my 2003 honda accord coupe so i Dont get why you need to touch a volume knob

any update on the toyota 86? rly hyped to see the progression of the car

I've asked this before and can never seem to get an answer so here goes again. Where can I learn how to read the audio graphs that you guys post? I'm a stats and info guy and I would love to pause and compare cars but I have no idea what the hell I'm looking at. ty in advance.

That screen setup is such a nicer looking version of what VW tried to do with the Golf 8s.

1 year later the Ioniq 5 and 6 are readily available under MSRP and with incentives. Good things come to those who wait 8/2023

Aren't those bag hooks actually cable guides for phone charging cables?

Do you guys have an ID.4 review incoming? I know you've mentioned it in some recent EV reviews so...

Great job again guys, the only thing that I'm in the dark about is how the standard 13 speakers sound compared to the standard 6 speakers only sound in the EV 6 Wind Trim VS the IONIQ SEL Trim ? (13 speakers sounds way cooler and better, but I really like that foot rest recliner bonus feature in the IONIQ)

One comment on the EV6 GT-Line since my son has one and we have an I5 Limited. The ride difference is especially evident for rear seat passengers. This is when you notice the stiffer ride of the EV6 and the lower seating position. For a family or someone that has frequent rear seat passengers, the Ioniq 5 is a far better choice. Both are great cars and charging monsters. In our I5 on a 1,300 mi return trip from FL, our total charging time (8 stops) was 1 hr and 54 mins. 230-240 kw speeds in the 50-70% charge range are common. One 16-86% charge took less than 17 minutes. P. S. We paid MSRP. No markups in Western NY for these. The Kia dealer tried the usual Kia dealer fluff but we got it back to MSRP. Ioniq 5s are MSRP straight up.

I saw one of these yesterday in Akron, Ohio.

Great review! I test drove an EV6 recently and it is a lot of fun. I’ll stick with my ICE Audi for road trips and I don’t want to pay $60k for a runabout. Maybe the Niro EV for $35k after the tax credit is a better fit for me.

Kia has been doing some great standard setting lately, so this might be the same.

Announced last year in Mauritius, but still waiting!

imagine adding f1 v10 sound to this pure eargasm

The Koreans have some crazy momentum the last couple years in terms of innovation and quality. Very cool to see.

Was that a Scott Turbowski Cameo when comparing Kia Soul and EV?

I'm waiting for smaller variations, and hopefully solid state to fix the weight issues.

Is Lucid dream air in your review pipeline? Please say yes!!

Great vid as usual but I didn't hear much comparison with the tesla cars. (Model 3, Y).

I prefer the Hyundai Ioniq 5…….mostly for interior room. Very comfy

Went to the NY International Auto Show today and sat/rode in both the EV6 and Ioniq 5. I feel like I’m one of the few people out there who prefer the EV6 to the Ioniq 5. The Ioniq 5 is great, especially the exterior styling/funky LED, but I wasn’t a fan of the interior. For example, the white bezel is flat out ugly and the bench like front seats remind me of my mom’s minivan. The EV6 just seems… cooler inside and out. I have no issue with the HVAC/multimedia integration and the ride, albeit a very short ride, was good enough for my taste. It’s not harsh by any means. Also tried the Volvo XC40 Recharge, but holy shit that little CUV is $60K and it’s smaller and with less range. With how much the mainstream manufacturers have improved in recent years, that Volvo didn’t feel much more premium than the Kia - I know that’s a crazy statement. I’m seriously considering it.

When y'all gonna do the Kia Sportage 2023 review?

Frickin Illinois. Mid-April at 33F and new slush on the ground. And yes, no chargers. Got the new battery pack on my Bolt but still did the buyback because we no longer need a 2nd car, and being in IL means I couldn't hand it over to one of the kids because they'll be in apartments for years and won't be able to charge it.

eventually maybe you guys can make a review/opinion of the differences of how many motors are in various vehicles. Are more motors better ? Are more motors more helpful in snow/ice driving ? What's the best choice in an affordable EV if we care not about 0-60 times.

