2023 Kia EV6 GT

Full Review available at www.DriveChicago.com First Impression Summary: Test Vehicle: 2023 Kia EV6 GT AWD Powertrain: 77.4 kWh Lithium Ion Battery Dual Electric Motors EV Range: 206 Miles Exterior Color: Runway Red Interior Color: Black Suede bucket seats Options: Carpeted floor mats 170 MSRP as Tested: 62865 with freight handling Pros: Engaging drive high power interior passenger space exterior styleproportions Cons: Less than average cargo space limited range Exterior Style: The EV6 GT has a sleek contemporary look with balanced proportions sharp LED lighting designs and a photogenic appeal from all angles.
Its complemented by 21 alloys wrapped in Z-rated Goodyear Eagle F1 tires and features large neon brake calipers. Interior: Contemporary sporty styling that mixes in recyclable materials.
Modern technology is easy to use despite a few items that require a learning curve.
Bonus features like the 3D heads up display and smart park assist are fun to show off.
Exclusive to the GT are neon accents lightweight front bucket seats and a striped motif on the upper dashboard and front center armrest. Performance: The EV6 GT is optimized for performance with a 77.4 kWh battery with a 160kW front motor and a 270kW rear motor.
It delivers 576 horsepower and 546 pound feet of torque that will go from 0-60 in just 3.4 seconds.
Exclusive GT and Drift modes make this the EV for an enthusiast type of driver. Family Friendly: Theres plenty of passenger space to accommodate five and it will surely get kids to school on time.
However the cargo capacity is significantly less than competitors like the VW ID.4 Toyota bZ4X or Subaru Solterra. Value: The EV6 GT comes with everything that Kia has to offer at a price of 62865.
The quality and performance are both there to justify the price.
Between its long list of safety and driver assist features combined with its modern technology decent range and ease of charging the EV6 GT is worth the extra money if youre looking for something extra. Final Statement: The EV6 is a great vehicle to begin with and the GT model takes it to the next level.
Its subtle changes on the outside are enough to let the enthusiast types know youre driving something special while maintaining an otherwise low-key profile.
The inside is transformed to a true sports car vibe with the front bucket seats and all the technology.
The performance is beyond fun with incredible power crisp handling and grippy tires.
The EV6 GT delivers on its promise of being a performance vehicle and sets a new benchmark in the electric crossover segment.