The 2025 Kia EV6 GT Gets Even Better With Fake Gear Shifts

Kia has a number of new fashions on the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Present, together with a mildly refreshed EV6. A brand new entrance fascia modifications up the headlights, incorporating Kia’s “Star Map” lighting with LED working lamps and headlights now separated. The fascia options sharper angles, and restyled taillights have totally different inner constructions. Inside, there’s a brand new steering wheel, up to date console, and sharper edges to the curved driver/infotainment show.

These design cues have been previewed earlier this yr when the up to date EV6 went on sale in South Korea. The identical modifications come to North America, together with bigger battery packs with extra vary. The EV6 GT will get an aural improve, too. It receives the identical Digital Gear Shift characteristic used within the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, bringing as much as seven fake cog swaps to the high-performance EV. It additionally provides numerous engine sounds to accompany the “shifts,” and this system even makes torque changes to the electrical motors so you’re feeling them.

Pretend although it is likely to be, the tech does create a extra conventional, immersive driving expertise for fanatics craving sound and really feel with the prolific energy. And the EV6 GT gives loads of efficiency for fanatics to get pleasure from. It makes use of the identical high-output dual-motor powertrain because the Ioniq 5 N, together with a bump to 601 horsepower for 2025. It additionally surges to 641 hp for a brief increase, identical to the Hyundai. 

“We’re extremely happy with the success the EV6 has achieved since its launch,” stated Steven Heart, chief working officer for Kia America. “The EV6 represents Kia’s forward-thinking strategy to electrification, and with this refreshed mannequin, we’re excited to construct on that success by providing much more model, expertise, and options that our clients will love. We will’t wait to see how this subsequent chapter of the EV6 continues to drive pleasure and push boundaries within the EV market.”

The 2025 Kia EV6 will attain dealership showrooms by June of subsequent yr. Pricing will likely be introduced nearer to its on-sale date.