I think it is a good looking car.. The interior looks comfy too.. For the money good value.. I also like how the car makers are using different colours for the interior instead of all black 👍
@EoinCuinn It was quite comfortable. Not as good as the front, but it never is. At a 170cm guy I had plenty of room and access to charge ports and air con vents
Just put a deposit after a test driving on a long range model. (While pearl colour) Love the look of exterior and interior very smooth and perfect for city driving or road trip sometimes like he said it could be better in some pints but I am satisfied with 550km range and as a family car 😊
I’ve bought one of these. Great car. I like the centre console arrangement (phone stays in my pocket) I’m 6ft5 and it has heaps of leg room front and rear. Acceleration isn’t face melting but it’s no slouch. And for an EV it has a fairly normal instrument cluster/control set up. I wish it had a 360 camera but other than that I’m very happy with it
Paul, good review as always -Fly repellent I use Clove oil or Lavender oil buy at any chemist 1 drop in your hand rub together then over your face avoid eyes and you are good to go, or mix with water in a spray bottle. Nth Qld really works mustering cattle here!
Of the many parts of Tesla I don't get, the most important is the no screen in front of the driver...at what point did that become an acceptable idea in a car? Also, having the transmission shifter in a screen is ludicrous...
Having owned a Tesla for 12 months I can tell you the complaints about the lack of display infront is totally overblown. I've never had an issue using the central screen and haven't had an issue with the car with the 30,000kms we've driven
@@lachlan5165 it's not a need thing, its a want. Tesla has mastered the art of giving you less and ensuring you're happy with it. Good on them, and you, but it won't be to everyone's liking. Having driven a polestar 2 for a while now, I can ensure you having all the necessary details in front of you, along with a detailed rotating navigation map is a want that I truly want. Either from a binnacle or a HUD.
At the GT Line level, it is expensive for the size car it is and what you do and don’t get. I test drove an Air. Hated the stupid passenger seat design, no storage, phone on display in the heat, no wireless charging except on GT line, you can’t see the climate screen behind the steering wheel, the stupid touch shortcut buttons on top of the dash that you bump when using the infotainment touch screen. I don’t believe you can’t opt to leave the heated/cooled drawer turned on in the GT line so what’s the point of it? I like the look of it and it felt good to drive.
@camsmith4047 So far I have driven the Kia Niro, Subaru Solterra, Polestar 2, and Mustang Mach-E. Out of these, the Kia Niro had the best features and I only drove the base model. The only thing I didn't like was the slow charging speed. If it charged as fast as the Kia EV6, the Niro would be my go to EV. My next EV will probably be the EV6. I currently drive the Mach-E.
With the Ev3, I understood why the 800v was left out to reduce the price. But for me, the ev5 is a classic touring car, so I just don't understand why they left out the 800v.
Earth is 2nd highest spec and still has no wireless charger, very basic stereo and no heat pump. XPeng G6 blows this outta the water. Keep the EV reviews coming Paul.
@@lengerer It heats the cabin ~3 times more efficiently. It is like heating your house with a panel heater vs reverse cycle air conditioner. Also in some cars like Tesla Y they scavenge heat from the motor and battery and use it to heat up the cabin when needed. Clever stuff.
I believe Tesla doesn't report AC/accessories in their kWh/100km figure. That can easily add up to 2-3kW which makes the figures more on par. Tesla is undoubtedly very efficient, but not as much as the initial numbers might suggest.
It will report those things when driving which is what matters, you would typically only use sentry mode or automatic cabin cooling in day to day use, not on a road trip. The use of these is also optional and aside from them there will be minmal battery use when parked.
@@GDM22 the reason I said 'i believe' was because when I was in a Tesla, and we were stationary with the AC on, the car itself reported 0kW/100km. This was a little while ago, so if it's changed, and you can confirm that, that'd be a good thing.
Use a head net! I bought one for $2 at Anaconda 5 years ago and it works a charm either over the top of a hat or without, just stops them going up your nose mainly!
The Kia EV5 is a strong contender, but the Toyota bZ4X offers Toyota’s legendary safety, efficient battery technology, and a spacious interior, making it a great family-friendly EV SUV.
