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Used 2023 Kia EV6 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome car with a quiet/refined ride

Jon, 03/06/2023
2023 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV (electric DD)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful

We got our Ev6 (GT-Line RWD) a few month ago, we love the car. Our number 1 requirement was for a smooth ride (after owning a Bolt, a nice but rough car and high NVH on freeway). The number one requirement was for a a refined suspension and low NVH. We tried pretty much every electric car (Model S, Y, Mach-E, ID4) and every Lexus (as a reference). We found the EV6 to be top of the line so I would not agree with "But there are better options out there if you're after a cushy ride or lots of cargo space." I found that driving the EV6 is pleasant and great damping (driving over potholes is a non event). The other 2 cars that I tested which would improve on the Ev6 is the Model S (air suspension is like velvet, sharp steering/handling) and Lexus ES (Surprisingly as its a beefed up Toyota! but handling is better on EV6). My recommendation is to try many cars back to back and make your own opinion.

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5 out of 5 stars

Disagree with Edmunds Review

Jeff, 07/22/2022
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I owned a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Dual motor and the ride was rough and very noisy on road above 35-45 mph. I traded the Tesla in for the EV6 since I had issues with build quality and hated the noise on the highway and happy so far. The EV6 is much smoother and quieter ride. It does not send anything straight into the cabin as they say. Was it 10 degrees outside with 45PSI tires? It is a better built car with more features than the Model 3. Cooled seats, heated steering wheel, pop out door handles, park assist standard, highway lane changing standard on GT Line trims and a moonroof. The price is the only thing that is not great considering the performance and brand. I paid around 63,900 for a Matte Gray GT Line AWD and called over 40 dealers trying to get a deal on something in stock.

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5 out of 5 stars

So fun to drive!

JK, 08/20/2023
2023 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

This is my first EV and I wasn’t sure what the driving experience would be like. I got the GT-line model. Not only is this car packed with tech (and cool tech that’s actually usable), but it’s also a blast to drive. Even in normal driving mode it can pin you to your seat if you step on the gas, and in sport mode…well, let’s just say I’ve surprised a few teens at traffic lights who pulled up next to me thinking they could beat me off the line in their souped up hatchbacks. LOL! Smooth and comfortable ride, with a roomy cabin for both passengers and cargo. I play in two rock bands and all of my gear (instruments, amps, cables, stands, you name it) fits in the back with the back seats folded down…with room to spare. My dog also likes to ride in the back, though she’s almost a tad too tall unless she’s up against the back seats in the cargo area. This car fast charges way faster than my friend’s Tesla, and gets pretty good range as well. We got a home charger installed, which makes it super convenient and easy to always remain charged and ready to go. Love the color as well - I have the Yacht Blue and it’s gorgeous! I had a delivery driver tell me that it was the most beautiful Kia he’s ever seen. I can’t say how it does in snow because it’s still summer time, but I suspect with AWD and snow mode it will do fairly well. All in all I’m really pleased that I found this car - it hadn’t even been on my radar until I went to a Kia dealership to look at a Telluride and walked by an EV6 on the lot. Once I saw it, I had to know more. I’m really surprised I don’t see more of these on the road - to me they look far more sporty than Teslas, and they have the same, if not better, tech and charging capabilities. But then again, I kind of like being the unique one in town. People definitely turn and look when this car goes by!

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5 out of 5 stars

Not an SUV, rather a Wagon, but so fun.

