Kia EV6 vs ioniq 5

[ZesPak]

Beefmeister said:

Typical Carwow bks. I'm 6'3 and set the drivers seat to my position, then sat in the back and had maybe 3 inches knee room.

Still very impressive and very roomy, but don't take Watson's video as gospel when they move the front seats forward before those shots.

Tbh I think Matt is 5'9-5'10 so that looks to conform with what you're saying. He always puts the front seat in his position. 4" in height in front seat, and another 4" difference in the back goes a long way, so I don't see this as "typical Carwow BS"?

McAndy said:

No room under the seat for feet (altohugh I could raise it, but not preferred), but still plenty of room in the back.

Exactly what the Carwow video said actually.

Edited by ZesPak on Wednesday 29th September 11:26

[dmsims]

Beefmeister said:

Still very impressive and very roomy, but don't take Watson's video as gospel when they move the front seats forward before those shots.

Custard

[Beefmeister]

He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy.

[mrkipling]

The EV6 has started to arrive at dealers, just received our black GT Lines S rwd demo and first customer car this morning

[McAndy]

Eesh, are the a-pillar and window trim really that shiny, or is it just the light catching them awkwardly?

[jimmytheone]

McAndy said:

Eesh, are the a-pillar and window trim really that shiny, or is it just the light catching them awkwardly?

I'm guessing thats protective film, also applied to the sills, wheel arch tops etc
I hope so as this is on my shortlist.

Any idea when the EV6 GT AWD will be available in UK?

[M1C]

mrkipling said:

The EV6 has started to arrive at dealers, just received our black GT Lines S rwd demo and first customer car this morning

Good looking cars.

Even with the gubbins still on there, this kind of 'real' picture gives a much better idea of what the car looks like in reality - compared to a press release image etc.

I've yet to see either this or the I5 on the road yet.

[McAndy]

jimmytheone said:

I'm guessing thats protective film, also applied to the sills, wheel arch tops etc
I hope so as this is on my shortlist.

Any idea when the EV6 GT AWD will be available in UK?

Ah yes, I see it now. Whoops!

[mrkipling]

jimmytheone said:

Any idea when the EV6 GT AWD will be available in UK?

About another 12 months we are told

[dmsims]

Sort of reminds of an Ipace, is the boot as stupidly impractical as it looks ?

[McAndy]

dmsims said:

Sort of reminds of an Ipace, is the boot as stupidly impractical as it looks ?

Volume as quoted is reasonable. It appeared shallow when I saw the prototype at Fully Charged Outside in September. The rake will have an impact. When I go and see one I'll try and get a photo of how deep it is to the parcel shelf. The Enyaq scores very well there, I must say.

[mrkipling]

A couple more shots of it unwrapped. Will get some of the interior/boot later.

[dmsims]

These car designers need beating with a stick - no rear wiper ? and that "sporty" (stupid) rake on the rear - I'm ooot

[jimmytheone]

mrkipling said:

jimmytheone said:

Any idea when the EV6 GT AWD will be available in UK?

About another 12 months we are told

Thanks, from what i've read the 321bhp/239kW would be plenty buy this is PH!
As it will be my wifes co car it will depend on lease prices anyway.

Thanks in advance for boot pics

[M1C]

That looks great!

[SWoll]

jimmytheone said:

Thanks, from what i've read the 321bhp/239kW would be plenty buy this is PH!
As it will be my wifes co car it will depend on lease prices anyway.

Thanks in advance for boot pics

I doubt you're going to be impressed then unfortunately. £800+ a month on a 3 year/30k lease for the 321bhp GT Line S at the minute.

[ZesPak]

dmsims said:

These car designers need beating with a stick - no rear wiper ? and that "sporty" (stupid) rake on the rear - I'm ooot

The rake is for aero.
I've got no rear wiper with a similar rake and haven't missed it once tbh.

[dmsims]

ZesPak said:

The rake is for aero.

I don't buy that, it's "fashion"

[Mr E]

SWoll said:

I doubt you're going to be impressed then unfortunately. £800+ a month on a 3 year/30k lease for the 321bhp GT Line S at the minute.

Ouch.

[mrkipling]

jimmytheone said:

Thanks in advance for boot pics