KIA is already engaged on the EV6 facelift, and that is the very first time we are able to have a look to the largest modifications the South Korean carmaker will apply to its first devoted electrical car. Youtuber KKSStudio created a brand new rendering primarily based on the newest spy photographs, exhibiting how the brand new headlights and DRL will look.
Discovered driving the roads close to Hyundai-Kia R&D Heart in Namyang, the up to date Kia EV6 was captured closely camouflaged however regardless of that, it’s simple to see the variations. We are able to admire larger variations that impacts the entrance design for the primary time, with new headlights.
Speaking in regards to the powertrain, we don’t anticipate many modifications in comparison with the at present line-up regardless of a small fine-tuning to make the electrical motors extra environment friendly and doubtless including a better density battery pack to extend the electrical vary. In response to some sources, Kia plans so as to add LFP batteries in an effort to make the EV6 extra reasonably priced.
As for the within, trying on the not too long ago launched EV9, you’ll be able to guess Kia will apply the identical third display curved glass system in addition to the newest security and tech options together with on demand options. It’s tough to know when Kia plans to launch this facelift however we don’t anticipate it earlier than Summer time 2024 in South Korea, with European and US-spec fashions arriving by finish of 2024.
Regardless of the world is not going through a semiconductor scarcity, Kia continues to be struggling to supply the present EV6 and one other high fashions resembling Sorento or e-Niro so it’s tough to foretell if these schedules shall be fulfilled. It seems like a number of the orders shall be delivered as a refreshed mannequin if that scenario doesn’t get higher throughout 2023.
What do you anticipate in regards to the up to date KIA EV6?