Problem I have is the price. You can currently lease a Tesla here for £350 a month for their LR or AWD models and about £4500 down. I can't see Kia matching that and since most people dont want to buy the EVs due to the insane depreciation, I don't think that the EV5 will be much competition vs the Model Y, especially if the Juniper gives the same quality of improvements that the Model 3 Highland did over the OG Model 3.
No Charging network no app for mobile, poor storage, hvac screen behind steering wheel, poor efficiency, no tilt or adjustable rear seats. Budget model at premium price
Hi Paul, thanks for the review. Any chance you could do one for Lexus RZ450e? We have ordered one and would love to see it from your professional perspective. Thank you!
Thank you for the review! How did you find the rear seat comfort, in particular (if you sat in it) the middle seat? One of our primary interest points is how comfortable the three teenage girls will be across the back. We don't do long trips, but we certainly do a lot of short trips a lot of times!
With all these EVs really hitting the market, my most curious question is "Do they call home for updates?". Do we, as consumers, have control over software updates and changes made to these vehicles or is it done without consent. It's a major shift that not many people talk about and is somewhat scary hearing Tesla stories of people not able to access their cars due to a bugged remote software update they didnt ask for. Not sure how often that has happened, the fact it's able to happen at all is a bit crazy imho.
One of the buyers remorse issues with the EV6 was no Kia connect. Does this have Kia connect? Shouldnt that be mentioned in a detailed review like this? For EVs its iften very handy to manage max charge and see charge rate remotely from your phone without going to the car. Something tesla does wellbut early Kia in Australia were missing. Also OTA map updates, woeful on early kia ev’s, worth touching on here imho. Just checked website, it has this stuff, but you dont mention it, wouldbe handy to cover app functions in future reviews
Sunscreen with insect repellent Paul. I’m a geologist and that’s been the best long term deterrent. Otherwise do you walk around somewhere else. Is there livestock nearby?
Does it have sentry mode yet? Its really the only feature thats stopping me from branching away from tesla considering i have to park at a train station often
Why can’t manufacturers mirror the display controls for RHD. I mean it’s basically a click of a button, but no you have to reach over to the passenger side to change anything while driving. It’s much safer that way.
One of the buyers remorse issues with the EV6 was no Kia connect. Does this have Kia connect? Shouldnt that be mentioned in a detailed review like this? For EVs its iften very handy to manage max charge and see charge rate remotely from your phone without going to the car. Something tesla does wellbut early Kia in Australia were missing
It would be good if you could comment on the drivers ergonomics a bit more. I find this a real issue. Many cars have a wide centre console with a wide drive tunnel. Often my left knee presses against the edge of the centre console and the left leg position is uncomfortable. Land Rover discovery is particularly bad in this way and also has a wide drive tunnel that means the floor is not flat and slopes down from the centre of the car to the right and the left foot has no room to rest. The right leg has plenty of room and sits in a natural position. This car from what I see looks like there is plenty of room for the driver and your left knee is clear of the centre console.
I'd love to update to the Kia EV5 but my local and Only Kia dealer is an absolute Circus to deal with. I bought a brand new Kia Niro in March 2023 that's had a problem since new. It's still not been rectified.
@@CarExpertAus NMC batteries are also good to 100%, just should not be left at 100% for many days. If you are going to drive, it's fine.
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Ehh, this is getting tiring. "Should not get past 80%" is just not true, and both types will age prematurely from sitting at high SOC for extended periods. LFP will _calibrate_ the BMS when charging to 100%. You do not NEED to do it, it is not "GOOD" for the battery health keeping it at 100%.
True but the emphasis is on whether you are charging to 100% or leaving the SOC at 100% for some time. The higher the SOC the higher the voltage and the more damage to the battery cells. NMC & NMA have higher voltage than LFP. Charging to 100% all the time with LFP is not wise
Mate, you need a tub of nature botanical personal insect repellent. I buy mine from horseland here in WA I believe it's usually used for around horses eyes. Also an old lineman's trick 😂 Felt for you standing there haha.
The trunk looks spacious but 18 cu ft is half the rated capacity of the Toyota RAV4's 37 cu ft (seats up). We've rented the latter and it visually looked as spacious as the EV5's trunk. What could be the reason for such a huge discrepancy?
