2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD in Malaysia – EV with 77.4 kWh battery, 506 km range, 325 PS AWD, fr RM301k

Dinamikjaya Motors, a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto (BAuto) and the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, today launched Kia EV6. Electric vehicles (EVs), which made their global debut last year, are being offered with one GT-Line AWD variant imported complete unit (CBU) from Korea.

Built on the same Global Power Module Platform (E-GMP) architecture is also used by Hyundai Ioniq 5, the EV6 is actually a different size from its close cousin, measuring 4,695 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,550 mm high and a 2,900 mm wheelbase. As for the Ioniq 5, it has a length of 4,635 mm, a width of 1,890 mm, a height of 1,605 mm and a wheelbase of 3,000 mm.

For our market, the EV6 is specified with a Long Range AWD powertrain. As such, it is powered by a 77.4 kWh water-cooled lithium-ion battery that provides a range of up to 506 km according to WLTP standards. The battery powers a pair of electric motors, with the motor at the rear delivering 224 PS (221 hp or 165 kW) and 350 Nm, while the front motor delivers 101 PS (99 hp or lb-ft). 74 kW) and 255 Nm of torque. . Together, the e-motors provide all-wheel drive and total system output of 325 PS (321 hp or 239 kW) and 605 Nm of torque, capable of zero acceleration. -100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and top speed of 183 km/h.

Thanks to the E-GMP platform, the EV6 has a universal charging system that is compatible with both 400 volt and 800 volt DC fast chargers without the need for any special adapters or on-board additional chargers. The maximum DC power input (CCS2 connection) supported is 350 kW, which takes the battery from 10-80% state of charge (SoC) in just 18 minutes.

Since 800-volt DC chargers are uncommon, when cars are plugged into a more mainstream 400-volt charger, the inverter will perform a step-up conversion of the input power to 800 volts before sending it to the battery. With a 50 kW DC input, it will take 73 minutes for the battery to go from 10-80% SoC.

There is also support for AC charging (Type 2 connection) up to 11 kW (operating on 240 volts) and a charger capable of generating that amount will fully charge the battery from 10-100% in seven hours and 20 minutes . Each EV6 will only come with a basic three-pin to Type 2 AC charging cable to plug into a domestic power outlet, but you’ll have to wait a long time to refill the battery this way, 32 hours 45 hours to be exact. minute . You’ll need to find your own Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable.

While a rudimentary AC charging cable is included, the wall box is not. Instead, Dinamikjaya Motors says it will provide customers with a list of available wall boxes and advise them on which brand and model of vehicle best suits their needs, of course. is limited by their type of residence and electrical infrastructure.

For public charging, customers will have access to a DC charger that will be set up at Kia’s new flagship dealership in Glenmarie, although it will have to pay to use it. Additionally, the company will work with existing charging network operators in Malaysia to expand charging access for its EV6 customers.

In terms of equipment, the GT-Line appearance package is identified by wheel arch panels in the same body color, more aggressive front end and glossy black accents. The rear spoiler is also different from the regular Wind exterior, when the black trim is recessed at the corners for the reflectors, accompanied by dashes with integrated reverse lights.

Other items on the accessories list include LED projector headlights, DRLs, taillights and rear fog lights, while the wheels are 20-inches and come with 225/22 Continental PremiumContact 6 tires. 45 was developed specifically for electric vehicles. You also get body-level retractable door handles when locked, a power sunroof, a hands-free tailgate, front and rear parking sensors, and keyless entry. as well as remote start.

Inside, the EV6 has black suede seats with white faux leather accents. Faux leather is also used for the steering wheel and door panels, along with GT-Line interior trim, silver door handles and metal gas pedals. For comfort, there’s a dual-zone climate control system with rear vents, while internal device charging is handled by no less than two 12-volt power outlets, four USB-C ports, and four USB-C ports. Qi wireless charger.

There’s no shortage of technology, there are two 12.3-inch screens on the dashboard, with one serving as the digital instrument cluster. Meanwhile, the other screen is a touch screen for the infotainment system that supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, combined with a 14-speaker sound system developed by Meridian.

