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Old Feb 1, 2022 | 09:47 AM
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The styling is far to weird and funky IMO
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Old Feb 1, 2022 | 10:00 AM
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The styling is far to weird and funky IMO
Agree. It kind of looks like a bigger Veloster minus the headlights/taillights.
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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 04:32 PM
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Slightly more expensive than the Ioniq 5? Interesting. The GT-Line AWD at $57K likely means the GT will be $60K+, which is Model Y Performance money. Really thought the Ioniq 5 and EV6 would start at least $5K less to be the value players in the segment. Looks like the ID.4 is actually the best value in this segment.
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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nicedude
Slightly more expensive than the Ioniq 5? Interesting. The GT-Line AWD at $57K likely means the GT will be $60K+, which is Model Y Performance money. Really thought the Ioniq 5 and EV6 would start at least $5K less to be the value players in the segment. Looks like the ID.4 is actually the best value in this segment.
The ID.4 takes 2x as long to charge on DC fast charging. Also, the Ioniq 5 and EV6 have far better performance. The ID.4 though is much more of a traditional crossover with higher ride height. I think the interior of the EV6 and Ioniq are way better than the ID.4 too.
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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nicedude
Slightly more expensive than the Ioniq 5? Interesting. The GT-Line AWD at $57K likely means the GT will be $60K+, which is Model Y Performance money. Really thought the Ioniq 5 and EV6 would start at least $5K less to be the value players in the segment. Looks like the ID.4 is actually the best value in this segment.
EV6 GT is going to cost around the same or slightly below a Mustang Mach E GT Performance since that's where the specs are at.

While I'm talking about the Mach E in an EV6 thread, Alex and Sofyan did a comparison review between the non-GT models:


Pretty much the only thing the Mach E does better is having more storage space and sitting up higher, if you want a CUV. What's interesting is that the EV6 has more ground clearance than the Mach E despite being a much lower car.

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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 05:33 PM
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I still think the ID.4 is the value player in this small segment so far. And with the US built ones coming out later, it might even be cheaper than it is right now. You get similar performance and range for slightly less money. This is of course ignoring the base trims of the Ioniq 5/EV 6, which look more comparable to those FWD BZ4X/Solterras. Hopefully, those are priced less than $40K, but I doubt it.

I do hear bad things about the infotainment of the ID.4 and Ioniq5/EV6 certainly look prettier too both inside and outside. Have not had a chance to actually to feel them in person. I also would consider the Ioniq 5/EV6 over the ID.4 myself just to be transparent.

Anyways, was hoping the EV6 GT would be priced much lower than the Model Y Performance. Would make a good DD for me.

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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 10:16 AM
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check out the design, interior, performance, range, recharging of this ev6 gt on this high speed autobahn range test... AMAZING

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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
check out the design, interior, performance, range, recharging of this ev6 gt on this high speed autobahn range test... AMAZING

The Korean twins are really good vehicles. Trying to buy one is tough though.
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZ
The Korean twins are really good vehicles. Trying to buy one is tough though.
there's 665 EV6 and 739 Ioniq 5 for sale on autotrader nationwide right now. shouldn't be too tough.
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
there's 665 EV6 and 739 Ioniq 5 for sale on autotrader nationwide right now. shouldn't be too tough.
Unfortunately, the top trims are the most popular and have the least inventory. I can get the lower trim SE model but that thing is lacking in amenities so will wait until the fully spec Limited model is available.
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 07:56 PM
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alex on autos gets rid of the mach-e, considers a model y, an ioniq 5, and an ev6. guess what he got...

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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
alex on autos gets rid of the mach-e, considers a model y, an ioniq 5, and an ev6. guess what he got..
He mentions that the EV6 gets a $7500 Federal tax credit, and that the Tesla Model Y he also considered doesn't, but doesn't state WHY the Model Y doesn't. That seems strange And it's unusual for Alex, who usually reviews in more detail than Webster's Dictionary.
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
He mentions that the EV6 gets a $7500 Federal tax credit, and that the Tesla Model Y he also considered doesn't, but doesn't state WHY the Model Y doesn't. That seems strange And it's unusual for Alex, who usually reviews in more detail than Webster's Dictionary.
Tesla ran out of federal tax credits years ago. It's common knowledge for people researching EVs and he's mentioned it before in other EV reviews.
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Old Mar 28, 2022 | 04:33 PM
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Still no concrete release date and price on the EV6 GT yet. Looking more likely as a 2023 model year now.

Model Y Performance at $68K or Kia EV6 GT at ~$62K+? Honestly tough to pick either of them.
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Old Mar 30, 2022 | 09:04 AM
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Saw this new KIA today. BAD looking rear end. I really like the Ionic 5 far more than this....
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