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Introduction:

To help members understand the latest automotive technology so they can purchase vehicles that best suit their needs, the Automobile Club of Southern California's Automotive Research Center (ARC) began testing and reviewing vehicles over a decade ago

For the 2023 edition, we include testing and ranking cars and light trucks with the latest technology, including having at least one advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) feature. In addition to vehicle evaluation, the guide covers a number of pertinent automotive topics in detail—for example, the latest advanced safety features, how to properly maintain your vehicle, and new vehicles coming to market in the next few years.

2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD

Vehicle Type: SUV Electric
91
 overall score
Category Ranking: 7

Vehicle Price

Base Price: $51,200
Price as Tested: $53,405

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Electricity
120V Charge Time: 4.7 miles per hour
240V Charge Time: 35.6 miles per hour
DC Fast Charger: 18 minutes from 10% to 80%
EPA City MPGe134
EPA Highway MPGe101
EPA Combined MPGe117
EPA-Est. Electric Range (mi): 310
built after August 2022

Advanced Safety Features

  • Adaptive Cruise Control [S]
  • Advanced Headlights [S]
  • Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
  • Blind-Spot Warning [S]
  • Driver Monitoring [S]
  • Forward-Collision Warning [S]
  • Lane-Departure Warning [S]
  • Lane-Keeping Assistance [S]
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
  • Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
  • [S] Standard, [O] Optional

Overall Observations

Kia’s new EV6 small crossover is the automaker’s first dedicated electric vehicle. It shares elements - a platform, powertrain, and infotainment and safety features - with Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 EV. The EV6’s assertive exterior design is definitely a head-turner - aerodynamic and curvaceous in the front and rear, with modest front-fender bulges, flush door handles, and aggressively styled wheels. Many of its extensive virtues, however, are concealed beneath the sheet metal. The EV6 is loaded with high-tech features, such as an ultrafast 800-volt charging system; 3-level adjustable 1-pedal regenerative braking; and plenty of advanced safety features, safety features, some of which are dynamic, like adaptive cruise control that adjusts to road and traffic conditions. The EV6’s has a smooth, responsive drivetrain and delivers a balanced ride, but it’s not particularly sporty to drive. The spacious cabin provides plenty of room for passengers. Other pluses include excellent range and fuel-efficiency ratings, LED headlights and ambient lighting, and good rearview-camera picture quality. The EV6’s weak points, by comparison, are relatively few: a sloping roofline makes rear entry and exit difficult, limits cargo space, and, along with a small rear window, restricts rear visibility; distracting, difficult-to-use infotainment and HVAC controls; and mixed-quality interior materials, with too much piano-black plastic trim.

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Strengths and Weaknesses

Strong Points

  • • Large interior space for all passengers, including legroom
  • • Futuristic, good-looking styling
  • • Excellent MPGe ratings
  • • Ultrafast 800-volt DC fast charging

Weak Points

  • • Poor rear visibility (small rear window)
  • • Unintuitive radio and HVAC controls
  • • Sloping roofline hinders rear entry and exit, limits cargo space

Vehicle Specifications

Model year tested: 2022
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/3
Curb weight (lbs): 4380.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 184.8 / 74.4 / 60.8
Wheelbase (in): 114.2
Number of air bags: 8
Warranty (months/miles): 60/60,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Kumho Crugen HP71
Front and rear tire size: 235/55 R19
Max towing capacity (lbs): 2,300
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: Auto 1-speed
Drivetrain type: Rear wheel
Engine/motor: Single electric motor
Electric motor horsepower: 225

Test Data

Test Vehicle Scores

Advanced Safety Features:

10.00

Fuel Efficiency:

9.97

EPA Emissions Score:

10.00

Acceleration:

5.82

Braking:

5.89
Handling: 5.93
Quality and Drivability: 7.78

Ride Quality:

6.96

Interior Size:

3.68

Easy of Entry and Exit:

7.15

Visibility:

7.28

Interior Noise:

8.62

Cargo Capacity:

2.21
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