For hoaxes, the EV6 comes with an Intelligent Remote Parking Assist System (RSPA) that allows you to move the car back or forth remotely with just the key. This comes in handy if you’re trying to park in a tight spot and are worried that you won’t be able to open the door to get out.

In addition, the system is also capable of semi-automatic parking when an appropriate parking space is detected (perpendicular or parallel). Drivers will be able to choose if they want to stay inside the vehicle during self-parking or outside and use the mechanical key – both options will still require physical input (button push) from the vehicle owner when This process is done externally.

The EV6 also includes an integrated charge controller (ICCU) charging system that enables two-way charging, also known as Vehicle-Truck (V2L) support. This means the EV’s battery can double as a high-capacity external power bank, delivering up to 3.6 kW to power most electronic accessories.

Another fancy feature is the power-adjustable front seats that come with a one-touch reclining function (Kia calls this Premium Relax) along with functions such as lumbar adjustment, ventilation and memory for the driver’s seat. The rear seats are less fancy because they can only be folded in a 60:40 ratio and do not slide like in the Ioniq 5. When folded down, the trunk space is expanded to 1,300 liters compared to the default 520 liters when they are up. . . In addition, the EV6 also comes with a front trunk (frunk) that provides an additional 20 liters of storage space.

Moving on to driver assistance and safety systems, seven airbags (front, side, curtain and driver’s knee) are standard along with a host of the usual passive systems such as ESC, ABS, EBD, and assist. brake assist, traction control, hill start assist, auto hold brake (works with electronic parking brake), front and rear seat belt warning, rear occupant alert, 360-degree camera and anchor ISOFIX child seat.

As for active systems, the EV6 comes with High Beam Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Collision Assist, Blind Spot Monitor which also enables Safe Exit Assist. Safety, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with intersection monitoring. You’ll also get some semi-autonomous driving features, namely Intelligent Cruise Control (SCC) with stop-and-go assist as well as Lane Following Assist (LFA).

The EV6 is offered in 5 colors, namely Moonscape (a kind of matte gray), Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Runway Red and Yacht Blue. A 5-year, 150,000 km vehicle warranty is standard, and the battery is covered for up to seven years or 150,000 km, whichever comes first – two years more than the standard global battery warranty .

Dinamikjaya Motors notes that it will expand its EV service network over time, but during the launch phase EV6 owners can have their vehicle serviced at the excellent Bermaz EV Center in Glenmarie, while the north (Penang) and south (Johor Bahru) each will have their own EV service store. In other major cities and towns, a dealer network of mobile teams provides 24-hour roadside assistance.

Finally, let’s talk about the price. EV6 GT-Line AWD retails for RM300,668 on the road without insurance, with current EV incentive and sales tax included – V-Zion tinting film is also included. It should be noted that the first batch of vehicles, which we had previously say for a total of only five unitsall accounted for.

Customer deliveries are expected to take place from the third quarter of this year, assuming no production delays at Kia’s AutoLand plant in Hwaseong, where the EV6 is made. Don’t expect the EV6 to be cheaper if it becomes a locally assembled (CKD) model soon, as we say there are currently no such plans for the Inokom plant.

The EV6 is undeniably priced higher Ioniq 5, up to RM269,888 for the highest Max variant (including optional RM10,000 extended warranty and service pack). Then again, the Kia EV comes with a few features that the Ioniq 5 Max doesn’t, including a fancy remote parking system, more speakers (14-speaker Meridian system versus 8-speaker Bose), sunroof (although it doesn’t work. Hyundai’s solar roof).

The Ioniq 5 Max’s AWD powertrain is also slightly less powerful than the 305 PS (302 hp or 225 kW) and 605 Nm, and is equipped with a smaller battery pack (72.6 kWh) providing provides relatively less range (430 km).

So what do you think of the Kia EV6? Do the available specs and equipment match its asking price, or are there other options that interest you? Let us know in the comments below.

GALLERY: Official images of Kia EV6 GT-Line