Kia announces details for the new EV6 lineup

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

Kia EV6 (2022)

Source: Kia