Driven: 2022 Kia EV6 Wind Is The Goldilocks-Standard EV

Welcome to the Goldilocks Kia EV6 - the 2022 Wind model, which frankly, sounds like a lot more than it is. In reality, it's the perfect mid-range trim for the all-new EV6, equipped with some nice tech and sporting eye-catching good looks. CarBuzz has had another crack at test driving the EV6, frankly, because this EV deserves a second look. Kia made waves in the auto industry when it debuted this swoopy EV, and it still holds presence on the road today.

For 2022, the EV6 comes in three trim levels: Light, a RWD-only base model; Wind, the middle child; and GT-Line, the sportiest EV6 sitting at the top of the range. At least for now - the 2023 EV6 GT is coming soon with serious horsepower. But for many, that won't be the one they buy. Instead, we'd put our money on the Wind model, given its pricing, competition, and market positioning. Both the Wind and GT-Line trims can be had in either RWD or e-AWD, but let's find out what makes the Wind "just right," as the fairytale goes.

Exterior: Styled By The Wind

Like the rest of the EV6 lineup, our loaner did a lot to win us over from an aesthetic perspective. This is an EV that doesn't outright scream that it's an EV, unlike its Tesla and Ford competitors, although the side profile and rear end certainly hint strongly at it. Still, your eyes are rewarded with sleek, low-key styling that turns heads. During our week-long test drive, we got loads of surprised remarks - "That's a Kia?!" became a regular thing, more than we expected, if we're honest.

Our main observation with the design is how wagonesque it looks - which proves that all you need do to get an American to buy a wagon is lift it (Subaru Outback, anyone?). That aside, the details are really where the EV6's looks shine. Take the small winglets on the back; we didn't even notice them until getting up close with the car, but now they're one of our favorite features.

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Author: Chase Bierenkoven