I passed on this car when looking around for a professional lease EV mostly because of headroom. I'm 1m92, so tall but still a fairly common size for North-Western Europe, and my head was barely not touching the roof lining. That also meant the seating in relation to the front windshield was damn near awkward, pretty much hampering visibility of things at a slight angle above me (like traffic lights). And I would have opted for the panoramic roof too, because it's almost a must (if the windows on these cars get any smaller, you'll feel like you're driving an armoured personel carrier). The Ioniq 5 suspension was way too soft, it was making everyone in the car, including myself motion sick. The reason I went to look particulary to this, is my own car is a Kia (2022 Ceed SW) and I've always found it's great to drive (maybe that's just preference) but everything in that car is absolute magnificent value for the money. It was objectivively better for safety/tech/controls/DCT/etc. than my previous professional 2020 Volvo XC60 in every (except size). But, for a brand that does somewhat focus on keeping cars affordable (an art forgotten by VW, Skoda and the likes), if you start specing this car out, it quickly becomes overpriced compared to a Model Y. Which is really a faux-pas in the market Kia and Huyndai are aiming at.

Great analysis. Unless the GT has adaptive suspension along with its increased horsepower the analysis will remain unchanged although the 0 to 60 times will shrink slightly.💯

Great electric cuv/suv, looks good

When comparing the interior and exterior of two cars it would be good to show what you're comparing to, we haven't watched the other video recently in most cases 😊

Ioniq5 wins it for me, just for the usable space. I'm not in the US so only have to deal with these cars not being very available and still being very pricy (even at MSRP). It's a great option for in the future but my current shitbox (Skoda non-lease) should have at least seven to ten years left and I don't think the gas prices (as high as they are in Europe) will make me consider a switch to EV before that car dies or become too expensive to maintain. Thanks for another thoughtful and great review

Boy was I impressed with this review. No BEV bashing. No BEV adoration. Just accurately pointing out strengths and weaknesses as they exist today.

For last decade I’ve been driving BMWs. Was looking to switch to EV for a while now. I test drove nearly all EVs from Tesla, Merc, BMW, VW, Taycans, you name it. Never have I considered KIA to be honest. Than I had it for a weekend, checked the specs, prices, warranty, the way it drives, it’s just no brainier- ordered it later the same week.

Saw one the other day, looks weird lol. I heard they’re gonna come out with a model with like 600 hp in the future, times are changing

Kinda just looks like a 4door Honda crz hybrid robot hatch thing they made, when you look at the rear 3/4

You mentioned the Taycan briefly. Any chance you guys will review one anytime soon?

I like the EV6, I have liked it since the concept was unveiled. I saw this, as the video suggests, an EV for normal car people... The elephant in the room is of course that KIA already had an amazing EV called the KIA Soul EV, and they decided not to sell it here. We have the Niro (ugh) and thankfully now,the EV6. But, the Soul is so recognizable, why did they decide not to sell it here?

Battery degradation is something to be considered that no one talks about.. if it's losing 5% of maximum charge every year, all the more reason to stay away from smaller EV batteries, for now. Holding on to my 2018 Civic S/T until something else efficient and sporty comes along. Thanks for another splendid review gentlemen.

It's Hyundai, like Sunday

Generally I would avoid first gen of any car, especially an EV. Their instrument design with the AC controls is really going to be frustrating in my eyes. But the dealer markup is a major turnoff but problem is people are bending their backs just to buy in the hype. Not the greatest idea. Still, Kia is trying and has come a long way. I am just glad they are making a 2023 stinger at least and didn't kill the car. Great review video also guys.

Amazing, an EV from a regular brand that I would actually consider. I quite like the styling of it (not as much as the Polestar 2 though) and the small hatch space wouldn't really matter much as I never haul stuff anyway. And as long as the seats are comfortable I'd prefer a more direct handling vehicle rather than the softer Ioniq.