Any chance you could please review the Xpeng G6 and G9 when it lands? I'm thinking about a family EV-SUV this year to replace our 2019 Santa Fe ActiveX, and the G6 or the G9 look like amazing value for money with a more premium equipment etc than the BYD and Kia products.
I thought the grey plastic used in the dash and steering wheel plus the car console arm rest felt super cheap! Really put me off this one. A pretty decent package on paper but did. It enjoy driving it near as much as (the slightly more expensive) competition
Using your energy consumption, 90% battery will only give you 330 km of range. Same problem with the EV3 according to Autogefuhl. Car shape is part of the problem. It's not aerodynamic
@@TerryHickey-xt4mfI mostly work from home, but often have to do long car trips (500km+) for work. Can't charge when I get there as my vehicle needs to be at the venue where I'm working (farm, rural hall, etc)
I work in the country. Often travel more than 330km in a day. Travel to farms and small rural villages with no/little charging infrastructure. Main point is it has a large battery and poor range. The Megane e tech I'm looking to buy is much lighter and cheaper, has a smaller battery and better range (389km EPA). They need to do better. @@TerryHickey-xt4mf
9:16 i preferred that over what they went with in the final version because how do you open in the current one if you have things on it anyways? What's the difference? At least that table thing was functional.
Thanks Paul and team! Kia can keep their two tone steering wheel to themselves, thanks! Other than that and the brakes, solid offering. 7 year warranty helps, but still going ICE/Hybrid for now.
It does appear to be underwhelming regarding power for a vehicle of this size. It looks okay though and is seemingly good value at the lower spec range with a turbo engine.
This is a great car, but they’re screwing us. The entry level is 30k aud in china, it’s 56k here. Even with 10k for stamp duties, deliveries, rego etc, it should still be nearly 20k cheaper. If it was priced about $40 k they would have cleaned up
Maybe, ... I would like to know that too. But if you go through the car's menu and turn it off there, would the insurance issue still be a problem when/if they investigated the cars software settings prior to an accident. I'd like the Carexperts to comment.
Even though they look stupid, fly nets are really the only things that work, the chemical based repellents sometimes work for a while, but they are very soon back on you. Don't you love the Australian wildlife that comes to you, they're very tame !!!
Paul, you should include a new segment in your reviews..... Try all the fly repellent "potions" people have recommended in the comments and see which works best.
All that room for a spare tyre and they still don't bother. No matter how big the battery every car on the market has 400km or so. We are never going to get any better.
Piano black wheel arches, what were they thinking!!!!! Give me Matt abs plastic finish. Plenty of manufacturers using it and doesn’t seem to hurt their sales. We all know how this will look in no time after suburban car park knocks!
I’m here for the tips tackling the flies
we already figured it out
cork hat
Use a good old Aussie hat with hanging corks! Great vid as always. Happy New Year’s 🎉
Believe it or not, I used to do just that back in the 70's when I went down from Qld to do some fruit picking in Victoria, True!.
I think it is a good looking car..
The interior looks comfy too..
For the money good value..
I also like how the car makers are using different colours for the interior instead of all black 👍
The old Aussie salute.
I am glad I moved to NZ, and never had to 'wave' again 😃
@@TerryHickey-xt4mf you can have NZ!
I've just spent the last week in my friends kia EV5. It was fantastic
Did you sit in the rear at all? I'm interested in first hand feedback of the rear seat comfort.
@EoinCuinn It was quite comfortable. Not as good as the front, but it never is. At a 170cm guy I had plenty of room and access to charge ports and air con vents
@@EoinCuinn I’m nearly 190cm tall and was comfortable in the back. Didn’t feel like I was squeezing in like I normally do.
Just put a deposit after a test driving on a long range model. (While pearl colour) Love the look of exterior and interior very smooth and perfect for city driving or road trip sometimes like he said it could be better in some pints but I am satisfied with 550km range and as a family car 😊
Love that you do your own sign language, well done mate :)
I’ve bought one of these. Great car. I like the centre console arrangement (phone stays in my pocket) I’m 6ft5 and it has heaps of leg room front and rear. Acceleration isn’t face melting but it’s no slouch. And for an EV it has a fairly normal instrument cluster/control set up. I wish it had a 360 camera but other than that I’m very happy with it
No 360 camera ?
