RWD OR AWD? WHICH EV6 IS BEST? | 2022 KIA EV6 REVIEW

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The 2022 Kia EV6 is presented as a compelling electric vehicle, particularly when comparing the RWD Wind and AWD GT-Line trims. The reviewer highlights the GT-Line's more aggressive styling, wider tires, and additional features like side parking sensors and a 360-degree camera as key differentiators. While the RWD Wind trim offers excellent range (310 miles with the larger battery), the AWD GT-Line is noted for its superior handling and performance, achieving 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds compared to the RWD's 6.7 seconds. Real-world range tests showed the RWD averaging 4.0 miles/kWh at 70°F, dropping to 3.2 miles/kWh in colder temperatures (34°F), while the AWD (with heat pump) averaged 3.6 miles/kWh and 3.4 miles/kWh respectively, demonstrating the benefit of the heat pump. The reviewer praises the EV6's comfortable ride quality, quiet cabin, and impressive charging speed (10-80% in 18 minutes) thanks to its 800-volt architecture, though notes the lack of battery preconditioning for cold weather charging. Downsides include a smaller cargo area than competitors like the Model Y and Mach-E, and a loss of headroom with the sunroof. The reviewer ultimately purchased an EV6 GT-Line for personal use, citing its overall impressiveness and availability over the closely related Hyundai Ioniq 5.