![]() ![]() As in those other Kias, the 2.0-liter engine would probably get a CVT while the 1.6-liter engine would likely get a dual-clutch transmission. The naturally aspirated engine makes 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque, and the turbo engine makes 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. Seltos, it would seem plausible for it to share the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter and turbocharged 1.6-liter engines from theįorte. It looks as though a newer widescreen will be available, which we've seen in the It will have a fairly low, horizontal dash with a large screen protruding from the middle. We don't get a look at the interior, but if it's as faithful to the teaser images as the exterior, it should look fairly typical for a Kia. The headlights and taillights do have lots of nice detailing, though this is probably a high-level model, and those details may be lost on lower trims. The car has more lines and creases than most of Kia's relatively organic designs of late. It also leans on many current design trends such as a black or contrasting-color roof separated by metallic trim, faux metallic skid plates on the bumpers, and a rising window line at the back. The photos also show that the drawings Kia released were clearly of the production car. ![]() Kia Seltos - completely unveiled well before the actual reveal. How? The motor and inverter act as a DC-DC converter.) For everyday charging at home or work, expect a full charge in just over seven hours with an 11 kW (48 A) AC source.Some sketches the past couple of weeks. ![]() (Unlike many other EVs, the EV6's platform allows it to fast charge at either 800 V or 400 V. A 350 kW charger (actual max power: 240 kW) will get you to 80 percent in 18 minutes, while a 150 kW-rated fast charger does the job in 25 minutes. (All these prices are before tax credits, by the way.) These EV6s weigh a bit more-the larger pack weighs 1,052 lbs (477 kg), so curb weights range from 4,225 to 4,661 lbs (1,916-2,114 kg).Ĭharging times for the larger pack are the same, regardless of whether it's a single- or dual-motor version. To maximize energy recovery through regenerative braking, however, the motor always recouples when you decelerate.īoth motor configurations are available in either Wind trim ($47,000 for RWD or $50,900 for AWD) or the slightly lighter but sportier-looking GT-Line ($51,200 for RWD, $55,900 for AWD). The front motor, if fitted, is connected to a disconnect device so it can be rapidly uncoupled from the wheels to prevent drag. The motors can rev to 15,000 rpm (versus 11,000 rpm in the Niro) and use square copper hairpins and oil cooling. The twin-motor all-wheel-drive arrangement is 320 hp (239 kW) and 446 lb-ft (605 Nm) for a range of 274 miles (441 km).Īs with the less-powerful EV6, these are AC permanent-magnet synchronous motors. The single-motor RWD configuration sports 225 hp (168 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) to achieve 310 miles (499 km) of range. Both use a 77.4 kWh (gross capacity) battery pack. Kia didn't have any EV6 Lights for us to sample, but we did spend a good amount of time behind the wheel of the other two powertrain variants. And its rear styling definitely reminds me of the Aston Martin DBX. Everyone's tastes differ, so I try not to dwell on a car's looks, but from some angles the EV6 is a better-looking Lamborghini Urus. If the Ioniq 5 is all pixels and angles, the EV6 starts with a similar bone structure but drapes it in a much curvier crossover body. Today, we drive the Ioniq 5's cousin, the Kia EV6. The first vehicle to get that powertrain was the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which went straight to the top of the class when we tested it in late 2021. The companies applied that knowledge to create E-GMP, a purpose-built 800 V platform for larger rear- and all-wheel-drive EVs. The second-generation EVs from Kia and parent company Hyundai were some of the few to get close to Tesla-levels of powertrain efficiency. ![]() That's especially true with electric vehicles. And this time around, the lunch-eating is courtesy of Korea's automakers. HEALDSBURG, Calif.-Remember how, a few decades ago, the Japanese car industry came and ate everyone's lunch? History doesn't repeat, the aphorism goes, but it does rhyme. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. Kia provided two nights in a hotel and a flight from San Francisco to Washington DC so we could drive the new EV6. ![]()
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