First Look: 2024 Kia EV6 in the UAE
The Kia EV6 is the Korean brand’s first dedicated electric vehicle. Whilst it has been around since 2021 in other parts of the world, the EV6 only recently in the GCC.
Kia EV6 exterior design
It certainly looks more premium than other Kia models. While it maybe classified in the compact SUV category, the design is quite interesting to say the least. The front fascia is nice to look with its sleek headlights, glossy black grille and mesh bumper design, with a cool clamshell bonnet above it.
From the side profile, you start noticing the uniqueness of the design, where the C-Pillar stopes down to give it a fastback look. A character line runs along the bottom of the doors curving upwards towards the rear wheel arches and continues towards the side taillights. The EV6 GT-Line sits on 19-inch wheels.
Looking at the back, the taillights run across the entire trunk. A rear roof spoiler sits on top.
Interior features and tech
Inside, you a greeted with a massive double screen for the instrument cluster and the infotaintment system. The graphics are crisp and clear and the system is also very easy to use, with not much of the complicated menus.
The EV6 GT-Line has a lot of standard options such as the suede seats with vegan leather, sunroof, wireless charging, adaptive driving beam, powered tailgate, vehicle to load feature where you can power other things with the car’s battery, heated and ventilated seats, 14-speaker meridian sound system and a 360 display.
Kia EV6 performance
The EV6 is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor. Only the GT-Line is offered in our market which gets a 77.4 kWh battery mated to a 1-speed automatic transmission. It is all-wheel drive so gets two motors.
It terms of performance Kia claims it can give a range of 506 km. That means you can drive from Dubai Mall to the Abu Dhabi Corniche 3 and a half times.
Power ratings for the EV6 is 321 hp and 605 Nm of torque, enough to propel it from 0 to 100 kph in 5.2 seconds as well hit a stop speed of 192 kph.
The EV6 suspension is on the comfortable side. The sportier suspension is reserved for the EV6 GT which is currently not offered here. Nonetheless, bodyroll is still minimal and the all-wheel-drive setup provides plenty of grip.
Safety
Safety wise, you get 8 airbags along with the use ABS, EBD, traction control and stability control. It additionally gets the ADAS system which includes forward collision avoidance, lane-keep assist, blind-spot collision avoidance, rear traffic avoidance, smart cruise control and more.
Kia EV6 Verdict
The 2024 Kia EV6 is a great electric vehicle offering and borders on premium. It looks good, drives exceptional and is comfortable. Quality does come at a cost and the price falls on the premium side for the EV6 GT-Line AWD Long Range model, starting at AED 255,000 in the UAE.
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