Bitauto Original Kia EV6 is a model that I am very concerned about. It was launched in 2021, but it was not until 2 years later that Chinese consumers really had the opportunity to buy this model. Despite this, this car is still very attractive to many people, including me. It is built based on the E-GMP pure electric architecture and is Kia's first pure electric model. In addition, the new car's unique styling and outstanding performance indicators also whetted my appetite. Therefore, getting the opportunity to test and experience EV6 for the first time in China is definitely a dream for me.

Accelerate the first echelon of results!

In this era of electrification, the cost for consumers to obtain power is indeed getting lower and lower. On the street, the acceleration capabilities of most new energy vehicles can fully meet the needs of daily travel. The faster acceleration capability seems to be more inclined to become a stage for manufacturers to show the performance of their models. What we tested this time was the GT version of the Kia EV6 series, which has the most powerful performance. The vehicle is equipped with two motors, front and rear. The maximum power of the power system is 430kW and the maximum torque is 740N·m. The official acceleration score of this car from 0-100km/h is 3.5 seconds, and the top speed is 260km/h.

After our actual measurement, in the most powerful GT mode, the EV6 GT's 0-100km/h acceleration score was 3.49 seconds, which is faster than the official score. The weather temperature during the test was 11°C. In fact, there are currently many pure electric models in China that can accelerate from 0-100km/h within 4 seconds, but most of them achieve results of around 3.8 seconds. At the same time, at this acceleration level, even for a pure electric vehicle, the improvement of every 0.1s is not as easy as imagined, and the result of 3.49s is enough to make the EV6GT's power performance firmly establishes itself in the first echelon. In addition, we also tested the acceleration time of the vehicle in ECO, NORMAL, and SPORT modes. The final 0-100km/h results were 6.76, 4.09, and 4.08s respectively. This basically represents the performance of the vehicle in daily transportation. Speed-up ability.

In addition, during the entire violent acceleration process, the front and rear suspensions effectively inhibited the vehicle's head-up movement, and the four wheels could also firmly grasp the ground. The tires equipped on the vehicle are Michelin Pilot Sport 4S, which are a set of tires that focus on gripping the road. There was no squealing sound when starting.

The front wheels of the EV6 GT are equipped with opposing four-piston brake calipers and are painted in fluorescent green, which makes them eye-catching. The measured braking distance of the vehicle from 100-0km/h is 36.4m. During the process, the body posture remained within a normal range, and the performance of the rear of the car was also very stable.

Due to the battery layout, pure electric vehicles have a lower center of gravity than fuel vehicles.Therefore, their driving experience is more superior, and the same is true for EV6 GT. The front and rear suspensions of this car are independent MacPherson and multi-link types respectively, and are slightly ordinary in structure. However, this suspension is equipped with an electronic control system. In different scenarios, the system will automatically adjust the suspension damping to obtain a more adequate response. The test road surface this time was relatively smooth, but you can still feel the suspension's sensitivity to subtle undulations on the road surface. In addition, the lateral support of the suspension is the type I prefer. The body posture is very neat when cornering and changing lanes, and there are few unnecessary movements.

The front of this EV6 GT has very sensitive feedback to the steering wheel. Coupled with its flexible body size and strong power output, the vehicle's dynamic performance is very light and easy to use. In addition, the vehicle is also equipped with an E-LSD electronic limited-slip differential, which allows for more stable steering performance and a higher speed limit. However, since these test vehicles are overseas versions, it is a pity that the drift mode of the EV6 GT cannot be experienced this time.

The vehicle has four levels of kinetic energy recovery modes. The strongest mode is officially defined as the single-pedal mode, which has a more obvious dragging effect on the vehicle, but I personally think it is still within an acceptable range. In ECO mode, the vehicle's acceleration appears relatively soft and can always maintain a relatively gentle and linear performance. The GT mode is very violent and makes people feel obviously dizzy.

Exterior and interior review

This is the first time EV6 has appeared in the form of a test drive experience in China, and its actual car has met domestic consumers as early as the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. According to the manufacturer, the EV6's shape adopts the design concept of "unity of opposites", a term I have heard from Shibo Tuojie. However, in terms of EV6's styling, it is obviously different from other Kia models.

Due to the adoption of a new pure electric architecture, the overall feeling of EV6 will be more compact. The distance between the front of the car and the firewall is very short. At the same time, it also has shorter front and rear overhangs. Coupled with the fast-back design of the vehicle, the EV6 looks more like a crossover model, with a slightly arrogant momentum.

