KonaTom
Well-Known Member
I'm impressed with the specs of both the Ioniq5 and Kia EV6. One thing I like is the vehicle to load feature that will let you run appliances during power outages, and even charge another EV (although, slowly), without playing around with an inverter.
The EV6 even has a 110V plug in the backseat area, so you can make a pot of coffee in the car (if you were inclined to do so). The Ultimate packages have augmented HUD displayed on the windshield, looks good, but wonder if its better than the HUD on the Kona?
The Ioniq5 has removed many buttons, forcing you to make a lot of adjustments using the touchscreen, not a fan of that. The EV6 kept more buttons and button like functions, such as the ability to turn on heated seats with a button like interface.
Both cars offer AWD options, that I wish Kona had. Both have towing capacity because they are RWD normally. The level II highway driving assist is more robust than that offered by the Kona. Around-view cameras are also available in Ultimate packages. EV6 even has the ability to display the view out either back side right on the driver display when turn signals are activated, probably a good thing as visibility out back window is a little restricted. Speaking of rear windows, neither has a wiper on the window, relying on a wind tunnel through the upper spoiler to clear the window. I don't think this will work very well and is the biggest sticking point for me.
Both have kept variable regen functions with steering wheel paddles. Both offer reclining seats, with the Ioniq5 having a foot rest too. They are both quite a bit bigger than the Kona with more leg room and storage, but EV6 is lower so it offers less volume. The Ioniq5 has a movable center console, so you could exit the car out the passenger side easily if needed. Both offer the ability to summon the car from a parking spot using the remote. That could be a big feature for me as our garage is tight in width, so I could park and remove the car remotely as there may not be room to exit out of the door.
Anyway, I couldn't decide on which one I like the most, so I put down deposits on both. Hopefully I will have a test drive model this January to try.
The EV6 even has a 110V plug in the backseat area, so you can make a pot of coffee in the car (if you were inclined to do so). The Ultimate packages have augmented HUD displayed on the windshield, looks good, but wonder if its better than the HUD on the Kona?
The Ioniq5 has removed many buttons, forcing you to make a lot of adjustments using the touchscreen, not a fan of that. The EV6 kept more buttons and button like functions, such as the ability to turn on heated seats with a button like interface.
Both cars offer AWD options, that I wish Kona had. Both have towing capacity because they are RWD normally. The level II highway driving assist is more robust than that offered by the Kona. Around-view cameras are also available in Ultimate packages. EV6 even has the ability to display the view out either back side right on the driver display when turn signals are activated, probably a good thing as visibility out back window is a little restricted. Speaking of rear windows, neither has a wiper on the window, relying on a wind tunnel through the upper spoiler to clear the window. I don't think this will work very well and is the biggest sticking point for me.
Both have kept variable regen functions with steering wheel paddles. Both offer reclining seats, with the Ioniq5 having a foot rest too. They are both quite a bit bigger than the Kona with more leg room and storage, but EV6 is lower so it offers less volume. The Ioniq5 has a movable center console, so you could exit the car out the passenger side easily if needed. Both offer the ability to summon the car from a parking spot using the remote. That could be a big feature for me as our garage is tight in width, so I could park and remove the car remotely as there may not be room to exit out of the door.
Anyway, I couldn't decide on which one I like the most, so I put down deposits on both. Hopefully I will have a test drive model this January to try.