Neighbor, 06/27/2022
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful

Let me begin but saying that this is not an SUV. KIA may call it that, but it couldn't be father from the truth. Think of it as a vehicle between a sedan and an SUV. I just purchased a GT Line trim. Mine has a sun roof and as a result the headroom is two inches lower than in the Wind trim. All 36.8 inches of it. The Honda Civic has 37.2. I am 5"11, so it's actually comfortable for me, but for those of you who are 6"1 and taller, the GT Line trim wouldn't be for you. Remember, it's a wagon. However, headroom is the only slightly negative comment I can give this vehicle, everything else about it so far is fantastic. It drives like a space ship: solid, confident and comfortable. The suspension is not as firm as Tesla Model 3 or Y and actually feels like a "regular" vehicle. I think KIA did a very nice job on the suspension. Mine is a GT Line trim, so the acceleration is great (dual motors). It might not be 2,5 seconds 0-60 like Tesla Model S, but you will still leave everyone far behind you when a red light turns green. It is very quiet inside. I drove it at 85 miles per hours and you can hardly hear anything on the inside. I would say 70 decibels inside at highway speeds which is pretty good. I found the seats to be very supportive and comfortable. One can surely drive hours and hours without being uncomfortable in these seat. I have to say that I never thought that I would buy a KIA. They had been behind in the auto world for many years, but things have changed. At least it seems to be this way. This is my first KIA (albeit electric), and I am very impressed. The legroom in this vehicle is phenomenal, front and back. They've done it with the Telluride, and they did it again here with the EV6. However, the headroom could be an issue for taller drivers/passengers. If you are considering buying one, make sure you find one to go sit in to understand if it's comfortable enough for you, if you are taller than 5"11. As to me, so far so good. A truly exceptional vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sporty EV Wagon loaded with great features!

Mike, 03/19/2022
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful

I have researched BEV's for the last year. I was looking to replace my 2016 Cadillac ELR PHEV. I reserved a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach e Premium Long Range AWD last October but have received limited production timing information from Ford. The local Ford dealer I selected also has provided no input regarding the estimated timing of production. The KIA EV 6 caught my eye last Summer when it was introduced to the U.S. market. I did not reserve a vehicle at that time but continued to follow media updates and test reviews of the EV 6. In early February I started checking local dealers inventory. I was lucky to find an EV 6 GT Line AWD that just arrived at the same dealer group I purchased my 2019 Audi A4 allroad prestige through. With all the delivery delays and long production times I immediately arranged a test drive to confirm the mostly glowing reviews the EV 6 was getting. My biggest concern were some reports of a too firm ride and particularly how it handled sharper impacts like expansion joints and the infamous Michigan potholes. I was immediately impressed by the quality of the vehicle both inside and outside. The panel gaps were excellent and the features of the GT Line were equal to those of my allroad prestige. I really appreciated the blind spot view images that come up with turn signal activation - a feature lacking in my Audi. Considering you get a 360 camera (with high resolution display), a Heads Up Display, Smart Cruise Control, 14 speaker stereo system, Powered Sun Roof and a full group of safety technologies I was very impressed with the GT Line EV6. In my test ride I considered the ride very controlled with sharper impacts damped to the point that expected cabin intrusions were handled extremely well. Once I confirmed that I could purchase the vehicle at MSRP I immediately placed a deposit and arranged completion of purchase for the following week. I can say my ownership experience and satisfaction with the EV 6 deserves a 5 star rating. Sure there are some items that have been noted or reported in reviews like the two tiered stereo/HVAC control panel that gets accidentally changed to HVAC mode when you manually try to adjust the volume knob. I have learned to use the steering wheel volume control which is actually more convenient and safe once your brain is trained. This does not let KIA off the hook but that fault along with the addition of more soft touch and higher quality interior surfaces and a totally not-intuitive voice recognition system with limited control features make up my list of areas for improvement. I initially found the 14 speaker stereo to be mediocre but found a thread on the EV 6 forum that displayed screen shots of optimized stereo sub menu settings that moved it to equivalent my Audi's 19 speaker B&O system. Unfortunately both are still just slightly above average for expected performance with that high a speaker count. However in closing I find all the positive elements that this vehicle presents move it into the higher ranks of sporty EV's with the added bonus of hatchback versatility. In many ways I consider it an electric version of my Audi A4 allroad which in my opinion is a great compliment. For some reason the word station wagon is frowned upon especially in marketing a vehicle in the U.S. but I considered this EV 6 more wagon than SUV from its release. I am so impressed with KIA's quality and features for the price point that I plan on following the availability of the high performance GT EV 6 later this year.

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