The flat front design makes the traditional roaring grille no longer conspicuous. The headlights on both sides are connected to it. The segmented daytime running lights are full of features and can show a dynamic effect when lit. . The front LED headlights have a matrix function that can automatically avoid oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

The length, width and height of EV6 GT are 4695x1890x1545mm, and the wheelbase is 2900mm. In terms of its length, it belongs to the traditional compact category, while the wheelbase has entered the mid-size car camp, which is also a major feature of pure electric platform models. The side design of the car body is relatively simple, and the raised bottom side skirts and hidden A-pillars also add a youthful and sporty atmosphere. In addition, the shape of the vehicle's exterior rearview mirror is also quite unique.

The rear of the EV6 GT is my favorite part, especially its three-dimensional through-type light strip design, which is cleverly integrated with the rear profile. At the same time, the chrome trim strip under the taillight hides the turn signal, and can also refract the light at a certain angle, which is very creative.

The wheels of the EV6 GT version adopt a five-spoke design. The rims have a large hollow area and are 21 inches in size. Both the front and rear wheels are equipped with 255/40 R21 tires. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is in It has been introduced before, and it is basically a top-level product for civilian use.

At least compared to other Kia models, the EVThe interior of the 6 GT is relatively radical, but it still favors the design habits of fuel vehicles. The distribution of functional areas in the car is relatively traditional, which is very friendly to consumers who have just switched from fuel vehicles. In addition, the GT version has a more textured design in details, including GT’s exclusive logo and suede material. The electronic shift adopts a knob-type design, and the entire Console (central channel) adopts a floating island design, with a large storage space underneath.

The shape of the steering wheel is quite good-looking. It is relatively thick and fits the hand very well. The multi-function buttons on both sides are still mechanical. There are paddles behind the steering wheel to adjust the intensity of kinetic energy recovery. The driving mode adjustment and GT mode are located under the middle of the steering wheel, making them very convenient to operate.

The suspended dual screen has a certain curvature, and the surface is encapsulated by a whole piece of glass. There are two independent LCD screens inside, both 12.3 inches in size. The test vehicle this time is a Korean version, and it is expected that the domestic models will be equipped with the Kia Connect system that we are familiar with, including navigation, voice control, OTA remote upgrade, mobile phone remote control and other functions. The operation will be more in line with most Chinese people. usage habits. Jaguar Land Rover's royal audio brand, British Treasure, also appears on this EV6 GT.

The seats in the car are of one-piece design, the main fabric is suede, and they are decorated with green stitching. There are also GT words on the seat backs. What is surprising is that the vehicle's seat adjustments are all manual. The front seats have a heating function, while the rear seats have backrest angle adjustment and seat heating, and can be tilted down in a 4/6 ratio. After tilting down, you can get A relatively flat trunk space.

ExperienceA person with a height of 177cm can get about 1 fist of headroom in the front row, about 3 fingers of headroom in the back row, and much more than 2 fists of legroom. In addition, the rear floor of the vehicle is flat, and the riding experience is still good.

The E-GMP pure electric architecture provides a good storage space for this EV6 GT. The front row has mobile phone wireless charging, 1 USB interface, 2 Type-C interfaces, 1 12V power supply, and the rear row also has Provides 2 Type-C interfaces. The glove box has a very deep space, and it also provides a USB interface to facilitate the connection of external driving recorders, etc.

EV6 GT is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 77.4kWh, and the vehicle’s charging interface is located in the triangle below the rear taillight. With up to 800V fast charging, it only takes 18 minutes to charge the battery from 10% to 80%. We also learned that the GT version has a maximum pure electric range of 555km, and the GT-Line long-range version that will be introduced in the future has a maximum pure electric range of 671km. (The actual model is a foreign charging interface, which is the same asThe imported version will be different in the future)

Editor’s comment: The starting price of Kia EV6 in the United States is US$48,700, which is approximately RMB 336,000. As the strongest version of the EV6 series, the EV6 GT version tested this time is priced as high as US$61,400 in the United States. , approximately RMB 424,000. Referring to the price in the United States, when the EV6 enters the country, it will definitely become the most expensive model currently sold by Kia in the country.

Taken together, the EV6 GT has relatively top-notch performance, and its interior and exterior designs are also well-organized. Overall, it can be regarded as a rare good car. After it enters China, it will definitely improve Kia’s domestic reputation. overall image, and increase more topicality and exposure. But if the manufacturer hopes that this car can make a breakthrough in sales, then I will really worry about the future selling price.

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