@@Dom-bn1ru It have 360 camera on all long range in China, normal range only GT line. But seems in AU only GT Line have it.
@ yeah, mine has it and the camera quality is very nice
I clicked for the review but stayed for the flies 🪰🪰🪰🪰
*You can use a bee keepers suit for the flies.*
*OK*
HAHAHA! Try muting the sound and watch Paul doing the hand rhythmic dance. 😂
What I really need to know is how do I get access to the old Holden proving ground at Lang Lang
Paul, good review as always -Fly repellent I use Clove oil or Lavender oil buy at any chemist 1 drop in your hand rub together then over your face avoid eyes and you are good to go, or mix with water in a spray bottle. Nth Qld really works mustering cattle here!
Thank you - will give it a try!
Of the many parts of Tesla I don't get, the most important is the no screen in front of the driver...at what point did that become an acceptable idea in a car? Also, having the transmission shifter in a screen is ludicrous...
Do you drive a Tesla?
Having owned a Tesla for 12 months I can tell you the complaints about the lack of display infront is totally overblown. I've never had an issue using the central screen and haven't had an issue with the car with the 30,000kms we've driven
cost cutting
@@lachlan5165 agree
@@lachlan5165 it's not a need thing, its a want. Tesla has mastered the art of giving you less and ensuring you're happy with it. Good on them, and you, but it won't be to everyone's liking.
Having driven a polestar 2 for a while now, I can ensure you having all the necessary details in front of you, along with a detailed rotating navigation map is a want that I truly want. Either from a binnacle or a HUD.
At the GT Line level, it is expensive for the size car it is and what you do and don’t get. I test drove an Air. Hated the stupid passenger seat design, no storage, phone on display in the heat, no wireless charging except on GT line, you can’t see the climate screen behind the steering wheel, the stupid touch shortcut buttons on top of the dash that you bump when using the infotainment touch screen. I don’t believe you can’t opt to leave the heated/cooled drawer turned on in the GT line so what’s the point of it? I like the look of it and it felt good to drive.
The Koreans really have there styling sorted at the moment
agreed
But lacks efficiency and features compared to other brands and not very good value for money
@@camsmith4047 don't tell me the Chinese are offering better than the Koreans, you'll only embarrass yourself.
@camsmith4047 So far I have driven the Kia Niro, Subaru Solterra, Polestar 2, and Mustang Mach-E. Out of these, the Kia Niro had the best features and I only drove the base model. The only thing I didn't like was the slow charging speed. If it charged as fast as the Kia EV6, the Niro would be my go to EV. My next EV will probably be the EV6. I currently drive the Mach-E.
I like what you’re doing. Aussie salute
Great review! I’d buy one of these every day if the week over a model y!
With the Ev3, I understood why the 800v was left out to reduce the price. But for me, the ev5 is a classic touring car, so I just don't understand why they left out the 800v.
Nah it’s a mid-sized family SUV for going to the shops mostly. Hence the soft ride.
Earth is 2nd highest spec and still has no wireless charger, very basic stereo and no heat pump. XPeng G6 blows this outta the water. Keep the EV reviews coming Paul.
What’s a heat pump do?
@@lengerer It heats the cabin ~3 times more efficiently. It is like heating your house with a panel heater vs reverse cycle air conditioner. Also in some cars like Tesla Y they scavenge heat from the motor and battery and use it to heat up the cabin when needed. Clever stuff.
chinese astroturfing - when you spend long enough in the EV space only you see it everywhere.
@@lukeholder exactly. 100% Chinese astroturfing on this channel and the CarExpert website. It’s so obvious.
A bit thirsty. If you plan to charge off spare solar then it matters. Model Y still beats this. Otherwise nice.
I believe Tesla doesn't report AC/accessories in their kWh/100km figure. That can easily add up to 2-3kW which makes the figures more on par. Tesla is undoubtedly very efficient, but not as much as the initial numbers might suggest.
It will report those things when driving which is what matters, you would typically only use sentry mode or automatic cabin cooling in day to day use, not on a road trip. The use of these is also optional and aside from them there will be minmal battery use when parked.
