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The new 2022 Kia EV6 crossover arrives to dealerships and represents brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle. What is special about this lineup is that it is based on the E-GMP modular platform that optimizes efficiency and enables advanced EV technologies within the vehicle drivetrain system.

Furthermore, the E-GMP contributes to a new exterior design language with cues of a classic sports car and high-tech contemporary urban vehicle with a coupe-like profile. Along with the new kind of aesthetics, the EV platform also enables some neat performance capabilities and extended mile coverage of about 300 miles.

The EV6 First Edition

Kia will offer a special lineup of 1,500 units that will come with numerous unique features. Such are exclusive exterior color scheme, Augmented Reality Heads-Up Display, Remote Smart Parking Assist, wide sunroof, 20-inch wheels, premium 14-speaker Meridian audio system, and a two year subscription to Sirius XM7.

‘Opposites United’ CUV Design

Designed and manufactured in Kia’s design studio in Seoul, Frankfurt and Irvine, California, the EV6 crossover features a new design philosophy called “Opposites United”. The idea is based on the contrasts found in nature and everyday life. Some elements include:

• Headlamps offer sequential dynamic light pattern
• Flush exterior door handles
• High rear deck serves as a spoiler
• Cross-car rear light cluster
• Wheel sizes will be available in 19, 20 or 21-inches
• A Foundation for the Electric Age
• E-GMP serves as the core technology for the next generation of Kia EVs.  Highlights include:
• Rear-wheel-biased; available AWD capability with a front electric motor
• Five-link rear suspension
• Integrated drive axle (IDA) with enhanced ride comfort and handling
• A long wheelbase and short overhangs for maximum interior space with a flat floor, no tunnel layout
• Underfloor mounted battery placement enables low center of gravity for stability

Drivetrain system

The heart of the vehicle is an energy-dense Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese battery pack in two sizes: 58klWh and 77.4kWh. Furthermore, the low-mounted underfloor pack delivers output to both RWD and AWD electric motor layouts.

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• EV6 comes with up to 576 horsepower and a different setup, depending on the trim level:
• RWD: 58.0 kWh battery with a 160kW rear motor producing 167 horsepower
• RWD: 77.4 kWh battery with a 160kW rear motor producing 218 horsepower
• AWD: 77.4 kWh battery with a 70kW front motor and a 160kW rear motor producing 313 horsepower
• AWD: 77.4 kWh battery with a 160kW front motor and a 270kW rear motor producing 576 horsepower (GT)

Interior design

EV6 offers a contemporary and eco-friendly cabin with a spacious and functional design. Some of the standard features include:

• Extensive use of recycled plastic throughout interior
• 100% vegan leather surfaces on some trims
• 100% LED lighting inside and out
• Slim front seats
• Thin seat frames use ultra-light “giga-steel” to maximize rear-seat space/knee room due to a slim seatback design
•  Hands-free Smart Power Tailgate for easier cargo access
• Panoramic dual integrated 12-inch TFT center cluster and infotainment screens that form a wide, horizontal, curved display extending across the instrument panel
• Blue light-filtered screens to reduce eye strain and fatigue
• Augmented Reality9 (AR) Head-Up Display (HUD) system projects graphics from the base of the windshield in a large three-dimensional image that appears to be over the hood of the car
• Provides speed and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) alerts, vehicle information, lane guidance and turn-by-turn navigation instructions

Source: Kia 

Kia UK Limited reveals details for the new Kia EV6 model lineup. The new vehicles include the sport-inspired GT-Line models and GT-Line S.

The top-tier machine is the EV6 GT. It comes with AWD system and is based on brand’s dedicated new E-GMP technology. EV6 is geared exclusively with electric motor and a 77.4kWh battery pack. Furthermore, every version of the five-seater comes with panoramic display, twin 12.3-touchscreens, smartphone integration. The entry-level Kia EV6 is rear-wheel drive, powered by a 168kW motor on the rear axle (226bhp). This model offers the following feature highlights:

• Dark grey 19-inch alloy wheels with diamond-cut finish
• Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors
• LED headlights, rear lights and daytime running lights
• Black vegan leather upholstery
• Ambient lighting
• Heated front seats and steering wheel
• Dual automatic air conditioning
• Rear parking sensors
• Rain-sensing front wipers
• Engine Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with city, pedestrian, cyclist and junction-turning functionality
• Highway Driving Assist
• Drive Mode Select

EV6 GT-Line

This lineup is available with a choice of different drivetrains – a rear-wheel drive with 226hp and an AWD with 321hp, generated via a dual-motor drivetrain. GT-Line models also offer additional standard equipment:

