KIA'S EV6 GT IS A BEAST - AND EVERYONE FROM PORSCHE TO TESLA SHOULD BE SCARED

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The Kia EV6 GT represents a significant leap from its GT-Line predecessor, transforming from a competent but underwhelming electric vehicle into a true performance machine. Reviewers highlight its "full-fat" experience, boasting "incredible amounts of power" and torque, making it "impossibly quick" with a 0-60 mph time of 3.8 seconds. The GT mode, unlocking 576 horsepower, is described as "addictive" and capable of "ludicrously quick progress," with a top speed of 160 mph. Beyond straight-line speed, the GT excels in handling, with a "sorted suspension" and a quicker steering ratio providing "incredibly level" and "sure-footed" cornering, even on poor road surfaces. The interior, while largely similar to other EV6 models, features sportier touches and supportive, albeit snug, seats. A key takeaway is the e-GMP platform's versatility, enabling both family-friendly driving in Eco/Normal modes and exhilarating performance in GT mode. However, the primary drawback is its reduced range, rated at 206 miles EPA, a significant drop from other EV6 variants, with real-world efficiency varying greatly depending on driving style. Despite its high price point (around $62,000), the EV6 GT is lauded as an "aspirational" and "extremely good fun" halo car, setting a new benchmark for electric hot hatches.