Award-winning Kia EV6 now in Qatar
Kia EV6
– Kia introduced regionally its multi-awarded EV lineup featuring the Kia EV6 performance crossover, the flagship EV9 3-row SUV, and the concept EV5 at the Geneva International Motor Show in Doha, Qatar in October 2023.
– EV6 is the symbol of Kia’s new brand and the first BEV built on a new dedicated EV platform
– 800V ultra-fast charging from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes; 100 kilometers in less than 4.5 minutes
– New EV architecture delivers spacious interior and high-tech features for an intuitive user experience
– Interested parties can visit the Kia Qatar website at www.kiaqatar.com to know more about the EV6.
Al-Attiya Motors and Trading Co. (AMTC), the official distributors of Kia in Qatar has officially introduced the availability of the much-anticipated and award-winning EV6 performance crossover to the local market.
The arrival of the global EV superstar signifies a strong start to 2024 coming from its regional introduction during the Geneva International Motor Show in Doha, Qatar, hosted at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre, on October 2023. Marking a significant milestone as the region’s first dedicated EVs, the sustainable mobility solutions provider invited media attendees and VIP customers to test drive the vehicles at the prestigious event.
The EV6 will come in the sporty GT-Line trim that emphasizes the bold styling, inspiring and innovative interior space and advanced EV technology that Kia has become renowned for. The EV6’s proportions unify Kia’s all-new “Opposites United” design language and deliver crossover functionality. The visual language combines classic sports car inspiration with high-tech cues, modern CUV styling and a coupe-like profile.
The EV6 comes as a fully-electric, zero-emission configuration with a long-range battery pack of 77.4 kWh plus AWD capability, paired with a combined 239 kW electric motor powering both the front and rear wheels. As a true performance car, the EV6 GT-Line can reach a top speed of 188 km/h and go from 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds.
The arrival of the global EV superstar signifies a strong start to 2024 coming from its regional introduction during the Geneva International Motor Show in Doha, Qatar, hosted at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre, on October 2023. Marking a significant milestone as the region’s first dedicated EVs, the sustainable mobility solutions provider invited media attendees and VIP customers to test drive the vehicles at the prestigious event.
The EV6 will come in the sporty GT-Line trim that emphasizes the bold styling, inspiring and innovative interior space and advanced EV technology that Kia has become renowned for. The EV6’s proportions unify Kia’s all-new “Opposites United” design language and deliver crossover functionality. The visual language combines classic sports car inspiration with high-tech cues, modern CUV styling and a coupe-like profile.
The EV6 comes as a fully-electric, zero-emission configuration with a long-range battery pack of 77.4 kWh plus AWD capability, paired with a combined 239 kW electric motor powering both the front and rear wheels. As a true performance car, the EV6 GT-Line can reach a top speed of 188 km/h and go from 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds.
Mohammed Maali, Chief Executive Officer at Al-Attiya Motors and Trading Co., commented: “The formal arrival of the multi-awarded Kia EV6 to Qatar heralds the beginning of a new era of mobility solutions for the brand in this market. The EV6 has proven time and again to be Kia’s global EV superstar, notching awards and citations across multiple categories – as Car of the Year and covering performance, styling, and of course, safety aspects. We look forward to usher more car owners to an era of sustainable and eco-friendly driving and to bring more EV options to enthrall the local market with.”
Inspiring every journey: The Kia EV6
Kia’s all-new EV6 packs up to 506 km on a single charge with its long-range and AWD offering. Having been named the 2023 World Performance Car in global markets and the first vehicle to utilize the E-GMP architecture, the EV6 boasts ultra-fast charging capabilities – going from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. The E-GMP modular platform maximizes development efficiency and enables the Kia brand to expand its dedicated EV portfolio across multiple vehicle segments – sedans, CUVs, SUVs – in a short time and with minimal complexity. The architecture provides an adaptable foundation with a long wheelbase and wide stance.
The EV6 features an advanced Vehicle-to- Load (V2L) function, allowing your Kia electric vehicle to power home appliances and electronic devices using an internal or external socket. The V2L function can supply up to 3.6kW of power and is capable, as an example, of operating a 55-inch television and air conditioner simultaneously for more than 24 hours. The system is also able to charge another EV, if needed.
Also featured is the latest generation of Kia’s smart regenerative braking system, which is operated by paddle shifters behind the steering wheel so drivers can quickly and easily slow the car and recuperate kinetic energy to maximize driving range and efficiency. Drivers can choose from six regenerative braking levels (none, 1 to 3, ‘i-PEDAL’, or auto mode), depending on the desired level of energy recuperation. The system’s ‘i-PEDAL’ driving mode also allows the car to harvest the maximum amount of energy from its brakes, and enables the driver to bring the car to a gentle halt without needing to push the brake pedal.
This crossover SUV can accommodate up to five passengers and offers sporty dynamic interiors with ventilated driver and passenger seats, ambient mood lighting, black suede seats with vegan leather bolsters, among other features. A distinct product of the EV era, the interior design benefits greatly from the application of Kia’s dedicated E-GMP platform. Despite the EV6’s compact exterior dimensions, its 2,900mm wheelbase results in a cabin space similar to many mid-size SUVs.
One of the most striking elements is a seamless high-tech curved infotainment screen. The simple form language of the wide screen and dashboard give the interior an open feel. Relaxation seats are slim, lightweight and contemporary, and clad in modern, visually interesting and robust fabrics created using recycled plastics – equivalent to 111 plastic water bottles.
