The Kia EV6 has been around for a few years now, but despite its obvious success, it’s due for a facelift that drafts in the Korean carmaker’s latest design and tech upgrades. So, if you hadn’t already guessed, that’s exactly what Kia has planned.
Let’s begin with the ingredients sitting underneath the new face. In Korea where the facelift has been shown, there’s a bigger battery (up from 77kWh to 84kWh) that’ll result in a range increase from 475km to 495km.
You’ll also get to choose between a 226hp single-motor rear-wheel–drive powertrain, or a much zestier dual-motor four-wheel-drive alternative that puts 321hp to the ground through a revised set of variable shock absorbers. We’d assume all updates will make it to the rest of the world in time, but there’s no official confirmation just yet.
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Anyway, the newfound grunt is accessed in a rather lovely new cabin, which ditches the dual screens in favor of a curved thingamabob that incorporates the infotainment system and the augmented navigation into one seamless unit. Other changes include a new digital rearview mirror and fingerprint recognition on the steering wheel. Very futuristic.
And finally, let’s discuss the EV6’s standout trait: Exterior design. It’s been one of the key selling points for customers, and now the front has gained new C-shaped headlights with thicker signatures, while the grille incorporates the flanked inlets to add some similarity to the EV9.
The rest of the car has been left mostly the same, with a slightly redesigned rear bumper and a darker splitter.
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NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
