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EV6 Wind RWD Review

The Kia EV6 is a sleek and modern all-electric crossover SUV. Consumers and critics alike have been raving about how much of a joy it is to drive the new EV6. From its power to its efficiency all the way to its advanced tech & safety features, the EV6 delivers a smooth, fun ride every time. One popular question that everyone has is "which EV6 trim model should I buy?". Only you can answer this but we're here to make that decision easier for you as we breakdown each Kia EV6 trim level. Starting with the Kia EV6 Wind RWD trim, which can also be viewed as the Kia EV6 Base trim level. The Kia EV6 Wind RWD is the starting point in the Kia EV6 trim lineup. Even though the EV6 Wind RWD is the least powerful option in the lineup, it's still an absolute pleasure to drive and it'll still give you plenty of power at 225 horsepower. For comparison, this is more powerful than the base option of other popular Kia SUVs such as the Kia Sorento and the Kia Sportage. The EV6 Wind RWD is in fact the most popular Kia EV6 option largely due to the many amazing standard features that the EV6 Wind RWD is equipped with. Let's dive into these features.

• Power:

• o 225-horsepower electric motor with 258 pound-feet of torque

o   EPA estimated range of 310 miles*

• Battery:

• o 4 kilowatt-hour battery

• Design:

• o Gloss black grille and lower body cladding
• o Rear spoiler
• o 19-inch alloy wheels with black finish

• Luxury Features:

• o Heated, power-folding side mirrors with integrated turn signals
• o Smart power tailgate
• o Solar control, sound-absorbing glass
• o Automatic rain-sensing wipers
• o High beam assist
• o 3-inch dual panoramic displays
• o Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• o Vegan leather seat trim
• o Dual-zone automatic climate control with auto de-fog system
• o Smart key with push-button start & remote start
• o Wireless phone charger
• o 2 front-row and 2 second-row USB charging ports
• o Meridian premium audio system with 14 speakers
• o Wi-Fi Hotspot

• Safety Features:

• o Forward collision-avoidance assist with car, cyclist, and pedestrian detection
• o Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist
• o Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
• o Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
• o Lane-keeping assist
• o Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop & go - curve
• o Highway Driving Assist
• o Parking distance warnings, forward and reverse
• o Rear occupant alert

EV6 GT-Line RWD Review

The next Kia EV6 trim model in the lineup we will be looking at is our other RWD option in the Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD. The main differences in the Kia EV6 Wind RWD vs the Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD will be the subtle GT-Line design changes as well as some tech feature upgrades such as the addition of the sunroof. When it comes to the performance attributes of these vehicles, you will notice that these two trim options are virtually identical there.

• Power:

o   225-horsepower electric motor with 258 pound-feet of torque o   EPA estimated range of 310 miles*

• Battery:

o   77.4 kilowatt-hour battery

• Design:

o   GT-Line body styling

• Luxury Features:

o   Automatically extending flush door handles o   Sunroof o   Augmented-reality head-up display o   Multi-Color LED Accent Lighting o   Alloy sport pedals

• Safety Features:

o   Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Junction Crossing Detection plus Side & Oncoming Lane Change

EV6 Wind AWD Review

Next, we move up to the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) trim levels of the EV6. Starting off with the Kia EV6 Wind AWD. Right away of course you will notice a key difference in this trim level is the fact that it's an all-wheel drive vehicle. What is AWD you may be wondering? An AWD vehicle is one with a powertrain capable of providing power to all of its wheels instead of just the rear two. This can help provide maximum forward traction during acceleration which can be especially helpful in poor road conditions such as rain, snow, off-road, etc. In addition to the obvious RWD vs AWD difference, the other main differences in the Wind AWD trim level is its performance. As you can see when upgrading from the Kia EV6 Wind RWD vs the Kia EV6 Wind AWD trim models, the main difference is in the drivetrain. The EV6 Wind AWD provides extra power and often times improved traction while sacrificing some efficiency. When it comes to the design and features of these EV6 trim levels, they are nearly identical.

• Power:

o   320-horsepower electric motor with 446 pound-feet of torque o   EPA estimated range of 282 miles*

• Battery:

o   77.4 kilowatt-hour battery

• Design:

o   Gloss black grille and lower body cladding o   Rear spoiler o   19-inch alloy wheels with black finish  

EV6 GT-Line AWD Review

Succeeding the Wind AWD trim model we have the EV6 GT-Line AWD. You will start to recognize a pattern here as like the EV6 Wind RWD vs Wind AWD, the main differences between the Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD vs Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD is once again the drivetrain and performance with some subtle design and luxury feature additions.

• Power:

o   320-horsepower electric motor with 446 pound-feet of torque o   EPA estimated range of 252 miles*

• Battery:

o   77.4 kilowatt-hour battery

• Design:

o   GT-Line Body Styling o   20-inch alloy wheels with black finish

• Luxury Features:

o   Heated outboard rear seats o   Sport Design Heated Vegan Leather Steering Wheel

EV6 GT AWD Review

Lastly, we have the flagship Kia EV6 trim model in the Kia EV6 GT AWD. The EV6 GT AWD was made for those that like to go fast. To help put into perspective just how powerful this EV6 is, the most powerful Kia Stinger produces 368 horsepower. That's right, the Kia EV6 is nearly twice as fast as the Kia Stinger GT2 AWD. In fact, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS produces 518 horsepower, making the Kia EV6 GT AWD even faster than the extremely expensive Porsche sports car. In addition to the pure power and performance of the EV6 GT AWD, you will also notice that there are many unique GT stylistic differences that can only be found on this specific EV6 trim.

• Power:

o   576-horsepower electric motor with 545 pound-feet of torque o   EPA estimated range of 206 miles* o   15.8in Front Ventilated Brake Disc Diameter (all other models 12.8in) o   14.2in Rear Ventilated Brake Disc Diameter (all other models 12.8in Rear Solid Brakes)

• Battery:

o   77.4 kilowatt-hour battery

• Design:

o   GT body styling o   21-inch alloy wheels with black finish o   Goodyear Eagle F1 Summer Tires  

• Luxury Features:

  o   GT Exclusive Drive Mode o   Black Suede w/ Neon Accented Seat Trim o   6-Way Manual Driver & Passenger Seats o   GT Sport Front Bucket Seats o   GT Leather-Wrapped Flat-Bottom Sport Steering Wheel