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I like/love most of Kia/Hyundai/Genesis ICE models, but I haven't seen an EV yet from them that fits my eye. If I'm looking for an SUV EV, I'd buy R1S. Maybe the EQS from Mercedes. I'd really like to like these because I'm a fan of the brand in general and think they make really nice vehicles, I just don't like their EV styling yet.
They look pretty good.
I wouldn't buy another Hyundai ICE but their EV's look pretty good.
Of course if I had BIG money and just do a lease I'd go for the Mercedes EQS tho. Lol
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I don't care for the styling of any of the Ioniq models. I think the 6 looks better in person than in pics, but I still don't care for it. The 5 does nothing for me. If they start making their EV's to look more similar to their ICE models I would be interested. I think the G80, G90, GV80, Kia Stinger, and Hyundai Palisade are all striking vehicles. I'm a fan of the brand overall, just not the EV's at the moment.
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I like/love most of Kia/Hyundai/Genesis ICE models, but I haven't seen an EV yet from them that fits my eye. If I'm looking for an SUV EV, I'd buy R1S. Maybe the EQS from Mercedes. I'd really like to like these because I'm a fan of the brand in general and think they make really nice vehicles, I just don't like their EV styling yet.
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From: Maryland
I don't care for the styling of any of the Ioniq models. I think the 6 looks better in person than in pics, but I still don't care for it. The 5 does nothing for me. If they start making their EV's to look more similar to their ICE models I would be interested. I think the G80, G90, GV80, Kia Stinger, and Hyundai Palisade are all striking vehicles. I'm a fan of the brand overall, just not the EV's at the moment.
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Good point, forgot about those being EV now (I think only the GV70 is officially out though??). Both beautiful. I think the GV70 would be too small for my needs, not necessarily seating but rear storage. GV80 would likely work and is probably eerily similar in size and cargo volume as my Model Y.
So yes, if the GV80 size is what I think it would be (based on memory of driving the ICE version 2 years ago), I'd absolutely consider it.
So yes, if the GV80 size is what I think it would be (based on memory of driving the ICE version 2 years ago), I'd absolutely consider it.
Good point, forgot about those being EV now (I think only the GV70 is officially out though??). Both beautiful. I think the GV70 would be too small for my needs, not necessarily seating but rear storage. GV80 would likely work and is probably eerily similar in size and cargo volume as my Model Y.
So yes, if the GV80 size is what I think it would be (based on memory of driving the ICE version 2 years ago), I'd absolutely consider it.
So yes, if the GV80 size is what I think it would be (based on memory of driving the ICE version 2 years ago), I'd absolutely consider it.
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Good point, forgot about those being EV now (I think only the GV70 is officially out though??). Both beautiful. I think the GV70 would be too small for my needs, not necessarily seating but rear storage. GV80 would likely work and is probably eerily similar in size and cargo volume as my Model Y.
So yes, if the GV80 size is what I think it would be (based on memory of driving the ICE version 2 years ago), I'd absolutely consider it.
So yes, if the GV80 size is what I think it would be (based on memory of driving the ICE version 2 years ago), I'd absolutely consider it.
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So I'm at CES and they Kia had an EV9 that you could get into. It's a very compelling package! Materials used were nice, build quality was solid, and the 2nd row captains chairs were very comfortable. I'm so used to climbing into the R1S that I over estimated how much I had to step up into the EV9. The entry height is the same as a RAV4 or other normal SUV
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My favorite part was the leg rests in the second row captain's chairs and the front passenger seat. It would be a great road trip car. 3rd row is surprisingly decent if the 2nd row is at least in the middle of the track. Not super comfortable for a full sized adult, but sittable for a few hours. Getting into the 3rd row is a cinch with the captain's chairs.
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EV ftw!!!
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Just stumbled across this in my news feed. No idea how legit it is.
EU investigators to inspect China's BYD, Geely and SAIC in EV probe
https://www.reuters.com/business/aut...ce-2024-01-12/
The part that caught my attention however was this
Is this fact?
EU investigators to inspect China's BYD, Geely and SAIC in EV probe
https://www.reuters.com/business/aut...ce-2024-01-12/
The part that caught my attention however was this
China is estimated to have overtaken Japan as the world's largest auto exporter last year, shipping 5.26 million vehicles valued at about $102 billion, a Chinese auto association said this week.
Last edited by Hameed; Jan 12, 2024 at 11:19 AM.