8.2
2023 Kia EV6 Air review
The entry Kia EV6 Air is an eye-catching and impressively resolved ground-up electric crossover from a brand on the march.
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Mike Costello
2022 Kia EV6 vs 2024 Renault Arkana Comparison
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2022 Kia
EV6
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Kia EV6 AIR RWD
Based on the Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
50L - 55L
295 to 330 km
Warranty
7 year
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Range and DC charging speeds
- Sharp design inside and out
- Generally excellent to drive
Misses
- High demand, low supply
- Don't love the base door handles
- Loses a lot of features over GT-Line variant
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
- Metallic Paint (+$750)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 168kW - 239kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| - | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
