The KIA EV6 hit the market in 2021. Despite the short commercial history behind it, KIA has started preparations to develop what will be the first update of its new generation electric car. A facelift that will bring with it numerous novelties.
Kia is putting all the machinery in motion to carry out the development of a very important update. The model that is in the spotlight is none other than the Kia EV6. Despite the fact that this very interesting new generation electric car landed at our dealerships back in the second half of 2021, the company sees it necessary to start preparations.
The EV6 has a short commercial history behind it. However, KIA understands that it is necessary to get to work as soon as possible in order to develop a facelift. A mid-cycle update that will allow this generation of the EV6, the first, to face the rest of its commercial life ahead and, above all, improve its sales figures.
KIA asks its customers for help to improve the EV6
One of the measures that the South Korean manufacturer has taken has been neither more nor less than launching a survey of its customers with the aim of collecting valuable information that will be applied later to the development. Having this “feedback” will be decisive for add new features to the EV6. It will also be the ideal time to put an end to the shortcomings or weak points of this model.
KIA has asked its customers what changes they would like to see in the design and equipment features that we will see in the future “facelift” of the EV6. One of the questions asked in the survey was the possibility of launching a limited edition with black and gold design details. It has also been asked about the possibility of including an autonomous driving equipment option for around €7,500 or if they would be willing to pay for an opening sunroof.
On the other hand, KIA has dropped the possibility of reducing the number of trim levels and has put the respondents in the position of having to choose between the Wind and GT-line versions to discover which one they would stay with in the event that there may only be one available.
Video test of the KIA EV6, the first KIA electric car on the e-GMP platform
The popularity of the KIA EV6 in Spain
In the first half of 2022 sales of the EV6 in Spain have reached 571 units. A volume of registered registrations that place the KIA model as the sixth most popular electric car among Spanish drivers. Just behind the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Despite its price, starting at approximately €52,500, it is one of the first purchase options.
KIA is not the only brand that wants to hurry when it comes to renewing its electrics. We also have the example of the Mercedes EQA, another SUV that has been with us for a very short time and that will be updated soon. The same thing happened with the BMW iX3.
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