2024 Kia EV6 review
We still rate the Kia EV6 GT, don't get us wrong. But this sleek, extremely rapid EV has had some of its thunder stolen by another car.
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William Stopford
Kia EV6 vs BMW X1 Comparison
Kia EV6
BMW X1
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Kia EV6 GT AWD
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
351 to 421 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$72,590 - $102,667
$60,400 - $92,300
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Rapid performance
- Good ride/handling balance
- Spacious cabin
Misses
- Front seats a bit stiff
- Still missing Kia's latest tech
- The Ioniq 5 N exists
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
Colours Available
The 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 168kW - 430kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4900 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 740Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
