Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Kia EV6 - 2025MY Minor Change

The Kia EV6 has been on the road for three years. It's now ripe for a minor change. This is a chance to rediscover the fully electric Kia that made headlines.

2025 Kia EV6
2025 Kia EV6

Starting at 55,400,000 KRW plus additional costs, The New EV6 is the refreshed version of Kia's award-winning EV that promises fans and newcomers to rediscover it with a slightly different approach. Compared to the recently facelifted Hyundai IONIQ 5, it's better looking.

2025 Kia EV6
2025 Kia EV6

Beginning with the exterior design, the minor change features new G-shaped headlamps conjoined to the return of the signature Kia Tiger Nose grille, refreshed taillights, and new wheel designs. The standard EV6 features refreshed bumpers while the GT-Line features an even more aggressive design and the Civic Type R-styled rear bumper. Don't ask but squint harder. You'll see.

2025 Kia EV6
2025 Kia EV6

The interior has been refreshed in this minor change as hinted by a new steering wheel, revised 12.3-inch display panel, revised dashboard, ambient lighting, and a revised Qi wireless charging pad. In addition to a new software update, The New EV6 has a walk-away auto lock, powered steering wheel adjustment, a 12-inch head-up display, photocatalytic sterilization for the air conditioning, a digital rear-view mirror, and a built-in dash cam.

2025 Kia EV6
2025 Kia EV6

The EV6's electric powertrain was updated by increasing the size of its Li-ion battery from 77.4kWh to 84kWh, meaning the performance and ecology were updated as well. RWD variants have 229PS of power and up to 494km of driving range. AWD variants have 325PS of power and up to 461km of driving range. Not only it's more efficient than the pre-facelifted model, but it's better than the recently facelifted Hyundai IONIQ 5 as well.

The 2025 Kia EV6 has an 800-volt electrical architecture, which means that its battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes when plugged into a 350kW DC fast charger. These chargers are available at public locations throughout South Korea.

In addition to improved drivability thanks to its revised dampers, reduced motor noise, and increased rigidity, The New EV6 comes with new safety features such as the revamped remote parking assist, lane keeping assist, and low-speed autonomous braking.

The Kia EV6 is the beginning of the brand's new age. It's a commoner's crossover that embodies the "Movement that Inspires" slogan. This minor change is an opportunity to rediscover the EV6 with a slightly different approach.

Available Colors: Snow White Pearl, Moonscape Matte Grey, Ivory Matte Silver, Glacier, Yacht Blue, Runway Red, Interstellar Grey, and Aurora Black Pearl.

Photo: Kia

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