KIA EV6 GT FIRST DRIVE AND REVIEW - A SPICY TAKE ON AN ALREADY GREAT EV!

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The Kia EV6 GT is presented as a "spicy take" on an already capable EV, and it largely delivers on its performance promise. The reviewer highlights the significant power increase to 576 horsepower, making it exceptionally quick, especially in "GT Mode." The car boasts impressive acceleration and handling, with the reviewer appreciating its performance capabilities on winding roads and in launch scenarios. However, this performance comes with trade-offs. The ride is noticeably bouncier and stiffer than the GT-Line, with increased road noise, making it potentially more fatiguing on long journeys. The reviewer also points out the reduced range (estimated at 218 miles) compared to other EV6 models. Interior criticisms include manual seats in a high-priced vehicle and the continued lack of certain features like a digital rearview mirror and the inability to precondition the battery without a data subscription for route planning, a recurring gripe across E-GMP platform vehicles. Despite these drawbacks, the EV6 GT is acknowledged as a purpose-built performance machine that excels in its intended role, though buyers should be aware of the compromises involved.