Is the 2023 Kia EV6 a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear headroom 38.0 in. Class median 38.7 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.1 in. Class middle half 7.0 to 8.3 in.
- Off-road: 6.1 in clearance. Top 96% of 166.
- Price: 63% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $42 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.1 in, top 96% |
| Worth the money | No | 63% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the EV6 a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.3 in | 168 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 169 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 24.4 cu ft | Median 24.7 cu ft | 174 | No |
Is the EV6 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $42,600 | Median $44,813 | 180 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 167 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 180 | No |
| Length | 184.3 in | Median 188.4 in | 171 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.2 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 4.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 177 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the EV6 a good commuter car?
Yes. $42 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $42
- Median of 177 SUVs
- $111
Is the EV6 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.1 in clearance, 60.8 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.4 to 69.1 in tall | 156 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in | Median 39.9 in | 170 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.2 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 167 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the EV6 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.1 in clearance. Top 96% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Wind AWD, 6.1 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the EV6 worth the money?
No. Priced 63% above cars like it.
- Price, Light RWD
- $42,600
- Predicted price
- $26,126
- Gap
- +$16,474 (+63%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the EV6 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,130 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2023.
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