@@GDM22 the reason I said 'i believe' was because when I was in a Tesla, and we were stationary with the AC on, the car itself reported 0kW/100km.
This was a little while ago, so if it's changed, and you can confirm that, that'd be a good thing.
Since charge in the trip card displays it as well as the usage app, the icon with the green trend line.
A new update now even tells me the energy the car used when i connect to the car from the Tesla app on my phone.
@@camsmith4047 cheers, thanks for the update
The flies really like you mate
Use a head net! I bought one for $2 at Anaconda 5 years ago and it works a charm either over the top of a hat or without, just stops them going up your nose mainly!
Nice review, may I ask what was the outside temperature at test time please?
You can review inside and outside in studio or garage, for test drive enjoy outside
Good old Dad dancing at its best 😂
The Kia EV5 is a strong contender, but the Toyota bZ4X offers Toyota’s legendary safety, efficient battery technology, and a spacious interior, making it a great family-friendly EV SUV.
Do they have plans to launch the EV3 in Australia? I reckon it looks better than the EV5&7. Also the right size for inner city use.
It's so far confirmed for Q2 in NZ, so I assume Australia will be the same. Costs may be higher as it's Korean made.
Love the exterior interior is a solid 7
Problem I have is the price. You can currently lease a Tesla here for £350 a month for their LR or AWD models and about £4500 down. I can't see Kia matching that and since most people dont want to buy the EVs due to the insane depreciation, I don't think that the EV5 will be much competition vs the Model Y, especially if the Juniper gives the same quality of improvements that the Model 3 Highland did over the OG Model 3.
You can see where they've cut costs to try and keep the price down.
No cooled seats, no wireless charging, no automatic windows, no 360 camera...
Those electrics are not big costing items. Car manufacturers make out that they are, but that is to make further profit.
No Charging network no app for mobile, poor storage, hvac screen behind steering wheel, poor efficiency, no tilt or adjustable rear seats. Budget model at premium price
No spare wheel?
In NZ, all trim levels above the very lowest trim get the 360-degree camera. Of course, we also only have the bigger battery.
All available on the top spec. But yeah gotta $$$
A large fan for the flys will help. Better for mozzies but will calm the flys down too.
i like them kia is going that same look across the board of the square front ends way better looking then a tesla for sure 🙂🙂
Regarding the flies, a wide brimmed hat with strung cork should do the trick
I agree with you Paul Kia's design language is on point at present if you can look past the Tasman!
I've put the deposit down for one.. in November.. let you know when it actually arrives
Can the v2l at cargo be used during drive?
Hi Paul, thanks for the review. Any chance you could do one for Lexus RZ450e? We have ordered one and would love to see it from your professional perspective. Thank you!
Thank you for the review! How did you find the rear seat comfort, in particular (if you sat in it) the middle seat? One of our primary interest points is how comfortable the three teenage girls will be across the back. We don't do long trips, but we certainly do a lot of short trips a lot of times!
It’s very spacious !
Spacious, flat floor, heaps of head room for over 6' kids like ours, and seats recline! @@Dom-bn1ru
With all these EVs really hitting the market, my most curious question is "Do they call home for updates?". Do we, as consumers, have control over software updates and changes made to these vehicles or is it done without consent. It's a major shift that not many people talk about and is somewhat scary hearing Tesla stories of people not able to access their cars due to a bugged remote software update they didnt ask for. Not sure how often that has happened, the fact it's able to happen at all is a bit crazy imho.
Do the speed sign recognition and driver attention warnings need to be turned off each time you start the car?
I would wait to look at the Kia ev3
Disappointing not worth the price. Good review, helps me move on.
What is, nowadays !!! Nothing!
In NZ the air long range model have 360 camera and blind spot view monitor when indicating. Air base model does not
What battery type? Most EVs are moving to LFP due to usability and lifespan
It’s a BYD battery which I believe is LFP.
What about a strong fan out of frame?
