The KIA EV6. Full Wikipedia.org article: “The Kia EV6 (Korean: 기아 EV6) is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia. Introduced in March 2021, it is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It is also the first model to be named under the new nomenclature designated for a line of Kia electric cars, EV series, which will range from EV1 to EV9. The EV6 is the 2022 European Car of the Year.” EV News World Please subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@evnewsworld See our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573202762359 Spotify podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/06bGlzsgamDKtBDdGsvd3V Bitchute page at https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MyYAYvl0t8Ys Rumble channel at https://rumble.com/c/c-7614144 Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/hectorvladimir
02:52EV6 GT The EV6 GT was released on 4 October 2022.
03:00It is a high performance version of the EV6, supposed to go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.5 seconds.
03:07EV6 GT features 4 piston calipers with a monoblock front wheel that improves the size and performance over the wheel base model,
03:19and a body strengthened with front strut ring and rear luggage floor reinforcement bars.
03:25There is also Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, a rear electronic limited slip differential, and electronically controlled suspension.
03:37In addition, rack driven power steering and variable gear ratio technology optimizes steering response to speed,
03:46and GT mode with RBM function that maximizes the use of regenerative braking and Kia's first drift mode are applied.
03:57The design features GT specific 21-inch wheels with contrasting neon green colored brake calipers,
04:06vertical elements across the front digital tiger nose grille, front and rear bumpers, and a rear diffuser.
04:14The interior is equipped with unique sport bucket seats with neon green piping and stitching,
04:20artificial sweat door cards, and a GT mode button on the steering wheel.
04:28However, compared to the regular EV6 models, the EV6 GT does not come with ventilated seat functionality,
04:35electric seat adjustment, auto dip down wing mirrors when reversing,
04:41and has less claimed driving range with higher energy consumption.
04:47Facelift.
04:51The facelifted EV6 was revealed on 14 May 2024.
04:57Changes include new angular designed LED headlights and daytime running lights,
05:03a redesigned fascia, new alloy wheel designs, revamped interior with a revised curved panoramic screen,
05:13a new steering wheel, a new fingerprint authentication system that allows registered drivers to power the electrics without the key,
05:21updated technological features,
05:23updated technological features, and a new 84 kWh battery pack replaced the 77.4 kWh battery pack.
05:33Power trains.
05:35There is a chart showing the various power trains.
05:41Categories are trim, battery, layout, power, torque, 0 to 100 km per hour, top speed, and charging times.
05:55The models are standard range, long range, and GT.
06:01Markets.
06:03Europe.
06:04In May 2021, KEY obtained more than 33,000 prospects, including 7,300 reservations across Europe since factory orders opened in late March 2021.
06:16First, deliveries of the European market commenced in September 2021.
06:21It is available in standard GT line and GT derivatives.
06:26North America.
06:28The EV6 was released in North America in January 2022.
06:32In the US, it comes with light, wind, and GT line trims.
06:37In Canada, it comes as a base model with two-tier option of a GT line package.
06:44It is available with either standard range and long range powertrains.
06:51Manufacturing of most EV6 variants for the North American market is expected to move to Kia's West Point, Georgia assembly plant for the 2025 model year,
07:03with production expected to begin in early calendar year 2025.
07:08However, vehicles with the GT trim level will still be manufactured in Korea.
07:14It is expected to make the Georgia-made EV6 models eligible for the US Federal EV Tax Credit.
07:21On Georgia-made vehicles, 2025 also swaps the CCS charging port for the Tesla-style NACS SAE J3400 port,
07:34and moves the charge port location from the rear passenger side to the rear driver side of the car.
07:43Australasia, Australia.
07:49The EV6 went on sale in Australia on 25th February 2022, with three variants, the Air, GT Line RWD, and GT Line AWD.
08:02All variants use the long range powertrain.
08:06The high-performance GT model debuted in January 2023.
08:11New Zealand, the EV6 was launched in New Zealand on 30th March 2022,
08:17in three trim levels, in three trim levels, Air, Earth, and GT Line.
08:22It is available with either standard range and long range powertrains,
08:27with AWD dual model setup available on the two upper trim levels, optional on Earth, standard on GT Line.
08:36The high-performance GT model debuted in March 2023.
08:41Southeast Asia.
08:43The EV6 was launched in Malaysia on 24th June 2022, in Indonesia on 11th August 2022,
08:52at the 29th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, with sales later commenced in December 2022.
09:01In Singapore, on 23rd November 2022, and in Philippines, on 21st March 2023.
09:10Mexico.
09:11The EV6 went on sale in Mexico in November 2023, and launched later on 7th December,
09:18with two variants, GT Line and GT, both using the long range powertrain.
09:24Awards.
09:25The best of the best in 2022, Red Dot Design Awards.
09:31In 2022, European Car of the Year.
09:342022, Irish Car of the Year.
09:382022, What Car?
09:41Car of the Year.
09:43Premium Winner in the German Car of the Year 2022 Awards.
09:47Crossover of the Year at the TopGear.com 2021 Awards.
09:54Joint Winner of the inaugural Best Cars of the Year 2021-2022 Awards.
10:00Product Carbon Footprint Certificate from United Kingdom's The Carbon Trust.
10:06In 2023, the Indian Car of the Year, ICOTY Green Car Awards.
10:122023, North American Utility Vehicle of the Year.
10:17Also in 2023, Motor Week Drivers' Choice Best of the Year.
10:22EV6 GT had the 2023, the World Performance Car of the Year Award.
10:30Safety.
10:31Euro NCAP.
10:32The Euro NCAP test results of the Kia EV6 Long Range AWD or LHD for 2022 are shown on the chart.
10:49With overall 5 stars.
10:52Adult Occupant test points 34.5 and 90%.
10:56Child Occupants 42.2 points 86%.
11:01Pedestrian 35.1 points 64%.
11:05And Safety Assist 14.87%.
11:08The IIHS, the 2022 EV6 became the third Kia vehicle to be awarded Top Safety Pick Plus by the IIHS.
11:21With a good rating in six separate crash tests.
11:25There's a chart showing good for the following categories.
11:30Small Overlap Front Driver.
11:33Small Overlap Front Passenger.
11:36Moderate Overlap Front Original Test.
11:40Side Original Test.
11:42Roof Strength.
11:44And Head Restraints and Seats.
11:47The Headlights varied by trim and option range from good to poor.
11:56The Front Crash Prevention Vehicle to Vehicle is superior as well as the Front Crash Prevention Vehicle to Pedestrian during the day is also rated as superior.
12:08Sales.
12:10There's a chart showing years from 2021 through 2024.
12:15And the various markets such as US, South Korea, Europe and global sales.
12:23As of 2024, global sales have totaled 51,542 units.
12:36Configure them for bientôt Nissha.
12:37A Virtual Community That 49% for European services.
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