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 Renault Arkana Comparison
Kia EV6
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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 Renault Arkana ESPRIT ALPINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
295 to 300 km
Warranty
7 year
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warranty
5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$72,590 - $102,667
$37,500 - $45,000
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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
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
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 | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 168kW - 430kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 740Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 81.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