• GT-Line exterior and interior styling
• Black 19-inch wheels with diamond-cut finish
• Black suede and light grey vegan leather two-tone upholstery
• Front parking sensors
• Premium relaxation seats (tilt-back front seats for a ‘NASA nap’ while charging)
• Memory driver and power front passenger seats
• Alloy driver pedals
• Vehicle-to-load (three-pin plug)
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Dual LED headlamps with adaptive driving beam
• Privacy glass
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning

EV6 GT-Line S

This lineup also offers a choice between a rear-wheel drive and AWD configuration, but adds up some more advanced technologies and features such as:

• 20-inch wheels with dark grey inserts
• Ventilated and heated front seats
• Heated outer rear seats
• Power Tailgate
• Panoramic sunroof with tilting and sliding functionality
• 14-speaker Meridian audio system
• Remote Smart Park Assist
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Highway Driving Assist 2
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (with junction functionality)
• Augmented Reality (AR) head-up display

EV6 GT

This is a flagship range and is expected to be in dealers in the second half of 2022. The vehicle will come with an advanced AWD system, 430kW dual-motor drivetrain with a combined power output of 577hp. Features include:

• GT exterior styling (removes panoramic sunroof)
• 21-inch wheels
• Bucket seats, trimmed in black suede with neon green highlights (replace memory driver and power front passenger seats and premium relaxation seat functionality)
• Electronically controlled suspension
• Electronic limited-slip differential
• Drive Mode Integrated Control
• Battery heat pump
• Premium paint

Source: Kia

The UK pre-reservation for the new Kia EV6 will close after 30 April, the Kia Motors team announced today. At the moment there are about 1,000 pre-orders of the latest Kia family member.

The process enables customers to secure an early ordering slot for the new battery electric vehicle (BEV) via the Kia website and benefit from a fully refundable £100 charge. All customers who have already made their orders will be invited to plate their order during an exclusive two-week ordering period in May, ahead of the general sale.

30 April is also the last date on which customers can pre-reserve the 576hp EV6 GT, with a dual-motor AWD system that enables the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds. The first deliveries are due from October 2022, with the ordering window closing at the end of April until 2022.

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Also, the pre-ordering customers will benefit from a tailored charging service with one year of free subscription to KiaCharge Plus, along with access to IONITY’s ultra-rapid EV charging network.

Source: Kia 

Kia revealed the first images of the all-new EV6, the brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car’s world premiere.

EV6 adopts Kia’s new design approach of “Opposite United”, which takes its influence from the contrast found in nature and humanity. The idea is that the new visual appearance will blend super elegant lines and curves, but there will also be some more aggressive and sharp shapes.

The vehicle is based on the brand’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and is the first Kia vehicle to be influenced by this design approach and incline towards electrification.

Exterior design

The “Opposite United” concept makes its debut with the new EV6 and will be a vital part of every new Kia vehicle. The idea is based on five design pillars: “Bold for nature”, “Joy for Reason”, “Power to Progress”, “Technology for Life” and “Tension for Security”

Each of these pillars contributes to more environmentally green production and more advanced technologies in each Kia machine. Engineers and designers have focused on developing a machine that is both fun to drive, comfortable to operate and pleasurable to see.

The exterior design of the vehicle features a distinctive set of daytime running lights, tiger-nose grille and an overall menacing front fascia. The low air intake widens the front of the car and accentuates the high-tech appearance.

The sides are defined by crossover-inspired design aesthetics that bring this contemporary and sleek appearance and also contribute to enhanced aerodynamic features. This approach contrasts with the sharp lines and high-tech design in order to create some more dynamics and tension in the design language. Also, a swept-back windshield contributes to the sporty appearance, while the rear-end adds more volume and makes the car look more muscular and massive.

Additionally, the rear-end is designed to optimize the aerodynamic performance and features a sloping C-pillar with an integrated black glossy insert that widens the window glass. Above sits a prominent roof spoiler that channels air down to the raised lower spoiler and finishes the vehicle’s visuals.

Interior design

Marking a new era for Kia, the interior design reveals a cozy space for all occupants with numerous elegant features and tons of hi-tech units.

One of the most striking components is the seamless high-definition audiovisual navigation screen. It is a wide and curved design that gives a feeling of openness and spaciousness, along with the slim dashboard. It provides driver and passengers with all the vital information about the vehicle and also serves as a multimedia display. Underneath the AVN screen, there’s a passenger control HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) set of settings with haptic buttons.

New EV6 will make its world premiere in March 2021, during a special online event.

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