One of the buyers remorse issues with the EV6 was no Kia connect. Does this have Kia connect? Shouldnt that be mentioned in a detailed review like this? For EVs its iften very handy to manage max charge and see charge rate remotely from your phone without going to the car. Something tesla does wellbut early Kia in Australia were missing. Also OTA map updates, woeful on early kia ev’s, worth touching on here imho. Just checked website, it has this stuff, but you dont mention it, wouldbe handy to cover app functions in future reviews
Best seating feature.... rear seats recline! This is much loved by teenagers
Sunscreen with insect repellent Paul. I’m a geologist and that’s been the best long term deterrent.
Otherwise do you walk around somewhere else.
Is there livestock nearby?
Does it have sentry mode yet? Its really the only feature thats stopping me from branching away from tesla considering i have to park at a train station often
The only other car to have it is XPENG G6 afaik.
I'm trying to learn sign language so could anyone tell me what Paul's saying at 1:26?
Why can’t manufacturers mirror the display controls for RHD. I mean it’s basically a click of a button, but no you have to reach over to the passenger side to change anything while driving. It’s much safer that way.
One of the buyers remorse issues with the EV6 was no Kia connect. Does this have Kia connect? Shouldnt that be mentioned in a detailed review like this? For EVs its iften very handy to manage max charge and see charge rate remotely from your phone without going to the car. Something tesla does wellbut early Kia in Australia were missing
It would be good if you could comment on the drivers ergonomics a bit more. I find this a real issue. Many cars have a wide centre console with a wide drive tunnel. Often my left knee presses against the edge of the centre console and the left leg position is uncomfortable. Land Rover discovery is particularly bad in this way and also has a wide drive tunnel that means the floor is not flat and slopes down from the centre of the car to the right and the left foot has no room to rest. The right leg has plenty of room and sits in a natural position. This car from what I see looks like there is plenty of room for the driver and your left knee is clear of the centre console.
I'd love to update to the Kia EV5 but my local and Only Kia dealer is an absolute Circus to deal with. I bought a brand new Kia Niro in March 2023 that's had a problem since new. It's still not been rectified.
Get the Aerogard with 40% Deet...
A bee keeper's hat would less distracting for the viewer. I don't know what you said until you got into the car.
Which kind of battery is it - the one where you shouldn't go past 80% charge or the other one?
Sorry should have mentioned. It’s an LFP battery. All good to charge to 100%.
@@CarExpertAus NMC batteries are also good to 100%, just should not be left at 100% for many days. If you are going to drive, it's fine.
Ehh, this is getting tiring. "Should not get past 80%" is just not true, and both types will age prematurely from sitting at high SOC for extended periods.
LFP will _calibrate_ the BMS when charging to 100%. You do not NEED to do it, it is not "GOOD" for the battery health keeping it at 100%.
True but the emphasis is on whether you are charging to 100% or leaving the SOC at 100% for some time. The higher the SOC the higher the voltage and the more damage to the battery cells. NMC & NMA have higher voltage than LFP.
Charging to 100% all the time with LFP is not wise
Mate, you need a tub of nature botanical personal insect repellent. I buy mine from horseland here in WA I believe it's usually used for around horses eyes. Also an old lineman's trick 😂
Felt for you standing there haha.
@carexpert NATURE BOTANICAL PERSONAL INSECT REPELLENT (comes in a tub, only Rosemary and sandalwood oil
Hyundai KIA always offers the best value electric cars
This car has any wired noise? From air con?
The trunk looks spacious but 18 cu ft is half the rated capacity of the Toyota RAV4's 37 cu ft (seats up).
We've rented the latter and it visually looked as spacious as the EV5's trunk.
What could be the reason for such a huge discrepancy?
Any chance you could please review the Xpeng G6 and G9 when it lands? I'm thinking about a family EV-SUV this year to replace our 2019 Santa Fe ActiveX, and the G6 or the G9 look like amazing value for money with a more premium equipment etc than the BYD and Kia products.
G6 is too small if you replace from Santa FE
@ I’m more interested in the G9 TBH, but I think the G6 is a good litmus test for Xpeng vehicles.
I thought the grey plastic used in the dash and steering wheel plus the car console arm rest felt super cheap! Really put me off this one. A pretty decent package on paper but did. It enjoy driving it near as much as (the slightly more expensive) competition
Love the car Paul, try using Tiger Balm white oitment for the flies.
was the price mentioned in the video???
