Kia EV6 electric crossover to debut in India by June
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Kia Motors will launch its EV6 car in India by June, an Autocar report has claimed. It is already available in the global markets. As for the highlights, the four-wheeler bears a head-turning look and offers a luxurious cabin with a bevy of tech-based features. It gets an option of two battery packs and delivers a range of up to 500km per charge.
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Why does this story matter?
The EV6 is Kia's first all-electric car and it is based on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture. The four-wheeler offers great looks, performance and takes on rivals like Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4 in the global markets. In India, the model will debut as a completely built unit (CBU) and the competition in the electric four-wheeler segment will be significantly increased.
Exteriors
The car sports a clamshell hood and 19-inch wheels
Kia EV6 has a clamshell bonnet, sleek grille, wide air vent, and large LED headlamps with LED DRLs that form the vehicle's 'Digital Tiger Face.' It is flanked by indicator-mounted ORVMs, black B-pillars, sharp body lines, and 19-inch designer alloy wheels. A shark-fin antenna, a narrow taillight spanning the width of the four-wheeler, and a raked windshield are available on the rear end.
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It can sprint from 0-96km/h in 5.1 seconds
Kia EV6 is available with a choice of 58kWh and 77.4kWh batteries. The larger battery is paired with two motors and puts out 320hp/604Nm. The powertrain allows the car to accelerate from 0-96km/h in 5.1 seconds and promises a range of up to 500km.
Interiors
The vehicle gets 2-spoke steering wheel and AR head-up display
Kia EV6 has an eight-way adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped two-spoke steering wheel, a 16-speaker Meridian sound system, an augmented reality head-up display, and a wireless charger. Multiple airbags, High Beam Assist, and Lane Keep Assist ensure the safety of the passengers. It also packs a dual screen setup for the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment panel.
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Kia EV6: Pricing and availability
Kia will reveal the availability and pricing details of the EV6 car in India at the time of its debut. However, in the US, the model carries a starting price-tag of $40,900 (around Rs. 31.2 lakh).