The high-tech infotainment system includes 12-inch dual screens. Curved displays applied to EV6 have thin film panels that utilize new structure and advanced technology for reducing impact of light. The cluster and infotainment system are connected as if they were wrapped around one body with a reinforced glass. Extending from the steering wheel to the center of the car, it displays a digital cluster in front of the driver, and infotainment system above the center console.
The EV6 offers intelligent and flexible interior packaging and an abundance of cabin storage areas, including 520 liters (VDA) of trunk space with the second-row seats in place. With the second-row seats folded down, stowage capacity increases to approximately 1,300 liters. The car also features a front trunk which provides up to an additional 20 liters.
The EV6’s exterior showcases state-of-the-art design, including a Matte Black Front Grille, sound- absorbing windshield glass, and rear privacy glass. It also promises cutting-edge innovation, including Dual curved display, Smart Cruise Control, Forward collision avoidance assist, Lane Keeping assist, Lane following assist, Active sound design, and Blind spot view monitor.
A powerful 14-speaker Meridian® surround audio system is also available, a first for a Kia BEV and delivering a truly immersive sound experience. The 14-speaker audio system has been engineered by the experts at Meridian and features several of the British audio pioneer’s proprietary digital signal processing (DSP) technologies. Meridian’s core sound philosophy has been integrated into the EV6 allowing customers to enjoy natural, lifelike and authentic audio on the move.
At the front, Kia’s ‘tiger face’ has been re-interpreted for the digital era. Forming part of this ‘Digital Tiger Face’, daytime running lights display a sleek, modern appearance and include a ‘sequential’ dynamic light pattern. Below this, a low air intake visually widens the front of the car, accentuating its high-tech image.
Interested parties can visit the Kia Qatar showrooms in Al Rayyan Road (next to LuLu Shopping Center) or the Kia City in the Industrial Area main road.
The EV6 features an advanced Vehicle-to- Load (V2L) function, allowing your Kia electric vehicle to power home appliances and electronic devices using an internal or external socket. The V2L function can supply up to 3.6kW of power and is capable, as an example, of operating a 55-inch television and air conditioner simultaneously for more than 24 hours. The system is also able to charge another EV, if needed.
Also featured is the latest generation of Kia’s smart regenerative braking system, which is operated by paddle shifters behind the steering wheel so drivers can quickly and easily slow the car and recuperate kinetic energy to maximize driving range and efficiency. Drivers can choose from six regenerative braking levels (none, 1 to 3, ‘i-PEDAL’, or auto mode), depending on the desired level of energy recuperation. The system’s ‘i-PEDAL’ driving mode also allows the car to harvest the maximum amount of energy from its brakes, and enables the driver to bring the car to a gentle halt without needing to push the brake pedal.
This crossover SUV can accommodate up to five passengers and offers sporty dynamic interiors with ventilated driver and passenger seats, ambient mood lighting, black suede seats with vegan leather bolsters, among other features. A distinct product of the EV era, the interior design benefits greatly from the application of Kia’s dedicated E-GMP platform. Despite the EV6’s compact exterior dimensions, its 2,900mm wheelbase results in a cabin space similar to many mid-size SUVs.
One of the most striking elements is a seamless high-tech curved infotainment screen. The simple form language of the wide screen and dashboard give the interior an open feel. Relaxation seats are slim, lightweight and contemporary, and clad in modern, visually interesting and robust fabrics created using recycled plastics – equivalent to 111 plastic water bottles.
The high-tech infotainment system includes 12-inch dual screens. Curved displays applied to EV6 have thin film panels that utilize new structure and advanced technology for reducing impact of light. The cluster and infotainment system are connected as if they were wrapped around one body with a reinforced glass. Extending from the steering wheel to the center of the car, it displays a digital cluster in front of the driver, and infotainment system above the center console.
The EV6 offers intelligent and flexible interior packaging and an abundance of cabin storage areas, including 520 liters (VDA) of trunk space with the second-row seats in place. With the second-row seats folded down, stowage capacity increases to approximately 1,300 liters. The car also features a front trunk which provides up to an additional 20 liters.
The EV6’s exterior showcases state-of-the-art design, including a Matte Black Front Grille, sound- absorbing windshield glass, and rear privacy glass. It also promises cutting-edge innovation, including Dual curved display, Smart Cruise Control, Forward collision avoidance assist, Lane Keeping assist, Lane following assist, Active sound design, and Blind spot view monitor.
A powerful 14-speaker Meridian® surround audio system is also available, a first for a Kia BEV and delivering a truly immersive sound experience. The 14-speaker audio system has been engineered by the experts at Meridian and features several of the British audio pioneer’s proprietary digital signal processing (DSP) technologies. Meridian’s core sound philosophy has been integrated into the EV6 allowing customers to enjoy natural, lifelike and authentic audio on the move.
At the front, Kia’s ‘tiger face’ has been re-interpreted for the digital era. Forming part of this ‘Digital Tiger Face’, daytime running lights display a sleek, modern appearance and include a ‘sequential’ dynamic light pattern. Below this, a low air intake visually widens the front of the car, accentuating its high-tech image.
Interested parties can visit the Kia Qatar showrooms in Al Rayyan Road (next to LuLu Shopping Center) or the Kia City in the Industrial Area main road.