Hi Paul, Can you do a review of the Cadillac Lyriq, Zeekr X and The New Honda Civic Hybrid? Very interested to hear your thoughts.
Kia need to bring back centre console storage, what people actually want and need
Using your energy consumption, 90% battery will only give you 330 km of range. Same problem with the EV3 according to Autogefuhl. Car shape is part of the problem. It's not aerodynamic
you must have a work place that is very far away.
@@TerryHickey-xt4mfI mostly work from home, but often have to do long car trips (500km+) for work. Can't charge when I get there as my vehicle needs to be at the venue where I'm working (farm, rural hall, etc)
I work in the country. Often travel more than 330km in a day. Travel to farms and small rural villages with no/little charging infrastructure. Main point is it has a large battery and poor range. The Megane e tech I'm looking to buy is much lighter and cheaper, has a smaller battery and better range (389km EPA). They need to do better. @@TerryHickey-xt4mf
That range is appalling, it’s even less than the base spec model y.
Huge mirrors as well. No mention of weight, battery type, electrical system architecture, just a look and feel review with a road test
I think ill keep my Holden Commodore & Ford Falcon...
consider the price, the Chinese (BYD, XPeng, Zeekr, etc.) are much better.
Knee room excellent while’s knees are hitting seat
Man, the one video i was keen to watch doesn't have the sound meter readings
9:16 i preferred that over what they went with in the final version because how do you open in the current one if you have things on it anyways? What's the difference? At least that table thing was functional.
Take it for a test drive at pennant hills kia, theyre pretty good.
Is it same as syros
Syros is an India only model for now and smaller that this but wider and taller. It will also have its own EV version
Thanks Paul and team!
Kia can keep their two tone steering wheel to themselves, thanks! Other than that and the brakes, solid offering.
7 year warranty helps, but still going ICE/Hybrid for now.
Yesss...damn these flies.
The new Kia brand is actually pretty fire, ever since they changed the logo. The only bad car they have released is the Ute
It does appear to be underwhelming regarding power for a vehicle of this size. It looks okay though and is seemingly good value at the lower spec range with a turbo engine.
Get one of those hats with the dangly corks
re:efficiency - probably has something to do with the shoebox aerodynamics :)
spare tyre?
Anyone know when the GT-Line version will be out in Australia? I've tried local Kia's and no really knows exactly when.
This is a great car, but they’re screwing us. The entry level is 30k aud in china, it’s 56k here. Even with 10k for stamp duties, deliveries, rego etc, it should still be nearly 20k cheaper. If it was priced about $40 k they would have cleaned up
Question: driver distraction monitor(s) - what happens if you just put a piece of tape over the camera to permanently disable?
Your insurance company would reject your claim?
Maybe, ... I would like to know that too. But if you go through the car's menu and turn it off there, would the insurance issue still be a problem when/if they investigated the cars software settings prior to an accident.
I'd like the Carexperts to comment.
A fly net is the way to go
Even though they look stupid, fly nets are really the only things that work, the chemical based repellents sometimes work for a while, but they are very soon back on you. Don't you love the Australian wildlife that comes to you, they're very tame !!!
Can it tow? When will they make an EV that can drive to Dawin and back?
From Humpty Doo yes
Paul unsure why the economy sucks - it's BRICK 😅
Just wondering what you think about the hybrid Kia niro
someone needs to ban car designers from using piano black.
Paul, have you approached Aerogard to see if they wanted to sponsor your video's?
It would be a very short lived partnership.
Kia killing it. Elon picked the worst time to trash the Tesla brand. No surprise Kia US EV sales were up 70% in 2024, while Tesla sales declined
Paul, you should include a new segment in your reviews.....
Try all the fly repellent "potions" people have recommended in the comments and see which works best.
All that room for a spare tyre and they still don't bother.
No matter how big the battery every car on the market has 400km or so. We are never going to get any better.
Strange that you guys don't have a review of the Polestar 4
I prefer the look and overal package of the EV3 GT
battery chemistry ?
Piano black wheel arches, what were they thinking!!!!! Give me Matt abs plastic finish. Plenty of manufacturers using it and doesn’t seem to hurt their sales. We all know how this will look in no time after suburban car park knocks!
Any chance of a Volvo EX30 review?