KIA EV6 VS HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 REVIEW - HEAD TO HEAD WITH 2 OF THE HOTTEST EVS

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This head-to-head comparison between the Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 highlights their distinct personalities despite sharing a platform. The reviewer praises the IONIQ 5 for its futuristic, striking design and spacious, airy cabin, likening it to a living room. Key advantages include its sliding rear seats, a full-length glass panel roof enhancing the sense of space, and the unique V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) functionality. However, it suffers from a lack of a rear wiper, which leads to significant debris accumulation. The Kia EV6 is characterized as sportier, with a more driver-focused cockpit feel and a sleeker, coupe-like exterior. It offers slightly better range on paper and a more engaging driving experience, particularly with the available 'Active Sound Design'. Criticisms for the EV6 include a less spacious rear cabin, a standard sunroof instead of a panoramic one, and a less supportive headrest. Both vehicles are top trims, long-range, all-wheel-drive models, qualifying for incentives. Ultimately, the choice hinges on preference: the IONIQ 5 for family-oriented space and comfort, and the EV6 for a sportier, more stylish driving experience. The reviewer notes the upcoming EV6 GT as a true performance option absent in the IONIQ 5 lineup.