8.2
2023 Kia EV6 Air review
The entry Kia EV6 Air is an eye-catching and impressively resolved ground-up electric crossover from a brand on the march.
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Mike Costello
2022 Kia EV6 vs 2024 Volvo XC40 Comparison
Kia EV6
Volvo XC40
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2022 Kia
EV6
vs
2024 Volvo
XC40
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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8.2
8.1
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Based on the Kia EV6 AIR RWD
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
54L
383 to 394 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$54,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Range and DC charging speeds
- Sharp design inside and out
- Generally excellent to drive
Misses
- High demand, low supply
- Don't love the base door handles
- Loses a lot of features over GT-Line variant
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
NA
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 168kW - 239kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| - | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.3 | |
